Upcoming Services
July 6, 2025: Advice in Uncertain Times
Rev. Forrest Gilmore
As we navigate an unpredictable age, how do we cope? How do we heal? How do we make a difference?
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. Forrest is a native New Yorker, but has called Bloomington home for over thirteen years. He's a graduate of Cornell University and Starr King School for the Ministry.
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July 13, 2025: I Put My Faith in Cicadas
Discerning a call to ministry amid the noisy, chaotic beauty of millions of cicadas, these buzzing, bumbling bugs remind us we’re always transforming, always part of something larger, always capable of emerging anew—together. Led by Madison Colquette.
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July 20, 2025: Death, Loss, and Other Disappointments
When we lose people through death, or experience decline or setbacks in our own lives, it’s hard. It sets us on a path with vulnerability and surprise emotions. And while it can feel so lonely to go through loss, it’s one of the most common human experiences. Today’s sermon draws from Five True Things by Buddhist writer and psychotherapist David Richo. Led by Rev. Dr. Roger Jones.
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July 27, 2025: Practicing Spirituality
In the past church year, Linda Pickle and Daniel Reed led an Adult RE course called “Spirit in Practice.” The course consisted of ten one-hour introductions to various forms of/approaches to practicing spirituality. This service is a small survey of the course as experienced by several students and the facilitators. It offers the congregation insights into practicing spirituality alone and with others. Led by Linda Pickle and Daniel Reed.
Past Services
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June 29, 2025: Reflections from the 2025 UUA General Assembly
The annual gathering of UUs from around the world happened in Baltimore last week. Our church’s delegates and staff who attended will share highlights and reflections from the event.
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June 28, 2025: Celebration of Life for Jack Harlow
A Celebration of Life for Jack Harlow will be held on Saturday, June 28, at 10 a.m. in the Meeting Room. A reception will follow in Fellowship Hall.
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June 22, 2025: Celebration of Life for Mary Goetze
A Celebration of Life for Mary Goetze will be held on Sunday, June 22, at 2 p.m. in the Meeting Room. A reception will follow in Fellowship Hall. Click here to view Mary's obituary.
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June 22, 2025: Jesus Christ! Really?
Rev. Bill Breeden presents: The Man, the Myth, and the Message.
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June 15, 2025: "The Need for Trustworthy Leadership"
Trustworthiness means being worthy of the trust of others. Too often we don’t see this in leaders. How can we rebuild the importance of trustworthiness so that we may come to demand and expect it?
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June 8, 2025: "Got Faith? How about Trust?"
Another word for trust can be faith. As UUs, the language of faith doesn’t resonate with all of us, but trust is still an important foundation for how we embrace our own knowing.
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June 1, 2025: "Moving at the Speed of Trust"
How can we make sure we are nurturing trust as we move forward in our relationships, in our congregation and in our work for justice in the world?
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May 25, 2025 @ 10:30am: "All Ages Flower Communion Service"
Together we will make an arrangement of all the flowers symbolizing the beauty that is found in the diversity of life and human community.
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May 18, 2025: "Building Arks"
In our own dangerous time, what arks do we need to protect things vital to human wellbeing and to the health of our planet?
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May 17, 2025 - 3pm: A Celebration of Life for Peter Strickholm
A Celebration of Life for Peter Strickholm will be held on Saturday, May 17, at 3 p.m. in the Meeting Room. A reception will follow in Fellowship Hall.
