Connection

At Fellowship Dinners, you share a potluck meal with a small group of friendly UUs in someone’s home. Once a year you host a group. Single or paired, you are welcome at Fellowship Dinners.

Join us in room 112 at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Bloomington every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 2pm to build comradery and chat about the warm and fuzzy things you are making. Bring a project and leave some ideas!

Beginners welcome! We will have some extra supplies for anyone who wishes to learn a new craft. UU membership is not necessary. Hot beverages and snacks are provided.

Join the Gardeners' Gathering on the fourth Sunday of the month following the Sunday service, in the Courtyard (or in Room 112). Every type and level of gardener is welcome. We'll share experiences, stories, advice, and maybe plants from time to time.

This group hikes about once a month on moderate hikes of 2-6 miles near Bloomington. 

The Humanist Forum explores human growth and the transcendent without supernaturalism. Forum Presenters are selected by group vote and present for 10-15 minutes to kick off our discussions. They do not (usually) lead the discussion. Topics include issues relating to morality and ethics, human development, evolution, the nature of the universe, love, the capacities of the brain, free will, the latest scientific research and discoveries. Humanists, agnostics, atheists, freethinkers, religious naturalists, interested theists, and anyone who wishes to attend are welcome.

The Freethinkers seek conversations that foster an understanding of diverse views. We usually accommodate 2 or 3 topics per meeting. It is the idea, not the messenger, which is explored in discussion.  The UU Freethinkers hope to learn how others form their opinions and to test these opinions with individual experiences and learning.

Jewish UU Connections is a group of people within our congregation who feel connected to Judaism, either culturally or religiously or both.

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

This is a group for families with young children to connect for gatherings, play dates, mutual aid and support. Also advocates and organizes for family-friendly, kid-friendly spaces and practices within the church.

For people who love poetry of all kinds. This group meets via Zoom on the third Sunday of the month at 3 p.m. to read and discuss poems together.

Brian Flaherty leads Tai Chi and Qigong practice here at our church Saturdays 9 to 10:30 a.m. and Mondays 1:30 to 2:15 p.m.

An informal group that gets together semi-regularly on Wednesday mornings, usually around 9 or 10 am, to go for walks together at different locations around town.

The Women’s Alliance was founded in 1959 to manage the annual church Bazaar, build fellowship, and give service and financial support to the church and selected church and community projects, as voted upon by the membership.

The group is open to everyone, and meets the first Thursday of the month at 11:30 am in Fellowship Hall or via Zoom. In-person meetings begin with a brown bag lunch, and beverages and desserts are provided unless otherwise noted. The program starts at noon – with a presentation about a community organization or other interesting topic. This is followed by a brief discussion of Women’s Alliance business. Meetings end at 1 pm.

A group for those roughly between the ages of 18-35 seeking to connect more deeply with each other; currently gathers for a monthly lunch and discussion.

The Pastoral Associates Care Team, working with the Lead Minister, extends the pastoral care of the church in a ministry of one-to-one presence and support to those who are experiencing illness, loss, isolation, or life changes.

Upon referral from the lead minister or a PACT member, the Caring Committee provides practical assistance with meals for congregants following surgery, a death in the family, or the birth or adoption of a child; occasional rides to medical appointments; or refreshments for a reception in conjunction with a memorial service.

Our 4th Trimester Team offers support to families with new babies. No experience needed, just presence and compassion. If you can make a text or a phone call, you can be helpful.