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Join the 10:30am Service Zoom Sunday, Feb 23, 2025 @ 10:30 am Speaker(s): Reverend Florence Caplow Overview: As we enter into a time of uncertainty and turmoil in our national life, finding our own personal grounding and clarity is essential, not just for our...

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	February 2025
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						1 Offsite: Imbolc Offsite: Imbolc February 1, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington Normal, 1613 E Emerson St, Bloomington, IL 61701, USA Imbolc Saturday, February 1, 6-9pm UU Church of Bloomington-Normal ~ 1613 E. Emerson St., Bloomington The Wheel turns, and the Sun is coming back! Join us as we welcome the Goddess return from the underworld and celebrate the turning of the seasons to spring from winter. Embodied ritual and potluck to follow afterwards. See more details •
2 Scout Sunday Scout Sunday February 2, 2025 Scout Sunday for Cub Scouts & Scouts BSA ~ Sunday, February 2 Each year on February 8, Scouting America celebrates its birthday—Scouting Anniversary Day—by recognizing the contributions of young people and adults to Scouting. The Sunday before February 8 is designated as Scout Sunday, when packs, troops, crews, and ships can honor a Scout’s “Duty to God.” UUCP would like to invite the Scouts in our congregation to participate in Scout Sunday. If you are interested, please email Jesi Laughlin at DLRE@peoriaUUchurch.org. See more details A Course in Miracles A Course in Miracles February 2, 2025 8:45 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. See more details Life Force Tai Chi Life Force Tai Chi February 2, 2025 9:30 am - 10:00 am Meet on Foyer 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. See more details Our Whole Lives (OWL) 7th-8th Grade Our Whole Lives (OWL) 7th-8th Grade February 2, 2025 10:30 am - 2:00 pm Jr High Classroom See more details Worship Service Worship Service February 2, 2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am Sanctuary See more details Coffee Hour Coffee Hour February 2, 2025 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Patio See more details ARE-Humanist Discussion Group ARE-Humanist Discussion Group February 2, 2025 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Zoom using TV and Harry's laptop See more details Sunday Afternoon CC Sunday Afternoon CC February 2, 2025 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm RE Meeting Room/Senior High Room Galen See more details PRC (Peoria Recorder Consort) Practice PRC (Peoria Recorder Consort) Practice February 2, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Sanctuary See more details • • • • • • • • •	3 Trust Annual Meeting Trust Annual Meeting February 3, 2025 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Conference Room See more details OLLI Practice OLLI Practice February 3, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Sanctuary See more details • •	4 Connection Circle Connection Circle February 4, 2025 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Junior High Room See more details Inquirers Series Inquirers Series February 4, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Conference Room Inquirers Series Tuesdays in February at 6pm Conference Room & Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/3h8f5jyj Visitors, newcomers, and new members are invited to participate in the Inquirers Series—the first step on our Faith Forward Path. This series of nine topics offers a general introduction to our congregation and Unitarian Universalism. The series will run for four weeks in February. For more information or to RSVP, email Regina Stanley at membership@peoriauuchurch.org. See more details SGM Facilitators Meeting SGM Facilitators Meeting February 4, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Conference Room See more details Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2 Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2 February 4, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Zoom at https://bit.ly/3rthCHr 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. See more details • • • •	5 Administrative Team Administrative Team February 5, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Zoom 3 - conference room or library See more details CUUPs Meeting CUUPs Meeting February 5, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Conference Room Keepers of the Great Grove ~ CUUPs Wednesday, February 5, 6-7:30pm Conference Room or Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/2nyj5zet Each month, we discuss current and new business for the chapter. This month, we’ll work on plans for 2025 and have a conversation about Ostara. For the second half of the meeting, Tony Huerta will share some books on magical resistance, and we’ll discuss how our personal beliefs intersect with social justice, activism, and the current administration. If time allows, we’ll take a look at the library project and see what next steps make sense. CUUPs stands for Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans. Meetings happen the first Wednesday of the month, and all are welcome. See more details UUkulele Strum Group UUkulele Strum Group February 5, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Foyer See more details • • •	6 Mugs & Musings Mugs & Musings February 6, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Tadoughs, Tanglewood Shopping Plaza, 7024 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614, USA Mugs & Musings ~ Thursdays at 10am In February, we will meet at Tadoughs in Tanglewood Plaza ~ 7024 N University, 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. See more details Connection Circle Connection Circle February 6, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Conference Room See more details • •	7	8 UU Elevator Speech UU Elevator Speech February 8, 2025 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Conference Room Create Your UU Elevator Speech Saturday, February 8, 10:30am-Noon, Conference Room UU Elevator Speech is an introduction and part of our Faith Forward Path. Goals for the session include helping us understand the commonalities we share as UUs and how to better and more succinctly explain our faith. Join facilitators Steve Fairbanks and Jen Stubbs to develop a short speech about our UU faith. It is called an “elevator speech” because if someone ever asks you, “What is Unitarian Universalism?” while you are in an elevator together, you only have a short time to offer a meaningful reply! Sign up on the sheet in the church foyer or online at https://uuchurch.flocknote.com/signup/195521 to receive the class resources ahead of time. See more details •
9 A Course in Miracles A Course in Miracles February 9, 2025 8:45 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. See more details Our Whole Lives (OWL) 7th-8th Grade Our Whole Lives (OWL) 7th-8th Grade February 9, 2025 10:30 am - 2:00 pm Jr High Classroom See more details Worship Service Worship Service February 9, 2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am Sanctuary See more details Coffee Hour Coffee Hour February 9, 2025 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Patio See more details Girl Scout Cookie Sales Girl Scout Cookie Sales February 9, 2025 11:45 am - 1:15 pm Fellowship Hall Girl Scout Cookie Sales Sunday, Feb. 9, after service Fellowship Hall Girl Scouts from our church will host a cooperative cookie booth. Bring cash, check, or credit card and stock up! UUCP has a history of supporting Girl Scouts, dating back to member Alice Wilson starting the first Peoria troop in 1917 and hosting the first Girl Scout Council in Peoria from 1920. See more details In person & Virtual: Caring Committee In person & Virtual: Caring Committee February 9, 2025 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Conference Room See more details Mah Jongg for UUs Mah Jongg for UUs February 9, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Fellowship Hall 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. See more details Sacred Rest Sacred Rest February 9, 2025 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm Senior High Room Sacred Rest In person Sun., Feb. 9, 4pm Zoom Sun., Feb. 23, 4pm 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 Feb. 9 will be in the Senior High Youth Room. Bring water, a journal, and/or blanket if you wish. On fourth Sundays (next on Feb. 23), 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 here https://uuchurch.flocknote.com/signup/192803. See more details • • • • • • • •	10 OLLI Practice OLLI Practice February 10, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Sanctuary See more details Covenant Circle Covenant Circle February 10, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm See more details • •	11 Inquirers Series Inquirers Series February 11, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Conference Room Inquirers Series Tuesdays in February at 6pm Conference Room & Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/3h8f5jyj Visitors, newcomers, and new members are invited to participate in the Inquirers Series—the first step on our Faith Forward Path. This series of nine topics offers a general introduction to our congregation and Unitarian Universalism. The series will run for four weeks in February. For more information or to RSVP, email Regina Stanley at membership@peoriauuchurch.org. See more details Connection Circle Connection Circle February 11, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm RE Meeting Room New Evening Connection Circle 2nd & 4th Tuesdays through May, 7-9pm RE Meeting Room or Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/rbh3tyf2 Are you in search of a safe, soul-refreshing small group? A Connection Circle can provide you with one! Join other UUs and friends in groups of 4-10 to explore thoughtful topics. All circles have personal check-in and check-out times where we share what’s on our hearts and minds. You are welcome to join in person or on Zoom. No need to RSVP. Please text or call Jeanette Gruber at 309-383-3111 with questions. See more details Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2 Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2 February 11, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Zoom at https://bit.ly/3rthCHr 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. See more details • • •	12 Administrative Team Administrative Team February 12, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Zoom 3 - conference room or library See more details CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER -- UUkulele Strum Group CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER -- UUkulele Strum Group February 12, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Foyer See more details CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER -- Amethyst Circle: An Addiction Recovery Group CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER -- Amethyst Circle: An Addiction Recovery Group February 12, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Re Meeting Room or Zoom Canceled this evening due to weather. Amethyst Circle: An Addiction Recovery Group Following UU Values Wednesday, Feb. 12, 7-8pm, RE Meeting Room or Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/u4tdhkha Gather with others to offer and receive support on your addiction journey. This group is facilitated by Tony Huerta and is open to all. See more details Online Biblical Literacy Part 1 Online Biblical Literacy Part 1 February 12, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Zoom ONLINE BIBLICAL LITERACY PART I SERIES - OPEN TO ALL! Wednesdays, Feb 12 - March 19 7:00pm-8:30 pm CT on Zoom Deadline to register February 10 The Faith Forward program out of the First Unitarian Church of Dallas is excited to offer an online session of "Biblical Literacy for Unitarian Universalists" for all congregations. We will offer this 11-week course in two parts, one in the winter and one in the fall. Part I includes the sessions "Approaching the Bible - Many Books, Many Sources," "God and Covenant," "Jesus in the Gospels," "Kingdom of God Parables," "Creation Stories,” and “The Bible and Our Lives.” This is a unique opportunity to explore the Bible through a Unitarian Universalist lens. For more information or to register, email Faith Forward Coordinator Rev. Lora Brandis at faithforward@dallasuu.org. Deadline to register is Monday, February 10. See more details • • • •	13 Mugs & Musings Mugs & Musings February 13, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Tadoughs, Tanglewood Shopping Plaza, 7024 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614, USA Mugs & Musings ~ Thursdays at 10am In February, we will meet at Tadoughs in Tanglewood Plaza ~ 7024 N University, 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. See more details Thursday Afternoon CC Thursday Afternoon CC February 13, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Jr. High Room Rev. Jennifer See more details • •	14 LOVE WINS Valentine's Day Dinner and Dance LOVE WINS Valentine's Day Dinner and Dance February 14, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Fellowship Hall Spread the Love at the Inaugural LOVE WINS Valentine's Day Dinner and Dance! Friday, February 14, 6-8pm, UUCP Fellowship Hall Tickets: $25 each or $125 for a table of 6 ~ on sale thru February 9 Join us for this special evening that will also support our church as a fundraiser. Couples, singles, families—all are welcome! Indulge in a delightful Italian feast (vegetarian options available), a delectable dessert buffet, and a selection of beverages. Childcare provided with advance ticket sales. To buy tickets: 1. Sign up on Flocknote. Go to https://uuchurch.flocknote.com/signup/194152. 2. Pay for your tickets. Pay by check or cash at church or in the offering—mark your payment with the # of tickets. Or go to https://peoriauuchurch.org/give/ to pay online. (Click on “Get Tickets” under “LOVE WINS Dinner & Dance” and follow the instructions.) Questions? Email Katie Jones at katiejoneslcsw@gmail.com. See more details •	15
16 A Course in Miracles A Course in Miracles February 16, 2025 8:45 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. See more details Life Force Tai Chi Life Force Tai Chi February 16, 2025 9:30 am - 10:00 am Meet in Foyer 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. See more details Worship Service Worship Service February 16, 2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am Sanctuary See more details Coffee Hour Coffee Hour February 16, 2025 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Patio See more details Assemble Care Kits Assemble Care Kits February 16, 2025 11:45 am - 1:15 pm RE Commons See more details Auction Committee Auction Committee February 16, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Conference Room See more details Welcome Committee Welcome Committee February 16, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm RE Meeting Room See more details PRC (Peoria Recorder Consort) Practice PRC (Peoria Recorder Consort) Practice February 16, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Sanctuary See more details • • • • • • • •	17 OLLI Practice OLLI Practice February 17, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Sanctuary See more details LGBTQIA2S+ at UUCP LGBTQIA2S+ at UUCP February 17, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Conference Room 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. See more details NOW* NOW* February 17, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Conference Room See more details • • •	18 Connection Circle Connection Circle February 18, 2025 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Jr High Room See more details Inquirers Series Inquirers Series February 18, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Conference Room Inquirers Series Tuesdays in February at 6pm Conference Room & Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/3h8f5jyj Visitors, newcomers, and new members are invited to participate in the Inquirers Series—the first step on our Faith Forward Path. This series of nine topics offers a general introduction to our congregation and Unitarian Universalism. The series will run for four weeks in February. For more information or to RSVP, email Regina Stanley at membership@peoriauuchurch.org. See more details Virtual: Finance/Personnel Committee Zoom #2 Virtual: Finance/Personnel Committee Zoom #2 February 18, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Bill K See more details Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2 Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2 February 18, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Zoom at https://bit.ly/3rthCHr 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. See more details • • • •	19 Administrative Team Administrative Team February 19, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Zoom 3 - conference room or library See more details UUkulele Strum Group UUkulele Strum Group February 19, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Foyer See more details Sierra Club Screening of "Common Ground" Movie Sierra Club Screening of "Common Ground" Movie February 19, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Fellowship Hall Sierra Club Movie Night Wednesday, Feb. 19, 6:30-9pm, Fellowship Hall Join the Heart of Illinois Sierra Club and Diverse Metamorphosis for a screening of Common Ground, a film that explores how regenerative agriculture can help heal the soil, our health, and the planet. This award-winning film features an all-star cast, including Woody Harrelson, Laura Dern, Jason Momoa, and Donald Glover, backed up by a list of environmentalists, climate scientists, and working farmers. Refreshments and a discussion of environmental issues will follow the film. This event is free and open to the public. Call Robert Rowe at 309-370-2575 for information. See more details Tarot Circle Tarot Circle February 19, 2025 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Library See more details Worship Committee Worship Committee February 19, 2025 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Conference Room See more details Online Biblical Literacy Part 1 Online Biblical Literacy Part 1 February 19, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Zoom ONLINE BIBLICAL LITERACY PART I SERIES - OPEN TO ALL! Wednesdays, Feb 12 - March 19 7:00pm-8:30 pm CT on Zoom Deadline to register February 10 The Faith Forward program out of the First Unitarian Church of Dallas is excited to offer an online session of "Biblical Literacy for Unitarian Universalists" for all congregations. We will offer this 11-week course in two parts, one in the winter and one in the fall. Part I includes the sessions "Approaching the Bible - Many Books, Many Sources," "God and Covenant," "Jesus in the Gospels," "Kingdom of God Parables," "Creation Stories,” and “The Bible and Our Lives.” This is a unique opportunity to explore the Bible through a Unitarian Universalist lens. For more information or to register, email Faith Forward Coordinator Rev. Lora Brandis at faithforward@dallasuu.org. Deadline to register is Monday, February 10. See more details Builder Deadline Builder Deadline February 19, 2025 11:45 pm - February 20, 2025 12:45 am See more details • • • • • • •	20 Builder Deadline Builder Deadline February 19, 2025 11:45 pm - February 20, 2025 12:45 am See more details Mugs & Musings Mugs & Musings February 20, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Tadoughs, Tanglewood Shopping Plaza, 7024 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614, USA Mugs & Musings ~ Thursdays at 10am In February, we will meet at Tadoughs in Tanglewood Plaza ~ 7024 N University, 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. See more details Ladies Lunch Ladies Lunch February 20, 2025 11:30 am - 12:30 pm TBD Third Thursday Ladies’ Lunch Thursday, February 20, 11:30am Childers Eatery ~ 3312 N. University St., Peoria Join us for a breakfast, lunch, or vegan dish! Please RSVP to Carlette at 309-258-5890. See more details Connection Circle Connection Circle February 20, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Jr High Room See more details • • • •	21	22 Date with Death Club Date with Death Club February 22, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Conference Room & Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/488xwtjd Date with Death Club Sat., Feb. 22, 10am-Noon Conference Room & Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/ayw3cu5z Do you hope to face our human mortality with less fear and more curiosity? With less euphemism and more reality? With less conformity and more creativity? If that sounds like you or who you hope to become, welcome to Date with Death Club, where we explore topics of aging, death, and dying. Attend one, some, or all sessions. This month’s topic is “Writing Your Own Obituary.” Just like planning your own memorial service, you can spend time now putting together your obituary. We’ll explore both traditional obituaries (the kind you’re likely to find in a newspaper) and more story-based obituaries that can help us connect with our own deeper purpose in whatever time we have left on this earth. We’ll use a specially developed worksheet to guide us that you can take home. See more details Private Party Private Party February 22, 2025 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm RE Commons See more details • •
