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A Course in Miracles
A Course in Miracles
December 1, 2024 8:45 am - 10:00 am
Conference Room
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.
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Life Force Tai Chi
Life Force Tai Chi
December 1, 2024 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Fellowship Hall
Life Force Tai Chi
First & Third Sundays through December 2024
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.
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Worship Service
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Coffee Hour
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ARE-Humanist Discussion Group
ARE-Humanist Discussion Group
December 1, 2024 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Zoom using TV and Harry's laptop
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Sunday Afternoon CC
Sunday Afternoon CC
December 1, 2024 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
RE Meeting Room/Senior High Room
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PRC (Peoria Recorder Consort) Practice
PRC (Peoria Recorder Consort) Practice
December 1, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Sanctuary
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Connection Circle
Connection Circle
December 3, 2024 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Conference Room
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SGM Facilitators Meeting
SGM Facilitators Meeting
December 3, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Conference Room
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Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
December 3, 2024 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.
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Administrative Team
Administrative Team
December 4, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Zoom 3 - conference room or library
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CUUPs Meeting
CUUPs Meeting
December 4, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Conference Room
Conference Room or Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/2nyj5zet
Join us for our monthly meeting! We will confirm our plans for Yule, which will be held on Saturday, Dec. 21, at UUCP. During the second half of the meeting, we will create and activate a Crystal Web access point in the Great Grove. Members may bring a crystal or stone to be placed in the access point. (Note: This is a permanent burying of these items.)
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UUkulele Strum Group
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Mugs & Musings
Mugs & Musings
December 5, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
River Kitty Cafe, 3226 N University St, Peoria, IL 61604, USA
Mugs and Musings ~ Thursdays at 10am (except December 26)
This month, we’ll meet at River Kitty Cafe ~ 3226 N University St, Peoria. Drop in and join Membership Coordinator Regina Stanley to discuss whatever is on your mind. Questions? Please contact Regina at 309-648-2767 or membership@peoriauuchurch.org.
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Advent Reflection Service
Advent Reflection Service
December 5, 2024 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Sanctuary
Advent Reflection Series Thursdays, December 5, 12, & 19 at 6:30pm Sanctuary ~ In person only As the darkness deepens, we will share a time to pause, reflect, and wrestle with the question of hope. All are welcome for an hour of candles, brief readings, and silent meditation. Join us for one session or as many as you can. See Rev. Jennifer for information.
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Offsite: Acorn Equality Family Breakfast
Offsite: Acorn Equality Family Breakfast
December 7, 2024 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino, 21 Blackjack Blvd, East Peoria, IL 61611, USA
Join the Acorn Equality Fund for this year’s Annual Family Breakfast, where they will celebrate the achievements of LGBTQ+ and allied students through the awarding of this year’s scholarships! The Acorn Equality Fund is a grassroots nonprofit organization that provides financial support for the advancement of education, health, and civil rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons and their allies. They raise funds to give out grants and scholarships for higher education. The breakfast is a chance to learn more about the successes and hopes of the youngest members of the community. Tickets are $45. Purchase by November 24 at https://tinyurl.com/3ryjf6hu.
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Deck the Halls
Deck the Halls
December 7, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Fellowship Hall & Sanctuary
Deck the Halls Saturday, December 7, 2-4pm Fellowship Hall & Sanctuary Our annual ornament-making afternoon is sure to be a good time! We’ll craft original ornaments, enjoy a yummy hot chocolate bar, and sing along to carols. The ornaments will decorate our Sanctuary tree. Supplies and instructions are provided, and everyone is invited to join in!
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A Course in Miracles
A Course in Miracles
December 8, 2024 8:45 am - 10:00 am
Conference Room
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.
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Christmas Pageant During Worship
Christmas Pageant During Worship
December 8, 2024 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Sanctuary
“A Christmas Pageant” ~ Jesi Laughlin and a Cast of Thousands
This year’s interactive pageant will focus on the radical story of an immigrant baby who was born to an unwed mom and grew up to fight the empire. Everyone is invited to participate, either from their seats or by joining the tableau. Email Jesi Laughlin at DLRE@peoriaUUchurch.org if you would like a speaking role.
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Coffee Hour
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In person & Virtual: Caring Committee
In person & Virtual: Caring Committee
December 8, 2024 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Conference Room
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Mah Jongg for UUs
Mah Jongg for UUs
December 8, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Fellowship Hall
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.
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Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
December 10, 2024 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.
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Administrative Team
Administrative Team
December 11, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Zoom 3 - conference room or library
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UUkulele Strum Group
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Worship Committee
Worship Committee
December 11, 2024 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Conference Room
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Amethyst Circle: An Addiction Recovery Group Following UU Values
Amethyst Circle: An Addiction Recovery Group Following UU Values
December 11, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
RE Meeting Room or Zoom
Amethyst Circle: An Addiction Recovery Group Following UU Values
Wednesday, December 11, 7-8pm
RE Meeting Room or Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/u4tdhkha
Gather with others to offer and receive support on your addiction journey. This group is facilitated by Tony Huerta and is open to all.
