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Join the 10:30am Service Zoom

Sunday, Mar 8, 2026 @ 10:30 am

Speaker(s): Reverend Jennifer Innis

Overview: 
With so many sources of information, how do we know what is true, or even fact? 

Coffee Hour Afterwards & Offering

 

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February 2026

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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  • Scout Sunday

    Scout Sunday

    February 1, 2026

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  • A Course in Miracles

    A Course in Miracles

    February 1, 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.

     

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  • Life Force Tai Chi

    Life Force Tai Chi

    February 1, 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.

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  • Worship Service

    Worship Service

    February 1, 2026  10:30 am - 11:30 am
    Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500)

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  • Coffee Hour

    Coffee Hour

    February 1, 2026  11:30 am - 12:30 pm
    Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200)

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  • CUUrious about Membership Meeting

    CUUrious about Membership Meeting

    February 1, 2026  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Richwoods Building-1-Conference Room (30)

    CUUrious about Membership Meeting

    Sunday, February 1, Noon, Conference Room, Lunch & Childcare Provided

       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.  

       RSVP at https://uuchurch.flocknote.com/signup/240904 or email Regina Stanley at membership@peoriauuchurch.org so we can provide childcare and lunch. If you are interested in this information but cannot make the meeting, private appointments are available.

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  • Sunday Afternoon CC

    Sunday Afternoon CC

    February 1, 2026  12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Richwoods-1-RE Meeting Room (15), Richwoods-1-Senior High Room (10)

    Galen

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  • PRC (Peoria Recorder Consort) Practice

    PRC (Peoria Recorder Consort) Practice

    February 1, 2026  1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
    Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500)

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  • OLLI Practice

    OLLI Practice

    February 2, 2026  1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
    Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500)

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  • Connection Circle

    Connection Circle

    February 2, 2026  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Richwoods-1-RE Meeting Room (15)

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3
  • Tuesday Morning Connection Circle

    Tuesday Morning Connection Circle

    February 3, 2026  11:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Richwoods-1-Library (10)

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  • Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2

    Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2

    February 3, 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. 

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  • Virtual only: SGM Facilitators Meeting

    Virtual only: SGM Facilitators Meeting

    February 3, 2026  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Zoom

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4
  • Private Homeschool Group

    Private Homeschool Group

    February 4, 2026  9:00 am - 1:30 pm
    Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200), Richwoods-1-Kitchen (10), Richwoods-1-RE Commons (30)

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  • Administrative Team

    Administrative Team

    February 4, 2026  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Richwoods Building-1-Conference Room (30)

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  • CUUPs Meeting

    CUUPs Meeting

    February 4, 2026  6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    Richwoods Building-1-Conference Room (30)

    Keepers of the Great Grove ~ CUUPs

    Wednesday, February 4, 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. February will feature Blessings of Abundance, which can be used to bless and connect to nature. CUUPs stands for Covenant of UU Pagans. All are welcome at our meetings.

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  • UUkulele Strum Group

    UUkulele Strum Group

    February 4, 2026  6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    Richwoods-1-Foyer (25)

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5
  • Offsite: Mugs & Musings

    Offsite: Mugs & Musings

    February 5, 2026  10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    CxT Roasting Company - Campustown, 1200 W Main St Store #23, Peoria, IL 61606, USA

    Mugs and Musings
    Thursdays,10am
    CxT Roasting Co. CampusTown~ 1200 W Main St, #23, 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.

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  • Connection Circle

    Connection Circle

    February 5, 2026  2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Richwoods-1-Junior High Room (10)

    Steve Fairbanks

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  • Annual Campaign Team Meeting

    Annual Campaign Team Meeting

    February 5, 2026  5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Richwoods Building-1-Conference Room (30)

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  • Offsite: Imbolc

    Offsite: Imbolc

    February 6, 2026  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington Normal, 1613 E Emerson St, Bloomington, IL 61701, USA

    Friday, February 6, 6-9pm
    UU Church of Bloomington-Normal
    Many Paths CUUPs Chapter
    1613 E Emerson
    Bloomington, IL 61701
       Join us as we welcome the returning of the light of Imbolc with a community ritual honoring renewal, inspiration, and the stirrings of spring. After the ritual, we’ll share in a cozy (sober) potluck--bring a dish if you can! Friends, newcomers, and the curious are warmly invited.

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8
  • A Course in Miracles

    A Course in Miracles

    February 8, 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.

