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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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Advent Reflection
December 11, 2025 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
SanctuaryAdvent Reflection
Thursday, December 11, 6:30pm
Sanctuary or Zoom at https://bit.ly/3sxzsci
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, readings, reflection, and silent meditation.
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- December 12, 2025
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Parents' Night Out
December 12, 2025 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Entire ChurchParents’ Night Out
Friday, December 12
5:30 Pizza, 6:00 Movie, 8:00 Pick-Up
Drop off available for kids & youth
SIGN UP BY 12/10 REQUIRED
Families are invited for some light-hearted holiday time together or to use this as a drop-and-shop opportunity. We’ll have pizza, crafts, popcorn & a movie in the RE commons. Christmas jammies & snuggly friends welcome! Sign up here https://uuchurch.flocknote.com/signup/236230by 12/10 and RE registration on file required. Questions? Email Jesi Laughlin at DLRE@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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Pageant Rehearsal
December 14, 2025 10:45 am - 11:30 am
RE WingHelp with the Winter Solstice Pageant ~ Kids and Adults Needed!
Sunday, December 14, rehearsal during religious education time
Sunday, December 21, 9:30am rehearsal before the pageant
Winter Solstice Pageant: The Snow Tree
Celebrate the season with the children and youth of the Universalist Unitarian Church of Peoria as they present a playful adaptation of The Snow Tree by Caroline Repchuck! In this heartwarming tale, the woodland animals gather their treasured gifts to create a magical symbol of the Christmas season—offering a timeless
reminder of friendship, sharing, and wonder.This year’s pageant invites everyone to join the fun! There will be opportunities for audience participation as we tell this story together in a spirit of play, imagination, and goodwill. We’ll also lift our voices in familiar winter carols, making this a joyful celebration for all ages.
For children & youth who would like to participate, we will rehearse at the times listed above. If your young person would like a speaking role and cannot attend on Dec. 14, email Jesi Laughlin at DLRE@PeoriaUUChurch.org.
Adult help is needed to lead or sing carols, prepare simple costumes, collect props, and assist with stage management. Contact Jesi Laughlin to take a role in making this year’s pageant a success. Come share in the magic of the Solstice—community, creativity, and winter sparkle included!
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Christmas Caroling
December 14, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Meet at Church or Lutheran Hillside VillageChristmas Caroling
Sunday, December 14
1pm carpool from church or 1:30pm meet at Lutheran Hillside Village
Come join the fun! We’ll don funny hats and go to retirement homes. 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 309- 687-9739 or Bernie Humphrey at 309-360-4199.
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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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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.
- 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 HallYoung & Emerging Adults Movie Night
Friday, December 19, 5:30pm
Fellowship Hall
Our new Young & Emerging Adults (YEA!) group is launching with a holiday-themed movie night. YEA! welcomes friends and members between the ages 18-35 to come celebrate the season with some holiday faves--popcorn, cocoa, and cookies! Film TBD (see our poll at https://uuchurch.flocknote.com/YoungAdults/note/34268186). For more info, email Erin Roberson at embregan@gmail.com.
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- December 20, 2025
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Yule
December 20, 2025 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Fellowship HallYule: Into the Longest Night
Saturday, December 20, Fellowship Hall
Doors open at 5pm; Ritual begins at 5:30pm
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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- 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. -
Pageant Rehearsal
December 21, 2025 9:30 am - 10:15 am
SanctuaryWinter Solstice Pageant: The Snow Tree
Celebrate the season with the children and youth of the Universalist Unitarian Church of Peoria as they present a playful adaptation of The Snow Tree by Caroline Repchuck! In this heartwarming tale, the woodland animals gather their treasured gifts to create a magical symbol of the Christmas season—offering a timeless reminder of friendship, sharing, and wonder.
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Worship Service: Kids & Youth Pageant
December 21, 2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am
SanctuarySunday, December 21, 10:30am
Winter Solstice Pageant: The Snow TreeCelebrate the season with the children and youth of the Universalist Unitarian Church of Peoria as they present a playful adaptation of The Snow Tree by Caroline Repchuck! In this heartwarming tale, the woodland animals gather their treasured gifts to create a magical symbol of the Christmas season—offering a timeless reminder of friendship, sharing, and wonder.
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OWL (Grades K-1) Parent Meeting
December 21, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Conference RoomOur Whole Lives (OWL) Lifespan Sexuality Education K-1 Mandatory Parent Meeting
Sunday, December 21, Noon, Conference Room (Zoom available upon request)
Our Whole Lives (OWL) for kindergarten and first grade is a sexuality education program for children ages five to seven that covers topics like bodies, families, and safety through songs, stories, and activities. It builds a foundation for lifelong learning about identity, relationships, health, and safety in a developmentally appropriate and age-specific way, always centering parents as every child’s primary sexuality educator. At least one parent is required to attend this orientation, and all legal guardians or custodial parents must sign the parent permission form. Sign up in the foyer or go to https://uuchurch.flocknote.com/signup/236233
During the parent orientation, you will have the chance to become familiar with the Our Whole Lives Sexuality Education K-1 curriculum, develop a sense of partnership with the Our Whole Lives facilitators, begin to build group trust and support, develop participation guidelines, increase your comfort using sexual terminology, strengthen your commitment to sexuality education, and understand how sexuality education and Unitarian Universalist faith values can be integrated.
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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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Christmas Eve Service
December 24, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
SanctuaryTuesday, December 24, 7:00pm
“Lessons and Carols on Christmas Eve: A Light of Hope ”
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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- 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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- January 4, 2026
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A Course in Miracles
January 4, 2026 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
January 4, 2026 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. -
Sunday Afternoon CC
January 4, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
RE Meeting Room/Senior High RoomGalen
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- January 5, 2026
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- January 6, 2026
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Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
January 6, 2026 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.
- January 7, 2026
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Private Homeschool Group
January 7, 2026 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
RE Commons, Fellowship Hall, & Playground -
Administrative Team
January 7, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Zoom 3 - conference room or library -
CUUPs Meeting
January 7, 2026 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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