Join the 10:30am Service Zoom Sunday, Apr 2, 2023 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Reverend Jennifer Innis Overview: What might we mere mortals offer to a bruised and hurting world? Join us for the kickoff of our Annual Campaign and dream of our work in the world. The choir...
Join the 10:30am Service Zoom Sunday, Mar 26, 2023 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Reverend Jennifer Innis Overview: On this last Sunday with the theme of Vulnerability and before we enter into April’s theme of Resistance, we pause to pay attention to our brokenness, our...
Join the 10:30am Service Zoom Sunday, Mar 19, 2023 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Reverend Jennifer Innis Overview: The first women in ministry faced bias and few opportunities. But the Great Plains of the 1800’s were an opportunity for a band of Unitarian women. Who were...
Sunday, Mar 12, 2023 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Reverend Jennifer Innis Overview: Rosabeth Moss Kanter tells us that “The most radical thing we can do is connect people to one another. That starts conversations toward a vision for change.” What does connection mean for us...
Join the 10:30am Service Zoom Sunday, Mar 5, 2023 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Reverend Jennifer Innis Overview: How do we declare what we hold dear in this time? Join us for how this faith is exploring new ways to name our foundation and our values. See the notice about...
Sunday, Jan 29, 2023 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Reverend Craig Schwalenberg Overview:Ever play Let’s Pretend? Ever visit the Kingdom of Make-Believe? Maybe when we were kids, but we’re too old for that now…aren’t we? I certainly hope not. Grab your chalk, hop on the...
Sunday, Jan 22, 2023 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Members of the Congregation Overview: Finding our center includes listening to the lives of those who have seen and known so much of this world. Children and youth ask questions of our older members. All are welcome for this...
Sunday, Jan 15, 2023 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Reverend Jennifer Innis Overview: As we remember the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., what is the place of justice in our lives and in our beliefs? Coffee Hour Afterwards & Offering...
Sunday, Jan 8, 2023 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Reverend Jennifer Innis Overview:Our efforts at a liberal approach to religion is based on deep mutual commitments. Speaking our covenant out loud lifts the heart. How do our promises work with real, live human beings? The...
Sunday, Dec 25, 2022 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Reverend Jennifer Innis and the Congregation Overview: On Christmas Morning, join us for carols, stories, and brunch in Fellowship Hall. We will take turns unwrapping the parts of the service and sharing them as they emerge....
Saturday, Dec 24, 2022 @ 7:00 pm Speaker(s): Reverend Jennifer Innis and the Congregation Overview:For Christmas Eve, we share the message of the birth of Jesus through ancient and modern texts and beautiful music. This service will feature music from Dave Breeden and...
Sunday, Dec 18, 2022 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Reverend Jennifer Innis Overview: So often in our language we use “black” or “dark” to refer to what is fearful and evil. Let us explore the richness of the Dark in our lives. The choir will sing. Coffee Hour Afterwards...
Join the 10:30am Service Zoom Sunday, Dec 11, 2022 @ 10:30 am No Facebook Stream or Posted Recording on 12/11 To honor the privacy of our youngest members and friends, worship on December 11th will be available on the church’s public Zoom feed but will not be streamed...
Sunday, Nov 27, 2022 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Reverend Jennifer Innis Overview: How do you feel in your body as well as your heart? Before we enter into December’s theme of Wonder, let’s spend a moment on locating ourselves and our ever-shifting physical forms. Coffee...
Join the 10:30am Service Zoom Sunday, Nov 20, 2022 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Reverend Jennifer Innis Overview: For over 40 years, Unitarian Universalists have worked from a core expression of our values as named in seven Principles and six Sources. Now we are asked to...
Sunday, Nov 13, 2022 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Reverend Jennifer Innis Overview: On this Sunday after the elections, we explore what it means to live in a divided time and hold true to a democratic process. The Fall Congregational Meeting is after the service. Coffee...
Sunday, Nov 6, 2022 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Reverend Jennifer Innis Overview:We begin this month’s theme of the Path of Change by addressing it directly. William Bridges offers a guide on how to make sense of change, even when everything is in flux. The choir...
Sunday, Oct 30, 2022 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Reverend Jennifer Innis, Jesi Laughlin DLRE & the Congregation 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. This year we will...
Sunday, Oct 23, 2022 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Reverend Jennifer Innis & Jesi Laughlin, DLRE Overview:The mission of this congregation includes the call to grow spiritually. What does spiritual growth mean to you? What do we offer and what would you like to explore?...
