Walker Room Covenant Group
2026-04-21 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Chicago) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal, 1613 East Emerson Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States
for more information contact the office at office@uubn.org

Drop in Covenant Group
2026-04-21 18:00 - 19:30
Drop In Covenant Group
Third Tuesday, 6:00-7:30, Irvin Room

Our new Covenant Group is perfect for anyone who wants to work on their spiritual development but can’t commit to regularly attending monthly meetings. Using a monthly packet, participants will engage with one spiritual exercise and one reflective question each month. Come to the group prepared to share what you learned and to listen deeply to others.
Gatherings are scheduled for the third Tuesday of each month. You’ll discuss the materials from the previous month (ie. on October 1, you’ll share your experiences with the September packet).
Email Terina (LRE@uubn.org) to be added to the email list for the materials and reminders.

Youth Room Covenant Group
2026-04-21 18:30 - 19:30
Registration required. Email LRE@uubn.org to register.

Fairly Frequent Singers
2026-04-22 16:45 - 17:30, 2026-04-29 16:45 - 17:30
Jr High and High School Choir

Emerson Singers
2026-04-22 17:30 - 18:15, 2026-04-29 17:30 - 18:15
Up to 5th Grade

Baroque 'n Consort
2026-04-23 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-04-30 13:30 - 15:00
in Walker Room

Private Event
2026-04-24 18:00 - 21:30, 2026-05-01 18:00 - 21:30

Identifying Hate Groups in Central Illinois, hosted by Central Illinois Iron Front and UUBN Social Justice Team
2026-04-25 15:00 - 17:30
in Sanctuary

Beltane - Dress Rehearsal
2026-04-25 18:00 - 19:30
Fell

Sunday Service
2026-04-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-03 10:00 - 11:00
See Zoom link in banner to participate online.

Annual Memorial Garden Clean-Up
2026-04-26 11:00 - 14:00
Annual Memorial Garden Clean-Up Sunday, April 26, 11 a.m. All are welcome! Garden tools and materials will be supplied. Lunch for helpers will be served in the Fell Room by 1 p.m. Please contact Kristen Johnson at kcjohn2@hotmail.com for more information.
-Submitted by the Memorial Garden Stewards – Joan Banks, Debby Funk, Kristen Johnson, & Bill Rau

Our Whole Lives for Older Adults
2026-04-26 11:30 - 14:00
Our Whole Lives for Older Adults Last Sundays, 11:30-2:00, lunch included, Irvin Room

Registration recommended for reminder email and lunch (LRE@uubn.org or text 309.531.2594). You do not need to attend all 4 sessions.
January 25 – Attitudes about Aging
February 22 – Family Matters
March 29 – Sexuality and Loss
April 26 – Body Image
Participants should be 50 years old or older. This is also appropriate for people with partners 50 or older, and those working with older adults (ex. social workers, family therapists, long-term care providers, personal aides, adult children of older parents). Led by trained facilitators (Sandy Aronen and Terina Carter), this holistic sexuality education program for older adults models and fosters caring, compassion, respect, and justice. This program is comprehensive and progressive, addressing sexuality with candor, sensitivity, and respect for older adults’ wisdom and life experience.

Disability Group
2026-04-26 12:00 - 14:00
Sunday, April 26
12:00-2:00, Irvin Room
Contact Cassidy Roop and Nick Pedergnana

Disability Group
Rescheduled date for the April gathering.

Bloomington Normal Meditation Group
2026-04-26 18:00 - 19:00
Contact the office for information on how to join. Office@uubn.org.

Over the Rainbow
2026-04-26 18:00 - 20:00
Queer Youth Group for Middle and High Schoolers. Questions? Email overtherainbow@pflagbn.com

Early Birds Covenant Group
2026-04-27 09:00 - 10:30

Lunch Bunch
2026-04-27 11:45 - 13:00

Last Tuesday Covenant Group
2026-04-28 10:00 - 11:00
If you’re interested in joining please email office@uubn.org.

City Nature Challenge ID Party - Citizen Science!
2026-04-28 18:00 - 20:00
Fell Room and online

RSVP to Terina.

Help us observe and track the wild plants and animals in our area. Training provided. Camaraderie, too!
All iNaturalist experience levels welcome. Limited to 13 and older due to iNaturalist restrictions.

You’ll need your laptop. And set up an iNaturalist account before you arrive (or come early and I can help you).

New(ish) to UUBN
2026-04-29 18:00 - 20:00

New(ish) to UUBN
2026-04-29 18:00 - 20:00
Are you new to our congregation and want to know more about us? If so, please join us for one session on Wednesday, April 29, from 6-8 p.m. in the Walker Room. You will learn more about our theology, religious exploration, social justice work, small groups, how we celebrate together, and how we share our burdens.
Virtual attendance is available. If you wish to participate online, please contact the office manager, office@uubn.org or 309-828-0235, to receive the Zoom link. If having childcare would enable you to attend, please contact the office by Wed., April 15.
Registration is helpful but not necessary.
All are welcome!
Submitted by the Membership Team

Private Event
2026-04-29 19:00 - 20:30
in Irvin Room

Humanist Discussion Group
2026-04-29 19:00 - 20:30
5th Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30pm, Irvin Room

Beltane
2026-05-02 15:00 - 18:00
Celebrate Beltane with Many Paths CUUPS!
Join us as we welcome the vibrant energy of summer!
Saturday, May 2nd • 3–6 PM • Fell Room
Everyone is invited to join in the celebration! Our dress code is summery — think colorfully as we embrace the season of growth and passion. After the ritual, we’ll share a potluck feast. Please bring a summery dish that celebrates the flavors of the season! Come dance into summer with community, connection, and the fire of Beltane.

Community Craftivism - Zines, Pizza, and More!
2026-05-02 15:00 - 18:30
Community Craftivism – Zines, Pizza, and More!
5-2-26 at 3:00 @ UUBN in Walker Room A zine is a little magazine.
We make them from one printed sheet with one cut and folding. It’s easy, we’ll show you. We have had several sessions now of community members coming together to help local education and we have good chats along the way. We’ll have prints for Shut the Flock Off, Identifying Hate Groups in Central Illinois, and Understanding the Firehose of Falsehood. We have display cases going out around town and distributing them. Show up and stay for any length of time but we will eat at the end around 5:30 or 6:00. If you’re interested in catering one of these or a potluck let us know! Printing costs are covered so just bring yourself and a pair of favorite scissors if you have them but we have some too. We are finally accepting donations to recoup costs if you would like to donate 🙂
