Many Faiths Among Us

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Sunday, Apr 26, 2026 @ 10:30 am

Speaker(s): Reverend Jennifer Innis

Overview:
Unitarian Universalism draws on many sources, including world religions. How do we balance curiosity with respect?

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	April 2026
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
			1 Private Homeschool Group Private Homeschool Group April 1, 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 April 1, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) See more details Administrative Team Administrative Team April 1, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) See more details CUUPs Meeting CUUPs Meeting April 1, 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 for our member-led meeting. Each month, we have a different topic, a time to share a practice, ritual, meditation, teaching, blessing, or other meaningful praxis. April will feature an intro to Discordianism, which is either a joke disguised as a religion or a religion disguised as a joke, depending upon whom you ask. Founded in the 1960s after the publication of the Principia Discordia, it has had a profound impact on popular culture. Come to this month’s meeting to learn more. CUUPs stands for Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans. All are welcome. See more details UUkulele Strum Group UUkulele Strum Group April 1, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Richwoods-1-Foyer (25) See more details • • • • •	2 Mugs & Musings Mugs & Musings April 2, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm LeBakery, 4700 N University St #14a, Peoria, IL 61614, USA Mugs and Musings Thursdays,10am LeBakery in the Metro Centre ~ 4700 N University, Peoria Drop in and join Membership Coordinator Regina Stanley to discuss whatever is on your mind. Questions? Contact Regina at 309-648-2767 or membership@peoriauuchurch.org. See more details Connection Circle Connection Circle April 2, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Richwoods-1-Junior High Room (10) Steve Fairbanks See more details UU ACT Meeting UU ACT Meeting April 2, 2026 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Universalist Unitarian Church, 3000 W Richwoods Blvd, Peoria, IL 61604, USA, Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) 1 Hour Meeting due to adjacent Meeting Agenda working Doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cpMxHfKujfhywIsVFsOVDZZcZLStV8uQCXo17RjcNcw/edit?usp=sharing See more details POSTPONED - UUCP Emergent Nature: Discussing Braiding Sweetgrass POSTPONED - UUCP Emergent Nature: Discussing Braiding Sweetgrass April 2, 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. Join the update group at uuchurch.flocknote.com/signup/243491 or in the foyer. Questions? Email Jesi Laughlin at DLRE@peoriaUUchurch.org. See more details • • • •	3	4
5 A Course in Miracles A Course in Miracles April 5, 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 April 5, 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 April 5, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details Coffee Hour Coffee Hour April 5, 2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200) See more details Easter Egg Hunt Easter Egg Hunt April 5, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm UUCP Patio & Great Grove Easter Egg Hunt Sunday, April 5, Noon, UUCP Patio & Great Grove Gather on the UUCP patio for our outdoor Egg Hunt! Eggs will be hidden along the trail in the Great Grove, and kiddos will be sent out in waves based on age. This year, eggs will be redeemed for a prize bag and used to vote on how the children and youth would like to send donations out to our community! This fun-filled event is open to the whole community. Bring a basket; some are available to borrow. Volunteers needed! Email Jesi Laughlin, DLRE, at dlre@peoriauuchurch.org. See more details Sunday Afternoon CC Sunday Afternoon CC April 5, 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 April 5, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details • • • • • • •	6 OLLI Practice OLLI Practice April 6, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details Connection Circle Connection Circle April 6, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Richwoods-1-RE Meeting Room (15) See more details • •	7 Tuesday Morning Connection Circle Tuesday Morning Connection Circle April 7, 2026 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Richwoods-1-Library (10) See more details YEA Deep Conversations YEA Deep Conversations April 7, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Richwoods-1-Library (10) YEA Deep Conversations Tuesday, April 7, 6-8pm, Library or Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/mucwkhdc Young & Emerging Adults (ages 18-35) are invited to explore spirituality at the genesis of adulthood in an open conversation with peers. Each month will center around a new topic. This month’s focus is Identity. 