Sunday, Oct 16, 2022 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Dawn Dannenbring Overview:Illinois People’s Action organize everyday people and the faith community across downstate Illinois to be a powerful voice on justice issues. As a faith that understands the need for people to have...
Sunday, Oct 9, 2022 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Reverend Jennifer Innis Overview:The first global dialogue of faiths was with the World’s Parliament of Religions in Chicago in 1893. The Parliament returns to Chicago in August 2023. How are we called to be with our siblings...
Sunday, Oct 2, 2022 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Reverend Jennifer Innis Overview:Join us for the first Sunday with our monthly theme of “Courage.” What does it mean to take a chance with each other? Coffee Hour Afterwards & Offering...
Sunday, Sep 25, 2022 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Reverend Jennifer Innis Overview:The Transcendentalists of the 19th century laid the foundation for the liberal religion we know today. The big names were Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau. But Margaret Fuller’s...
Sunday, Sep 18, 2022 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Reverend Jennifer Innis Overview:We offered a powerful, positive message when we added, “Welcome Home” to our shirts and banner for Pride Fest. “Home” also is complicated for many of us. What does “home” mean? How does our...
Sunday, Sep 11, 2022 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Reverend Jennifer Innis, Jesi Laughlin, and the Congregation Overview:Ingathering Water Communion, Potluck to follow, and Splish Splash Games at NoonThis Ingathering marks the beginning of the church year. We offer our...
Sunday, Sep 2, 2022 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Reverend Jennifer Innis Overview:Join Reverend Jennifer as she offers highlights from her summer travels in our larger Unitarian Universalist world, including notes from when Ibram X. Kendi (How to Be an Antiracist) addressed...
Sunday, Aug 28, 2022 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Kiersten Sheets Overview:As part of fulfilling our commitment to being good stewards of the earth, this service features a general overview of CEJA as passed in the Illinois legislature last fall. CEJA is the mostprogressive...
Sunday, Aug 21, 2022 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Reverend Jennifer Innis Overview:For our end of summer Question Box Sermon, we are part of creating the message along with Reverend Jennifer. Send her your questions ahead of time or in person during the service. She will...
Sunday, Aug 14, 2022 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Reverend Jennifer Innis and a Cast of Thousands Overview:Join us for our first ever Blessing of the Animals! Beloved animals are welcome to join us onsite or in a photo. In person pets must be leashed or in a kennel or...
Sunday, Aug 7, 2022 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Reverend Allison Farnum Overview:We gather in the Universalist spirit and are reminded that no one is outside the circle of love. Joining with guest speaker, Reverend Allison Farnum, we are invited to feel the power of our...
Sunday, July 31, 2022 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Mary Warren Kuester Overview:Growing up I never saw myself represented in the books I read or the other media I consumed, and if I did it was never in a positive light. It wasn’t until I happened upon a romance novel...
Sunday, Jul 24, 2022 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Carol Manny and Bob Woolsey Overview:Join us this Sunday as Peoria businessman and philanthropist Bob Woolsey talks about how our stories can lead us to embrace gratitude and mentor others to do the same. Coffee Hour...
Sunday, Jul 17, 2022 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Amy Kordonowy and Carol Manny Overview: What is the foundation of this congregation? Love? Compassion? Justice? How might it all fit together? All ages are welcome to share in the service. Coffee Hour Afterwards &...
Sunday, Jul 10, 2022 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Brad Keefauver Overview:In the late 1800s, a new legend was born from the pen of a doctor named Arthur Conan Doyle that literally inspired both real and fictional detectives for the century that followed. What do those...
Sunday, Jul 3, 2022 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Reverend Rica Kaufel Overview:What does the best friend of this German UU minister grandfather have to do with the 4th of July, and how can this help us to love this country even better? Come find out at church on Sunday!...
Sunday, Jun 26, 2022 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Reverend Leela Sinha (ze/zim/zir) Overview: Ours is a living faith. What does it mean to be the UUs we say we are? If we were to follow our deepest passions, what might we become? Reverend Leela Sinha joins us via Zoom from...
Sunday, Jun 19, 2022 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Tom Byrom Overview:I am going to talk about my spiritual journey, in particular some unwelcome events that have, I hope, led to a more meaningful life. This journey will always be a work in progress, but there are some...
Sunday, Jun 12, 2022 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Reverend Jennifer and a Cast of Thousands Overview:Join us at the Herm Farm for our annual picnic and celebration of the past year. The picnic begins at 9:30am. The service at the farm begins around 10:45am. A recorded...
