We have small groups that meet regularly with the same small group of committed participants, while others gather regularly with a more fluid participant group. Find the small group that works best for your spiritual journey. 

Bloomington-Normal Meditation Group

The Bloomington-Normal Meditation Group formed over 15 years ago. We meet once a week on Sunday evenings in the Walker Room from 6:00-7:30pm.

We follow a fixed routine: 20 minutes of sitting meditation, 20 minutes of walking or sitting meditation, and another 20 minutes of sitting meditation. A chime marks the transitions between meditation periods. The meditations are followed by 30 minutes of discussion usually relating to a chapter of a book, essay, or talk we are reading together. Participation in the discussion is always optional.  We share leadership within the group. 

Everyone is welcome so please join us (plan on arriving 5-10 min early as we start the meditation right at 6:00). We offer basic meditation instructions to visitors, if needed, and more information is available at our website www.bnmeditation.com or by contacting the church.

Covenant Groups

Covenant Groups deepen spiritual exploration and connection in a small group setting. Group members are challenged to move away from abstraction and intellectualizing, to engage with spiritual practices and consider how spiritual questions might apply to their daily living. 

Using a packet connected to each month’s spiritual theme, group members select one question and an exercise that challenges them personally. Connections are made at the monthly meeting when stories are shared of what was hopefully a deeper, personal experience with the theme. 

Each Covenant Group has no more than 10 members. Contact Terina if you’d like to learn more or if you’re ready to join.

Anti-Prejudice and Anti-Oppression Discussion

The Anti-Prejudice and Anti-Oppression Discussion uses shorter readings and other media to help analyze ourselves and our culture and shape actions that we can take in everyday life. 

Listeners are welcome. 

First Sunday Non-Fiction Book Discussion

Every first Sunday of the month, the group meets to discuss non-fiction books chosen by participants.  The book topics guide participants to think about real world application of our Unitarian Universalist principles. 

BN Humanist Group

The BN Humanists discussion group includes regular participants from UUBN and the wider local community. Discussions focus on matters of human well-being including arts, popular culture, human rights, education, philosophies, health, environment, current headlines, national and international politics, race, current religious issues impacting human well-being and many more.  

The group is committed to welcoming and respecting all viewpoints, and to holding a comfortable inclusive space for both quiet introverts and outspoken extraverts. Any adults are welcome to join the email list – occasional invitations are extended to teens for topics of interest.

BN Humanists meet at 7:00pm on the first and third Wednesdays.

ManyPaths CUUPs (Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans)

ManyPaths CUUPs is UUBN’s group of the national Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans (CUUPS). CUUPS is dedicated to networking Pagan-identified Unitarian Universalists (UUs), educating people about Paganism, promoting interfaith dialogue, developing Pagan liturgies and theologies, and supporting Pagan-identified UU religious professionals. 

Rituals and social gatherings, based on earth-centered traditions, are posted on Facebook. If you are a Pagan, or have an interest in Paganism, please visit our page and leave us a message.

Share Your Writing

Participants read their own writing – poetry, fiction, essays, stage or video scripts, letters to the editor – or talk about what they are thinking of writing. Discussion after reading may include questions or feedback if desired. 

Dinners for Eight

Singles, couples, and families enjoy monthly potluck dinners with other UUs. 

Lunch Bunch 

Come to the Fell Room on Mondays to start your week with good company and lively conversation.  We light the chalice at 11:45am and extinguish it at 1:00pm.  Bring your lunch.