A Love Note to Myself

A Love Note to Myself

| Events, Upcoming Services

Join the 10:30am Service Zoom Sunday, Feb 15, 2026 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Reverend Jennifer Innis Overview: When is the last time you knew you loved yourself? Have you ever? On this Valentine’s Day weekend, we consider the path of self-love. Coffee Hour Afterwards...
The Practice of Resilience

The Practice of Resilience

| Events, Upcoming Services

Join the 10:30am Service Zoom Sunday, Feb 22, 2026 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Reverend Jennifer Innis Overview: Theologian Howard Thurman speaks of finding a way forward amid remembered radiance. How do we find our way as individuals and as a people? Coffee Hour...
LOVE WINS Valentine’s Day Dinner & Dance

LOVE WINS Valentine’s Day Dinner & Dance

| Events, Special Events

Spread the LOVE at our annual LOVE WINS Valentine’s Day Dinner & Dance! Saturday, February 14th, 6-8 PM in Fellowship Hall Tickets: $25 each or $125 for a table of 6. On sale when available through February 8th We are thrilled to announce the return of our...
The Great UU Book Sale 2025

The Great UU Book Sale 2025

| Events, Special Events

The Great UU Book Sale Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7 & 8, 8am – 3pm Universalist Unitarian Church 3000 West Richwoods Blvd. ~ Peoria Come spend some time looking through our great selection of books! We have so many that you are certain to find some you will...
Storytelling for Social Change

Storytelling for Social Change

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Storytelling for Social Change Sundays, August 10th, 17th, 24th 12:00 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...
UU Auction 2025

UU Auction 2025

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IT IS TIME FOR THE UU AUCTION!   Saturday, March 22nd @ 5:30 in Fellowship Hall Listed below are all the ways to be involved! 1. The Online Auction is now live! Use the button below to check out all the online items and start bidding! This will run until the end...
Rummage Sale 2024

Rummage Sale 2024

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Come check out our annual rummage sale this year on July 26-27! This sale is huge! Why spend time going from garage sale to garage sale in the summer heat when you can be here with everything under one air-conditioned roof! Friday 8am-5pm and Saturday 8am-3pm....
Winter Solstice Yule Celebration

Winter Solstice Yule Celebration

| Events, Special Events

ALL AGES Saturday, December 23rd @ 6:00 PM Spend a moment in the darkness with Keepers of the Great Grove and help call back the light.  We’ll start with an indoor ritual and weather permitting will have a yule fire outdoors and Luminary walk on the property.  Warm...
Trans Day of Visibility 2023 RESCHEDULED

Trans Day of Visibility 2023 RESCHEDULED

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NEW DATE – MAY 5TH @ 7:00 PM Trans Day of Visibility Celebration Trans Day of Visibility is dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments of transgender and gender nonconforming people while raising awareness of the work that still needs to be done to achieve...
Ostara Ritual

Ostara Ritual

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Ostara Ritual Sunday, March 19th @ 5:00 pm Ostara is celebrated on the spring equinox and is a time to celebrate rebirth and renewal. Hosted by the Universalist Unitarian Church of Peoria in collaboration with Susan Smith and The Cauldron of Knowledge. Join us for a...
Imbolc Ritual

Imbolc Ritual

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Imbolc Ritual Sunday Feb 19th @ 4:00 pm Fellowship Hall This cross-quarter holiday takes place at the midway point between the winter solstice (Yule) and the spring equinox (Ostara). It has long been recognized as the beginning of the end of winter, marked by the...

Deck the Halls 2022

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Saturday December 3rd, 3:00 – 5:00 PM Join us for our annual ornament crafting and decorating party. All ages are welcome to lend a hand to make this year’s tree the most festive yet! You will be guided through stations to work on new ornaments and old favorites...
Transgender Day of Remembrance 2022

Transgender Day of Remembrance 2022

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Sunday, Nov 20 at 6:00 PM Join Peoria Proud at our Universalist Unitarian Church of Peoria for our annual observance of the Transgender Day of Remembrance. Transgender Day of Remembrance is an internationally-honored event that honors the lives of transgender...

Book Sale 2022

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November 19th & 20th, 2022 Saturday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM Join us for our book sale! Members shop before the 10:30 AM service on Sunday, November 20th. Bags are just $5.00 each on...
ZOOM LINK – Larksgrove Concert

ZOOM LINK – Larksgrove Concert

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STREAM THE CONCERT ON ZOOM Sunday, September 11, 2022 at 7:00 pm Universalist Unitarian Church of Peoria Through their innovative blending of classical and traditional forms, Larksgrove brings a fresh voice to the musical scene. Peter Zay, cello and guitar, and...
THE BEAUTY OF US

THE BEAUTY OF US

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BE A PART OF THE BEAUTY OF US! MAKE A DONATION TODAY   Silver linings can be found in the darkest of storm clouds. One of the most beautiful silverlinings of the past few years has been that more and more people have turned to the arts.We are finding renewed joy...
Church Building Reopening

Church Building Reopening

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Effective June 7, the church building is open to the congregation for the first time in 14 months! The plan was presented at the May 26 meeting of the board by further discussion with Towards Live Church (TLC) and the Admin Team to reach a final decision by email vote...

Lunch with the Ministers

| Events, Regular Group Meetings

First Sunday of Every Other Month, 12:00 pm Newcomers: Do You Have Questions about Our Church? A great way to get your questions answered and find out more about UUs is to attend Lunch with the Ministers This is a time to learn more about……what UUs...

Free for Friendship

| Events, Regular Group Meetings

Friday, December 13 & Saturday, December 14, 5:00 PM Won’t you join us for Paul Hodge’s Annual Free for Friendship Christmas Party? Paul is hosting his annual festive holiday celebration. Lets Eat, Drink & Be Merry, cozying up for holiday celebration with...

Retired Men’s Luncheon

| Events, Regular Group Meetings

Last Friday of Each Month Friday, December 27, 12:00 Noon Join the Retired Men’s Friday Luncheon Group as it meets at Childers at 3312 N. University St., at Noon, on the last Friday of each month. Contact Ed Murphy at 309-251-0288 with...

UUkulele Fun Strum

| Events, Regular Group Meetings

Most Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 PM, Foyer Bring your sense of rhythm and your sense of humor and join the group whose middle name is “Fun.” All levels, including beginning players, are welcome. If you can’t play yet, come and sing with us! We plan to play most Wednesdays...

Third Thursday Ladies Lunch

| Events, Regular Group Meetings

Thursday, December 19, 11:30 AM We will dine at Johnny’s Italian Steak-house (East Peoria). This has been our favorite holiday restaurant for several years! Haven’t joined us before? We would love to have you! For reservations or cancellations, please call Yvonne at...

Bishop Hill Fiber Guild

| Events, Regular Group Meetings

Meetings are held on the second Saturday of each month. Doors open at 10:00 AM Saturday, December 14, 10:00 AM The business meeting starts at 11:00, followed by time for lunch, and then an educational program and social time. Please bring your own lunch. Anyone...

A Course in Miracles

| Events, Regular Group Meetings

Sundays, 8:45-10:00 AM Facilitators: Suzette Boulais Location: Conference Room Overview: The Course states that a universal theology is not possible; there exists different, yet valid, pathways to the Truth. The Course is one of those pathways. Maybe you’ve...