Grateful Gatherings (Registration Required)
2025-09-30 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-10-02 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-10-05 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-10-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-09 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-10-10 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | IL
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084FA9AE29A0FA7-58187278-grateful
Keep in mind that these are at different locations. See the sign up for locations!

Fairly Frequent Singers
2025-10-01 16:45 - 17:30, 2025-10-08 16:45 - 17:30 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal, 1613 East Emerson Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States
Jr High and High School Choir

Emerson Singers
2025-10-01 17:30 - 18:15, 2025-10-08 17:30 - 18:15 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal, 1613 East Emerson Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States
Up to 5th Grade

Private Event
2025-10-01 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-10-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal, 1613 East Emerson Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States

Baroque 'n Consort
2025-10-02 13:30 - 15:00, 2025-10-09 13:30 - 15:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal, 1613 East Emerson Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States
in Walker Room

Alphabet SoUUp
2025-10-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal, 1613 East Emerson Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States
Alphabet SoUUp
First Thursdays, 7:00-9:00pm, Walker Room
Bring a snack to share if you like.
We’re starting a new group! Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, queer, intersex, asexual, agender, and aromantic folx ages 18 and over are invited to gather each month on the 1st Thursday from 7:00-9:00pm.
This group is by and for Queer people, and we hope that Queer and Questioning UUs will join in! Our non-Queer allies are warmly encouraged to share this invitation with LGBTQIA+ UUs but asked not to attend. This isn’t meant to exclude allies but to allow a secure & safe space for Queer folk to build community & organize intentionally with other Queer folk.
What will we be doing? We’re not sure yet. We’re prioritizing building community in a safe and accessible environment. Hosting duties will rotate among participants.
Email (LRE@uubn.org) or text (309.531.2594) Terina to be added to the update list. Let her know if there’s something that would help you participate (including childcare).
September 4
October 2
November 6
December 4
Because this is a church group, participants agree to the church’s covenant (https://uubn.org/wp/mission-statement/) and to follow the process for right relations when covenant is broken (pg 61 https://uubn.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/UUBN-Policies-Procedures-Handbook-Final-01.15.25-Google-Docs.pdf).

Private Event
2025-10-03 18:00 - 21:30, 2025-10-10 18:00 - 21:30 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal, 1613 East Emerson Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States

Sunday Service
2025-10-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal, 1613 East Emerson Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States
See Zoom link in banner to participate online.

First Sunday Non-Fiction Book Group
2025-10-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal, 1613 East Emerson Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States
Contact the Tom Clemens at tomclemenstomten66@gmail.com for more information.

–August 4, 2-3 P.M. The 48 Laws of Power, Robert Greene, Viking Press, 1998.
–September 1, 2-3 P.M. Minority Rule: The Right-Wing Attack on the Will of the People—and the Fight to Resist It, by Ari Berman, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2024.
–October 6, 2-3 P.M. Transgender History: The Roots of Today’s Revolution, by Susan Stryker, 2nd edition, Seal Press (CA), 2017.

Bloomington Normal Meditation Group
2025-10-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal, 1613 East Emerson Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States
Contact the office for information on how to join. Office@uubn.org.

Lunch Bunch
2025-10-06 11:45 - 13:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal, 1613 East Emerson Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States

Drop in Covenant Group
2025-10-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal, 1613 East Emerson Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States
Drop In Covenant Group
Tuesday, October 1, 6:00-7:30, Irvin Room and Online

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.
This group will be facilitated by Rev. Rebecca. Gatherings are scheduled for the first 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.

Monthly Meeting of Many Paths CUUPs
2025-10-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal, 1613 East Emerson Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States
Meeting in Fell Room. Please contact the office with questions. Office@UUBN.org

Worship Team Theme Exploration
2025-10-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal, 1613 East Emerson Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States

Over the Rainbow
2025-10-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal, 1613 East Emerson Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States
Queer Youth Group for Middle and High Schoolers. Questions? Email overtherainbow@pflagbn.com

Bed Blitz 2025 - UUBN Team
2025-10-11 12:00 - 14:30 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal, 1613 East Emerson Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States
The Bed Blitz event is comprised of many community organizations banding together to provide beds to impoverished children in our community, constructed in a big event with volunteers.
For the past several years UUBN has been proud to field a volunteer team and this year we will do so again.
This year on October 11, we have registered for a team of 7 people to go from 12:00-2:30. We have a team scheduled to go but we would not mind creating a backup list or putting people on the contact list for next year. As of this writing they are still looking for people with trucks, and also labor to help load and deliver the bed frames. This will start about 2:00. We’re not signed up for that but Brad says he would stay.
If you are interested in any of this;
Check out their website https://www.westbloomington.org/bed-blitz or ask Brad Bell for more information, 347-687-4531
-Submitted by Brad Bell, Social Justice Team

Alice Toft's Tarot Workshop
2025-10-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal, 1613 East Emerson Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States
Tarot Workshop presented by Alicia Toft
Every second Saturday of the month from 4:00pm t0 6:00 pm in the Walker Room
Whether you’re a hobbyist looking for a supportive space to build confidence, or a seasoned practitioner looking for inspiration, each class centering around the name of the Full Moon that month, custom-designed for UUBN’s CUUPS by Alice Toft, will lead you through a journey of deep self-knowledge and personal intention. Together, we’ll share insights, strengthen intuition, and foster vibrant connections! BYOD(eck)!

Potluck Brunch
2025-10-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal, 1613 East Emerson Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States

Disability Group
2025-10-12 12:00 - 14:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal, 1613 East Emerson Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States
