Looking for Love in a Garden of Good and Evil

Sunday, November 15, 2026 @ 10:30 am

Speaker(s): Reverend Jennifer Innis

Overview:
In recent years, Unitarian Universalism has doubled down on how we center Love in all things. As we wonder what becomes of the nation after the election, what is the place of Love?

Coffee Hour Afterwards & Offering

Calendar

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
	November 2026
1 A Course in Miracles A Course in Miracles November 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. See more details Life Force Tai Chi Life Force Tai Chi November 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. See more details Worship Service Worship Service November 1, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details Coffee Hour Coffee Hour November 1, 2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200) See more details Newcomer Welcome Circle Newcomer Welcome Circle November 1, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Richwoods-1-Library (10) Are you curious about Unitarian Universalism or interested in getting to know the Universalist Unitarian Church of Peoria a little better? We invite you to join our Newcomer Welcome Circle on Sunday, November 1 at noon in the Library! This informal, small-group gathering is a chance to meet others, learn more about our UU tradition and congregation, and share questions and reflections in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Whether you’re just beginning to explore UU or have been visiting for a while, you’re welcome here. Come as you are, bring your curiosity, and discover what makes our community special. We look forward to getting to know you! Contact Regina Stanley at membership@peoriauuchurch.org with any questions. See more details Sunday Afternoon CC Sunday Afternoon CC November 1, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Richwoods-1-RE Meeting Room (15), Richwoods-1-Senior High Room (10) Galen See more details Youth Con Spring 2027 Planning Meeting Youth Con Spring 2027 Planning Meeting November 1, 2026 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) Youth Con Spring 2027 Let's Start Planning Sunday, November 1st, 12:15pm We need you to help us plan for youth con 2027! Let's meet to pick a date, a theme, and start groups to work on base groups, workshops, food, worship, and more. I'll bring lunch, you bring ideas! Email dlre@peoriauuchurch.org for more info. See more details PRC (Peoria Recorder Consort) Practice PRC (Peoria Recorder Consort) Practice November 1, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details	2 Mah Jongg for UU's - Monday Mah Jongg for UU's - Monday November 2, 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 November 2, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details Connection Circle Connection Circle November 2, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Richwoods-1-RE Meeting Room (15) See more details	3 Tuesday Morning Connection Circle Tuesday Morning Connection Circle November 3, 2026 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Richwoods-1-Library (10) See more details Young Adult Connection Cirlce Young Adult Connection Cirlce November 3, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm https://zoom.us/j/97534876600?pwd=68PVRFXNGzRrbg6A5fKcsDKcIi6UGs.1&jst=2 ────────── UU Church of Peoria is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/97534876600?pwd=68PVRFXNGzRrbg6A5fKcsDKcIi6UGs.1&jst=2 Join and take notes https://zoom.us/j/97534876600?pwd=68PVRFXNGzRrbg6A5fKcsDKcIi6UGs.1&jst=2&mynotes=on Meeting chat link https://zoom.us/launch/jc/97534876600 Meeting ID: 975 3487 6600 Passcode: 1843 --- One tap mobile +13092053325,,97534876600#,,,,1843# US +13126266799,,97534876600#,,,,1843# US (Chicago) --- Join by SIP • 97534876600@zoomcrc.com Join instructions https://zoom.us/meetings/97534876600/invitations?signature=e1KBhca5FiIa_iqEakrJFkbqBrZDGjJHh77GQFVDfcA ────────── See more details SGM Facilitators Meeting SGM Facilitators Meeting November 3, 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 November 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. See more details	4 Private Homeschool Group Private Homeschool Group November 4, 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 November 4, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) See more details Administrative Team Administrative Team November 4, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) See more details CUUPs Meeting CUUPs Meeting November 4, 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 Post-Election Reflection - Post-Election Reflection - November 4, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) Join Rev. Jennifer for a time of music and meditation in the sanctuary on the day after the November 3 election. The sanctuary will be open for quiet contemplation at 5:30pm. See more details UUkulele Strum Circle UUkulele Strum Circle November 4, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Richwoods-1-Foyer (25) See more details UU History 101 UU History 101 November 4, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Faith Forward program out of the First Unitarian Church of Dallas is excited to offer an online session of our Unitarian Universalist History series for all congregations. This interactive series approaches history through compelling stories and personalities, and invites participants to translate history into our contemporary religious life and practice. Each session offers a forum for learning, sharing, and growth that can enrich our faith journeys. For more information or to register, email Faith Forward Coordinator Betty-Jeanne Rueters-Ward. Deadline to register is Wednesday, October 14. See more details	5 Mugs & Musings November Mugs & Musings November November 5, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am Intuition Coffee + Juice, 734 Main St, Peoria, IL 61602, USA Drop in and join Membership Coordinator Regina Stanley to discuss whatever is on your mind. Questions? Contact Regina at 309-648-2767 or membership@peoriauuchurch.org See more details Connection Circle Connection Circle November 5, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Richwoods-1-Junior High Room (10) Steve Fairbanks See more details	6	7 Date with Death ~ 1st Saturdays 9:30 - 11:30am Date with Death ~ 1st Saturdays 9:30 - 11:30am November 7, 2026 9:30 am - 11:30 am 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. We’ll explore topics of aging, death, and dying. Attend One, Some, or All sessions. Sign up to be on the mailing list by emailing Jesi Laughlin at DLRE@peoriaUUchurch.org See more details
