Haunted Forest Saturday, October 19th 7-8:30 PM Great Grove & Fellowship Hall Haunted Woods, Tricks & Treats, Campfire, Samhain Ritual, Witches Dance, & Tarot Readings too! Dare to enter the trail through the haunted forest where ghouls and goblins...
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....
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...
PREPARING FOR LUGHNASADH RITUAL Tuesday, July 18, 5:30 PM, Sanctuary All those with speaking roles in the Sunday, July 30, Lughnasadh service will gather to run through the script and block the service. MAKING MUFFINS FOR LUGHNASADH Saturday, July 29, Noon, Kitchen...
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 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 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...
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...
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...
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...
Saturday October 29 7:00-8:30 pm Dare to enter the trail through the haunted forest where ghouls and goblins eagerly await your visit! Our haunted forest is specifically designed to be just the right amount of fright. Scary enough for brave kids and adults of all...
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...
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...
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...
January 2, 202510:00 am - 12:00 pm Regulator Roasting Company, 400 E Washington St SteA, East Peoria, IL 61611, USA
Mugs & Musings ~ Thursdays at 10am
This month, we’ll meet at Regulator Roasting Co. ~ 400 E. Washington St., East 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.
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.
Come help dismantle and return the UUCP Holiday Tree and decorations to their places so they are ready for next year. Many hands make light work, and we’d love to have you join us!
Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
January 7, 20257:00 pm - 9:00 pm Zoom at https://bit.ly/3rthCHr
Join us on Zoom at https://bit.ly/3rthCHras 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 9, 202510:00 am - 12:00 pm Regulator Roasting Company, 400 E Washington St SteA, East Peoria, IL 61611, USA
Mugs & Musings ~ Thursdays at 10am
This month, we’ll meet at Regulator Roasting Co. ~ 400 E. Washington St., East 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.
January 12, 20258:45 am - 10:00 am Conference Room
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.
January 12, 202512:15 pm - 1:15 pm Fellowship Hall
How might we refresh our music in worship? With changes in resources and staff around music, we have an opportunity to talk about how music inspires us and supports our mission. Join us for a light potluck lunch and a conversation in Fellowship Hall after service on January 12.
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.
January 12, 20254:00 pm - 5:00 pm Senior High Youth Room
You were not just born to center your entire existence on work and labor. You were born to heal, to grow, to be of service to yourself and community, to practice, to experiment, to create, to have space, to dream, and to connect.~ Tricia Hersey in Rest is Resistance
You deserve time to rest. Come and practice in community. In-person Sacred Rest on Jan. 12 will be in the Senior High Youth Room. Bring water, a journal, and/or blanket if you wish. On fourth Sundays (next on Jan. 26), the Central IL Religious Educators will facilitate a guided rest experience on Zoom for our four congregations in Bloomington-Normal, Champaign-Urbana, Peoria, and Springfield. Create a comfortable nest with a blanket or pillow, grab some water, and bring a journal if you wish. We’ll draw from the work of Tricia Hersey. To receive the link, email Jesi at DLRE@PeoriaUUChurch.org or sign up by clicking here.
Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
January 14, 20257:00 pm - 9:00 pm Zoom at https://bit.ly/3rthCHr
Join us on Zoom at https://bit.ly/3rthCHras 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 16, 202510:00 am - 12:00 pm Regulator Roasting Company, 400 E Washington St SteA, East Peoria, IL 61611, USA
Mugs & Musings ~ Thursdays at 10am
This month, we’ll meet at Regulator Roasting Co. ~ 400 E. Washington St., East 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.
January 16, 202511:30 am - 12:30 pm Pizza Ranch, 4114 N Brandywine Dr, Peoria, IL 61614, USA
Per a request, we will start the new year offat The Pizza Ranch! Bring your appetite. The buffet offers pizza, fried chicken, and classic American sides. RSVP to Carlette at 309-258-5890.
January 18, 202510:00 am - 12:30 pm 2329 N Koerner Rd, Peoria, IL 61615, USA
Enjoy an invigorating walk through wooded trails and open fields, sip hot chocolate by the fire in a 19th-century cabin, and learn about the remarkable history of the early Peoria family who settled here. Meet at the park office and dress warmly and with appropriate footwear. Route and distance depend on weather and trail conditions. Contact Robert Rowe at 309-370-2575 for info. Registration is recommended—go to SierraClub.org/Illinois/Heart-Illinois.
When we look at our world, we might see many things we want to change. Maybe these issues seem too big to tackle; maybe you don’t know how you can help make a difference. Let’s spend a morning exploring ways we can each meet the needs of this moment by using our unique skills in sustainable ways. As we do the work of bending the arc of the universe, we know this moment requires consistent attention, deep reflection, and committed collective action. It cannot be a flash of action and a resumption of the status quo. In order to prepare ourselves for this endeavor, we will learn from the work of Deepa Iyer’s Social Change Now and Omkari L. Williams’s Micro Activism: How You Can Make a Difference in the World (Without a Bullhorn). No need to read the books; we’ll be learning the principles, discussing ideas, and considering if the framework would help us. Soup, bread, and nourishment of all kinds will follow; bring an item to share if you like. RSVP to Jesi Laughlin at DLRE@peoriauuchurch.org or sign up by clicking here.
