Sunday, May 5th @ 10:30 AM Join Special Guest, Jim Scott: singer-songwriter, eco-activist, and former musician with the Paul Winter Consort, as he presents his original work Gaia, Mother Earth, and the Oneness of Everything. We will celebrate the earth with songs,...
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...
Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
April 2, 20247:00 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.
Our Membership Coordinator, Regina Stanley, invites you to join her on Thursdays at 10am at a local coffee shop for a mug of your favorite hot beverage and conversation about whatever is on your mind, whether it is personal stories, spirituality, current events, or any subject you find interesting or important.
April 6, 20247:15 pm - 9:15 pm Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL 61602, USA
Join Us at the Rivermen Hockey Game!
Saturday, April 6, 7:15pm
Peoria Civic Center
Get ready to lace up your skates and cheer on the Peoria Rivermen for their final hockey game of the year! Tickets are just $18 each when we secure a group of at least 10 attendees. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity! Contact Tim Herold as soon as possible to
reserve your spot by texting 309-251-7807 or emailing herold1961@gmail.com. Let's show our support and make this last game one to remember!
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.
Coffee with the Minister Sunday, April 7, Noon-1pm Conference Room and Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/bddarn7a Want to learn more about Unitarian Universalism and our church? A great way to get your questions answered and to find out more is to attend Coffee with the Minister with Reverend Jennifer Innis and Membership Coordinator Regina Stanley. Childcare will be provided. If you have questions, please email Regina at membership@peoriauuchurch.org. We hope to see you there!
Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
April 9, 20247:00 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.
Our Membership Coordinator, Regina Stanley, invites you to join her on Thursdays at 10am at a local coffee shop for a mug of your favorite hot beverage and conversation about whatever is on your mind, whether it is personal stories, spirituality, current events, or any subject you find interesting or important.
Movie Night
Friday, April 12
Pizza served in Fellowship Hall at 5:30pm
Popcorn and Movie in RE Commons at 6pm
We, as a church, are committing to saying, “YES!” And for this movie night, we will get inspired by screening the family friendly film YES Day! Wear your jammies, bring your stuffed friend or a snuggly blankie, and join us!
Spring Cleaning, Inside & Out
Saturday, April 13, 9am-1pm (Inside)
Outdoor Clean Up from 10am-Noon
From 10am-noon we'll have leaders directing tasks outdoors. It's time again to clean away last year's foliage so new growth can bloom! Join us at church for cutting and raking in the flowerbeds, leaf removal, and maybe work on the playground and in the forest. Bring gloves and a hat, and enjoy our beautiful outdoor spaces!
From 9am-1pm, drop in and choose from
indoor tasks of scrubbing, dusting, vacuuming hidden corners, polishing, and window
cleaning. There is a task for every skill and for as much or as little time as you can give!
Date with Death Club Saturday, April 13, 9:30-11:30am Conference Room & Zoom https://tinyurl.com/yz2ur5zc Do you hope to face our mortality with less fear and more curiosity? Less euphemism and more reality? Less conformity and more creativity? If that sounds like you or who you hope to become, welcome to Date with Death Club. We’ll meet every other month at UUCP to explore topics of aging, death, and dying. Attend one, some, or all sessions. In April, we’ll explore hospice, palliative care, and end-of-life documents. More and more people are using hospice and doing so sooner, which can be helpful to them and their loved ones. Yet, most people who want to die at home end up dying in a facility. In this session, we’ll hear from an expert on hospice and explore end-of-life documents, like advance directives.
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.
April 14, 20241:00 pm - 4:30 pm RE Commons & Rooms
JOLT Harm Reduction Clinic
Sunday, April 14, 1-4pm at Church
JOLT Harm Reduction will run a screening and resource clinic at church on April 14. Staff will offer testing for HIV and Hepatitis C, educational materials, counseling, referrals for services, and more. JOLT wants to serve people all over Peoria, and we are happy to support them. For more information, see Rev. Jennifer or email her at revjennifer@peoriauuchurch.org.
Do you play Mah Jongg or do you want to learn? Join fellow UUs on 2nd and 4th Sundays in Fellowship Hall to play (or learn and then play) Sichuan Mah Jongg (Chinese Mah Jongg). Bring your own drink and snack and plan to have a good time! If you have a Mah Jongg set or mat, bring it, too. In March, we will begin to teach and play National Mah Jongg (American Mah Jongg).
Everyone is invited to join the conversation. Bring your own brown bag dinner and drink. The monthly meeting of the Peoria National Organization for Women (N.O.W.) chapter follows at 7pm. Call or text Heather McMeekan 309-333-8801 or Kathy McNeil 309-687-9739 with questions.
Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
April 16, 20247:00 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.
Our Membership Coordinator, Regina Stanley, invites you to join her on Thursdays at 10am at a local coffee shop for a mug of your favorite hot beverage and conversation about whatever is on your mind, whether it is personal stories, spirituality, current events, or any subject you find interesting or important.
All ages are invited to play! Bring a favorite game or try one that’s new to you. You are welcome to bring snacks for yourself or to share, but dinner is on your own. Contact Jesi Laughlin to host a month or sign up online at https://uuchurch.flocknote.com/signup/131999.
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.
Orchid Clinic
Sunday, April 21, Noon
Conference Room
Do you have an orchid like those sold in supermarkets and wonder how to care for it? Can it re-bloom? The
orchids sold in supermarkets are phalaenopsis
orchids (moth orchids) and can easily be kept in the home and bloom again. Come learn some tips on caring for them. If you have an orchid that isn’t in the best of health, bring it or a picture of it, and we will try to help you keep it growing.
April 21, 20245:00 pm - 7:00 pm United Presbyterian Church, 2400 W Northmoor Rd, Peoria, IL 61614, USA
Affirming Faiths Youth Night
Sunday, April 21, 5-7pm for 6th Grade & Up
United Presbyterian Church
2400 W Northmoor Rd, Peoria, IL 61614
United Presbyterian Church invites youth from the area’s Affirming Faiths Community for a night of fun! They’ll provide games in the gym, a Bob Ross painting tutorial, and nachos. Please bring a drink and sweet treat to share. RSVP to Jesi Laughlin at DLRE@peoriauuchurch.org.
Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
April 23, 20247:00 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.
Our Membership Coordinator, Regina Stanley, invites you to join her on Thursdays at 10am at a local coffee shop for a mug of your favorite hot beverage and conversation about whatever is on your mind, whether it is personal stories, spirituality, current events, or any subject you find interesting or important.
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.
Hygiene Kits for the Children’s Home
Sunday, April 28, after Service, RE Commons
Join together for a community service project after worship! We will fill bags of personal hygiene items for youth that use the services provided by the Children’s Home of Illinois. This event was postponed from March.
Do you play Mah Jongg or do you want to learn? Join fellow UUs on 2nd and 4th Sundays in Fellowship Hall to play (or learn and then play) Sichuan Mah Jongg (Chinese Mah Jongg). Bring your own drink and snack and plan to have a good time! If you have a Mah Jongg set or mat, bring it, too. In March, we will begin to teach and play National Mah Jongg (American Mah Jongg).
Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2
April 30, 20247:00 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.
