A House for Hope: Theology Under Construction

Sunday, September 20, 2026 @ 10:30 am

Speaker(s): Reverend Jennifer Innis

Overview:

Unitarian Universalist theology is open and always evolving. There also are deep foundations at the heart of our message of hope. This sermon draws on the image of a theological house created by Revs. Rebecca Parker and John Buehrens.

Coffee Hour Afterwards & Offering

Calendar

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
	September 2026
		1 Tuesday Morning Connection Circle Tuesday Morning Connection Circle September 1, 2026 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Richwoods-1-Library (10) See more details Affirming Faith Communities Lunch Affirming Faith Communities Lunch September 1, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Fellowship Hall See more details YEA Deep Conversations YEA Deep Conversations September 1, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) YEA Deep Conversations First Tuesdays, 6-8pm, Conference Room or Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/pmfh9bfw Young & Emerging Adults (ages 18-39) are invited to explore spirituality at the genesis of adulthood in an open conversation with peers. Each month we gather on the first Tuesday to connect with a new topic. Join us in person or on Zoom. For more information, email Erin Roberson at embregan@gmail.com. See more details SGM Facilitators Meeting SGM Facilitators Meeting September 1, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Zoom See more details Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2 Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2 September 1, 2026 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	2 Private Homeschool Group Private Homeschool Group September 2, 2026 9:00 am - 1:30 pm Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200), Richwoods-1-Kitchen (10), Richwoods-1-RE Commons (30) See more details Builder Mailing Builder Mailing September 2, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) See more details Administrative Team Administrative Team September 2, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) See more details CUUPs Meeting CUUPs Meeting September 2, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) Keepers of the Great Grove ~ CUUPs 1st Wednesday of the month, 6-7:30pm Conference Room or Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/2nyj5zet Join us on first Wednesdays for our monthly meeting. We’ll have a different enrichment topic each month to share a practice, meditation, ritual, teaching, blessing, or other meaningful praxis. CUUPs stands for Covenant of UU Pagans. All are welcome at our meetings. See more details UUkulele Strum Group UUkulele Strum Group September 2, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Richwoods-1-Foyer (25) See more details	3 Mugs & Musings September Mugs & Musings September September 3, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm CxT Roasting Company - Keller Station, 6035 Knoxville Ave Ste 101, Peoria, IL 61614, USA See more details Connection Circle Connection Circle September 3, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Richwoods-1-Junior High Room (10) Steve Fairbanks See more details	4	5 Help with Ingathering/Water Communion Help with Ingathering/Water Communion September 5, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Calling all character actors big & small! We have dramatic movement parts and readings for members and friends who would like to be a part of this year's service. We also welcome creatives who would like to help create props and scenery to make our worship come to life. Come to one or both meet ups or reach out and see how else you can participate. We also need help on September 13th setting up, hosting, and cleaning up both the potluck and second annual tie dye event. Sign up on flocknote or in the foyer! https://uuchurch.flocknote.com/signup/268989 See more details
6 A Course in Miracles A Course in Miracles September 6, 2026 8:45 am - 10:00 am Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) 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 September 6, 2026 9:30 am - 10:00 am Richwoods-1-Foyer (25) Life Force Tai Chi First & Third Sundays 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. We will meet in the church foyer, find an available room, and practice until 10am. See more details Worship Service Worship Service September 6, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details Coffee Hour Coffee Hour September 6, 2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200) See more details Coffee with the Minister Coffee with the Minister September 6, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) 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 on Sunday, September 6 at noon in the Conference Room. Please contact Regina at membership@peoriauuchurch.org if you have any questions. See more details Our Whole Lives Grades Parent Meeting Our Whole Lives Grades Parent Meeting September 6, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Our Whole Lives for Grades 10-12 Parent Orientation on Sunday, September 6, at Noon Classes During Worship September-November