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Mugs & Musings
Mugs & Musings
December 12, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
River Kitty Cafe, 3226 N University St, Peoria, IL 61604, USA
Mugs and Musings ~ Thursdays at 10am (except December 26)
This month, we’ll meet at River Kitty Cafe ~ 3226 N University St, Peoria. Drop in and join Membership Coordinator Regina Stanley to discuss whatever is on your mind. Questions? Please contact Regina at 309-648-2767 or membership@peoriauuchurch.org.
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Thursday Afternoon CC
Thursday Afternoon CC
December 12, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Jr. High Room
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Advent Reflection Service
Advent Reflection Service
December 12, 2024 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Sanctuary
Advent Reflection Series Thursdays, December 5, 12, & 19 at 6:30pm Sanctuary ~ In person only As the darkness deepens, we will share a time to pause, reflect, and wrestle with the question of hope. All are welcome for an hour of candles, brief readings, and silent meditation. Join us for one session or as many as you can. See Rev. Jennifer for information.
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Holiday Movie Night
Holiday Movie Night
December 13, 2024 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Fellowship Hall & RE Commons
Holiday Movie Night
Friday, Dec. 13, 5:30pm Pizza; 6pm Movie; 8pm Pick-Up, Fellowship Hall & RE Commons, Drop off available for kids & youth SIGN UP BY 12/11 REQUIRED
Families are invited for some light-hearted holiday time together or to use this as a drop-and-shop opportunity. Sign up is REQUIRED. Email DLRE@peoriaUUchurch.org. We’ll have pizza in Fellowship Hall and popcorn and the movie in the RE Commons. Christmas jammies and snuggly friends are welcome!
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Paul Kaiser Memorial Service ~ Visit with Family @11; Service @11:30
Paul Kaiser Memorial Service ~ Visit with Family @11; Service @11:30
December 14, 2024 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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A Course in Miracles
A Course in Miracles
December 15, 2024 8:45 am - 10:00 am
Conference Room
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.
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Life Force Tai Chi
Life Force Tai Chi
December 15, 2024 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Fellowship Hall
Life Force Tai Chi
First & Third Sundays through December 2024
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.
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Holiday Fair Trade Shopping
Holiday Fair Trade Shopping
December 15, 2024 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Fellowship Hall
Holiday Fair Trade Shopping
Sunday, December 15, Fellowship Hall, 10:30am for kids & youth to shop w/o caregivers; After service for everyone
Come pick up some last-minute Fair Trade gifts for your holiday giving! Kids can shop during the service with an elf helper (UUCP Youth), and everyone is welcome to shop during coffee hour. The sale will be hosted by Ten Thousand Villages in Peoria Heights, and there will be a variety of items at all price points,starting at $3 with many around $10 and more above that. Sales tax will be added. Kids can wrap their gifts after making their purchases. If you want your child to participate, please check your kiddo in to RE before worship to complete the shopping list with budget, payment (cash or card), and permission. Those not participating will craft a small gift and participate in holiday-themed activities.
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Worship Service
Worship Service
December 15, 2024 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Sanctuary
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Coffee Hour
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Welcome Committee
Welcome Committee
December 15, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
RE Meeting Room
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Sunday Afternoon CC
Sunday Afternoon CC
December 15, 2024 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
RE Meting Room/Senior High Room
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Christmas Caroling
Christmas Caroling
December 15, 2024 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Meet at UUCP to Carpool
Christmas Caroling
Sunday, Dec. 15, 3pm, Carpool from church; Bring the kiddos! ~ All ages are welcome!
Come join the fun! We’ll don funny hats and go to retirement homes. (Thanks to the Woessners for loaning the hats and sheet music.) Can’t read music? That’s ok! We’ll sing carols you know, and Kathy McNeil will play piano and make it easy to follow along. Can’t hit the right notes? That’s ok, too! We’re out to spread holiday cheer! For more info or to RSVP, call or text Kathy McNeil at 687-9739 or Bernie Humphrey at 309-360-4199.
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LGBTQIA2S+ at UUCP
LGBTQIA2S+ at UUCP
December 16, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Conference Room
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.
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Accessible Nature Exploration
Accessible Nature Exploration
December 17, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Great Grove
Accessible Nature Exploration
Tuesday, Dec. 17, 10am; The Great Grove; For Teens & Adults
Dress in layers to explore the Great Grove with Master Naturalist Jen McDaniel. We will walk slowly, never leave anyone behind, and keep an easy pace. There will be lots of time for observation and photo ops. Following the hike, Peggy West will host a small art project focused on leatherworking. As always, take care of your needs! This event is hosted by ACORN, a U of I Master Naturalist Group. It is free and open to ACORN members and the UUCP community. Please RSVP to JenniferCloseMcDaniel@gmail.com.
