Braver Angels: Learning to Talk Across Differences

Sunday, July 12, 2026 @ 10:30 am

Speaker(s): Steve Fairbanks

Overview:

Braver Angels is a national grassroots initiative to bring together people with opposing political views to rediscover our shared humanity. Bill Poorman and David Pittman established the Central Illinois Chapter of Braver Angels. They will share their experiences with this initiative. Charlie Boursier is our guest musician.

Coffee Hour Afterwards & Offering

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	June 2026
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	1 OLLI Practice OLLI Practice June 1, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details Connection Circle Connection Circle June 1, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Richwoods-1-RE Meeting Room (15) See more details • •	2 Tuesday Morning Connection Circle Tuesday Morning Connection Circle June 2, 2026 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Richwoods-1-Library (10) See more details Affirming Faiths Affirming Faiths June 2, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200) See more details YEA Deep Conversations YEA Deep Conversations June 2, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) 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. This month's topic is Community. Join us in-person or on Zoom. For more information, email Erin Roberson at embregan@gmail.com. See more details Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2 Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2 June 2, 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 • • • •	3 Builder Mailing Builder Mailing June 3, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) See more details Recognition Committee Recognition Committee June 3, 2026 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) See more details Administrative Team Administrative Team June 3, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) See more details ACT Meeting [Library] ACT Meeting [Library] June 3, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Richwoods-1-Library (10) Meet in the Library since there's already 3 other groups schedule to meet at overlapping times Agenda Minutes https://docs.google.com/document/d/14hRxRtdqRY8Fp-bdCqiHwC5xZdFvvBIB7zfGRB1TYTQ/edit?usp=sharing See more details CUUPs Meeting CUUPs Meeting June 3, 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 Social Impact Committee Social Impact Committee June 3, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Richwoods-1-RE Meeting Room (15) See more details UUkulele Strum Group UUkulele Strum Group June 3, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Richwoods-1-Foyer (25) See more details • • • • • • •	4 Offsite: Mugs & Musings Offsite: Mugs & Musings June 4, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm El Mirador En El Rio, 110 Northeast Water Street, Peoria, IL 61602, USA Mugs and Musings Thursdays,10am In June at El Mirador En El Río ~ 110 NE Water St., 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. See more details Connection Circle Connection Circle June 4, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Richwoods-1-Junior High Room (10) Steve Fairbanks See more details • •	5	6 Memorial Service for Sherry Dearborn Memorial Service for Sherry Dearborn June 6, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500), Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200) See more details Litha Service Practice Litha Service Practice June 6, 2026 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) Litha Rehearsal Saturday, June 6, 5pm, Sanctuary Our Litha service will be on Sunday, June 21, and all who are interested are invited to help conduct the service. Attend the CUUPs meeting on June 3 or email Tony Huerta at meadowhawkcnt@gmail.com to let him know you would like to participate. See more details • •
7 A Course in Miracles A Course in Miracles June 7, 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 June 7, 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 June 7, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details Coffee Hour Coffee Hour June 7, 2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200) See more details Congregational Meeting Congregational Meeting June 7, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Congregational Meeting ~ Sunday, June 7, after Flower Communion Service Pizza Lunch and Childcare Provided All members are asked to join us in person or online at https://bit.ly/3sxzsci as we vote on the slate of elected leaders and the budget for 2026-27. A light pizza lunch will be provided. See meeting agenda below. CONGREGATIONAL MEETING AGENDA 1. Welcome 2. Confirm Quorum 3. Nominating Committee - Nominees presented (see list in UU News) - VOTE required 4. Annual Campaign Results 5. 