September 2026 - Universalist Unitarian Church of Peoria

The Courage to Love in a Broken World

Join the 10:30am Service Zoom Sunday, October 18, 2026 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Reverend Jennifer Innis Overview:In Universalism, we are assured of the presence of Love and that all will be healed and made whole. How does this work in our fractured, mortal lives? Coffee...

The Courage to Keep Going

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Join the 10:30am Service Zoom Sunday, October 25, 2026 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Reverend Seth Major Overview:Some aspects of life can be difficult and unenjoyable, and with virtually limitless options for distraction and invitation, sticking with the right — but...

Absence and Presence: A Service of Remembrance

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Join the 10:30am Service Zoom Sunday, November 1, 2026 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Reverend Jennifer Innis Overview:At this time of year, many cultures and faiths set aside time for when the veil between the living and the dead grows thin. We will have time to share the...

A Meditation on Connections

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Sunday, September 27, 2026 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Brian “Fox” Ellis Overview: Did we leave the garden? How do we cultivate a broader sense of connection… to each other, our community, the wilder world? How does an apple give us knowledge, nutrients,...

A House for Hope: Theology Under Construction

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Sunday, September 20, 2026 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Reverend Jennifer Innis Overview: Unitarian Universalist theology is open and always evolving. There also are deep foundations at the heart of our message of hope. This sermon draws on the image of a theological house...

Ingathering Water Communion 2026

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Sunday, September 13, 2026 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Reverend Jennifer Innis and the Congregation Overview: We honor the start of our year by collecting gifts of water (actual and symbolic) from that which sustained us over the summer. Please join us and bring your...

The Great UU Book Sale 2026

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The Great UU Book Sale Is Coming Soon! Stop by The Great UU book sale on Friday & Saturday, October 9-10 from 8 AM to 3 PM. The church is located at 3000 W. Richwoods Blvd., Peoria. This fund-raiser for the church’s work will have a variety of hardcover and...

Wondering Together: The Question Box Sermon 2026

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Sunday, September 6, 2026 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Reverend Jennifer Innis Overview: For our end of summer Question Box Sermon, you are part of creating the message along with Reverend Jennifer. Send her your questions ahead of time or offer them in person during the...