Sunday, Jun 5, 2022 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Reverend Jennifer Innis and Amy Popp, CRE Overview: Join us for a celebration of story and the abundance of life as we honor our ritual of the Flower Communion. For this multi-age service, all are invited to bring flowers as...
Sunday, May 29, 2020 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Reverend Jennifer Innis and Graduating Senior High Youth Overview: Join us as we enjoy the return of Music Sunday with our excellent choir led by Dave Breeden. We will also honor the senior high youth who are moving from...
Sunday, May 22, 2022 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Reverend Jennifer Innis and Amy Popp Overview: Join us for Religious Education Teacher Appreciation and marking the transitions in our lives. Amy Popp will offer the message in her next-to-last in person Sunday before she...
Sunday, May 15, 2022 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Reverend Jennifer Innis Overview: How has beauty transformed your life? Reverend Jennifer shares reflections from many sources, including the words and images of members of the congregation. Note: This service is in lieu of...
Sunday, May 8, 2022 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Reverend Jennifer Innis Overview: The past few years have revealed major shifts in how and where we work. What is our religious response to how we value labor? Our special music comes from the Peoria Recorder Consort. Coffee...
Sunday, May 1, 2022 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Reverend Jennifer Innis Overview: As we begin the monthly theme of Nurturing Beauty, what do we create together? Join us as we celebrate the official end of our Annual Campaign. Share memories during Social Hour as we honor...
Sunday, Apr 24, 2022 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): UU Ministry for the Earth with Reverend Jennifer Innis Overview: When you imagine pathways to embodying the inherent worth and dignity of all people, particularly climate migrants, what do you see? Who is with you on in this...
Sunday, Apr 17, 2022 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Reverend Jennifer Innis Overview: The accounts of Easter tell of Jesus’ ministry, death, and the mystery of what happens after he dies. But his followers have to answer the question of, “What now?” This Easter Sunday also...
Sunday, Apr 10, 2022 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Reverend Jennifer Innis Overview:John O’Donohue tells us, “We live between the act of awakening and the act of surrender… they frame each day and each life; between them the journey where anything can happen, the beauty and...
Sunday, Apr 3, 2022 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Reverend Jennifer Innis Overview: In honor of International Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31, join us for a time of witness and voice. Our guest voices include UUCP member Reverend Marcus Fogliano....
Sunday, Mar 27, 2022 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Reverend Jennifer Innis Overview: We close the month with a focus on who we are and what we might become as a faith and as a beloved collection of people. Coffee Hour Afterwards & Offering...
Sunday, Mar 20, 2022 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Reverend Jennifer Innis Overview: In the effort to renew faith, we must consider the nature of faith. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. offers, “Faith is taking the first step even when you can’t see the whole staircase.”...
February 1, 20256:00 pm - 9:00 pm Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington Normal, 1613 E Emerson St, Bloomington, IL 61701, USA
Imbolc
Saturday, February 1, 6-9pm
UU Church of Bloomington-Normal ~
1613 E. Emerson St., Bloomington
The Wheel turns, and the Sun is coming back! Join us as we welcome the Goddess return from the underworld and celebrate the turning of the seasons to spring from winter. Embodied ritual and potluck to follow afterwards.
Scout Sunday for Cub Scouts & Scouts BSA ~ Sunday, February 2
Each year on February 8, Scouting America celebrates its birthday—Scouting Anniversary Day—by recognizing the contributions of young people and adults to Scouting. The Sunday before February 8 is designated as Scout Sunday, when packs, troops, crews, and ships can honor a Scout’s “Duty to God.”
UUCP would like to invite the Scouts in our congregation to participate in Scout Sunday. If you are interested, please email Jesi Laughlin at DLRE@peoriaUUchurch.org.
February 2, 20258:45 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.
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.
Inquirers Series Tuesdays in February at 6pm Conference Room & Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/3h8f5jyj Visitors, newcomers, and new members are invited to participate in the Inquirers Series—the first step on our Faith Forward Path. This series of nine topics offers a general introduction to our congregation and Unitarian Universalism. The series will run for four weeks in February. For more information or to RSVP, email Regina Stanley at membership@peoriauuchurch.org.
Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
February 4, 20257:00 pm - 9:00 pm Zoom at https://bit.ly/3rthCHr
Join us on Zoom at https://bit.ly/3rthCHras 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.
