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- December 2, 2025
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Tuesday Morning Connection Circle
December 2, 2025 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Spiritual Practices
December 2, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Conference RoomSpiritual Practices: A Time for Self-Reflection 1st Tuesdays, In-Person Only
This series helps participants develop regular disciplines of the spirit—practices that help us connect with the sacred. Spiritual practice affirms religious diversity while seeking unity in our communal quest for meaning and wholeness. Each session offers a forum for learning, sharing, and growth that can enrich our personal faith journeys. RSVP at https://uuchurch.flocknote.com/signup/221451 or just drop in!
October 7 ~ Prayer
November 4 ~ Meditation
December 2 ~ Worship & Ritual
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Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
December 2, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Zoom at https://bit.ly/3rthCHrJoin 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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- December 3, 2025
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Private Homeschool Group
December 3, 2025 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
RE Commons, Fellowship Hall, & Playground -
Administrative Team
December 3, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Zoom 3 - conference room or library -
CUUPs Meeting
December 3, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Conference RoomKeepers of the Great Grove ~ CUUPs
1st Wednesday of the month, 6-7:30pm
Conference Room or Zoom
at https://tinyurl.com/2nyj5zet
Join us for our monthly member-led meetings. We will go over general business, discuss and plan for upcoming Sabat celebrations, and a member will lead a different enrichment topic each month. CUUPs stands for Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans. All are welcome.
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- December 4, 2025
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Mugs & Musings
December 4, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Intuition Coffee + Juice, 734 Main St, Peoria, IL 61602, USADrop 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.
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Thursday Afternoon CC
December 4, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Conference RoomRev. Jennifer
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- December 6, 2025
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Offsite: ACORN Equality Fund Breakfast
December 6, 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Embassy Suites by Hilton East Peoria Riverfront Hotel & Conference Center, 100 Conference Center Dr, East Peoria, IL 61611, USAJoin us to recognize the achievements of LGBTQ+ and allied students and to raise money for future awards. We have reserved a table. Tickets are $47.50/each. Email office@peoriauuchurch.org to purchase.
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Deck the Halls
December 6, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Fellowship HallDeck the Halls
Saturday, December 6, 2-4pm
Save the date for this UUCP holiday tradition! We will craft ornaments to hang on our tree, sip hot cocoa, and sing some carols.
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- December 7, 2025
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A Course in Miracles
December 7, 2025 8:45 am - 10:00 am
Conference RoomYou 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
December 7, 2025 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Meet on FoyerLife 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. -
Holiday Fair Trade Shopping
December 7, 2025 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Fellowship HallHoliday Fair Trade Shopping
Sunday, December 7
10:30am for kids and youth to shop without their caregivers
After Worship for everyone
Kids can shop during the service with an elf helper (UUCP Youth) and everyone is welcome to shop in Fellowship Hall during coffee hour. There will be a variety of items at all price points, with prices starting at $3, many around $10, and even more above that. The sale is hosted by Ten Thousand Villages. This is a great way to pick up Fair Trade gifts for your holiday giving. -
Sunday Afternoon CC
December 7, 2025 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
RE Meeting Room/Senior High RoomGalen
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PRC (Peoria Recorder Consort) Practice
December 7, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Sanctuary
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- December 8, 2025
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- December 9, 2025
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Inquirers for Newcomers & Visitors
December 9, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Conference RoomInquirers for Newcomers & Visitors 2nd Tuesdays, In-Person Only
This is a series of conversations about the Universalist Unitarian Church of Peoria and our Unitarian Universalist faith. Designed for visitors and newcomers, these conversations could be a first step to membership at UUCP. RSVP at https://uuchurch.flocknote.com/signup/221451 or just drop in!
October 14 ~ Faith Development for Children & Adults and Worship & the Liturgical Year
November 11 ~ Pastoral Care and Small Group Connections
December 9 ~ Social Action, Community Service & Racial Justice and Membership 101
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Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
December 9, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Zoom at https://bit.ly/3rthCHrJoin 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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- December 10, 2025
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Private Homeschool Group
December 10, 2025 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
RE Commons, Fellowship Hall, & Playground -
Administrative Team
December 10, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Zoom 3 - conference room or library -
Amethyst Circle: An Addiction Recovery Group
December 10, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Re Meeting Room or ZoomAmethyst Circle: An Addiction Recovery Group Following UU Values
RE Meeting Room or Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/3u7f8yh2
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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- December 11, 2025
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Mugs & Musings
December 11, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Intuition Coffee + Juice, 734 Main St, Peoria, IL 61602, USADrop 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.