Calendar

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	October 2026
				1 Mugs & Musings October 2026 Mugs & Musings October 2026 October 1, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Sweet Beans Cafe, 8917 N Allen Rd Unit 5, Peoria, IL 61615, USA See more details Connection Circle Connection Circle October 1, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Richwoods-1-Junior High Room (10) Steve Fairbanks See more details A House for Hope: The Promise of Progressive Religion for the Twenty-First Century A House for Hope: The Promise of Progressive Religion for the Twenty-First Century October 1, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Conference Room Thursdays, September 17, 24 & October 1 Led by Rev. Jennifer Innis What might progressive religion offer in a changing world? Join Rev. Jennifer Innis for a three-session exploration of A House for Hope: The Promise of Progressive Religion for the Twenty-First Century by John A. Buehrens and Rebecca Ann Parker. Together, we’ll consider the possibilities, challenges, and promises of progressive faith and explore how our religious communities can become places of hope, meaning, justice, and transformation. Participants are encouraged to read the book as we explore its ideas together. Limited number of copies are available to lend, check the library at UUCP. Come ready for thoughtful conversation, reflection, and imagining what a progressive religious future might look like. You are welcome to come to one, some, or all sessions. Flocknote Sign-Up: https://uuchurch.flocknote.com/signup/269032 See more details	2	3 Enough Stuff Volunteer Day Enough Stuff Volunteer Day October 3, 2026 9:45 am - 2:00 pm 400 E Washington St, East Peoria, IL 61611, USA Enough Stuff, our Share the Plate recipient for January 2027, needs volunteers on Saturdays to help with greeting, sorting, organizing, and keeping the storefront in shape for shoppers. We will be helping them on Saturday, October 3rd from 9:45am - 2pm. We only need 5 people to manage the work, and you're welcome to sign-up even if you can only come for a portion of the shift. For any questions or concerns please contact Erin Roberson at embregan@gmail.com. RSVP on Flocknote at https://uuchurch.flocknote.com/signup/265095 See more details Bike Sale in RE Commons: Bike Sale in RE Commons: October 3, 2026 10:30 am - 5:30 pm Richwoods-1-RE Commons (30) See more details
4 A Course in Miracles A Course in Miracles October 4, 2026 8:45 am - 10:00 am Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) You are welcome to join ongoing weekly sessions of A Course in Miracles, a self-study spiritual program based on universal spiritual themes, primarily including forgiveness as the path to love in order to focus on living more peacefully in this world. To RSVP, contact Suzette Boulais at zetter3@comcast.net. See more details Life Force Tai Chi Life Force Tai Chi October 4, 2026 9:30 am - 10:00 am Richwoods-1-Foyer (25) Life Force Tai Chi First & Third Sundays Tai Chi is an ancient discipline from China. Join Dave Grebner for this class, where we will learn how to stand and move to enhance the flow of chi life energy through our bodies. We will meet in the church foyer, find an available room, and practice until 10am. See more details Worship Service Worship Service October 4, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details Coffee Hour Coffee Hour October 4, 2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200) See more details Sunday Afternoon CC Sunday Afternoon CC October 4, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Richwoods-1-RE Meeting Room (15), Richwoods-1-Senior High Room (10) Galen See more details PRC (Peoria Recorder Consort) Practice PRC (Peoria Recorder Consort) Practice October 4, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details	5 Mah Jongg for UU's - Monday Mah Jongg for UU's - Monday October 5, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Peoria Heights Public Library, 816 E Glen Ave, Peoria Heights, IL 61616, USA Monday Session meets either at the Peoria Heights Public Library or in Fellowship Hall at the church if the library is closed. Do you play Mah Jongg or do you want to learn? Join the fun each Monday! Bring your own drink and snack, and if you have a Mah Jongg set or mat, bring it, too. Questions? Contact Char Rickey at 309-472-7085 or spinwool7@aol.com or Evan Stubbs at 575-621-5519 or sirstubby@hotmail.com. See more details OLLI Practice OLLI Practice October 5, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details Let's Do The Time Warp! - Dance Practice Let's Do The Time Warp! - Dance Practice October 5, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm We will be performing the Time Warp dance from the Rocky Horror Picture Show at our Haunted Forest this year on October 24 and we need you! No experience necessary! All are welcome to join! Practices will be on Monday nights at 6pm in Fellowship Hall, starting September 14. You are not required to attend all practices. Come when you can! Contact Membership Coordinator Regina Stanley at membership@peoriauuchurch.org with any questions