How are you feeling about the state of the world these days? I imagine a range of responses, likely including angry, scared, sad and overwhelmed. I’m feeling these things too. But I am also feeling a great sense of potential in our collective resistance and the possibility of building a better world in the wake of the chaos and destruction we see happening now. The question is whether we will be able to build a sustainable movement that can show up in the public square but also work behind the scenes; expend the energy needed to win while also taking care of ourselves and each other; strategize for the long term while also responding appropriately to the moment.

It’s a tall order, but that’s where Deepa Iyer’s ecosystem approach to organizing comes in. In her book Social Change Now, Iyer describes ten roles essential to social change movements, and how they each support and rely on one another. This month, all are invited to meet on three Wednesday evenings to explore these roles and their interconnectedness, and identify which roles best suit our current energies, skills, and interests. We’ll be able to see where we need, as a community, to build power, skills, and relationships. We’ll be able to focus on the work that energizes us, knowing that other parts of the ecosystem are functioning in their own important ways, and together, we will be an effective, powerful, and resilient community of resistance.

Please register here and attend on April 15, 22, and 29 from 7-9pm, with dinner provided at 6pm. Participants will receive a copy of Deepa Iyer’s book.

The primary purpose of the Mud and Lotus Collective is to offer a Buddhist-inspired path to recovery from addiction of all kinds. We gather together every week to do meditation, read from Buddhist recovery books, and have a discussion. Currently meeting at the UU Church of Bloomington on Thursdays at 6:30 pm. Open to all. 
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Choir schedule (starting August 8):

Thursday evenings: 7:00-8:30. Childcare available upon request.

Sunday mornings: 8:45 am rehearsal for 9:30 am service, 10:45 am rehearsal for 11:30 am service. Childcare always available.

Choir exercises body, mind, and spirit. Enhances your vocal fluency and keeps your voice young and flexible. Engages deep listening. Improves posture and lung capacity. Calms and focuses the mind (you won't have time for any other worries during rehearsal). Gives you the best seat in the house for the children's moment. And occasionally puts you smack in the middle of a masterpiece!

Women Taking the Steps meets every Friday in our Library. It is an in-person, closed discussion group for women. Closed meetings are for A.A. members only; for those who have a drinking problem and “have a desire to stop drinking.” Learn more and find other area Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at area23aa.org/meetings.

A weekly get-together for those interested in board games, card games, RPGs, and conversation!

Imagining Our Future, a congregational conversation about who we are and who we want to be.

Please join us for a fun and lively facilitated conversation about what we value most about UUCB and how we can live more fully into our values. All are welcome! We encourage you to register in advance (by Sunday, April 25) so that we know how many places to set and so that we have enough delicious morning snacks.

A confidential space for the Bloomington Transgender, Non-Binary, and Gender Questioning community. Share struggles, joys, questions, and knowledge. You are welcome and loved. Cookies and coffee provided, feel free to bring your own treats to share.

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.

View the live stream on our website: https://www.uubloomington.org/live-stream/