     

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  • Worship Service

    Worship Service

    February 8, 2026  10:30 am - 11:30 am
    Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500)

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  • Coffee Hour

    Coffee Hour

    February 8, 2026  11:30 am - 12:30 pm
    Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200)

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  • Mah Jongg for UUs

    Mah Jongg for UUs

    February 8, 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.

     

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  • Singing Resistance: An Organizing Zoom Call Watch Party

    Singing Resistance: An Organizing Zoom Call Watch Party

    February 8, 2026  2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Richwoods Building-1-Conference Room (30)

    Singing Resistance: An Organizing Zoom Call Watch Party ~ THIS SUNDAY!
    Sunday, February 8, 2pm, Conference Room
       Do you want to raise your voice in resistance? Some folks are gathering to learn from organizers in Minnesota about how they come together and used songs to make a difference in the resistance to ICE in their community. After this call, we will see where the energy is and think about how our church gets involved.

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  • OLLI Practice

    OLLI Practice

    February 9, 2026  1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
    Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500)

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  • Connection Circle

    Connection Circle

    February 9, 2026  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

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10
  • Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2

    Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2

    February 10, 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. 

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  • Private Homeschool Group

    Private Homeschool Group

    February 11, 2026  9:00 am - 1:30 pm
    Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200), Richwoods-1-Kitchen (10), Richwoods-1-RE Commons (30)

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  • Administrative Team

    Administrative Team

    February 11, 2026  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30)

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  • Annual Campaign Team Meeting

    Annual Campaign Team Meeting

    February 11, 2026  5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
    Richwoods Building-1-Conference Room (30)

    Zoom link available. Contact Austin Locke or Nancy Rakoff to join.

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  • UUkulele Strum Group

    UUkulele Strum Group

    February 11, 2026  6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    Richwoods-1-Foyer (25)

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  • Amethyst Circle: An Addiction Recovery Group

    Amethyst Circle: An Addiction Recovery Group

    February 11, 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/3u7f8yh2

       Gather with others to offer and receive support on your addiction journey. This group is facilitated by Tony Huerta and is open to all.

     

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  • Offsite: Mugs & Musings

    Offsite: Mugs & Musings

    February 12, 2026  10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    CxT Roasting Company - Campustown, 1200 W Main St Store #23, Peoria, IL 61606, USA

    Mugs and Musings
    Thursdays,10am
    CxT Roasting Co. CampusTown~ 1200 W Main St, #23, 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.

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  • Thursday Afternoon CC

    Thursday Afternoon CC

    February 12, 2026  2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30)

    Rev. Jennifer

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  • UUCP Emergent Nature: Discussing Braiding Sweetgrass

    UUCP Emergent Nature: Discussing Braiding Sweetgrass

    February 12, 2026  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Richwoods-1-Junior High Room (10)

    UUCP Emergent Nature: 
    Discussing Braiding Sweetgrass

       UUCP Emergent Nature is a continuing in-person discussion and sharing group facilitated by Jen McDaniel where we will plant the seeds of a reciprocal relationship with the Earth and one another. The first book we’ll discuss is Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer. It is available to purchase locally and online as well as to borrow at local libraries. Electronic, audiobook, and traditional formats are all welcome. If you need help acquiring a copy, please ask. Sign up on Flocknote at uuchurch.flocknote.com/signup/243491 or in the foyer. Questions? Email Jesi Laughlin at DLRE@peoriaUUchurch.org.

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13
  • Preparation for LOVE WINS

    Preparation for LOVE WINS

    February 13, 2026  12:00 am - February 14, 2026  12:00 am
    Richwoods Building-1-Fellowship Hall (200), Richwoods Building-1-Kitchen (10), Richwoods Building-1-Foyer (25)

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  • Preparation for LOVE WINS

    Preparation for LOVE WINS

    February 13, 2026  12:00 am - February 14, 2026  12:00 am
    Richwoods Building-1-Fellowship Hall (200), Richwoods Building-1-Kitchen (10), Richwoods Building-1-Foyer (25)

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  • Preparations for Love Wins Dinner

    Preparations for Love Wins Dinner

    February 14, 2026  8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200), Richwoods-1-Kitchen (10), Richwoods-1-Foyer (25)

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  • Love Wins Valentine's Day Dinner & Dance

    Love Wins Valentine's Day Dinner & Dance

    February 14, 2026  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200), Richwoods-1-Kitchen (10), Richwoods-1-Foyer (25)

    Love Wins Valentine's Day Dinner and Dance!

