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October 9, 2026: Memorial Service for Barbara Restle

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A Memorial Service for Barbara Restle will be held on Friday, October 9, at 4 p.m. in the Meeting Room. A reception will follow in Fellowship Hall.

October 11, 2026: Indiana, Land of the Indians

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Dr. Stephanie Kimball and the Indigenous Studies Working Group
Euro-American and traditional indigenous attitudes toward land differ greatly: One sees it as property, as something to control and conquer; the other sees it as a partner, as something to nurture and live alongside. What can we learn from the latter?

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October Perspectives

Our monthly newsletter is here for October 2026!

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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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Register your Children for Religious Exploration!

Attention Parents!
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

  • Monday Voter Outreach Nights - Room 106

    Monday, October 5, 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 5, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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  • Voces Novae Rehearsal - Meeting Room

    Monday, October 5, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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  • Leadership Cultivation Committee Meeting - Library

    Tuesday, October 6, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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  • Refugee & Immigrant Support & Education Task Force Meeting - Room 110/Zoom 3

    Tuesday, October 6, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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  • Tuusday Thing (Young Adult Gathering) - Room 210

    Tuesday, October 6, 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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  • Indigenous Studies Forum - Library

    Tuesday, October 6, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    The Indigenous Studies planning committee is offering a monthly forum on Indiana’s Native Americans. The series begins September 1 with a presentation titled Prophetstown: Past and Present. Through some readings and discussion, participants will learn or review Prophetstown’s short history and the philosophy behind its founding by Shawnee brothers Tenskwatawa and Tecumseh. Participants are not required to attend all sessions, but are encouraged to register in case of schedule or room changes. For future dates and topics and to register, click here.
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  • (Re)Claiming Your Spiritual Journey - Room 208

    Tuesday, October 6, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Many people come to Unitarian Universalism from other faith traditions that didn’t serve them well and may have done them harm. But if we do not confront our religious past, heal from any trauma it caused, and distinguish the helpful from harmful aspects of it, we’re likely to remain stuck and deny ourselves the richness of an integrated faith. This class offers a chance to explore your story, intentionally processing the good and the bad so that you can harvest what’s helpful and be free of the rest. If you feel anger or contempt, fear or confusion, sadness or pain when you think about any aspect of your religious past, this class is for you! Facilitated by Stephanie Kimball. Meets Oct 7, 14, 21 7-9pm. Minimum 6 participants Register here.
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  • Hunger Task Force Meeting - Fellowship Hall

    Wednesday, October 7, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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  • Pastoral Conversations - Library

    Wednesday, October 7, 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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  • Internship Committee Meeting - Room 112/Zoom 2

    Wednesday, October 7, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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  • Group 5 Chalice Circle - Room 110

    Wednesday, October 7, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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  • Exploring Daoist Philosophy: Ziran and Reverence for the Natural - Room 208

    Wednesday, October 7, 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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  • Group 8.1 Chalice Circle - Room 112

    Thursday, October 8, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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  • Group 8.0 Chalice Circle - Room 110

    Thursday, October 8, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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