8 A Course in Miracles A Course in Miracles November 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. See more details Worship Service Worship Service November 8, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details Coffee Hour Coffee Hour November 8, 2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200) See more details Fall Congregational Meeting - Fall Congregational Meeting - November 8, 2026 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm See more details In person & Virtual: Caring Committee In person & Virtual: Caring Committee November 8, 2026 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Conference Room See more details Mah Jongg for UUs Mah Jongg for UUs November 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. See more details	9 Mah Jongg for UU's - Monday Mah Jongg for UU's - Monday November 9, 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 November 9, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details Connection Circle Connection Circle November 9, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm See more details	10 Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2 Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2 November 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. See more details	11 Private Homeschool Group Private Homeschool Group November 11, 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 November 11, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) See more details UUkulele Strum Circle UUkulele Strum Circle November 11, 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 November 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/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 UU History 101 UU History 101 November 11, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Faith Forward program out of the First Unitarian Church of Dallas is excited to offer an online session of our Unitarian Universalist History series for all congregations. This interactive series approaches history through compelling stories and personalities, and invites participants to translate history into our contemporary religious life and practice. Each session offers a forum for learning, sharing, and growth that can enrich our faith journeys. For more information or to register, email Faith Forward Coordinator Betty-Jeanne Rueters-Ward. Deadline to register is Wednesday, October 14. See more details	12 Mugs & Musings November Mugs & Musings November November 12, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am Intuition Coffee + Juice, 734 Main St, Peoria, IL 61602, USA Drop in and join Membership Coordinator Regina Stanley to discuss whatever is on your mind. Questions? Contact Regina at 309-648-2767 or membership@peoriauuchurch.org See more details Thursday Afternoon CC Thursday Afternoon CC November 12, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) Rev. Jennifer See more details	13	14 Heartland Festival Orchestra Event Heartland Festival Orchestra Event November 14, 2026 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500), Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200) More info and event time TBA. See more details
15 A Course in Miracles A Course in Miracles November 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 November 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 November 15, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details Coffee Hour Coffee Hour November 15, 2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200) See more details Soup Lunch For Christmas! - After Service Soup Lunch For Christmas! - After Service November 15, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Our annual Soup Lunch supports the students at Pleasant Valley Middle School by funding weekly bags of food for 35 families. Funds raised at this year’s lunch will help sponsor Christmas gifts for some of the families. See Bernie Humphrey 309-360-4199 or Susan Bopp 910-547-0143 if you can make a soup or can assist with set up and clean up. See more details Sunday Afternoon CC Sunday Afternoon CC November 15, 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 November 15, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm RE Meeting Room See more details PRC (Peoria Recorder Consort) Practice PRC (Peoria Recorder Consort) Practice November 15, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details Transforming Community Transforming Community November 15, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200) See more details	16 Mah Jongg for UU's - Monday Mah Jongg for UU's - Monday November 16, 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 November 16, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details LGBTQIA2S+ at UUCP - ON HIATUS LGBTQIA2S+ at UUCP - ON HIATUS November 16, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) CURRENTLY ON HIATUS 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 Connection Circle Connection Circle November 16, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Richwoods-1-RE Meeting Room (15) See more details	17 Tuesday Morning Connection Circle Tuesday Morning Connection Circle November 17, 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 November 17, 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 November 