or for more info. See more details Connection Circle Connection Circle October 5, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Richwoods-1-RE Meeting Room (15) See more details	6 Tuesday Morning Connection Circle Tuesday Morning Connection Circle October 6, 2026 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Richwoods-1-Library (10) See more details YEA Deep Conversations YEA Deep Conversations October 6, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) YEA Deep Conversations First Tuesdays, 6-8pm, Conference Room or Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/pmfh9bfw Young & Emerging Adults (ages 18-39) are invited to explore spirituality at the genesis of adulthood in an open conversation with peers. Each month we gather on the first Tuesday to connect with a new topic. Join us in person or on Zoom. For more information, email Erin Roberson at embregan@gmail.com. See more details SGM Facilitators Meeting SGM Facilitators Meeting October 6, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Zoom See more details Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2 Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2 October 6, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Zoom at https://bit.ly/3rthCHr Join us on Zoom at https://bit.ly/3rthCHr as we invite guest presenters and talk about videos of current events, religion, and politics. We aspire to use empathy, humility, curiosity, critical thinking, and compassionate communications to discuss new insights, controversy, disinformation, irrationality, and magical thinking. See more details	7 SEAPCO Preschool Screening SEAPCO Preschool Screening October 7, 2026 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Richwoods-1-RE Commons (30) See more details Builder Mailing Builder Mailing October 7, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) See more details Administrative Team Administrative Team October 7, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) See more details CUUPs Meeting CUUPs Meeting October 7, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) Keepers of the Great Grove ~ CUUPs 1st Wednesday of the month, 6-7:30pm Conference Room or Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/2nyj5zet Join us on first Wednesdays for our monthly meeting. We’ll have a different enrichment topic each month to share a practice, meditation, ritual, teaching, blessing, or other meaningful praxis. CUUPs stands for Covenant of UU Pagans. All are welcome at our meetings. See more details UUkulele Strum Circle UUkulele Strum Circle October 7, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Richwoods-1-Foyer (25) See more details	8 SEAPCO Preschool Screening SEAPCO Preschool Screening October 8, 2026 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Richwoods-1-RE Commons (30) See more details Mugs & Musings October 2026 Mugs & Musings October 2026 October 8, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Sweet Beans Cafe, 8917 N Allen Rd Unit 5, Peoria, IL 61615, USA See more details Thursday Afternoon CC Thursday Afternoon CC October 8, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) Rev. Jennifer See more details	9 UU Book Sale UU Book Sale October 9, 2026 - October 10, 2026 See more details	10 UU Book Sale UU Book Sale October 9, 2026 - October 10, 2026 See more details Community Baby Shower - September's Local Support Drive Community Baby Shower - September's Local Support Drive October 10, 2026 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Dream Center Peoria, 714 Hamilton Blvd, Peoria, IL 61603, USA Please support the Community Baby Shower, an annual event organized by the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP). This is a free, all-in-one event with education, community agency resources, giveaways and gifts to benefit new and experienced parents of children ages 1-5 years. The 2026 Baby Shower will take place on Saturday, October 10th, from 11-2 at Dream Center Peoria (714 Hamilton Blvd). Visit go.uic.edu/CBS26Registration to volunteer, sponsor, donate or participate. You can also purchase items to donate directly from our Amazon Gift Registry at go.uic.edu/CBSAmazonReg. For questions or concerns, please reach out to UUCP member Amanda Franklin (309-453-4178 or amandage81@gmail.com) or UICOMP Faculty sponsor Guari Shevatekar (gks8116@uic.edu). See more details