Keepers of the Great Grove ~ CUUPs Wednesday, February 5, 6-7:30pm Conference Room or Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/2nyj5zet Each month, we discuss current and new business for the chapter. This month, we’ll work on plans for 2025 and have a conversation about Ostara. For the second half of the meeting, Tony Huerta will share some books on magical resistance, and we’ll discuss how our personal beliefs intersect with social justice, activism, and the current administration. If time allows, we’ll take a look at the library project and see what next steps make sense. CUUPs stands for Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans. Meetings happen the first Wednesday of the month, and all are welcome.
February 6, 202510:00 am - 12:00 pm Tadoughs, Tanglewood Shopping Plaza, 7024 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614, USA
Mugs & Musings ~ Thursdays at 10am
In February, we will meet at
Tadoughs in Tanglewood Plaza ~
7024 N University, Peoria
Drop in and join Membership Coordinator
Regina Stanley to discuss whatever is on your mind. Questions? Contact Regina at 309-648-2767 or membership@peoriauuchurch.org.
February 8, 202510:30 am - 12:00 pm Conference Room
Create Your UU Elevator Speech Saturday, February 8, 10:30am-Noon, Conference Room
UU Elevator Speech is an introduction and part of our Faith Forward Path. Goals for the session include helping us understand the commonalities we share as UUs and how to better and more succinctly explain our faith. Join facilitators Steve Fairbanks and Jen Stubbs to develop a short speech about our UU faith. It is called an “elevator speech” because if someone ever asks you, “What is Unitarian Universalism?” while you are in an elevator together, you only have a short time to offer a meaningful reply! Sign up on the sheet in the church foyer or online at https://uuchurch.flocknote.com/signup/195521to receive the class resources ahead of time.
February 9, 20258:45 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.
February 9, 202511:45 am - 1:15 pm Fellowship Hall
Girl Scout Cookie Sales
Sunday, Feb. 9, after service
Fellowship Hall
Girl Scouts from our church will host a cooperative cookie booth. Bring cash, check, or
credit card and stock up!
UUCP has a history of supporting Girl Scouts, dating back to member Alice Wilson starting the first Peoria troop in 1917 and hosting the
first Girl Scout Council in Peoria from 1920.
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.
February 9, 20254:00 pm - 4:45 pm Senior High Room
Sacred Rest In person Sun., Feb. 9, 4pm Zoom Sun., Feb. 23, 4pm 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. In-person Sacred Rest on Feb. 9 will be in the Senior High Youth Room. Bring water, a journal, and/or blanket if you wish. On fourth Sundays (next on Feb. 23), the Central IL 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. To receive the link, email Jesi at DLRE@PeoriaUUChurch.org or sign up here https://uuchurch.flocknote.com/signup/192803.
February 11, 20256:00 pm - 7:30 pm Conference Room
Inquirers Series Tuesdays in February at 6pm Conference Room & Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/3h8f5jyj Visitors, newcomers, and new members are invited to participate in the Inquirers Series—the first step on our Faith Forward Path. This series of nine topics offers a general introduction to our congregation and Unitarian Universalism. The series will run for four weeks in February. For more information or to RSVP, email Regina Stanley at membership@peoriauuchurch.org.
February 11, 20257:00 pm - 9:00 pm RE Meeting Room
New Evening Connection Circle 2nd & 4th Tuesdays through May, 7-9pm RE Meeting Room or Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/rbh3tyf2 Are you in search of a safe, soul-refreshing small group? A Connection Circle can provide you with one! Join other UUs and friends in groups of 4-10 to explore thoughtful topics. All circles have personal check-in and check-out times where we share what’s on our hearts and minds. You are welcome to join in person or on Zoom. No need to RSVP. Please text or call Jeanette Gruber at 309-383-3111 with questions.
Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
February 11, 20257:00 pm - 9:00 pm Zoom at https://bit.ly/3rthCHr
Join us on Zoom at https://bit.ly/3rthCHras 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.
February 12, 20257:00 pm - 8:00 pm Re Meeting Room or Zoom
Amethyst Circle: An Addiction Recovery Group Following UU Values Wednesday, Feb. 12, 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.
ONLINE BIBLICAL LITERACY PART I SERIES - OPEN TO ALL!
Wednesdays, Feb 12 - March 19
7:00pm-8:30 pm CT on Zoom
Deadline to register February 10
The Faith Forward program out of the First Unitarian Church of Dallas is excited to offer an online session of "Biblical Literacy for Unitarian Universalists" for all congregations. We will offer this 11-week course in two parts, one in the winter and one in the fall. Part I includes the sessions "Approaching the Bible - Many Books, Many Sources," "God and Covenant," "Jesus in the Gospels," "Kingdom of God Parables," "Creation Stories,” and “The Bible and Our Lives.” This is a unique opportunity to explore the Bible through a Unitarian Universalist lens.