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. See more details	18 Private Homeschool Group Private Homeschool Group November 18, 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 November 18, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) See more details Sierra Club Sierra Club November 18, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm See more details UUkulele Strum Circle UUkulele Strum Circle November 18, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Richwoods-1-Foyer (25) See more details UU History 101 UU History 101 November 18, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Faith Forward program out of the First Unitarian Church of Dallas is excited to offer an online session of our Unitarian Universalist History series for all congregations. This interactive series approaches history through compelling stories and personalities, and invites participants to translate history into our contemporary religious life and practice. Each session offers a forum for learning, sharing, and growth that can enrich our faith journeys. For more information or to register, email Faith Forward Coordinator Betty-Jeanne Rueters-Ward. Deadline to register is Wednesday, October 14. See more details	19 Mugs & Musings November Mugs & Musings November November 19, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am Intuition Coffee + Juice, 734 Main St, Peoria, IL 61602, USA Drop in and join Membership Coordinator Regina Stanley to discuss whatever is on your mind. Questions? Contact Regina at 309-648-2767 or membership@peoriauuchurch.org See more details Third Thursday Ladies' Lunch Third Thursday Ladies' Lunch November 19, 2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hickory River Smokehouse, 5101 West Holiday Drive, Peoria, IL 61615, USA See more details Connection Circle Connection Circle November 19, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Richwoods-1-Junior High Room (10) Steve Fairbanks See more details Young Adult Connections Circle Young Adult Connections Circle November 19, 2026 6:00 pm - November 20, 2026 2:00 am https://zoom.us/j/96402390738?pwd=Baa6Zb5RsHTgKGAPH9mttiFoKnBoWc.1&jst=2 ────────── UU Church of Peoria is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/96402390738?pwd=Baa6Zb5RsHTgKGAPH9mttiFoKnBoWc.1&jst=2 Join and take notes https://zoom.us/j/96402390738?pwd=Baa6Zb5RsHTgKGAPH9mttiFoKnBoWc.1&jst=2&mynotes=on Meeting chat link https://zoom.us/launch/jc/96402390738 Meeting ID: 964 0239 0738 Passcode: 1843 --- One tap mobile +13092053325,,96402390738#,,,,1843# US +13126266799,,96402390738#,,,,1843# US (Chicago) --- Join by SIP • 96402390738@zoomcrc.com Join instructions https://zoom.us/meetings/96402390738/invitations?signature=QVG1TAABw3S1ksv-Dmqy1fFPTb10tQfXWl2k5GGTMVc ────────── See more details Worship Committee Worship Committee November 19, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) See more details Worship Committee Meeting Worship Committee Meeting November 19, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Want to be part of creating worship at church? The Worship Committee brings together the minister, staff, and volunteers to plan for the Sunday services. See Rev. Jennifer for information. See more details	20 Young Adult Connections Circle Young Adult Connections Circle November 19, 2026 6:00 pm - November 20, 2026 2:00 am https://zoom.us/j/96402390738?pwd=Baa6Zb5RsHTgKGAPH9mttiFoKnBoWc.1&jst=2 ────────── UU Church of Peoria is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/96402390738?pwd=Baa6Zb5RsHTgKGAPH9mttiFoKnBoWc.1&jst=2 Join and take notes https://zoom.us/j/96402390738?pwd=Baa6Zb5RsHTgKGAPH9mttiFoKnBoWc.1&jst=2&mynotes=on Meeting chat link https://zoom.us/launch/jc/96402390738 Meeting ID: 964 0239 0738 Passcode: 1843 --- One tap mobile +13092053325,,96402390738#,,,,1843# US +13126266799,,96402390738#,,,,1843# US (Chicago) --- Join by SIP • 96402390738@zoomcrc.com Join instructions https://zoom.us/meetings/96402390738/invitations?signature=QVG1TAABw3S1ksv-Dmqy1fFPTb10tQfXWl2k5GGTMVc ────────── See more details	21 D.I.YEA! D.I.YEA! November 21, 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
22 New Member Sunday New Member Sunday November 22, 2026 3000 W Richwoods Blvd, Peoria, IL 61604, USA The congregation will welcome its new members during service on Sunday, November 22. If you’re ready to become a member, please contact Regina Stanley at membership@peoriauuchurch.org to complete the membership steps, and plan to join us on this day. See more details A Course in Miracles A Course in Miracles November 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. See more details Bring Bread or a Story - Bread Communion During Worship Bring Bread or a Story - Bread Communion During Worship November 22, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am 3000 W Richwoods Blvd, Peoria, IL 61604, USA Do you have a special bread that your family makes together or one with a special memory tied to it? Something that feeds your soul as well as your body. Is it something someone made for you by a loved one or something that you have made for others or yourself? You are invited to share your bread and/or offer a brief reflection to the congregation during worship. Contact Jesi Laughlin, DLRE@peoriaUUchurch.org to volunteer. Bread donations should come with complete ingredient lists. The last date to volunteer to offer a reflection is November 16th. See more details Worship Service Worship Service November 22, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details Coffee Hour Coffee Hour November 22, 2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200) See more details Fork YEA! Group Lunch Fork YEA! Group Lunch November 22, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) Fork YEA! Monthly Group Lunch 4th Sundays, Conference Room Young & Emerging Adults (ages 18-39) are invited to a group lunch on the 4th Sunday after worship. Food will be provided so please let us know your dietary needs ahead of