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.

Storytelling for Social Change
Sundays, August 10, 17, & 24
12 Noon, UUCP Conference Room
Childcare Provided

With political division becoming more pronounced, it can often be difficult to cut through the noise and really listen to the people talking to us about deeply felt issues and concerns. Building common ground and empathy for personal experiences is one way to open up dialogue with friends, family, and community to change people's opinions on sometimes difficult topics. In this educational series, we will learn more about ourselves and our personal history. As we do so, we will learn about personal storytelling to bridge divided communities by creating a platform for empathy.

Our facilitator, Nicholis Hall, is a community organizer in Peoria and has worked over many years with local organizations and multiple statewide coalitions as a volunteer to change policy on issues ranging from domestic violence policies, pre-trial incarceration reform, tenants' rights, and homelessness. He is excited to share his experience learning how to tell stories for social change and will be sharing a model learned from Listening for a Change. Find out more at https://narrativearts.org/story-guide/  Come to one, some, or all sessions!

Galen

   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.

   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. 

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.

Join us at this new restaurant with a varied menu. They highlight the generous portions and fresh ingredients in a stylish atmosphere. Please RSVP to Carlette at 309-258-5890.

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.

Storytelling for Social Change
Sundays, August 10, 17, & 24
12 Noon, UUCP Conference Room
Childcare Provided

With political division becoming more pronounced, it can often be difficult to cut through the noise and really listen to the people talking to us about deeply felt issues and concerns. Building common ground and empathy for personal experiences is one way to open up dialogue with friends, family, and community to change people's opinions on sometimes difficult topics. In this educational series, we will learn more about ourselves and our personal history. As we do so, we will learn about personal storytelling to bridge divided communities by creating a platform for empathy.

Our facilitator, Nicholis Hall, is a community organizer in Peoria and has worked over many years with local organizations and multiple statewide coalitions as a volunteer to change policy on issues ranging from domestic violence policies, pre-trial incarceration reform, tenants' rights, and homelessness. He is excited to share his experience learning how to tell stories for social change and will be sharing a model learned from Listening for a Change. Find out more at https://narrativearts.org/story-guide/  Come to one, some, or all sessions!

   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.

Park Days                                                      

 Tuesdays, August 12 & 26 3:45-5:15pm       

Lakeview Park Playground ~ 1125 W. Lake Ave.

   UUCP families and friends are invited to meet up for some weekday fun in the park. We’ll be at the playground near the Lakeview Recreation Center in Lakeview Park or at the new splash pad. Bring your water bottle, a snack if your people need one, and a change of clothes if you plan to get wet. Come and play with us!

Tuesday, August 26, 6:30pm on Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/w682x5ek

   Join us on the fourth Tuesday of each month on Zoom. We’ll read and discuss young adult books that have been banned or challenged in parts of the U.S.—books that spark meaningful conversations around social justice, identity, and UU values. Come ready to read courageously, reflect deeply, and stand up for the stories that matter. Books are available locally at Lit on Fire, online at bookshop.org/shop/UUCP, for free at your local library, and at many more locations.

“Repressive societies always seemed to understand the danger of ‘wrong’ ideas.”
                                                                        —from Kindred by Octavia Butler

   This month’s selection is Kindred by Octavia Butler. The visionary author’s masterpiece pulls us—along with her Black female hero—through time in order to face the horrors of slavery and explore the impacts of racism, sexism, and white supremacy then and now. This book has been banned due to its topics of slavery, racial identity, and brutality. 

   Join us this month or in the future: September 23: Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe; October 28: Crank by Ellen Hopkins; November 25: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie.

   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. 

Zoom #2

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.

   Bring your own lunch and join in conversation with others. This lunchtime community is open to anyone who wants to come! Questions? Contact the church office at office@peoriauuchurch.org.

Rev. Jennifer

  Join other retired UU men for lunch on the last Friday of the month. Questions? Email Bill Keefner at wkeef84@gmail.com.

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.

   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. 

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 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.

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
   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.

Galen

   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. 

Amethyst 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.

Rev. Jennifer

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.

   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.