    Saturday, February 14, 6-8pm, Fellowship Hall

    Tickets: $25 each or $125 for a table of 6

    On sale while available through February 8

    Childcare included by request with advance ticket purchase

       Get ready to groove! Celebrate Valentine’s Day at our Love Wins Dinner & Dance—60s & 70s style. Twist, sway, and boogie with dance lessons, throwback tunes, a sweet dessert shop, dinner, and a cash bar. Indulge in an Italian feast (featuring a crisp salad, homemade soup, hearty pasta dinner, and freshly baked garlic bread), a mini-dessert sampler, and one drink ticket for beer, wine, or a mocktail. Bell bottoms and love beads encouraged (but not required).

       For tickets, go to https://uuchurch.flocknote.com/signup/239699 Let’s turn back the clock and let love win! Please email Katie Jones at katiejoneslcsw@gmail.com with questions or for more information.

     

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  • A Course in Miracles

    A Course in Miracles

    February 15, 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

    February 15, 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

    February 15, 2026  10:30 am - 11:30 am
    Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500)

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  • Girl Scout Cookie Sales during Coffee Hour

    Girl Scout Cookie Sales during Coffee Hour

    February 15, 2026  11:30 am - 1:00 pm
    Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200)

    Girl Scout Cookie Sales

    Sunday, Feb. 15, 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.

     

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  • Sunday Afternoon CC

    Sunday Afternoon CC

    February 15, 2026  12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Richwoods-1-Senior High Room (10)

    Galen

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  • Welcome Committee

    Welcome Committee

    February 15, 2026  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Richwoods-1-RE Meeting Room (15)

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  • PRC (Peoria Recorder Consort) Practice

    PRC (Peoria Recorder Consort) Practice

    February 15, 2026  1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
    Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500)

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  • Offsite: Affirming Faiths Youth Group

    Offsite: Affirming Faiths Youth Group

    February 15, 2026  4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    United Presbyterian Church, 2400 W Northmoor Rd, Peoria, IL 61614, USA

    Affirming Faiths Youth Group: Friendship & Fun

    Sunday, February 15, 4pm

    United Presbyterian Church ~ 2400 W Northmoor Rd, Peoria 61614

       Youth in 6th grade and up are invited to join youth from LGBTQ Affirming Faiths around Peoria for a monthly meeting focused on building community through fun & friendship.  Everyone is invited to bring a friend in February! We’ll play short games, relays, and have a great time getting to know each other with a little friendly competition.

       Then, join us for these future meetings:

    ¨ Sunday, March 15 ~ Murder Mystery Party at UU Church of Peoria

    ¨ Sunday, April 19 ~ Teen Olympics at First Baptist Church

    ¨ Sunday, May 17 ~ Outdoor Service Project at Grace & Peace Lutheran Church

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  • OLLI Practice

    OLLI Practice

    February 16, 2026  1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
    Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500)

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  • LGBTQIA2S+ at UUCP

    LGBTQIA2S+ at UUCP

    February 16, 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.

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  • Connection Circle

    Connection Circle

    February 16, 2026  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Richwoods-1-RE Meeting Room (15)

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  • Acorn Accessible Nature Exploration

    Acorn Accessible Nature Exploration

    February 17, 2026  10:00 am - 11:30 am
    Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200)

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  • Tuesday Morning Connection Circle

    Tuesday Morning Connection Circle

    February 17, 2026  11:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Richwoods-1-Library (10)

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  • Finance/Personnel Committee In-Person or Zoom #2

    Finance/Personnel Committee In-Person or Zoom #2

    February 17, 2026  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30)

    Bill K

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  • Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2

    Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2

    February 17, 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. 

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  • Private Homeschool Group

    Private Homeschool Group

    February 18, 2026  9:00 am - 1:30 pm
    Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200), Richwoods-1-Kitchen (10), Richwoods-1-RE Commons (30)

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  • Administrative Team

    Administrative Team

    February 18, 2026  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30)

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  • Sierra Club General Meeting

    Sierra Club General Meeting

    February 18, 2026  6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200)

    Meeting goes from 6:30-8pm. Times listed on the calendar reflect room reservation for setup, meeting, and cleanup.