time! Childcare is available but must be requested in advance. For more information email Erin Roberson at embregan@gmail.com. RSVP at https://uuchurch.flocknote.com/signup/255291 See more details Mah Jongg for UUs Mah Jongg for UUs November 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. See more details Rivermen Hockey Game Rivermen Hockey Game November 22, 2026 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL 61602, USA Join Us for a Peoria Rivermen Hockey Game! Come cheer on the Peoria Rivermen with your UU friends on Sunday, November 22, at 3:15 p.m. at Carver Arena! Enjoy an exciting afternoon of hockey, fun, and fellowship with friends from our church community! Tickets are $19.50 each, but if we get more than 10 people, the price drops to just $16.50 per person! The more, the merrier—and the cheaper! Please reserve your tickets by Thursday, November 19, so Tim can have your tickets available for pickup at church on Sunday, November 22, before the game. Carpooling is encouraged! Consider meeting at the church and riding together to the game. If you're looking for a ride or have room for others in your car, post a message on our church Groups.io to coordinate. Everyone is welcome, so invite your family and friends! To reserve your tickets, email or text Tim Herold by November 19: Email: herold1961@gmail.com Text: 309-251-7807 Let's get a great UU group together and cheer on the Rivermen! See more details	23 Mah Jongg for UU's - Monday Mah Jongg for UU's - Monday November 23, 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 November 23, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details Connection Circle Connection Circle November 23, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm See more details	24 Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2 Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2 November 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. See more details	25 Private Homeschool Group Private Homeschool Group November 25, 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 November 25, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) See more details Administrative Team Administrative Team November 25, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) See more details UUkulele Strum Circle UUkulele Strum Circle November 25, 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) November 25, 2026 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) Zoom #2 See more details Builder Deadline Builder Deadline November 25, 2026 11:45 pm - November 26, 2026 12:45 am See more details	26 Builder Deadline Builder Deadline November 25, 2026 11:45 pm - November 26, 2026 12:45 am See more details Mugs & Musings November Mugs & Musings November November 26, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am Intuition Coffee + Juice, 734 Main St, Peoria, IL 61602, USA Drop in and join Membership Coordinator Regina Stanley to discuss whatever is on your mind. Questions? Contact Regina at 309-648-2767 or membership@peoriauuchurch.org See more details Potluck Thanksgiving Dinner - Noon Setup Potluck Thanksgiving Dinner - Noon Setup November 26, 2026 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200) Enjoy the holiday tradition of a turkey dinner with your church friends, family, and guests on Thanksgiving Day. We need folks to set up, bring food, and help clean up. We start setting up at noon, and we eat at 1pm. Please bring a dish to contribute. There will be a contribution basket to defray the cost of additional supplies. Sign up at the table in the foyer or contact the church office at office@peoriauuchurch.org or 309-688-5608. If you miss your chance to sign up in advance, please come at noon to help set up and bring a dish to share. See more details Thursday Afternoon CC Thursday Afternoon CC November 26, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) Rev. Jennifer See more details	27 Retired Men's Last Friday Lunch Retired Men's Last Friday Lunch November 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. See more details	28
29 A Course in Miracles A Course in Miracles November 29, 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 November 29, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details RE Winter Pageant Rehearsal RE Winter Pageant Rehearsal November 29, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Richwoods-1-RE Commons (30) See more details Coffee Hour Coffee Hour November 29, 2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200) See more details CYRE Teacher Lunch & Learn CYRE Teacher Lunch & Learn November 29, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 3000 W Richwoods Blvd, Peoria, IL 61604, USA All Children & Youth Religious Education volunteers are invited to a Lunch & Learn after church as we check in about how classes are going, celebrate what’s working well, and share ideas for navigating challenges together. As a volunteer you do so much to create welcoming, engaging, and meaningful experiences for our children and youth. This is a time to fill your cup as we explore practical strategies and resources to add joy to your time in UUCP classrooms. Bring your questions, experiences, and ideas—and come ready to learn from one another! Lunch and childcare will be provided. See more details Help the Holidays Happen at UUCP Help the Holidays Happen at UUCP November 29, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Bring your gloves and help get holiday décor out of storage, build a tree, and fluff the poinsettia. Many hands will make this holiday task a breeze! See more details Social Impact Committee Social Impact Committee November 29, 2026 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) See more details	30 Mah Jongg for UU's - Monday Mah Jongg for UU's - Monday November 30, 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 November 30, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details

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