We will run the High School level of the Our Whole Lives Lifespan Sexuality Curriculum for grades 10-12 this fall. Parents, you will need to attend the in-person meeting after church on Sunday, September 6, at noon. If you are not able to attend on this date, email Jesi Laughlin at DLRE@peoriaUUchurch.org to make other arrangements. The OWL curriculum is a comprehensive sexuality education program that provides accurate, age-appropriate information to help young people make informed and responsible decisions about their sexual health and relationships. The program covers topics such as human development, anatomy, healthy relationships, consent, and communication skills. During the parent orientation, you will have a chance to do the following: · Meet the facilitators who will be teaching the program · Talk about the schedule and structure of the program · Learn more about the High School OWL curriculum and the topics that will be covered · Preview materials that will be used, including new and updated graphics · Ask questions and discuss any concerns you may have. We look forward to seeing you there! See more details Sunday Afternoon CC Sunday Afternoon CC September 6, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Richwoods-1-RE Meeting Room (15), Richwoods-1-Senior High Room (10) Galen See more details PRC (Peoria Recorder Consort) Practice PRC (Peoria Recorder Consort) Practice September 6, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details	7 Mah Jongg for UU's - Monday Mah Jongg for UU's - Monday September 7, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Peoria Heights Public Library, 816 E Glen Ave, Peoria Heights, IL 61616, USA Monday Session meets either at the Peoria Heights Public Library or in Fellowship Hall at the church if the library is closed. Do you play Mah Jongg or do you want to learn? Join the fun each Monday! Bring your own drink and snack, and if you have a Mah Jongg set or mat, bring it, too. Questions? Contact Char Rickey at 309-472-7085 or spinwool7@aol.com or Evan Stubbs at 575-621-5519 or sirstubby@hotmail.com. See more details OLLI Practice OLLI Practice September 7, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details Connection Circle Connection Circle September 7, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Richwoods-1-RE Meeting Room (15) See more details	8 Help with Ingathering/Water Communion Help with Ingathering/Water Communion September 8, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Calling all character actors big & small! We have dramatic movement parts and readings for members and friends who would like to be a part of this year's service. We also welcome creatives who would like to help create props and scenery to make our worship come to life. Come to one or both meet ups or reach out and see how else you can participate. We also need help on September 13th setting up, hosting, and cleaning up both the potluck and second annual tie dye event. Sign up on flocknote or in the foyer! https://uuchurch.flocknote.com/signup/268989 See more details Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2 Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2 September 8, 2026 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	9 Private Homeschool Group Private Homeschool Group September 9, 2026 9:00 am - 1:30 pm Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200), Richwoods-1-Kitchen (10), Richwoods-1-RE Commons (30) See more details Administrative Team Administrative Team September 9, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) See more details UUkulele Strum Group UUkulele Strum Group September 9, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Richwoods-1-Foyer (25) See more details Amethyst Circle: An Addiction Recovery Group Amethyst Circle: An Addiction Recovery Group September 9, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Richwoods-1-RE Meeting Room (15) Amethyst Circle: An Addiction Recovery Group Following UU Values RE Meeting Room or Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/2jhfwusx 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	10 Mugs & Musings September Mugs & Musings September September 10, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm CxT Roasting Company - Keller Station, 6035 Knoxville Ave Ste 101, Peoria, IL 61614, USA See more details Thursday Afternoon CC Thursday Afternoon CC September 10, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) Rev. Jennifer See more details	11	12 Forest Work Day Forest Work Day September 12, 2026 9:00 am - 11:00 am Come help out the Great Grove! We'll be spreading mulch and cutting back vegetation to keep the trail accessible. As a part of our long-term plan revitalizing the land, we'll also be pulling invasive plants. Please bring a hat and gloves. See more details