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- December 13, 2025
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Henry Curran Memorial Service followed by Reception
December 13, 2025 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sanctuary/Fellowship Hall
- December 14, 2025
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A Course in Miracles
December 14, 2025 8:45 am - 10:00 am
Conference RoomYou 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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In person & Virtual: Caring Committee
December 14, 2025 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
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Mah Jongg for UUs
December 14, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Fellowship HallDo 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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- December 15, 2025
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LGBTQIA2S+ at UUCP
December 15, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Conference RoomDo 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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- December 16, 2025
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Tuesday Morning Connection Circle
December 16, 2025 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Crossing Paths: An Exploration of World Religions
December 16, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Crossing Paths: An Exploration of World Religions 3rd Tuesdays, In-Person or on Zoom at https://bit.ly/3sxzsci
Each month, we will learn about a different faith tradition and the central struggle that faith wrestles with, taking inspiration from author Stephen Prothero. We will notice how this faith crosses our own UU faith’s path. Participants will have an opportunity at a later date to visit a local faith community. RSVP at https://uuchurch.flocknote.com/signup/221451 or just drop in!
October 21: Hinduism ~ November 18: Judaism ~ December 16: Islam
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Finance/Personnel Committee In-Person or Zoom #2
December 16, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Conference RoomBill K
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Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
December 16, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Zoom at https://bit.ly/3rthCHrJoin 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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- December 17, 2025
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Private Homeschool Group
December 17, 2025 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
RE Commons, Fellowship Hall, & Playground -
Administrative Team
December 17, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Zoom 3 - conference room or library -
In Person Board Meeting (virtual option)
December 17, 2025 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Conference RoomZoom #2
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- December 18, 2025
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Mugs & Musings
December 18, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Intuition Coffee + Juice, 734 Main St, Peoria, IL 61602, USADrop 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.
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Thursday Afternoon CC
December 18, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Conference RoomRev. Jennifer
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- December 19, 2025
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YEA! (Young & Emerging Adults) Movie Night
December 19, 2025 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Sanctuary & Fellowship Hall
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- December 20, 2025
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Yule
December 20, 2025 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Fellowship HallDoors open at 5pm; Ritual is at 5:30pm
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- December 21, 2025
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A Course in Miracles
December 21, 2025 8:45 am - 10:00 am
Conference RoomYou 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
December 21, 2025 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Meet in FoyerLife 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. -
Worship Service: Kids & Youth Pageant
December 21, 2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am
SanctuaryThe Pageant Is Coming!
Sunday, Dec. 21, during worship
This year’s kids & youth pageant will be Winter Solstice themed, and we need adults to make the magic happen! Help with script development, costuming, scenery, logistics, and actor support is needed. For more info, email Jesi Laughlin at DLRE@peoriauuchurch.org.
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OWL (Grades K-1) Parent Meeting
December 21, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Sunday Afternoon CC
December 21, 2025 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
RE Meting Room/Senior High RoomGalen
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PRC (Peoria Recorder Consort) Practice
December 21, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Sanctuary
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- December 22, 2025
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- December 23, 2025
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Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
December 23, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Zoom at https://bit.ly/3rthCHrJoin 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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- December 24, 2025
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- December 25, 2025
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- December 26, 2025
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Retired Men's Last Friday Lunch
December 26, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Childer's Eatery on UniversityJoin other retired UU men for lunch on the last Friday of the month. Questions? Email Bill Keefner at wkeef84@gmail.com.
- December 28, 2025
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A Course in Miracles
December 28, 2025 8:45 am - 10:00 am
Conference RoomYou 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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Mah Jongg for UUs
December 28, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Fellowship HallDo 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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- December 29, 2025
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No Regular Church Office Hours ~ Office Manager Available by Email
December 29, 2025 - December 31, 2025
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- December 30, 2025
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No Regular Church Office Hours ~ Office Manager Available by Email
December 29, 2025 - December 31, 2025
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Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
December 30, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Zoom at https://bit.ly/3rthCHrJoin 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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- December 31, 2025
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No Regular Church Office Hours ~ Office Manager Available by Email
December 29, 2025 - December 31, 2025
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- January 1, 2026
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