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  • UUkulele Strum Group

    UUkulele Strum Group

    February 18, 2026  6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    Richwoods-1-Foyer (25)

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  • Worship Committee

    Worship Committee

    February 18, 2026  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30)

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  • Builder Deadline

    Builder Deadline

    February 18, 2026  11:45 pm - February 19, 2026  12:45 am

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  • Builder Deadline

    Builder Deadline

    February 18, 2026  11:45 pm - February 19, 2026  12:45 am

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  • Offsite: Mugs & Musings

    Offsite: Mugs & Musings

    February 19, 2026  10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    CxT Roasting Company - Campustown, 1200 W Main St Store #23, Peoria, IL 61606, USA

    Mugs and Musings
    Thursdays,10am
    CxT Roasting Co. CampusTown~ 1200 W Main St, #23, 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.

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  • Third Thursday Ladies' Lunch

    Third Thursday Ladies' Lunch

    February 19, 2026  11:30 am - 12:30 pm
    Fox Pub and Cafe, 7800 N Sommer St Ste 302, Peoria, IL 61615, USA

    Third Thursday Ladies’ Lunch

    Thursday, February 19, 11:30am, Fox Pub and Cafe ~ 7800 N Sommer St, Peoria

       Join us for British & American pub & comfort food, including gluten-free and vegan options. Please RSVP to Carlette at 309-258-5890.

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  • Connection Circle

    Connection Circle

    February 19, 2026  2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Richwoods-1-Junior High Room (10)

    Steve Fairbanks

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  • Annual Campaign Team Meeting

    Annual Campaign Team Meeting

    February 19, 2026  5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30)

    Zoom link available to members upon request. Contact Austin Locke or Nancy Rakoff.

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  • Offsite: A Night at Cornstock Theatre Lab Studio

    Offsite: A Night at Cornstock Theatre Lab Studio

    February 20, 2026  7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Corn Stock Theatre Winter Lab, 1606 N Park Rd, Peoria, IL 61604, USA

    Group Outing: 
    A Night at Cornstock Theatre Lab Studio
    Friday, February 20, 7:30pm
    Cornstock Lab Studio ~ 1606 N Park Rd, Peoria
    Tickets ~ $20 each
       Join us for an evening of laughter and wit at the Cornstock Theater Lab Studio to see The Importance of Being Earnest. We suggest carpooling from the church parking lot, and participants are encouraged to contact other members to arrange transportation as needed. Sign up on Flocknote at https://uuchurch.flocknote.com/signup/244936 by February 14  so we can reserve tickets. Come enjoy great theater and good company!

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  • Grassroots & Community Organizing 101

    Grassroots & Community Organizing 101

    February 21, 2026  10:30 am - 12:00 pm
    Richwoods-1-RE Commons (30)

    Grassroots & Community Organizing 101

    Saturday, February 21, 10:30am

    Presented by Nicholis Hall

       Join us for a teach-in on how to build out winning campaigns to change policy and laws through grassroots power. At this educational event, we will discuss how to go from activism and advocacy to organizing and running campaigns to win lasting change.

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  • A Course in Miracles

    A Course in Miracles

    February 22, 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.

     

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  • Worship Service

    Worship Service

    February 22, 2026  10:30 am - 11:30 am
    Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500)

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  • Coffee Hour

    Coffee Hour

    February 22, 2026  11:30 am - 12:00 pm
    Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200)

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  • Care Kit Assembly

    Care Kit Assembly

    February 22, 2026  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200)

       We are making care kits for unhoused folks in Peoria. These are simple Ziploc bags filled with necessities to make someone’s day nicer.

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  • Yea! Monthly Potluck

    Yea! Monthly Potluck

    February 22, 2026  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30)

    Yea! Monthly Potluck

    4th Sundays, Conference Room

       Young & Emerging Adults ages 18-35 are invited to a monthly fourth Sunday potluck. Bring a dish to pass and gather for connection and community building. Let’s see where this community grows. 

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  • Mah Jongg for UUs

    Mah Jongg for UUs

    February 22, 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.

     

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  • OLLI Practice

    OLLI Practice

    February 23, 2026  1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
    Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500)

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  • Connection Circle

    Connection Circle

    February 23, 2026  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

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  • Annual Campaign Team

    Annual Campaign Team

    February 24, 2026  5:15 pm - 6:30 pm
    Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30)

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  • Budget Development Team

    Budget Development Team

    February 24, 2026  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30)

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  • Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2

    Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2

    February 24, 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. 