11 A Course in Miracles A Course in Miracles October 11, 2026 8:45 am - 10:00 am Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) You are welcome to join ongoing weekly sessions of A Course in Miracles, a self-study spiritual program based on universal spiritual themes, primarily including forgiveness as the path to love in order to focus on living more peacefully in this world. To RSVP, contact Suzette Boulais at zetter3@comcast.net. See more details UU Book Sale - Members Only Bag Sale UU Book Sale - Members Only Bag Sale October 11, 2026 9:30 am - 12:30 pm The Great UU Book Sale Is Coming! Friday & Saturday, October 9 & 10, 8am-3pm Members Only Bag Sale, Sunday, October 11, 9:30am-12:30pm Our book sale is coming! We are currently collecting donations. Please stack books neatly along the RE Meeting room walls until October 4.. After Oct. 4, stack them along the back wall of Fellowship Hall. (No encyclopedias or textbooks, please.) We will need help setting up on Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 7-8, help on the sale days, and help packing up unsold books and taking them to donate to the library. To volunteer, sign up in the foyer or go to https://uuchurch.flocknote.com/signup/273691. Contact Lindy Peterson at lindytpeterson@comcast.net with any questions. See more details Worship Service Worship Service October 11, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details Coffee Hour Coffee Hour October 11, 2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200) See more details Haunted Forest Planning Meeting Haunted Forest Planning Meeting October 11, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Let’s talk spooky times! This planning meeting is a time to discuss your ideas for the haunted forest, describe projects you are planning, request supplies to be ordered, sign up or search for volunteers, and learn more about the forest. If you are unable to attend, email DLRE@peoriaUUchurch.org to be added to the notes from the meeting. See more details In person & Virtual: Caring Committee In person & Virtual: Caring Committee October 11, 2026 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Conference Room See more details Bird Dog Organizational Meeting Bird Dog Organizational Meeting October 11, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) See more details Mah Jongg for UUs Mah Jongg for UUs October 11, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200) Do you play Mah Jongg or do you want to learn? Join the fun on 2nd and 4th Sundays! Bring your own drink and snack, and if you have a Mah Jongg set or mat, bring it, too. Contact Char Rickey at spinwool7@aol.com or 309-472-7085 or Evan Stubbs at sirstubby@hotmail.com or 575-621-5519 with questions. See more details AI Committee Meeting AI Committee Meeting October 11, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) See more details	12 Mah Jongg for UU's - Monday Mah Jongg for UU's - Monday October 12, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Peoria Heights Public Library, 816 E Glen Ave, Peoria Heights, IL 61616, USA Monday Session meets either at the Peoria Heights Public Library or in Fellowship Hall at the church if the library is closed. Do you play Mah Jongg or do you want to learn? Join the fun each Monday! Bring your own drink and snack, and if you have a Mah Jongg set or mat, bring it, too. Questions? Contact Char Rickey at 309-472-7085 or spinwool7@aol.com or Evan Stubbs at 575-621-5519 or sirstubby@hotmail.com. See more details OLLI Practice OLLI Practice October 12, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details Let's Do The Time Warp! - Dance Practice Let's Do The Time Warp! - Dance Practice October 12, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm We will be performing the Time Warp dance from the Rocky Horror Picture Show at our Haunted Forest this year on October 24 and we need you! No experience necessary! All are welcome to join! Practices will be on Monday nights at 6pm in Fellowship Hall, starting September 14. You are not required to attend all practices. Come when you can! Contact Membership Coordinator Regina Stanley at membership@peoriauuchurch.org with any questions or for more info. See more details Connection Circle Connection Circle October 12, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm See more details	13 Social Impact Meeting ~ Social Impact Meeting ~ October 13, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) See more details Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2 Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2 October 13, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Zoom at https://bit.ly/3rthCHr Join us on Zoom at https://bit.ly/3rthCHr as we invite guest presenters and talk about videos of current events, religion, and politics. We aspire to use empathy, humility, curiosity, critical thinking, and compassionate communications to discuss new insights, controversy, disinformation, irrationality, and magical thinking. See more details	14 Private Homeschool Group Private Homeschool Group October 14, 2026 9:00 am - 1:30 pm Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200), Richwoods-1-Kitchen (10), Richwoods-1-RE Commons (30) See more details Administrative Team Administrative Team October 14, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) See more details UUkulele Strum Circle UUkulele Strum Circle October 14, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Richwoods-1-Foyer (25) See more details Amethyst Circle: An Addiction Recovery Group Amethyst Circle: An Addiction Recovery Group October 14, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Richwoods-1-RE Meeting Room (15) Amethyst Circle: An Addiction Recovery Group Following UU Values RE Meeting Room or Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/2jhfwusx Gather with others to offer and receive support on your addiction journey. This