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Connection Circle
Connection Circle
December 17, 2024 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Jr High Room
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Virtual: Finance/Personnel Committee Zoom #2
Virtual: Finance/Personnel Committee Zoom #2
December 17, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
December 17, 2024 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.
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Administrative Team
Administrative Team
December 18, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Zoom 3 - conference room or library
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UUkulele Strum Group
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In Person Board Meeting (virtual option)
In Person Board Meeting (virtual option)
December 18, 2024 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Conference Room
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Tarot Circle
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Builder Deadline
Builder Deadline
December 18, 2024 11:45 pm - December 19, 2024 12:45 am
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Mugs & Musings
Mugs & Musings
December 19, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
River Kitty Cafe, 3226 N University St, Peoria, IL 61604, USA
Mugs and Musings ~ Thursdays at 10am (except December 26)
This month, we’ll meet at River Kitty Cafe ~ 3226 N University St, Peoria. Drop in and join Membership Coordinator Regina Stanley to discuss whatever is on your mind. Questions? Please contact Regina at 309-648-2767 or membership@peoriauuchurch.org.
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Advent Reflection Service
Advent Reflection Service
December 19, 2024 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Sanctuary
Advent Reflection Series Thursdays, December 5, 12, & 19 at 6:30pm Sanctuary ~ In person only As the darkness deepens, we will share a time to pause, reflect, and wrestle with the question of hope. All are welcome for an hour of candles, brief readings, and silent meditation. Join us for one session or as many as you can. See Rev. Jennifer for information.
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Yule: Into the Longest Night
Yule: Into the Longest Night
December 21, 2024 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Fellowship Hall
Yule: Into the Longest Night
Saturday, December 21, Fellowship Hall; Doors open at 5:30pm; Ritual begins at 6pm
Solstice Night is upon us, and winter is here once again. In the dark chill of Yuletide, we call out for the sun to return. Will it answer the call? Keepers of the Great Grove, the Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans chapter at UUCP, invites you to join us in our observance of Yule. There will be a time for bardic tales, ritual, and a small fire (weather permitting). Bring a dish to pass and stay for the potluck.
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A Course in Miracles
A Course in Miracles
December 22, 2024 8:45 am - 10:00 am
Conference Room
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.
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Worship Service
Worship Service
December 22, 2024 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Sanctuary
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Coffee Hour
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Mah Jongg for UUs
Mah Jongg for UUs
December 22, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Fellowship Hall
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.
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Sacred Rest
Sacred Rest
December 22, 2024 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Zoom (Link to come)
Sacred Rest
Sunday, Dec. 22, 4pm; Attend on Zoom (link to come)
You were not just born to center your entire existence on work and labor. You were born to heal, to grow, to be of service to yourself and community, to practice, to experiment, to create, to have space, to dream, and to connect. ~ Tricia Hersey in Rest is Resistance
You deserve time to rest. Come and practice in community. On fourth Sundays, the Central Illinois Religious Educators will facilitate a guided rest experience on Zoom for our four congregations in Bloomington-Normal, Champaign-Urbana, Peoria, and Springfield. Create a comfortable nest with a blanket or pillow, grab some water, and bring a journal if you wish. We’ll draw from the work of Tricia Hersey. If you would like a copy, her books and nap deck are on bookshelf.org. Watch for the Zoom link to come in the UU News. When you use the link, add your name and location.
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Christmas Eve Service
Christmas Eve Service
December 24, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sanctuary
“Lessons and Carols for Christmas Eve”
For Christmas Eve, we share the message of Jesus’ birth through ancient and modern texts and beautiful music. This service will feature violin music from EmmaLee Holmes-Hicks and piano and organ from Sherry Seckler. Members, friends, family, and visitors are invited.
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Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
December 24, 2024 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.
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Christmas Day - Church Office Closed
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UUkulele Strum Group
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Office Closed ~ Office Manager available by Email
Office Closed ~ Office Manager available by Email
December 27, 2024
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Retired Men's Last Friday Lunch
Retired Men's Last Friday Lunch
December 27, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Childer's Eatery on University
Join other retired UU men for lunch on the last Friday of the month. Questions? Email Bill Keefner at wkeef84@gmail.com.
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A Course in Miracles
A Course in Miracles
December 29, 2024 8:45 am - 10:00 am
Conference Room
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.
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Worship Service
Worship Service
December 29, 2024 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Sanctuary
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Coffee Hour
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Office Closed ~ Office Manager available by Email
Office Closed ~ Office Manager available by Email
December 30, 2024 - December 31, 2024
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Office Closed ~ Office Manager available by Email
Office Closed ~ Office Manager available by Email
December 30, 2024 - December 31, 2024
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Builder Mailing
Builder Mailing
December 31, 2024 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Conference Room
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Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
December 31, 2024 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.
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