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...
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...
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.
All members are asked to join us in person or online at https://bit.ly/3sxzsci as we vote on the slate of elected leaders and the budget for 2025-26. A light pizza lunch will be provided, including a vegan pizza option. See meeting agenda below.
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING AGENDA
1. Welcome
2. Confirm Quorum
3. Nominating Committee - Peter Offutt, Chair
(Presents the slate of nominees -- VOTE required)
4. Trust Annual Report (No vote required)
5. Annual Campaign Results (No vote required)
6. 2025-2026 Budget - Budget Development Team (VOTE to approve final budget is required)
Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
June 3, 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.
Join us for our monthly member-led meetings on first Wednesdays. This month will include planning for Litha, which we will hold Sunday, June 22, at 10:30am in the Sanctuary. CUUPs stands for Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans. All are welcome at our meetings.
June 5, 202510:00 am - 12:00 pm Leaves 'n Beans Coffee, 4800 N Prospect Rd, Peoria Heights, IL 61616, USA
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.
June 8, 20259:30 am - 1:30 pm 23215 Farmdale Rd, Washington, IL 61571, USA
It’s Annual Church Picnic Time!
This is an event you will not want to miss! Bring something to share for breakfast: fruit, sweet rolls, an egg dish, etc. Coffee, tea, lemonade, and juice are furnished. Bring a lawn chair if you are able; additional seating may be required. The Worship Service begins around 10:45am. After the service, fishing, boating, and swimming are available. Parents and guardians are responsible for supervising children on the lake. Plan now to take part in this end-of-the-year tradition. Bring the whole family! Bring your friends!
Directions to Herm Farm for Church Picnic
From Peoria: From I-74 East, take the Camp Street Exit (Route 8/Route 150) in East Peoria. Continue on Route 8 through East Peoria. At the far end of Fondulac Plaza, at the traffic light (McDonald’s on left/Dollar Tree on right), turn right onto Farmdale Road. Follow Farmdale Road about 2 miles. You will cross three RR crossings. The third crossing will be found after a sharp left at the sign for Farmdale Reservoir, which also points left. Go a short distance and stay right at the next fork. At the top of the hill, turn right onto the farm at mailbox 23215. There will be signs posted.
From the North: Take Centennial Drive toward ICC. Turn right on Highview Road. Go 2.4 miles through 2 stop signs (now on Illini Drive). At McDonald’s (Route 8), go straight. Now you’re on Farmdale Road. Follow directions above.
From Morton: Leave Morton on Main Street North. At the end, turn left onto Cooper Road. Turn right onto Schuck Road, then left onto Farmdale Road. Go 1.9 miles and turn left onto the farm at mailbox 23215.
From Washington: Go east on Main Street toward Morton. Turn right onto Schuck Road. Just past Pine Lakes Golf course, turn right onto Farmdale Road. Go 1.9 miles and turn left onto the farm at mailbox 23215.
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.
Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
June 10, 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.
June 12, 202510:00 am - 12:00 pm Leaves 'n Beans Coffee, 4800 N Prospect Rd, Peoria Heights, IL 61616, USA
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.
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 service on Sunday. For more information, contact Kevin Cashmer at kevincashmer44@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.
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.
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.
Help make order out of chaos! We’ll be organizing and cataloging our UUCP children’s book library. Come one, come all and lend a hand. If you can’t make it on June 18 but still want to help, email Jesi Laughlin at DLRE@PeoriaUUChurch.org to schedule a time that works for you.
Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
June 17, 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.
June 19, 202510:00 am - 12:00 pm Leaves 'n Beans Coffee, 4800 N Prospect Rd, Peoria Heights, IL 61616, USA
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.
June 19, 202511:30 am - 12:30 pm Bloody Mary Brunch Company, 708 W Glen Ave Suite A, Peoria, IL 61614, USA
Join us for an ample choice of breakfast and lunch dishes of American cuisine in a warm and inviting 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.
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.
Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
June 24, 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.
June 26, 202510:00 am - 12:00 pm Leaves 'n Beans Coffee, 4800 N Prospect Rd, Peoria Heights, IL 61616, USA
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.
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 service on Sunday. For more information, contact Kevin Cashmer at kevincashmer44@gmail.com.
Something-on-a-Stick Cookout: Campfire, Fun, & Games
Friday, June 27, 5:30pm, Back Lawn
Let’s play yard games and gather around the campfire together! Bring a dish to pass if you would like, and we will provide dogs (vegan & not), buns, condiments, chips, s’mores fixings, and lemonade. In case of bad weather, we will move indoors to Fellowship Hall for a traditional game night.
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.
June 29, 202512:30 pm - 1:30 pm Patio or Fellowship Hall
The community is invited to gather on a monthly basis for opportunities to connect, vision, dream, plan, and be together. Many events, meetings, and actions are planned in June, so this could be a good space to connect with others and process how they went. This time will be whatever we make of it. We’ll have coffee, tea, and lemonade, some snacks to share, and a small project. You bring yourself, your projects, and your ideas! A potluck lunch item is appreciated.
