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October 18, 2026: Rediscovering Humility

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Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray
Humility is an important characteristic of spiritual and psychological maturity. Yet it is often misunderstood in ways that cause people to diminish themselves and their own light, joy, and confidence. How can we understand humility in ways that are life honoring?

October 23, 2026: Celebration of Life for Pat Harris

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A Celebration of Life for Pat Harris will be held on Friday, October 23, at 1 p.m. in the Meeting Room. A reception will follow in Fellowship Hall.

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October Perspectives

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Homelessness Task Force

The Homelessness Task Force provides services to people experiencing homelessness in Bloomington and Monroe County, and educates the congregation and community of the struggles associated with homelessness and the way we can help.

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Restoring Justice with Indigenous Peoples

This page contains resources and information helpful for learning the histories of Indigenous people, building relationships that help prevent further harm, and working toward creating more justice.

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Fall Social Justice Grants

Each year our Social Justice Funds Committee awards funds from our Social Justice endowment to support start up projects in Monroe County. The Committee accepts requests in the fall.

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Upcoming Events

  • Shambhala Meditation - Library

    Monday, October 19, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    Every Monday we offer an hour of mindfulness meditation. This Buddhist-based practice begins with brief instruction followed by two sessions of sitting meditation. We break the hour up with a session of stretching and walking meditation. Chairs or cushions are available. You can join in-person in the church Library or online using Zoom.
    If you have any questions you can email Susan at: semiddle@iu.edu
    What is Shambhala Meditation? Learn more at shambhala.org.

    Click here to join online via Zoom
    Meeting ID: 850 7990 8921
    Passcode: 824751


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  • Taiji/Qigong with Brian Flaherty - Fellowship Hall

    Monday, October 19, 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
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  • Monday Voter Outreach Nights - Room 106

    Monday, October 19, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    Mark your calendars to join others from UUCB every Monday night from 6 to 7:30 pm (from August 17 through November 2) for a nonpartisan voter contact night. Activities will include phonebanking, textbanking, writing postcards, and door-knocking. We'll meet in Room 106, the UU the Vote Action Hub. For the latest plans ahead of each Monday night, join the Democracy Task Force email group and check Friday Updates. 
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  • Group 2 Chalice Circle - Bell Trace

    Monday, October 19, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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  • Social Justice Circle Meeting - Library

    Monday, October 19, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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  • Voces Novae Rehearsal - Meeting Room

    Monday, October 19, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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  • 2nd Minister Hiring Team - Room 112

    Tuesday, October 20, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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  • Chalice Circle Facilitator Meeting - Fellowship Hall

    Tuesday, October 20, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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  • UU Men's Group - Library/Zoom 2

    Tuesday, October 20, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Our Men's Group meets in the UUCB Library on the third Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m., with an option to join online via Zoom.

    We support each other by listening to our stories. Each month we discuss an interesting topic. All are welcome: young or old, working or retired, gay or straight. Give us a try. We are a long-standing group that is always open to new members. Join our group email list.
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  • Tuusday Thing (Young Adult Gathering) - Room 210

    Tuesday, October 20, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    A weekly Young Adult hangout where there's a different "Thing" every week. Work on your arts and crafts, discuss books and movies, play a game or just enjoy the company.
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  • Pastoral Conversations - Library

    Wednesday, October 21, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
    A weekly drop-in group to share concerns and prayers on our hearts. The group is led by the minister or one of the members. Each week, there is time for silence, reflection, and sharing.
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  • Group 6 Chalice Circle - Meadowood

    Wednesday, October 21, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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  • Third Act Forum - Library

    Wednesday, October 21, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Third Act Forum is a group which grew out of community readings and discussions of Connie Zweig's The Inner Work of Age: Shifting from Role to Soul. This self-governing group meets monthly to read and discuss issues related to aging and spirituality.
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  • Exploring Daoist Philosophy: Ziran and Reverence for the Natural - Room 208

    Wednesday, October 21, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    A five-part course on Daoist philosophy for nature-lovers, tree-huggers, and authority-questioners. This ancient, egalitarian Chinese tradition has inspired hermits, anarchists, sci-fi writers, rebellions, and environmentalists for millennia. After covering the basics, we'll dive deep into ziran ("natural spontaneity"), a deep idea that the purest things act freely, of themselves, without outside imposition. Expect poetry, ancient but approachable texts, laid-back presentations, and open discussion facilitated by Zach Ammerman. All faith backgrounds (and none) welcome to explore this non-theistic philosophy. Appropriate both for newcomers and for those who took the previous Daoism course last spring. Facilitated by Zach Ammerman. Meets Wednesdays, 7-9pm, starting on October 7 - November 4 (5 sessions). Register here
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  • UUCB Board Meeting - Library and Zoom

    Wednesday, October 21, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    UUCB Board Meeting
    Every month on the 3rd Wed, in the Library or on Zoom

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