group is facilitated by Tony Huerta and is open to all. See more details	15 Mugs & Musings October 2026 Mugs & Musings October 2026 October 15, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Sweet Beans Cafe, 8917 N Allen Rd Unit 5, Peoria, IL 61615, USA See more details Third Thursday Ladies' Lunch Third Thursday Ladies' Lunch October 15, 2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm TBD See more details Connection Circle Connection Circle October 15, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Richwoods-1-Junior High Room (10) Steve Fairbanks See more details Homeschool Girl Scout Meet & Greet Homeschool Girl Scout Meet & Greet October 15, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm See more details	16 Erick Brubaker Wedding Decoration - Evening Erick Brubaker Wedding Decoration - Evening October 16, 2026 See more details	17 Brubaker Wedding Brubaker Wedding October 17, 2026 Whole Church See more details Forest Work Day 9-11am Forest Work Day 9-11am October 17, 2026 9:00 am - 11:00 am Saturday, Oct. 17, 9am - 11am Come help out the Great Grove! We'll be cutting back vegetation to keep the trails accessible. As a part of our long-term plan revitalizing the land, we'll also be pulling invasive plants. Please bring a hat and gloves. See more details D.I.YEA! D.I.YEA! October 17, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Richwoods-1-RE Commons (30) Young & Emerging Adults (ages 18-39) are welcome to our new monthly craft circle. Bring your own craft or discover your next project using the supplies in the craft closet. Coffee and tea will be provided. For more information email Erin Roberson at embregan@gmail.com. RSVP here: https://uuchurch.flocknote.com/signup/271460 See more details
18 A Course in Miracles A Course in Miracles October 18, 2026 8:45 am - 10:00 am Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) You are welcome to join ongoing weekly sessions of A Course in Miracles, a self-study spiritual program based on universal spiritual themes, primarily including forgiveness as the path to love in order to focus on living more peacefully in this world. To RSVP, contact Suzette Boulais at zetter3@comcast.net. See more details Life Force Tai Chi Life Force Tai Chi October 18, 2026 9:30 am - 10:00 am Richwoods-1-Foyer (25) Life Force Tai Chi First & Third Sundays Tai Chi is an ancient discipline from China. Join Dave Grebner for this class, where we will learn how to stand and move to enhance the flow of chi life energy through our bodies. We will meet in the church foyer, find an available room, and practice until 10am. See more details Worship Service Worship Service October 18, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details Coffee Hour Coffee Hour October 18, 2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200) See more details Sunday Afternoon CC Sunday Afternoon CC October 18, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Richwoods-1-RE Meeting Room (15), Richwoods-1-Senior High Room (10) Galen See more details Welcome Committee Welcome Committee October 18, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm RE Meeting Room See more details PRC (Peoria Recorder Consort) Practice PRC (Peoria Recorder Consort) Practice October 18, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details Transforming Community Transforming Community October 18, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200) See more details	19 Mah Jongg for UU's - Monday Mah Jongg for UU's - Monday October 19, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Peoria Heights Public Library, 816 E Glen Ave, Peoria Heights, IL 61616, USA Monday Session meets either at the Peoria Heights Public Library or in Fellowship Hall at the church if the library is closed. Do you play Mah Jongg or do you want to learn? Join the fun each Monday! Bring your own drink and snack, and if you have a Mah Jongg set or mat, bring it, too. Questions? Contact Char Rickey at 309-472-7085 or spinwool7@aol.com or Evan Stubbs at 575-621-5519 or sirstubby@hotmail.com. See more details OLLI Practice OLLI Practice October 19, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details LGBTQIA2S+ at UUCP - ON HIATUS LGBTQIA2S+ at UUCP - ON HIATUS October 19, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) CURRENTLY ON HIATUS Do you identify as LGBTQIA2S+? Do you attend, visit, or belong to UUCP? Join us on the 3rd Monday each month. Questions? Email Tim Herold at herold1961@gmail.com for details. See more details Let's Do The Time Warp! - Dance Practice Let's Do The Time Warp! - Dance Practice October 19, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm We will be performing the Time Warp dance from the Rocky Horror Picture Show at our Haunted Forest this year on October 24 and we need you! No experience necessary! All are welcome to join! Practices will be on Monday nights at 6pm in Fellowship Hall, starting September 14. You are not required to attend all practices. Come when you can! Contact Membership Coordinator Regina Stanley at membership@peoriauuchurch.org with any questions or for more info. See more details Connection Circle