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.

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Our Men's Group meets in the UUCB Library on the third Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m., with an option to join online via Zoom.

We support each other by listening to our stories. Each month we discuss an interesting topic. All are welcome: young or old, working or retired, gay or straight. Give us a try. We are a long-standing group that is always open to new members. Join our group email list.

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.

Recognizing the need for connection, pastoral care, and opportunities to be community, Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray and Dr. Stephanie Kimball will lead weekly gatherings for anyone who wants to check-in and just be in community. You are welcome to bring a sack lunch or snacks. 

Book Discussion: Cracking the Healer’s Code – A Prescription for Healing Racism & Finding Wholeness by Milagros Phillips
As a participant in the Bloomington Multi-Faith Alliance (BMA), the Racial Justice Task Force at UUCB is offering this shared read as part of UUCB Lifespan RE. This book was chosen because of its emphasis on healing and wholeness, providing insights, hope, and concrete actions we can do today to change our collective tomorrow. Based on her decades of experience creating safe spaces for engaging in difficult conversations, Ms. Phillips gives historical context for our present racial conditioning and takes us through the stages of healing, which requires awareness, connection, and action. 
In addition to the book read, there will be community events with the author from 3 - 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 7th, 2025 and Sunday, January 18th, 2026. Community members will come together at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington for these events and Ms. Phillips will join remotely.

As restrictions are placed on publicly funded entities, it is more critical than ever that faith communities stay engaged with the work of racial justice learning and transformation. Please join in this effort. There are several ways you can participate. Everyone is invited to the community events with the author that will be held here at UUCB. You are also encouraged to read the book – either individually, with the group at UUCB, with a group at another faith community (these are still forming), or with a group you form on your own. The UUCB group will meet on these Wednesday evenings, 6:30 - 8pm: Sept 17, Oct. 8 & 22, Nov. 5 & 19, Dec. 3. If this does not work for you but you would like to be part of a group, please register and specify “I need another time” or “I want to form my own group” and you will be contacted via email as more options become available.

This book read/discussion will be led by Ruth Aydt, Chair of the Racial Justice Task Force. Please try to attend most of the meetings as that is helpful for group discussion continuity.

UUCB Board Meeting
Every month on the 3rd Wed, in the Library or on Zoom

Over the course of 13 sessions, the Adult Our Whole Lives Program explores sexuality issues for adults of all ages using values, communication skills and spirituality as starting points. The OWL program helps participants build an understanding of healthy sexual relationships, affirm diversity and accept and affirm their own sexuality throughout their lives. Our Whole Lives presents sexuality as a good, creative force with enormous potential to enrich as well as to generate life. Facilitated by Abby Gitlitz and Matt Stonecipher. Meets on Wednesdays, 7-9pm: Nov. 5, 12, 19; Dec. 3, 10, 17; Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28; Feb. 4, 11, 18. Minimum 10 participants.