For more information or to register, email Faith Forward Coordinator Rev. Lora Brandis at faithforward@dallasuu.org. Deadline to register is Monday, February 10.
February 13, 202510:00 am - 12:00 pm Tadoughs, Tanglewood Shopping Plaza, 7024 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614, USA
Mugs & Musings ~ Thursdays at 10am
In February, we will meet at
Tadoughs in Tanglewood Plaza ~
7024 N University, Peoria
Drop in and join Membership Coordinator
Regina Stanley to discuss whatever is on your mind. Questions? Contact Regina at 309-648-2767 or membership@peoriauuchurch.org.
Come learn about the nutritional and medicinal uses of herbs in community. We will explore the history of Peoria through its cuisine: the Native, French, German, Lebanese, and more. We will occasionally prepare a dish to share after service on Sunday. For more information, contact Kevin Cashmer at kevincashmer44@gmail.com.
February 14, 20256:00 pm - 8:00 pm Fellowship Hall
Spread the Love at the Inaugural LOVE WINS Valentine's Day Dinner and Dance! Friday, February 14, 6-8pm, UUCP Fellowship Hall Tickets: $25 each or $125 for a table of 6 ~ on sale thru February 9 Join us for this special evening that will also support our church as a fundraiser. Couples, singles, families—all are welcome! Indulge in a delightful Italian feast (vegetarian options available), a delectable dessert buffet, and a selection of beverages. Childcare provided with advance ticket sales. To buy tickets: 1. Sign up on Flocknote. Go to https://uuchurch.flocknote.com/signup/194152. 2. Pay for your tickets. Pay by check or cash at church or in the offering—mark your payment with the # of tickets. Or go to https://peoriauuchurch.org/give/ to pay online. (Click on “Get Tickets” under “LOVE WINS Dinner & Dance” and follow the instructions.) Questions? Email Katie Jones at katiejoneslcsw@gmail.com.
February 16, 20258:45 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.
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.
February 17, 20252:00 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.
February 18, 20256:00 pm - 7:30 pm Conference Room
Inquirers Series Tuesdays in February at 6pm Conference Room & Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/3h8f5jyj Visitors, newcomers, and new members are invited to participate in the Inquirers Series—the first step on our Faith Forward Path. This series of nine topics offers a general introduction to our congregation and Unitarian Universalism. The series will run for four weeks in February. For more information or to RSVP, email Regina Stanley at membership@peoriauuchurch.org.
Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
February 18, 20257:00 pm - 9:00 pm Zoom at https://bit.ly/3rthCHr
Join us on Zoom at https://bit.ly/3rthCHras 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.
February 19, 20256:30 pm - 8:30 pm Fellowship Hall
Sierra Club Movie Night
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 6:30-9pm, Fellowship Hall
Join the Heart of Illinois Sierra Club and
Diverse Metamorphosis for a screening of
Common Ground, a film that explores how
regenerative agriculture can help heal the soil, our health, and the planet. This award-winning film features an all-star cast, including Woody Harrelson, Laura Dern, Jason Momoa, and Donald Glover, backed up by a list of environmentalists, climate scientists, and working farmers. Refreshments and a discussion of environmental issues will follow the film. This event is free and open to the public. Call Robert Rowe at 309-370-2575 for information.
ONLINE BIBLICAL LITERACY PART I SERIES - OPEN TO ALL!
Wednesdays, Feb 12 - March 19
7:00pm-8:30 pm CT on Zoom
Deadline to register February 10
The Faith Forward program out of the First Unitarian Church of Dallas is excited to offer an online session of "Biblical Literacy for Unitarian Universalists" for all congregations. We will offer this 11-week course in two parts, one in the winter and one in the fall. Part I includes the sessions "Approaching the Bible - Many Books, Many Sources," "God and Covenant," "Jesus in the Gospels," "Kingdom of God Parables," "Creation Stories,” and “The Bible and Our Lives.” This is a unique opportunity to explore the Bible through a Unitarian Universalist lens.
For more information or to register, email Faith Forward Coordinator Rev. Lora Brandis at faithforward@dallasuu.org. Deadline to register is Monday, February 10.