Connection Circle October 19, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Richwoods-1-RE Meeting Room (15) See more details	20 ACORN Accessible Nature Exploration at UU Church of Peoria, Emergent Nature Mindfulness Walk ACORN Accessible Nature Exploration at UU Church of Peoria, Emergent Nature Mindfulness Walk October 20, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Richwoods-1-RE Commons (30) RE Commons & Great Grove Join Master Naturalist Jen McD for our ACORN Accessible Nature Exploration at UU Church of Peoria, Emergent Nature Mindfulness Walk! Awaken your senses with a mindful, meditative walk through the Great Grove and Labyrinth at UU Church of Peoria. This accessible location allows us to spend our visit indoors and outdoors as needed. We will gather to ground ourselves, learn to breathe, then take a slow, easy stroll in nature's garden. Afterwards, we can work on our poetry skills, nature journal, or simply discuss our reflections. Accessible parking is located next to our meeting area. Indoor shelter and restrooms are available. The outdoor trails are level, with one gentle slope, grassy and woodchipped paths. This time of year, there may be lots of acorns on the ground so tread carefully! All are welcome in this space. See more details Tuesday Morning Connection Circle Tuesday Morning Connection Circle October 20, 2026 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Richwoods-1-Library (10) See more details Finance/Personnel Committee In-Person or Zoom #2 Finance/Personnel Committee In-Person or Zoom #2 October 20, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) Bill K See more details Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2 Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2 October 20, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Zoom at https://bit.ly/3rthCHr Join us on Zoom at https://bit.ly/3rthCHr as we invite guest presenters and talk about videos of current events, religion, and politics. We aspire to use empathy, humility, curiosity, critical thinking, and compassionate communications to discuss new insights, controversy, disinformation, irrationality, and magical thinking. See more details	21 Private Homeschool Group Private Homeschool Group October 21, 2026 9:00 am - 1:30 pm Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200), Richwoods-1-Kitchen (10), Richwoods-1-RE Commons (30) See more details Administrative Team Administrative Team October 21, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) See more details Sierra Club Sierra Club October 21, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm See more details UUkulele Strum Circle UUkulele Strum Circle October 21, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Richwoods-1-Foyer (25) See more details Worship Committee Worship Committee October 21, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) See more details	22 Mugs & Musings October 2026 Mugs & Musings October 2026 October 22, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Sweet Beans Cafe, 8917 N Allen Rd Unit 5, Peoria, IL 61615, USA See more details Thursday Afternoon CC Thursday Afternoon CC October 22, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) Rev. Jennifer See more details	23	24 Haunted Forest Haunted Forest October 24, 2026 Whole Church & Great Grove Haunted Forest Saturday, October 24th, 7:00-8:30 PM, $5 per person cash or credit Enter the Forest If You Dare! Haunted Woods, Tricks & Treats, Campfire, Samhain Ritual, Witches Dance, Tarot Readings, and more! Dare to enter the trail through the haunted forest where ghouls and goblins eagerly await your visit! Our haunted forest is specifically designed to be just the right amount of fright. Scary enough for brave kids and adults of all ages, but not so scary or gory you'll have nightmares! Parents must supervise children at all times Costumes encouraged! Donations appreciated! Come for any or all activities! See more details
25 A Course in Miracles A Course in Miracles October 25, 2026 8:45 am - 10:00 am Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) You are welcome to join ongoing weekly sessions of A Course in Miracles, a self-study spiritual program based on universal spiritual themes, primarily including forgiveness as the path to love in order to focus on living more peacefully in this world. To RSVP, contact Suzette Boulais at zetter3@comcast.net. See more details Worship Service Worship Service October 25, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details Coffee Hour Coffee Hour October 25, 2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200) See more details Fork YEA! Group Lunch Fork YEA! Group Lunch October 25, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) Fork YEA! Monthly Group Lunch 4th Sundays, Conference Room Young & Emerging Adults (ages 18-39) are invited to a group lunch on the 4th Sunday after worship. Food will be provided so please let us know your dietary needs ahead of time! Childcare is available but must be requested in advance. For more information email Erin Roberson at embregan@gmail.com. RSVP at https://uuchurch.flocknote.com/signup/255291 