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September 13, 2026: Turning Toward Active Hope

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Let’s explore Joanna Macy’s teaching on the “Spiral of the Work that Reconnects” and how it offers a practice that can help us nurture active hope. Macy says this is the work that can help us “face the mess we’re in without going crazy.”

September 20, 2026: A Sermon from Maria Renner

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On this Sunday, Maria Renner, our Ministerial Intern will offer her first sermon with our congregation. Come learn more about Maria and support her as we take on this new role as a teaching congregation, helping her continued formation for ministry.

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September Perspectives

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Register your Children for Religious Exploration!

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It's time to register your child(ren) for 2026-27 Religious Exploration. Everyone under 18 should be registered if they will participate in any UUCB programs or services for children and youth -- including childcare, OWL, Youth Group, Spirit Play, Kids' Club, Explorers, or Middle School!

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Adult Religious Exploration

Check out our offerings and register for Adult Religious Exploration classes for the 2026-27 year!

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Upcoming Events

  • Shambhala Meditation - Library

    Monday, September 14, 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, September 14, 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
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  • Monday Voter Outreach Nights - Room 106

    Monday, September 14, 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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  • Voces Novae Rehearsal - Meeting Room

    Monday, September 14, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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  • Bazaar Committee Meeting - Fellowship Hall

    Monday, September 14, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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  • Grief-and-Loss Support Group - Library

    Monday, September 14, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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  • Indigenous Studies Book Club - Room 112

    Monday, September 14, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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  • Chalice Circle Facilitator Meeting - Room 208/Zoom 3

    Tuesday, September 15, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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  • Tuusday Thing (Young Adult Gathering) - Room 210

    Tuesday, September 15, 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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  • UU Men's Group - Library/Zoom 2

    Tuesday, September 15, 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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  • Being in Right Relationship with Indiana's Native Americans: Video & Discussion - Fellowship Hall

    Tuesday, September 15, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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  • Pastoral Conversations - Library

    Wednesday, September 16, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
    Recognizing the need for connection, pastoral care, and opportunities to be community, Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray and Dr. Stephanie Kimball will lead weekly gatherings for anyone who wants to check-in and just be in community. You are welcome to bring a sack lunch or snacks. 
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  • UU Aging Group - Library

    Wednesday, September 16, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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  • School Board Candidate Forum - Meeting Room

    Wednesday, September 16, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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  • Book Read: Getting to Reparations - Fellowship Hall

    Wednesday, September 16, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    Join with others to read and discuss Getting to Reparations: How Building a Different America Requires a Reckoning with our Past by Dorothy A. Brown, professor of law at Georgetown University and nationally recognized scholar in the areas of race, class, and tax policy. This is part of a community book read sponsored by the Bloomington Multi-Faith Alliance Faith for Racial Equity group. What can we learn and do together? Meets on Wednesdays, September 16, 30, October 14, 6:30 - 8:00pm. Facilitated by: Ruth Aydt, Chair of the Racial Justice Task Force. Register here.
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