13 A Course in Miracles A Course in Miracles September 13, 2026 8:45 am - 10:00 am Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) 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 September 13, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details Coffee Hour Coffee Hour September 13, 2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200) See more details Ingathering Potluck & Tie-Dye Ingathering Potluck & Tie-Dye September 13, 2026 11:30 am - 1:30 pm See more details In person & Virtual: Caring Committee In person & Virtual: Caring Committee September 13, 2026 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Conference Room See more details Mah Jongg for UUs Mah Jongg for UUs September 13, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200) 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 Cancel the Flock Spy Cameras - Fellowship Hall Cancel the Flock Spy Cameras - Fellowship Hall September 13, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Peoria has more than 70 Flock cameras spying on us. We want City Council to cancel the Flock contract. Learn what Flock is, who we are, and how we can stop them. Flock camera security concerns is one of the church's social impact projects for this year. To learn more, visit birddog.pia309.com. See more details	14 Mah Jongg for UU's - Monday Mah Jongg for UU's - Monday September 14, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Peoria Heights Public Library, 816 E Glen Ave, Peoria Heights, IL 61616, USA Monday Session meets either at the Peoria Heights Public Library or in Fellowship Hall at the church if the library is closed. Do you play Mah Jongg or do you want to learn? Join the fun each Monday! Bring your own drink and snack, and if you have a Mah Jongg set or mat, bring it, too. Questions? Contact Char Rickey at 309-472-7085 or spinwool7@aol.com or Evan Stubbs at 575-621-5519 or sirstubby@hotmail.com. See more details OLLI Practice OLLI Practice September 14, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details Let's Do The Time Warp! - Dance Practice Let's Do The Time Warp! - Dance Practice September 14, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm We will be performing the Time Warp dance from the Rocky Horror Picture Show at our Haunted Forest this year on October 24 and we need you! No experience necessary! All are welcome to join! Practices will be on Monday nights at 6pm in Fellowship Hall, starting September 14. You are not required to attend all practices. Come when you can! Contact Membership Coordinator Regina Stanley at membership@peoriauuchurch.org with any questions or for more info. See more details Connection Circle Connection Circle September 14, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm See more details	15 Tuesday Morning Connection Circle Tuesday Morning Connection Circle September 15, 2026 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Richwoods-1-Library (10) See more details Finance/Personnel Committee In-Person or Zoom #2 Finance/Personnel Committee In-Person or Zoom #2 September 15, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) Bill K See more details Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2 Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2 September 15, 2026 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	16 Private Homeschool Group Private Homeschool Group September 16, 2026 9:00 am - 1:30 pm Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200), Richwoods-1-Kitchen (10), Richwoods-1-RE Commons (30) See more details Administrative Team Administrative Team September 16, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) See more details Sierra Club Meeting Sierra Club Meeting September 16, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200) See more details UUkulele Strum Group UUkulele Strum Group September 16, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Richwoods-1-Foyer (25) See more details Worship Committee Worship Committee September 16, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) See more details	17 Set Up For Mabon Potluck - Time TBD Set Up For Mabon Potluck - Time TBD September 17, 2026 12:00 am - September 18, 2026 12:00 am Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200) Time - TBD See Tony Huerta to help/more info. See more details Mugs & Musings September Mugs & Musings September September 17, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm CxT Roasting Company - Keller Station, 6035 Knoxville Ave Ste 101, Peoria, IL 61614, USA See more details Third Thursday Ladies' Lunch Third Thursday Ladies' Lunch September 17, 2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm TBD See more details Connection Circle Connection Circle September 17, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Richwoods-1-Junior High Room (10) Steve Fairbanks See more details A House for Hope: The Promise of Progressive Religion for the Twenty-First Century A House for Hope: The Promise of Progressive Religion for the Twenty-First Century September 17, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Conference Room Thursdays, September 17, 24 & October 1 Led by Rev. Jennifer Innis What might progressive religion offer in a changing world? Join Rev. Jennifer Innis for a three-session exploration of A House for Hope: The Promise of Progressive Religion for the Twenty-First Century by John A. Buehrens and Rebecca Ann Parker. Together, we’ll consider the possibilities, challenges, and promises of progressive faith and explore how our religious communities can become places