Upcoming Sunday Services

November 5
Human Possibility
Reverend Forrest Gilmore
Reverend Connie Grant
We often look to the worst of us to describe our nature as a people. And yet, the greatest among us show us an alternative way of being, a human possibility for the best in us. When we consider our own lives, what possibility leads us on?
Rev. Forrest Gilmore is UUCB’s Affiliated Community Minister. He served congregations for ten years as a parish minister and now is the Executive Director of Beacon, Inc, a local nonprofit dedicated to people experiencing extreme poverty. Rev. Forrest is a native New Yorker and has called Bloomington home for over thirteen years. He's a graduate of Cornell University and Starr King School for the Ministry.

November 12
Break Barriers, Build Beliefs: Time Travel
Reverend Patrice Curtis
Reverend Connie Grant
Rev. Patrice Curtis, who will lead the "Breaking Barriers, Building Beliefs" (B4) workshop on Saturday, Nov 11, will share thoughts on preparing for your next minister.
Rev. Patrice K. Curtis is UUA Transformational Interim Ministries Director. Patrice collaborates with and supports transitions ministers and religious educators in amplifying belonging and inclusion within congregations, and in challenging unhealthy patterns that make Beloved Community difficult to realize. Before their ministry at the UUA, Patrice served three congregations, Church of the Larger Fellowship, and the UU Justice Ministry of California.

November 19
Breaking Bread Together
Reverend Connie Grant and Worship Associates
A multigenerational service of Thanksgiving. If you can, please bring a loaf of bread (pita? tortillas? or other form) representing your heritage in whatever way you choose, and accompaniments such as cheese, jam, or fruit. During the service, we’ll partake of the bread in celebration of the sustenance we share. Following the service we’ll share a simple meal.

November 26
Thankful Anyway
Reverend Connie Grant and Worship Associates
The “words spoken before all others” are words of thankfulness, in a prayer sometimes referred to as the Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address. We’ll explore the spiritual practice of gratitude, even in difficult times.