23 A Course in Miracles A Course in Miracles February 23, 2025 8:45 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. See more details Worship Service Worship Service February 23, 2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am Sanctuary See more details Coffee Hour Coffee Hour February 23, 2025 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Patio See more details Stewardship Team Stewardship Team February 23, 2025 11:45 am - 12:45 pm Conference Room See more details Mah Jongg for UUs Mah Jongg for UUs February 23, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Fellowship Hall 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. See more details Sacred Rest ~ Virtual Sacred Rest ~ Virtual February 23, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm On Zoom Sacred Rest In person Sun., Feb. 9, 4pm Zoom Sun., Feb. 23, 4pm 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 Feb. 9 will be in the Senior High Youth Room. Bring water, a journal, and/or blanket if you wish. On fourth Sundays (next on Feb. 23), 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 here https://uuchurch.flocknote.com/signup/192803. See more details • • • • • •	24 OLLI Practice OLLI Practice February 24, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Sanctuary See more details Covenant Circle Covenant Circle February 24, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm See more details • •	25 SEAPCO Preschool Screening SEAPCO Preschool Screening February 25, 2025 8:30 am - 2:30 pm RE Commons See more details Inquirers Series Inquirers Series February 25, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Conference Room Inquirers Series Tuesdays in February at 6pm Conference Room & Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/3h8f5jyj Visitors, newcomers, and new members are invited to participate in the Inquirers Series—the first step on our Faith Forward Path. This series of nine topics offers a general introduction to our congregation and Unitarian Universalism. The series will run for four weeks in February. For more information or to RSVP, email Regina Stanley at membership@peoriauuchurch.org. See more details Connection Circle Connection Circle February 25, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm RE Meeting Room New Evening Connection Circle 2nd & 4th Tuesdays through May, 7-9pm RE Meeting Room or Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/rbh3tyf2 Are you in search of a safe, soul-refreshing small group? A Connection Circle can provide you with one! Join other UUs and friends in groups of 4-10 to explore thoughtful topics. All circles have personal check-in and check-out times where we share what’s on our hearts and minds. You are welcome to join in person or on Zoom. No need to RSVP. Please text or call Jeanette Gruber at 309-383-3111 with questions. See more details Virtual Only: ACLU* Virtual Only: ACLU* February 25, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2 Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2 February 25, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Zoom at https://bit.ly/3rthCHr 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. See more details • • • • •	26 SEAPCO Preschool Screening SEAPCO Preschool Screening February 26, 2025 8:30 am - 2:30 pm RE Commons See more details Builder Mailing Builder Mailing February 26, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am Conference Room See more details Administrative Team Administrative Team February 26, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Zoom 3 - conference room or library See more details UUkulele Strum Group UUkulele Strum Group February 26, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Foyer See more details In Person Board Meeting (virtual option) In Person Board Meeting (virtual option) February 26, 2025 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Conference Room Zoom #2 See more details Online Biblical Literacy Part 1 Online Biblical Literacy Part 1 February 26, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Zoom ONLINE BIBLICAL LITERACY PART I SERIES - OPEN TO ALL! Wednesdays, Feb 12 - March 19 7:00pm-8:30 pm CT on Zoom Deadline to register February 10 The Faith Forward program out of the First Unitarian Church of Dallas is excited to offer an online session of "Biblical Literacy for Unitarian Universalists" for all congregations. We will offer this 11-week course in two parts, one in the winter and one in the fall. Part I includes the sessions "Approaching the Bible - Many Books, Many Sources," "God and Covenant," "Jesus in the Gospels," "Kingdom of God Parables," "Creation Stories,” and “The Bible and Our Lives.” This is a unique opportunity to explore the Bible through a Unitarian Universalist lens. For more information or to register, email Faith Forward Coordinator Rev. Lora Brandis at faithforward@dallasuu.org. Deadline to register is Monday, February 10. See more details • • • • • •	27 Mugs & Musings Mugs & Musings February 27, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Tadoughs, Tanglewood Shopping Plaza, 7024 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614, USA Mugs & Musings ~ Thursdays at 10am In February, we will meet at Tadoughs in Tanglewood Plaza ~ 7024 N University, 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. See more details Girl Scout Troop 4031 Girl Scout Troop 4031 February 27, 2025 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm UUCP Kitchen See more details Thursday Afternoon CC Thursday Afternoon CC February 27, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Conference Room Rev. Jennifer See more details • • •	28 Retired Men's Last Friday Lunch Retired Men's Last Friday Lunch February 28, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Childer's Eatery on University Join other retired UU men for lunch on the last Friday of the month. Questions? Email Bill Keefner at wkeef84@gmail.com. See more details UUCP Herbal Group UUCP Herbal Group February 28, 2025 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm 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. See more details • •

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