of hope, meaning, justice, and transformation. Participants are encouraged to read the book as we explore its ideas together. Limited number of copies are available to lend, check the library at UUCP. Come ready for thoughtful conversation, reflection, and imagining what a progressive religious future might look like. You are welcome to come to one, some, or all sessions. Flocknote Sign-Up: https://uuchurch.flocknote.com/signup/269032 See more details	18 Set Up For Mabon Potluck - Time TBD Set Up For Mabon Potluck - Time TBD September 17, 2026 12:00 am - September 18, 2026 12:00 am Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200) Time - TBD See Tony Huerta to help/more info. See more details Game Night Game Night September 18, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200) We will gather in Fellowship Hall on Friday, September 18 at 6pm for game night! Bring your favorite snacks and games, or just bring yourself! Pizza will be provided. All ages welcome! This is a fun way to unwind and start the weekend, and build community! Contact Membership Coordinator Regina Stanley at membership@peoriauuchurch.org with any questions. See more details	19 Illinois River Sweep Illinois River Sweep September 19, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Forest Park Nature Center, 5809 N Forest Park Dr, Peoria Heights, IL 61616, USA Illinois River Sweep Saturday, September 19th, 9am - 12pm Forest Park Nature Center Peoria Park District invites groups, individuals, clubs, and businesses to sign up to be a part of this annual river cleanup! UUCP has pre-registered as a group and we will be assigned to a nearby site along the river to clean up trash and make an impact in our community. Volunteers aged 5 to 13, will need to be accompanied by an adult, minimum age is 5 years old. The Illinois River Sweep is supported by the American Water Charitable Foundation's 2025 Water and Environment Grant. RSVP Today on flocknote or sign up in the foyer https://uuchurch.flocknote.com/signup/271713 See more details D.I.YEA! D.I.YEA! September 19, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Richwoods-1-RE Commons (30) Young & Emerging Adults (ages 18-39) are welcome to our new monthly craft circle. Bring your own craft or discover your next project using the supplies in the craft closet. Coffee and tea will be provided. For more information email Erin Roberson at embregan@gmail.com. RSVP here: https://uuchurch.flocknote.com/signup/271460 See more details Mabon Mabon September 19, 2026 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200) Mabon Saturday, September 19, Fellowship Hall, Doors open at 5:30pm; Potluck at 6pm The autumn equinox is approaching and, with it, the feast of Mabon. This second harvest celebration of the pagan calendar is a time of abundance, of sharing with kin and community. Join us for a potluck dinner featuring soups of the harvest to give thanks for what we have and reflect on the balance of darkness and light. A brief period of reflection will occur at the moment of sunset. Hosted by the Keepers of the Great Grove, UUCP’s CUUPS chapter. See more details
20 A Course in Miracles A Course in Miracles September 20, 2026 8:45 am - 10:00 am Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) 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 September 20, 2026 9:30 am - 10:00 am Richwoods-1-Foyer (25) Life Force Tai Chi First & Third Sundays 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. We will meet in the church foyer, find an available room, and practice until 10am. See more details Kids & Youth Fruit & Chocolate Communion - 2026-2027 Children's RE Kickoff Kids & Youth Fruit & Chocolate Communion - 2026-2027 Children's RE Kickoff September 20, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am Bring a fruit to share for our Fruit & Chocolate Communion and 2026-2027 Children's Religious Education Kickoff. See more details Worship Service Worship Service September 20, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details Coffee Hour Coffee Hour September 20, 2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200) See more details Connections Fair Connections Fair September 20, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Fly on into Fellowship Hall after service on Sunday, September 20 to see what opportunities are available to get connected and help out at UUCP! Our volunteers are the heart of our community. It takes many hands to keep our beloved church going. Come and browse the tables and find the volunteer opportunities that are the right fit for you! Don't miss your connection! See more details Sunday Afternoon CC Sunday Afternoon CC September 20, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Richwoods-1-RE Meeting Room (15), Richwoods-1-Senior High Room (10) Galen See more details Welcome Committee Welcome Committee September 20, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm RE Meeting Room See more details PRC (Peoria Recorder Consort) Practice PRC (Peoria Recorder Consort) Practice September 20, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details Transforming Community Transforming Community September 20, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200) See more details	21 Mah Jongg for UU's - Monday Mah Jongg for UU's - Monday September 21, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Peoria Heights Public Library, 816 E Glen Ave, Peoria Heights, IL 61616, USA Monday Session meets either at the Peoria Heights Public Library or in Fellowship Hall at the church if the library is closed. Do you play Mah Jongg or do you want to learn? Join the fun each Monday! Bring your own drink and snack, and if you have a Mah Jongg set or mat, bring it, too. Questions? Contact Char Rickey at 309-472-7085 or spinwool7@aol.com or Evan Stubbs at 575-621-5519 or sirstubby@hotmail.com. See more details OLLI Practice OLLI Practice September 21, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details LGBTQIA2S+ at UUCP LGBTQIA2S+ at UUCP September 21, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) 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 Let's Do The Time Warp! - Dance Practice Let's Do The Time Warp! - Dance Practice September 21, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm We will be performing the Time Warp dance from the Rocky Horror Picture Show at our Haunted Forest this year on October 24 and we need you! No experience necessary! All are welcome to join! Practices will be on Monday nights at 6pm in Fellowship Hall, starting September 14. You are not required to attend all practices. Come when you can! Contact Membership Coordinator Regina Stanley at membership@peoriauuchurch.org with any questions or for more info. See more details Connection Circle Connection Circle September 21, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Richwoods-1-RE Meeting Room (15) See more details	22 Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2 Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2 September 22, 2026 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	23 Private Homeschool Group Private Homeschool Group September 23, 2026 9:00 am - 1:30 pm Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200), Richwoods-1-Kitchen (10), Richwoods-1-RE Commons (30) See more details Food Delivery for School Outreach Food Delivery for School Outreach September 23, 2026 9:30 am - 10:30 am Skip the gym & help unload food for the school outreach program! We are getting a delivery from the food bank and could use a few more hands to lighten the load. Wear comfortable closed toe shoes and come ready for a work out. See Bernie Humphrey for details See more details Administrative Team Administrative Team September 23, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) See more details UUkulele Strum Group UUkulele Strum Group September 23, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Richwoods-1-Foyer (25) See more details In Person Board Meeting (Zoom option) In Person Board Meeting (Zoom option) September 23, 2026 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) Zoom #2 See more details Builder Deadline Builder Deadline September 23, 2026 11:45 pm - September 24, 2026 12:45 am See more details	24 Builder Deadline Builder Deadline September 23, 2026 11:45 pm - September 24, 2026 12:45 am See more details Mugs & Musings September Mugs & Musings September September 24, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm CxT Roasting Company - Keller Station, 6035 Knoxville Ave Ste 101, Peoria, IL 61614, USA See more details Thursday Afternoon CC Thursday Afternoon CC September 24, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) Rev. Jennifer See more details A House for Hope: The Promise of Progressive Religion for the Twenty-First Century A House for Hope: The Promise of Progressive Religion for the Twenty-First Century September 24, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Conference Room Thursdays, September 17, 24 & October 1 Led by Rev. Jennifer Innis What might progressive religion offer in a changing world? Join Rev. Jennifer Innis for a three-session exploration of A House for Hope: The Promise of Progressive Religion for the Twenty-First Century by John A. Buehrens and Rebecca Ann Parker. Together, we’ll consider the possibilities, challenges, and promises of progressive faith and explore how our religious communities can become places of hope, meaning, justice, and transformation. Participants are encouraged to read the book as we explore its ideas together. Limited number of copies are available to lend, check the library at UUCP. Come ready for thoughtful conversation, reflection, and imagining what a progressive religious future might look like. You are welcome to come to one, some, or all sessions. Flocknote Sign-Up: https://uuchurch.flocknote.com/signup/269032 See more details	25 Retired Men's Last Friday Lunch Retired Men's Last Friday Lunch September 25, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Childers Eatery, 3312 N University St, Peoria, IL 61604, USA 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	26 Private Wedding (Hibser) Private Wedding (Hibser) September 26, 2026 12:00 am - September 27, 2026 12:00 am Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details UUANI Solidarity Summit UUANI Solidarity Summit September 26, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Solidarity Central: UU Advocacy Network of IL Springfield Summit UUTVSolidaritySummit September 26, 2026 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM CT Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Springfield, IL 62711 Illinois UUs - add your STAR to our CONSTELLATION of power for social change and bring our shared values to life! Starting with the strengths and needs of our Central Illinois siblings, we will converge at Abraham Lincoln UU Congregation for SOLIDARITY CENTRAL, our UU The Vote Solidarity Summit in Illinois! During this one-day gathering, we will strengthen our mutual support networks and talk about ways to build a better future together. What are we building? We are building connections, deepening relationships among lay leaders of faith communities, and justice organizations! We are building our skills to meet the moment together, sharing tools and resources from our faith community to build networks of care in coordination with local organizing ecosystems! We are building a stronger interdependent web that can weather the storms of authoritarianism, dreaming BIG about what collective faith organizing can look like where we live! Come BUILD with us! See you in Springfield! See more details
27 Private Wedding (Hibser) Private Wedding (Hibser) September 26, 2026 12:00 am - September 27, 2026 12:00 am Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details A Course in Miracles A Course in Miracles September 27, 2026 8:45 am - 10:00 am Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) 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 September 27, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details Coffee Hour Coffee Hour September 27, 2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200) See more details Are UU Curious About Membership Are UU Curious About Membership September 27, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Are you UU curious? Do you want to learn more about our faith, our association, or our church? Come and learn the benefits and responsibilities of being a member of UUCP. Lunch is provided. Please RSVP to Regina Stanley at membership@peoriauuchurch.org. If you are interested in this information but can not make the meeting private appointments are available. See more details Yea! Monthly Potluck Yea! Monthly Potluck September 27, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) Yea! Monthly Potluck 4th Sundays, Conference Room Young & Emerging Adults ages 18-39 are invited to our monthly potluck. Soup is provided but bring a dish to share, if able. Each month, we’ll discuss a new topic. For more information, email Erin Roberson at embregan@gmail.com. See more details Mah Jongg for UUs Mah Jongg for UUs September 27, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200) 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	28 Mah Jongg for UU's - Monday Mah Jongg for UU's - Monday September 28, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Peoria Heights Public Library, 816 E Glen Ave, Peoria Heights, IL 61616, USA Monday Session meets either at the Peoria Heights Public Library or in Fellowship Hall at the church if the library is closed. Do you play Mah Jongg or do you want to learn? Join the fun each Monday! Bring your own drink and snack, and if you have a Mah Jongg set or mat, bring it, too. Questions? Contact Char Rickey at 309-472-7085 or spinwool7@aol.com or Evan Stubbs at 575-621-5519 or sirstubby@hotmail.com. See more details OLLI Practice OLLI Practice September 28, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details Let's Do The Time Warp! - Dance Practice Let's Do The Time Warp! - Dance Practice September 28, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm We will be performing the Time Warp dance from the Rocky Horror Picture Show at our Haunted Forest this year on October 24 and we need you! No experience necessary! All are welcome to join! Practices will be on Monday nights at 6pm in Fellowship Hall, starting September 14. You are not required to attend all practices. Come when you can! Contact Membership Coordinator Regina Stanley at membership@peoriauuchurch.org with any questions or for more info. See more details Connection Circle Connection Circle September 28, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm See more details	29 Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2 Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2 September 29, 2026 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	30 Private Homeschool Group Private Homeschool Group September 30, 2026 9:00 am - 1:30 pm Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200), Richwoods-1-Kitchen (10), Richwoods-1-RE Commons (30) See more details Builder Mailing Builder Mailing September 30, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) See more details Administrative Team Administrative Team September 30, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) See more details UUkulele Strum Group UUkulele Strum Group September 30, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Richwoods-1-Foyer (25) See more details

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