Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal

Safe Harbor Meal
2022-12-18 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | IL
This ministry consists of the preparation of the evening meal for the folks at the Safe Harbor Shelter on West Washington Street. We are committed to the third Sunday of each month. There is no cost to the volunteers other than time and energy. It is a 2 and ½ hour commitment, from 5 to 7:30pm. You cook, serve and then leave – there is no clean up!
Everyone that has helped serve a meal at Safe Harbor has commented that it is a most satisfying experience. Contact me, Bonnie Garneau, via the church office at 309-828-0235 / office@uubn.org to discuss the process.

Bloomington-Normal Meditation Group
2022-12-18 17:45 - 19:45, 2022-12-25 17:45 - 19:45 | IL
Meditation group meets through Zoom. Check the COVID guidelines for more information – the link is on our website’s main page. Contact the church office for the link to the Zoom meeting or for more information. When Covid levels and weather make it possible: group will meet in the Meditation Garden behind the church. In-person group size is limited to 25, socially distanced.

Lunch Bunch
2022-12-19 11:45 - 13:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal, 1613 East Emerson Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States
Monday Lunch: Brown Bag Conversations

Rehearsal for Baroque'N Consort
2022-12-20 13:30 - 14:30, 2022-12-27 13:30 - 14:30, 2023-01-03 13:30 - 14:30 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal, 1613 East Emerson Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States
Recorder rehearsal

Mindfulness Meditation for Beginners
2022-12-20 19:00, 2022-12-22 19:00, 2022-12-27 19:00, 2022-12-29 19:00 | IL
Weekly practice to meet on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7-8:30. This will be an opportunity to practice mindfulness meditation. While this practice is aimed at beginners, this practice is open to anyone and all are welcome to participate.
Sitting will begin between 7 and 7:30 initially, to allow new folks to receive basic instruction. Following a 20 minute sit, we will share a reading from a recognized dharma teacher with discussion to follow. While much of the practice and the terminology are rooted in Buddhist practice, this is intended to be a secular, non-religious practice. All are welcome.
Click or copy and paste this link into the address bar to reach the sign-up form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeTiG2Xr6HnVjNX5HNLHSZJ5cQzET_i2JLFB9vjAsX8yoS84Q/viewform

Emerson Singers
2022-12-21 17:00 - 17:40, 2022-12-28 17:00 - 17:40 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal, 1613 East Emerson Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States
The Emerson Singers (children up through 5th grade) and the Fairly Frequent Singers (Junior and Senior High School age) will begin meeting on September 14. The Emerson Singers will meet from 5:00 to 5:40 p.m. and the Fairly Frequent Singers will meet from 5:45 to 6:25 p.m. in the Walker Room. Some rehearsals in September will be held outdoors. The choirs will follow all Church regulations regarding mask wearing and social distancing during rehearsals. All children are welcome to participate regardless of experience. Please contact Bob Mangialardi at rmangial@iwu.edu with any questions. I look forward to seeing you all for a year of fun musical adventure!

Fairly Frequent Singers
2022-12-21 17:45 - 18:30, 2022-12-28 17:45 - 18:30 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal, 1613 East Emerson Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States

Crumpler Covenant Group
2022-12-21 18:30 - 20:30 | IL
Zoom Meeting. Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Ann Crumpler host. Contact Ann for information about joining this group.

Crumpler Covenant Group
2022-12-21 18:30 - 20:30 | IL
Contact Ann Crumpler

Humanist Group
2022-12-21 19:00 - 21:00 | IL
Host: Ellen Culpepper
Each month’s topics are available by request via Ellen Culpepper or the office.

Christmas Eve Candle Service and Cookie Reception
2022-12-24 16:30 - 18:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal, 1613 East Emerson Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States

Adult Choir
2022-12-25 08:45 - 09:45, 2023-01-01 08:45 - 09:45 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal, 1613 East Emerson Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States

Safety Team
2022-12-26 19:00 - 21:00 | IL
The primary role of the Safety Team is to establish and maintain safety measures relating to the Church’s properties and grounds from external threats such as weather-related incidents, theft, intruders, fires, public health threats, etc. that are delineated in Chapter 5 of the UUBN Policies and Procedures Manual with the exception of section 5.1 that covers UUBN’s “Unproductive Conflict Policy.”

O'Keefe Covenant Group
2022-12-27 09:15 - 11:15 | IL
Group meets on Zoom. Maureen O’Keefe hosts. Contact Maureen for Zoom info.

To Be Continued Group
2022-12-27 18:00 | IL
To Be Continued is a discussion group for interesting topics. The group meets the 4th Tuesday of each month for no more than one hour starting at 6PM. The selected articles should be read prior to the meeting. Contact the office (office@uubn.org or 309-828-0235) or Emile Garneau (emile@ejgarneau.com) to be put on the email list. All are welcome.

Compassion Shawl and Square Ministry
2022-12-28 17:00 - 18:30 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal, 1613 East Emerson Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States
Crochet or knit shawls and small pocket squares for people at Carle Cancer Center, Carle Bromenn Hospital, and Carle Eureka Hospital.

Mindfulness Meditation for Beginners
2022-12-29 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-01-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal, 1613 East Emerson Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States
Online. Contact the office at office@uubn.org for Zoom Link.

New Years Eve High School, Parents and Friends Games and Puzzles
2022-12-31 19:00 - 2023-01-01 00:30 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal, 1613 East Emerson Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States

New Year's Day Service
2023-01-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal, 1613 East Emerson Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States

Lunch Bunch
2023-01-02 11:45 - 13:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal, 1613 East Emerson Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States