January 19, 20258:45 am - 10:00 am Conference Room
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.
Offsite: 25th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Choral Celebration
Offsite: 25th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Choral Celebration
January 19, 20253:00 pm - 4:00 pm 1 College Dr, East Peoria, IL 61635, USA
Tickets: $15 Adults; $12 Seniors; $8 Students
The Heritage Ensemble will present this choral celebration, featuring “His Light Still Shines” by Moses Hogan, a moving work commissioned by the Choral Arts Society of Washington in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Contact Lynnda White for tickets at 309-669-7831.
January 20, 202512:00 pm - 1:30 pm Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL 61602, USA
Join us to hear guest speaker Naomi Tutu, daughter of 1984 Nobel Peace Prize winner Archbishop Desmond Tutu. We have reserved two tables, where you will be able to sit with other UUs and visit! Tickets are $60/each. To buy tickets, sign up in the foyer or email Melissa at office@peoriauuchurch.org.
Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
January 21, 20257:00 pm - 9:00 pm Zoom at https://bit.ly/3rthCHr
Join us on Zoom at https://bit.ly/3rthCHras 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 23, 202510:00 am - 11:30 am RE Office or Zoom
DLRE Open Office Hours
Reach out in whatever way works for you and your family. In person or on Zoom from 10-11:30am and 7-8:30pm. Also, you can text (309) 306-2125or email Director of Lifespan Religious Education Jesi Laughlin atdlre@peoriauuchurch.organy time. She also accepts postcards & snail mail sent to the church. Let UUCP lighten your load in 2025!
January 23, 202510:00 am - 12:00 pm Regulator Roasting Company, 400 E Washington St SteA, East Peoria, IL 61611, USA
Mugs & Musings ~ Thursdays at 10am
This month, we’ll meet at Regulator Roasting Co. ~ 400 E. Washington St., East 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.
January 23, 20257:00 pm - 8:30 pm RE Office or Zoom
DLRE Open Office Hours
Reach out in whatever way works for you and your family. In person or on Zoom from 10-11:30am and 7-8:30pm. Also, you can text (309) 306-2125 or email Director of Lifespan Religious Education Jesi Laughlin at dlre@peoriauuchurch.org any time. She also accepts postcards & snail mail sent to the church. Let UUCP lighten your load in 2025!
Come learn about the nutritional and medicinal uses of herbs in community. We will explore the history of Peoria through its cuisine: the Native, French, German, Lebanese, and more. We will occasionally prepare a dish to share after serviceon Sunday. For more information, contact Kevin Cashmer at kevincashmer44@gmail.com.
Spice up your January with great food, music, and community spirit by joining us for the UUCP Annual Chili Cook-Off & Karaoke Night! Think your chili recipe has what it takes to win? Bring your best dish and enter the competition! Sign-up sheets are in the foyer—don’t wait!
Not a chef? No problem! Bring your friends and family to sample a delicious variety of creative and mouthwatering chili entries. New this year are hot dogs (instead of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches) for a classic chili pairing! Join in the voting fun and help us crown the top three chili champions, and take part in the Karaoke Extravaganza by singing your heart out or cheering on others as they belt out the hits.
This is a fundraiser for the church, and tickets are $10/adult and $5/child. Contact Bill Ordaz at ordazw@gmail.com with questions or to volunteer. We can’t wait to see you there—come hungry and ready to sing!
January 26, 20258:45 am - 10:00 am Conference Room
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.
You were not just born to center your entire existence on work and labor. You were born to heal, to grow, to be of service to yourself and community, to practice, to experiment, to create, to have space, to dream, and to connect.~ Tricia Hersey in Rest is Resistance
You deserve time to rest. Come and practice in community. In-person Sacred Rest on Jan. 12 will be in the Senior High Youth Room. Bring water, a journal, and/or blanket if you wish. On fourth Sundays (next on Jan. 26), the Central IL Religious Educators will facilitate a guided rest experience on Zoom for our four congregations in Bloomington-Normal, Champaign-Urbana, Peoria, and Springfield. Create a comfortable nest with a blanket or pillow, grab some water, and bring a journal if you wish. We’ll draw from the work of Tricia Hersey. To receive the link, email Jesi at DLRE@PeoriaUUChurch.org or sign up by clicking here.
Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
January 28, 20257:00 pm - 9:00 pm Zoom at https://bit.ly/3rthCHr
Join us on Zoom at https://bit.ly/3rthCHras 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 30, 202510:00 am - 12:00 pm Regulator Roasting Company, 400 E Washington St SteA, East Peoria, IL 61611, USA
Mugs & Musings ~ Thursdays at 10am
This month, we’ll meet at Regulator Roasting Co. ~ 400 E. Washington St., East 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.
