Lunch Bunch
2026-06-01 11:45 - 13:00, 2026-06-08 11:45 - 13:00, 2026-06-15 11:45 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal, 1613 East Emerson Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States

Singing Resistance Organizing Meeting
2026-06-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal, 1613 East Emerson Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States
in Irvin Room

Exploring Membership
2026-06-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal, 1613 East Emerson Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States
in Walker Room

Exploring Membership
2026-06-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal, 1613 East Emerson Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States
Exploring Membership
Mondays, June 1 & 15, 6-8 p.m.
Have you been thinking about church membership? Do you want to know more about becoming a member, our faith and our church? You’re invited to join us for our two-session Exploring Membership class from 6-8 p.m. on Mondays, June 1 and 15, in the Walker Room.

We’ll go into depth about the history of UUism, our theology, how we conduct our church business, our community events, and the advantages of becoming a member. Each session covers different material so we encourage you to attend both classes. If you can only attend one, we can provide material from the other class. If you’re not interested in membership now but want more information about us, we invite you to attend, too.

Although we’ll meet in person, you can attend virtually on Zoom; contact the church office manager at office@uubn.org or 309-828-0235 if this is your preference. If having child care would enable you to attend these classes, please contact the office manager by May 18.
If you decide to become a member, you’ll have the opportunity to sign the membership book at our June 28 Sunday service. Then we’ll celebrate with cake afterward!

Registration is not required but requested. Please contact the church office or Kathy Packard, Membership Team leader, at kjpbooks@frontier.com.

Submitted by the Membership Team

Fairly Frequent Singers
2026-06-03 16:45 - 17:30, 2026-06-10 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

Private Event
2026-06-03 17:30 - 19:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal, 1613 East Emerson Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States

Humanist Discussion Group
2026-06-03 19:00 - 20:30 | offsite
1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30pm, offsite
Contact office@uubn.org for offsite location

Baroque 'n Consort
2026-06-04 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-06-11 13:30 - 15:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal, 1613 East Emerson Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States

Alphabet SoUUp
2026-06-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal, 1613 East Emerson Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States
Alphabet SoUUp
First Thursdays, 6:00-8:00pm, Fell 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.
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).
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
2026-06-05 18:00 - 21:30, 2026-06-12 18:00 - 21:30 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal, 1613 East Emerson Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States

Sunday Service
2026-06-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-14 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
2026-06-07 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.

First Sunday Non-Fiction Book Discussion
2026-06-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal, 1613 East Emerson Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States
Online, Email the office for the link Office@uubn.org

Bloomington Normal Meditation Group
2026-06-07 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-14 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.

Board Meeting
2026-06-09 18:30 - 19:30 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal, 1613 East Emerson Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States
Email the office for the Zoom Link.

Monthly Meeting of Many Paths CUUPs
2026-06-10 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

Over the Rainbow
2026-06-12 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

Practical Magic Workshops
2026-06-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal, 1613 East Emerson Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States
Every second Saturday of the month from 4:00pm to 6:00 pm in the Walker Room
If you’re looking for magical connection, look no further! Join us for Many Paths CUUPS’ monthly magic crafting. Each month, we gather to work with the energies of ancient deities, and together we learn how to create purveyance magic craft such as salts and oils, incense, spell kits, altar tools, and unique decorations to amplify your spiritual practices. Whether you’re an experienced practitioner or just beginning your journey, our sessions are designed to build both skill and community. For questions, reach out to Alice Toft at 309-445-5885

Better Together (Disability Group)
2026-06-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal, 1613 East Emerson Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States

Concert for the First Amendment Watch Party hosted by Bloomington Normal 50501
2026-06-14 18:00 - 20:30 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal, 1613 East Emerson Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States
Concert for the First Amendment Watch Party hosted by Bloomington Normal 50501
6-14-26, 6:30 @ UUBN in the Fell Room

Bloomington Normal 50501 is hosting a June 14th watch party for Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment. Doors open at 6:00 PM, with 90-minutes of music beginning at 6:30 PM. The watch party is at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington Normal, located at 1613 East Emerson Street in Bloomington. This event is free and open to all. Rise Up, Sing Out is a presentation of the Committee for the First Amendment. The watch party features an uplifting evening of song, solidarity, and action. Rise Up, Sing Out includes an all-star line-up of performers celebrating the freedoms guaranteed by our First Amendment; of speech, religion, press, assembly, and protest, and the people power that both fuels these rights and is essential to guarantee them. Rise Up, Sing Out features Bette Midler, Patti Smith, Rufus Wainwright, Sasha Allen, Joy Reid, Peppermint, Julia Roberts, and many others. For more information about this event and more, please visit https://linktr.ee/blono50501

Walker Room Covenant Group
2026-06-16 16:00 - 17:30 | 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
2026-06-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal, 1613 East Emerson Street, Bloomington, IL, 61701, United States
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.
