Service Project Collaborations at UUCB

Young Adult Ministry (YAM) and UUCB’s Rainbow Rights (RR) Task Force had a blast collaborating with Spencer Pride on Sunday, July 23. These groups built original birdhouses (see photos below) to be sold in Spencer Pride’s CommUnity Center, supporting the important work the organization is doing in our local region. Spencer Pride, which many may recognize by its annual pride festival, is a volunteer-led not-for-profit organization “focused on educating the public about the rural LGBTQ+ community through public engagement in order to make Indiana a more welcoming place for all people.”

During this engagement project, YAM, RR, and Spencer Pride leaders discussed the important role that community centers play in supporting the LGBTQ+ community in a world where bars–which, though legitimate community venues, are not accessible to those underage or wishing not to engage with a drinking environment at any given moment–have often been some of the only safe spaces available in certain areas. UUCB is grateful for the opportunity to support Spencer Pride’s work in building and supporting a thriving local community and safe space for all.

I would love to continue to connect diverse groups at UUCB for joint projects such as this one. Our community is so rich with overlapping passions and caring individuals looking to make a difference in society. We are stronger when we come together synergistically. If your church group or task force has a need for greater UUCB involvement or is planning an upcoming project with collaborative potential, please reach out to me at connect@uubloomington.org

With gratitude,

Anabel Watson, Connections Coordinator