See more details Mah Jongg for UUs Mah Jongg for UUs October 25, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200) Do you play Mah Jongg or do you want to learn? Join the fun on 2nd and 4th Sundays! Bring your own drink and snack, and if you have a Mah Jongg set or mat, bring it, too. Contact Char Rickey at spinwool7@aol.com or 309-472-7085 or Evan Stubbs at sirstubby@hotmail.com or 575-621-5519 with questions. See more details	26 Mah Jongg for UU's - Monday Mah Jongg for UU's - Monday October 26, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Peoria Heights Public Library, 816 E Glen Ave, Peoria Heights, IL 61616, USA Monday Session meets either at the Peoria Heights Public Library or in Fellowship Hall at the church if the library is closed. Do you play Mah Jongg or do you want to learn? Join the fun each Monday! Bring your own drink and snack, and if you have a Mah Jongg set or mat, bring it, too. Questions? Contact Char Rickey at 309-472-7085 or spinwool7@aol.com or Evan Stubbs at 575-621-5519 or sirstubby@hotmail.com. See more details OLLI Practice OLLI Practice October 26, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details Connection Circle Connection Circle October 26, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm See more details	27 Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2 Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2 October 27, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Zoom at https://bit.ly/3rthCHr Join us on Zoom at https://bit.ly/3rthCHr as we invite guest presenters and talk about videos of current events, religion, and politics. We aspire to use empathy, humility, curiosity, critical thinking, and compassionate communications to discuss new insights, controversy, disinformation, irrationality, and magical thinking. See more details	28 Private Homeschool Group Private Homeschool Group October 28, 2026 9:00 am - 1:30 pm Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200), Richwoods-1-Kitchen (10), Richwoods-1-RE Commons (30) See more details Builder Mailing Builder Mailing October 28, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) See more details Administrative Team Administrative Team October 28, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) See more details UUkulele Strum Circle UUkulele Strum Circle October 28, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Richwoods-1-Foyer (25) See more details In Person Board Meeting (Zoom option) In Person Board Meeting (Zoom option) October 28, 2026 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) Zoom #2 See more details UU History 101 UU History 101 October 28, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Faith Forward program out of the First Unitarian Church of Dallas is excited to offer an online session of our Unitarian Universalist History series for all congregations. This interactive series approaches history through compelling stories and personalities, and invites participants to translate history into our contemporary religious life and practice. Each session offers a forum for learning, sharing, and growth that can enrich our faith journeys. For more information or to register, email Faith Forward Coordinator Betty-Jeanne Rueters-Ward. Deadline to register is Wednesday, October 14. See more details Builder Deadline Builder Deadline October 28, 2026 11:45 pm - October 29, 2026 12:45 am See more details	29 Builder Deadline Builder Deadline October 28, 2026 11:45 pm - October 29, 2026 12:45 am See more details Mugs & Musings October 2026 Mugs & Musings October 2026 October 29, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Sweet Beans Cafe, 8917 N Allen Rd Unit 5, Peoria, IL 61615, USA See more details Double Dutch for Women Double Dutch for Women October 29, 2026 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm Richwoods-1-Kitchen (10), Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200) See more details	30 Retired Men's Last Friday Lunch Retired Men's Last Friday Lunch October 30, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Childers Eatery, 3312 N University St, Peoria, IL 61604, USA Join other retired UU men for lunch on the last Friday of the month. Questions? Email Bill Keefner at wkeef84@gmail.com. See more details UUCP Family & Friends Halloween Party UUCP Family & Friends Halloween Party October 30, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Friday, October 30th, 2026 5:30-7:00PM Games & Prizes! Tricks & Treats! Sweet Treat Decorating! Monster Mash Dance Contest! Halloween Snack Bar Potluck! Costumes Encouraged! UUCP members, friends, friends of friends, and visitors are welcome to join in on the halloween fun. We need your help to make the carnival special. Bring your goblins, come host a game, play the part of the mad scientist, help with the sweet treat decorating, set up, or clean up; there is a role for everyone. And don’t forget to bring a halloween themed food item for our potluck snack bar. Sign up in RE Commons or on https://uuchurch.flocknote.com/signup/276036 with how you will help. See more details	31

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