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  • Private Homeschool Group

    Private Homeschool Group

    February 25, 2026  9:00 am - 1:30 pm
    Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200), Richwoods-1-Kitchen (10), Richwoods-1-RE Commons (30)

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  • Builder Mailing

    Builder Mailing

    February 25, 2026  10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30)

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  • Administrative Team

    Administrative Team

    February 25, 2026  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30)

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  • UUkulele Strum Group

    UUkulele Strum Group

    February 25, 2026  6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    Richwoods-1-Foyer (25)

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  • In Person Board Meeting (Zoom option)

    In Person Board Meeting (Zoom option)

    February 25, 2026  6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30)

    Zoom #2

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  • Offsite: Mugs & Musings

    Offsite: Mugs & Musings

    February 26, 2026  10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    CxT Roasting Company - Campustown, 1200 W Main St Store #23, Peoria, IL 61606, USA

    Mugs and Musings
    Thursdays,10am
    CxT Roasting Co. CampusTown~ 1200 W Main St, #23, 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.

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  • Thursday Afternoon CC

    Thursday Afternoon CC

    February 26, 2026  2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30)

    Rev. Jennifer

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  • Keepers of the Great Grove Ostara Planning Meeting

    Keepers of the Great Grove Ostara Planning Meeting

    February 26, 2026  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30)

    Keepers of the Great Grove Ostara Planning Meeting
    Thursday, February 26, 6pm, Conference Room
       Meet in person or on Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/yc3a26k8 to plan and prepare for the March 28th Ostara Ritual & Potluck. Message Jesi Laughlin at DLRE@peoriauuchurch.org or Tony Huerta at meadowhawkcnt@gmail.com if you are unable to attend and want to take a role in the ritual. All who are interested will be included.

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  • Offsite: Raise Your Voice with Peoria 50501: Songs for the Resistance

    Offsite: Raise Your Voice with Peoria 50501: Songs for the Resistance

    February 26, 2026  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    3300 Event Center, 3300 W Willow Knolls Dr, Peoria, IL 61614, USA

       Join members of Peoria 50501 and area musicians for an evening of joyful resistance. Come learn songs of solace, solidarity, and strength ahead of the No Kings 3.0 protest on March 28. Prepare to sing with us from the street corners! The evening’s music will include well-known resistance anthems, as well as new songs from our friends in Minneapolis. Lyrics will be provided. All ages and singing abilities are welcome!
       This is a free event. Drinks and No Kings bracelets will be available for purchase. Outside food is welcome. Donations accepted for 50501 and mutual aid partner: Western Illinois Dreamers. Support Western Illinois Dreamers’ education and advocacy work with immigrant and refugee communities across Illinois by donating in-person or online at https://givebutter.com/sFXH1I
       Raise your voice again at 50501’s second Songs for Resistance event: 2:00 pm on Sunday, March 22 at the Universalist Unitarian Church of Peoria. Save the date – more info coming soon!

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  • UUCP Emergent Nature: Discussing Braiding Sweetgrass

    UUCP Emergent Nature: Discussing Braiding Sweetgrass

    February 26, 2026  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Richwoods-1-Junior High Room (10)

    UUCP Emergent Nature: 
    Discussing Braiding Sweetgrass

       UUCP Emergent Nature is a continuing in-person discussion and sharing group facilitated by Jen McDaniel where we will plant the seeds of a reciprocal relationship with the Earth and one another. The first book we’ll discuss is Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer. It is available to purchase locally and online as well as to borrow at local libraries. Electronic, audiobook, and traditional formats are all welcome. If you need help acquiring a copy, please ask. Sign up on Flocknote at uuchurch.flocknote.com/signup/243491 or in the foyer. Questions? Email Jesi Laughlin at DLRE@peoriaUUchurch.org.

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  • Retired Men's Last Friday Lunch

    Retired Men's Last Friday Lunch

    February 27, 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.

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  • Potluck w/Special Guest Rev. Sharon Dittmar

    Potluck w/Special Guest Rev. Sharon Dittmar

    February 27, 2026  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200), Richwoods-1-Kitchen (10), Richwoods-1-RE Commons (30), Richwoods-1-Junior High Room (10), Richwoods-1-Senior High Room (10), Richwoods-1-Foyer (25)

    Everyone is invited to join us for a potluck with our special guest, Rev. Sharon Dittmar, MidAmerica Region Congregational Life Consultant. There will be childcare and activities for children. Rev. Sharon will lead a discussion with attendees, and we will talk about the hopes, fears, and history of the congregation. The event is 6-9pm with the understanding that families might leave early. The potluck is 6:00-6:45pm. The program starts at 6:45pm. Rev. Sharon has a fun activity for the kids that they will share with the group around 7:40pm.

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  • Board Meeting with Rev. Sharon Dittmar

    Board Meeting with Rev. Sharon Dittmar

    February 28, 2026  8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200), Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30)

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