2026-2027 Budget - VOTE to approve final budget is required 6. Adjournment See more details Sunday Afternoon CC Sunday Afternoon CC June 7, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Richwoods-1-RE Meeting Room (15), Richwoods-1-Senior High Room (10) Galen See more details • • • • • •	8 Connection Circle Connection Circle June 8, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm See more details •	9 Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2 Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2 June 9, 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 •	10 Administrative Team Administrative Team June 10, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) See more details UUkulele Strum Group UUkulele Strum Group June 10, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Richwoods-1-Foyer (25) See more details Choir Meeting Choir Meeting June 10, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details Sierra Club General Meeting Sierra Club General Meeting June 10, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200) See more details Amethyst Circle: An Addiction Recovery Group Amethyst Circle: An Addiction Recovery Group June 10, 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 • • • • •	11 Offsite: Mugs & Musings Offsite: Mugs & Musings June 11, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm El Mirador En El Rio, 110 Northeast Water Street, Peoria, IL 61602, USA Mugs and Musings Thursdays,10am In June at El Mirador En El Río ~ 110 NE Water St., 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. See more details Thursday Afternoon CC Thursday Afternoon CC June 11, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) Rev. Jennifer See more details UUCP Emergent Nature UUCP Emergent Nature June 11, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Richwoods-1-Junior High Room (10) UUCP Emergent Nature Thursdays, June 11 & 25, 6:30-8:30pm Jr High Room or Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88213202969?pwd=Vvm9qdyr8NaX3kdRPlBUhEu4lXfgQF.1 Join us for growth-filled discussion and nature activities informed by the teachings of Robin Wall Kimmerer in her book Braiding Sweetgrass. Sign up to receive group communications, meeting reminders, and reading suggestions at uuchurch.flocknote.com/signup/243491. For more information, email Jesi Laughlin at DLRE@peoriaUUchurch.org. Attend one, some, or all sessions. See more details • • •	12	13
14 Church Picnic at the Herm Farm Church Picnic at the Herm Farm June 14, 2026 9:30 am - 1:30 pm 23215 Farmdale Rd, Washington, IL 61571, USA It’s Annual Church Picnic Time! This is an event you will not want to miss! Bring something to share for breakfast: fruit, sweet rolls, an egg dish, etc. Coffee, tea, lemonade, and juice are furnished. Bring a lawn chair if you are able; additional seating may be required. The Worship Service begins around 10:45am. After the service, fishing, boating, and swimming are available. Parents and guardians are responsible for supervising children on the lake. Plan now to take part in this end-of-the-year tradition. Bring the whole family! Bring your friends! Directions to Herm Farm for Church Picnic From Peoria: From I-74 East, take the Camp Street Exit (Route 8/Route 150) in East Peoria. Continue on Route 8 through East Peoria. At the far end of Fondulac Plaza, at the traffic light (McDonald’s on left/Dollar Tree on right), turn right onto Farmdale Road. Follow Farmdale Road about 2 miles. You will cross three RR crossings. The third crossing will be found after a sharp left at the sign for Farmdale Reservoir, which also points left. Go a short distance and stay right at the next fork. At the top of the hill, turn right onto the farm at mailbox 23215. There will be signs posted. From the North: Take Centennial Drive toward ICC. Turn right on Highview Road. Go 2.4 miles through 2 stop signs (now on Illini Drive). At McDonald’s (Route 8), go straight. Now you’re on Farmdale Road. Follow directions above. From Morton: Leave Morton on Main Street North. At the end, turn left onto Cooper Road. Turn right onto Schuck Road, then left onto Farmdale Road. Go 1.9 miles and turn left onto the farm at mailbox 23215. From Washington: Go east on Main Street toward Morton. Turn right onto Schuck Road. Just past Pine Lakes Golf course, turn right onto Farmdale Road. Go 1.9 miles and turn left onto the farm at mailbox 23215. See more details Worship Service at the Herm Farm Worship Service at the Herm Farm June 14, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am 23215 Farmdale Rd, Washington, IL 61571, USA See more details Mah Jongg for UUs Mah Jongg for UUs June 14, 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 • • •	15 LGBTQIA2S+ at UUCP LGBTQIA2S+ at UUCP June 15, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) 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 Connection Circle Connection Circle June 15, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Richwoods-1-RE Meeting Room (15) See more details • •	16 Tuesday Morning Connection Circle Tuesday Morning Connection Circle June 16, 2026 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Richwoods-1-Library (10) See more details Offsite: Summer Park Day Offsite: Summer Park Day June 16, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm 1917 W Lake Ave, Peoria, IL 61614, USA Summer Park Days for UUCP Families Tuesday, June 16, 3-5pm Thursday, June 25, 3-5pm Thursday, July 2, 3-5pm Tuesday, July 7, 3-5pm Lakeview Park Playground and Splash Pad 1917 W Lake Ave, Peoria Join us for fun, friendship, and fresh air at our Summer Park Days! Children, youth, and their families are invited to gather for play, conversation, and community-building. Drop in when you can and come to one, some, or all—whatever works for your schedule! We hope you’ll join us as we connect, laugh, cool off, and enjoy the summer together. See more details Finance/Personnel Committee In-Person or Zoom #2 Finance/Personnel Committee In-Person or Zoom #2 June 16, 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 June 16, 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 • • • •	17 UUkulele Strum Group UUkulele Strum Group June 17, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Richwoods-1-Foyer (25) See more details Worship Committee Worship Committee June 17, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) See more details • •	18 Offsite: Mugs & Musings Offsite: Mugs & Musings June 18, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm El Mirador En El Rio, 110 Northeast Water Street, Peoria, IL 61602, USA Mugs and Musings Thursdays,10am In June at El Mirador En El Río ~ 110 NE Water St., 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. See more details Third Thursday Ladies' Lunch Third Thursday Ladies' Lunch June 18, 2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Thanh Linh Vietnamese Restaurant, 1209 W Main St, Peoria, IL 61606, USA Third Thursday Ladies' Lunch Next on Thursday, June 18, 11:30am Thanh Linh ~ 1209 W Main St, Peoria Join us at this Vietnamese restaurant that is highly rated for its authentic cuisine, large portions, and popular lunch buffet. Please RSVP to Carlette at 309-258-5890. See more details Connection Circle Connection Circle June 18, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Richwoods-1-Junior High Room (10) Steve Fairbanks See more details • • •	19 Church Office Closed for Juneteenth Church Office Closed for Juneteenth June 19, 2026 See more details •	20
21 A Course in Miracles A Course in Miracles June 21, 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 June 21, 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 June 21, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details Coffee Hour Coffee Hour June 21, 2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200) See more details Sunday Afternoon CC Sunday Afternoon CC June 21, 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 June 21, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm RE Meeting Room See more details • • • • • •	22 Connection Circle Connection Circle June 22, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm See more details •	23 Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2 Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2 June 23, 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 •	24 UUkulele Strum Group UUkulele Strum Group June 24, 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) June 24, 2026 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) Zoom #2 See more details Builder Deadline Builder Deadline June 24, 2026 11:45 pm - June 25, 2026 12:45 am See more details • • •	25 Builder Deadline Builder Deadline June 24, 2026 11:45 pm - June 25, 2026 12:45 am See more details Offsite: Mugs & Musings Offsite: Mugs & Musings June 25, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm El Mirador En El Rio, 110 Northeast Water Street, Peoria, IL 61602, USA Mugs and Musings Thursdays,10am In June at El Mirador En El Río ~ 110 NE Water St., 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. See more details Brown Bag Lunch & Conversation Brown Bag Lunch & Conversation June 25, 2026 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) Bring your own lunch and join in conversation with others. We'll meet on the patio is the weather is nice. This lunchtime community is open to anyone who wants to come! Questions? Contact the church office at office@peoriauuchurch.org. See more details Thursday Afternoon CC Thursday Afternoon CC June 25, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) Rev. Jennifer See more details Offsite: Summer Park Day Offsite: Summer Park Day June 25, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm 1917 W Lake Ave, Peoria, IL 61614, USA Summer Park Days for UUCP Families Thursday, June 25, 3-5pm Thursday, July 2, 3-5pm Tuesday, July 7, 3-5pm Lakeview Park Playground and Splash Pad 1917 W Lake Ave, Peoria Join us for fun, friendship, and fresh air at our Summer Park Days! Children, youth, and their families are invited to gather for play, conversation, and community-building. Drop in when you can and come to one, some, or all—whatever works for your schedule! We hope you’ll join us as we connect, laugh, cool off, and enjoy the summer together. See more details • • • • •	26 Retired Men's Last Friday Lunch Retired Men's Last Friday Lunch June 26, 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 •	27
28 A Course in Miracles A Course in Miracles June 28, 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 June 28, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details Coffee Hour Coffee Hour June 28, 2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200) See more details Yea! Monthly Potluck Yea! Monthly Potluck June 28, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) Yea! Monthly Potluck 4th Sundays, Conference Room Young & Emerging Adults ages 18-39 are invited to our monthly potluck. Soup is provided but bring a dish to share, if able. Each month, we’ll discuss a new topic. For more information, email Erin Roberson at embregan@gmail.com. See more details Mah Jongg for UUs Mah Jongg for UUs June 28, 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 Transforming Community Transforming Community June 28, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200) A group for queer and trans/gender expansive/nonbinary folks and their loved ones to build community, find resources, and create a home in Peoria. Questions? Email Anna Nokes at anna.n.nokes@gmail.com. See more details • • • • • •	29	30 Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2 Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2 June 30, 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 •

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