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December 21, 2025: Cultivating Sanctuary Within

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We often think about sanctuary as a place or an act of providing protection, but there is also power in being able to create a sense of peace, safety and sanctuary in our own spirits. How can this practice help us find rootedness and peace amid tumult and uncertainty?

December 21, 2025 - 6pm: Winter Solstice

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Winter is a time for slowing down and for resting, for taking stock and for envisioning what we want to bring to life when the wheel turns once more to springtime. We take time on the shortest day to notice the changing season and how it resonates in our bodies and in our lives. This special meditative service features candlelight, a contemplative spiral walk, and special music from Kim Carballo and Mary Craig.

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December 2025 Perspectives

Our monthly newsletter is here for November! Read more about our focus for this month: A Community of Sanctuary.

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UU Campaign for Beacon Center

Our congregation has adopted a resolution to raise $25,000 over the next five years toward Beacon’s Light the Way campaign to build a comprehensive center for those in need, matching the $25,000 given by our Special Purposes Fund.

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Upcoming Events

  • Humanist Forum - Room 208 & Zoom 3

    Sunday, December 21, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    The Humanist Forum and Freethinkers meet on alternate Sundays.
    Learn more at the following URL: https://www.uubloomington.org/connect/groups/humanists-and-freethinkers/
    2025/26 Winter Humanist Forum Discussion Topics and Presenters:

    • September 28 @ 1pm: "Discussion of Terminology in UUCB Articles of Incorporation " presented by Jane McLeod.
    • October 12@ 1pm: "The U.S. Was Not Founded as a Christian Nation" presented by Kevin.
    • October 26 @ 1pm: "The Decline and Fall of Indiana University" presented by Sandy.
    • November 9 @ 1pm: "Braver Angels is a Grassroots Movement" presented by Miles.
    • November 23 @ 1pm: "Homelessness and Housing" presented by Macy.
    • December 7 @ 1pm: "48 Laws of Power" presented by Bob.
    • December 21 @ 1pm: "Biblical Myths of the Nativity" presented by Kevin.
    • January 4 @ 1pm: "How Bad is Homegrown Christian Nationalism in Indiana?" presented by Kevin.
    • January 18 @ 1pm: "Cultural Appropriation" presented by Mary.
    • February 1 @ 1pm: "No Is Not Enough by Naomi Klein" presented by Carolyn.
    • February 15 @ 1pm: "What's Up with Public Health?" presented by Mary.
    • March 1 @ 1pm: "Humanism" presented by Rex.
    • March 15 @ 1 pm: "Loss and Grief" presented by Barb.
    • March 29 @ 1 pm: "Giordano Bruno" presented by Macy and "Spinoza" presented by Carolyn.
    • April 12 @ 1 pm: Topic Selection
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  • Group 1 Chalice Circle - Room 110

    Sunday, December 21, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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  • Puzzle Party - Fellowship Hall

    Sunday, December 21, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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  • Solstice Service - Meeting Room

    Sunday, December 21, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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  • Shambhala Meditation - Library

    Monday, December 22, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    Every Monday we offer an hour of mindfulness meditation. This Buddhist-based practice begins with brief instruction followed by two sessions of sitting meditation. We break the hour up with a session of stretching and walking meditation. Chairs or cushions are available. You can join in-person in the church Library or online using Zoom.
    If you have any questions you can email Susan at: semiddle@iu.edu
    What is Shambhala Meditation? Learn more at shambhala.org.

    Click here to join online via Zoom
    Meeting ID: 850 7990 8921
    Passcode: 824751


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  • Group 3 Chalice Circle - Room 110

    Monday, December 22, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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  • Group 4 Chalice Circle - Zoom 3

    Tuesday, December 23, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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  • Refugee & Immigrant Support & Education Task Force Meeting - Library

    Tuesday, December 23, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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  • Tuusday Thing (Young Adult Gathering) - Room 210

    Tuesday, December 23, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    A weekly Young Adult hangout where there's a different "Thing" every week. Work on your arts and crafts, discuss books and movies, play a game or just enjoy the company.
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  • Democracy Task Force Meeting - Room 208

    Tuesday, December 23, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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  • Christmas Eve Service - Meeting Room

    Wednesday, December 24, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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  • Choir Rehearsal - Meeting Room

    Wednesday, December 24, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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  • Christmas Eve Service - Meeting Room

    Wednesday, December 24, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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  • MUD and LOTUS Collective Meeting - Library

    Thursday, December 25, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    The primary purpose of the Mud and Lotus Collective is to offer a Buddhist-inspired path to recovery from addiction of all kinds. We gather together every week to do meditation, read from Buddhist recovery books, and have a discussion. Currently meeting at the UU Church of Bloomington on Thursdays at 6:30 pm. Open to all. 
    facebook.com/groups/mudandlotus
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  • Life Stories Writing Group - Zoom 2

    Friday, December 26, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    Life Stories Writing
    Join us to share your writings of your life stories 
    meets Fridays 10:30 a.m. -12 p.m., by Zoom
    10 minute reads, conversation, encouragement.
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