February 20, 202510:00 am - 12:00 pm Tadoughs, Tanglewood Shopping Plaza, 7024 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614, USA
Mugs & Musings ~ Thursdays at 10am
In February, we will meet at
Tadoughs in Tanglewood Plaza ~
7024 N University, Peoria
Drop in and join Membership Coordinator
Regina Stanley to discuss whatever is on your mind. Questions? Contact Regina at 309-648-2767 or membership@peoriauuchurch.org.
Third Thursday Ladies’ Lunch
Thursday, February 20, 11:30am
Childers Eatery ~ 3312 N. University St., Peoria
Join us for a breakfast, lunch, or vegan dish! Please RSVP to Carlette at 309-258-5890.
Do you hope to face our human mortality with less fear and more curiosity? With less euphemism and more reality? With less conformity and more creativity? If that sounds like you or who you hope to become, welcome to Date with Death Club, where we explore topics of aging, death, and dying. Attend one, some, or all sessions.
This month’s topic is “Writing Your Own Obituary.” Just like planning your own memorial service, you can spend time now putting together your obituary. We’ll explore both traditional obituaries (the kind you’re likely to find in a newspaper) and more story-based obituaries that can help us connect with our own deeper purpose in whatever time we have left on this earth. We’ll use a specially developed worksheet to guide us that you can take home.
February 23, 20258:45 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.
February 23, 20251:00 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.
Sacred Rest In person Sun., Feb. 9, 4pm Zoom Sun., Feb. 23, 4pm 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. In-person Sacred Rest on Feb. 9 will be in the Senior High Youth Room. Bring water, a journal, and/or blanket if you wish. On fourth Sundays (next on Feb. 23), the Central IL 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. To receive the link, email Jesi at DLRE@PeoriaUUChurch.org or sign up here https://uuchurch.flocknote.com/signup/192803.
February 25, 20256:00 pm - 7:30 pm Conference Room
Inquirers Series Tuesdays in February at 6pm Conference Room & Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/3h8f5jyj Visitors, newcomers, and new members are invited to participate in the Inquirers Series—the first step on our Faith Forward Path. This series of nine topics offers a general introduction to our congregation and Unitarian Universalism. The series will run for four weeks in February. For more information or to RSVP, email Regina Stanley at membership@peoriauuchurch.org.
February 25, 20257:00 pm - 9:00 pm RE Meeting Room
New Evening Connection Circle 2nd & 4th Tuesdays through May, 7-9pm RE Meeting Room or Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/rbh3tyf2 Are you in search of a safe, soul-refreshing small group? A Connection Circle can provide you with one! Join other UUs and friends in groups of 4-10 to explore thoughtful topics. All circles have personal check-in and check-out times where we share what’s on our hearts and minds. You are welcome to join in person or on Zoom. No need to RSVP. Please text or call Jeanette Gruber at 309-383-3111 with questions.
Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
February 25, 20257:00 pm - 9:00 pm Zoom at https://bit.ly/3rthCHr
Join us on Zoom at https://bit.ly/3rthCHras 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.
ONLINE BIBLICAL LITERACY PART I SERIES - OPEN TO ALL!
Wednesdays, Feb 12 - March 19
7:00pm-8:30 pm CT on Zoom
Deadline to register February 10
The Faith Forward program out of the First Unitarian Church of Dallas is excited to offer an online session of "Biblical Literacy for Unitarian Universalists" for all congregations. We will offer this 11-week course in two parts, one in the winter and one in the fall. Part I includes the sessions "Approaching the Bible - Many Books, Many Sources," "God and Covenant," "Jesus in the Gospels," "Kingdom of God Parables," "Creation Stories,” and “The Bible and Our Lives.” This is a unique opportunity to explore the Bible through a Unitarian Universalist lens.
For more information or to register, email Faith Forward Coordinator Rev. Lora Brandis at faithforward@dallasuu.org. Deadline to register is Monday, February 10.
February 27, 202510:00 am - 12:00 pm Tadoughs, Tanglewood Shopping Plaza, 7024 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614, USA
Mugs & Musings ~ Thursdays at 10am
In February, we will meet at
Tadoughs in Tanglewood Plaza ~
7024 N University, Peoria
Drop in and join Membership Coordinator
Regina Stanley to discuss whatever is on your mind. Questions? Contact Regina at 309-648-2767 or membership@peoriauuchurch.org.
Come learn about the nutritional and medicinal uses of herbs in community. We will explore the history of Peoria through its cuisine: the Native, French, German, Lebanese, and more. We will occasionally prepare a dish to share after service on Sunday. For more information, contact Kevin Cashmer at kevincashmer44@gmail.com.