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 April 7, 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 April 7, 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 • • • •	8 Office Manager Out of the Office Office Manager Out of the Office April 8, 2026 - April 10, 2026 See more details Private Homeschool Group Private Homeschool Group April 8, 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 April 8, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) See more details UUkulele Strum Group UUkulele Strum Group April 8, 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 April 8, 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 • • • • •	9 Office Manager Out of the Office Office Manager Out of the Office April 8, 2026 - April 10, 2026 See more details Mugs & Musings Mugs & Musings April 9, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm LeBakery, 4700 N University St #14a, Peoria, IL 61614, USA Mugs and Musings Thursdays,10am LeBakery in the Metro Centre ~ 4700 N University, Peoria Drop in and join Membership Coordinator Regina Stanley to discuss whatever is on your mind. Questions? Contact Regina at 309-648-2767 or membership@peoriauuchurch.org. See more details Thursday Afternoon CC Thursday Afternoon CC April 9, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) Rev. Jennifer See more details • • •	10 Office Manager Out of the Office Office Manager Out of the Office April 8, 2026 - April 10, 2026 See more details Decorating/Prep for Annual Campaign Kickoff Decorating/Prep for Annual Campaign Kickoff April 10, 2026 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Richwoods-1-Kitchen (10), Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200) See more details • •	11 Possible Annual Campaign Prep Possible Annual Campaign Prep April 11, 2026 12:00 am - April 12, 2026 12:00 am Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200) See more details •
12 Possible Annual Campaign Prep Possible Annual Campaign Prep April 11, 2026 12:00 am - April 12, 2026 12:00 am Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200) See more details A Course in Miracles A Course in Miracles April 12, 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 April 12, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details All-Church Picture & Coffee Hour All-Church Picture & Coffee Hour April 12, 2026 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200) Join us for the all-church picture in the Sanctuary right after service and before the Annual Campaign Kickoff Lunch. See more details Annual Campaign Kickoff & Lunch Annual Campaign Kickoff & Lunch April 12, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200), Richwoods-1-Kitchen (10) All-Church Picture and Lunch ~ Sunday, April 12 The launch of our 2026-27 Annual Campaign is Sunday, April 12. We want to use this lively occasion to start the tradition of an all-church picture, so please plan to be at church service with your best smile. A served, free lunch will follow the service. This year’s theme, Living Our Values Out Loud, speaks to the way UUs show up for liberty, justice, equity, and so much more. The financial pledges of our members and friends comprise 76% of the support of the church’s work! We pay our dedicated minister and staff; heat, cool, and maintain our building; provide lifespan religious education and many opportunities for growth and fellowship; and share with the world. Please plan to attend this all-family event! See more details Mah Jongg for UUs Mah Jongg for UUs April 12, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Richwoods-1-RE Commons (30) 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 • • • • • •	13 OLLI Practice OLLI Practice April 13, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details Connection Circle Connection Circle April 13, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm See more details • •	14 Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2 Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2 April 14, 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 •	15 Private Homeschool Group Private Homeschool Group April 15, 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 April 15, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) See more details UUkulele Strum Group UUkulele Strum Group April 15, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Richwoods-1-Foyer (25) See more details Sierra Club General Meeting Sierra Club General Meeting April 15, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200) See more details Worship Committee Worship Committee April 15, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) See more details • • • • •	16 Mugs & Musings Mugs & Musings April 16, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm LeBakery, 4700 N University St #14a, Peoria, IL 61614, USA Mugs and Musings Thursdays,10am LeBakery in the Metro Centre ~ 4700 N University, Peoria Drop in and join Membership Coordinator Regina Stanley to discuss whatever is on your mind. Questions? Contact Regina at 309-648-2767 or membership@peoriauuchurch.org. See more details Third Thursday Ladies' Lunch Third Thursday Ladies' Lunch April 16, 2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Grecian Gardens Restaurant, 304 S Plaza Dr, Chillicothe, IL 61523, USA Third Thursday Ladies’ Lunch Thursday, April 16, 11:30am Grecian Gardens ~ 304 Plaza Drive, Chillicothe (In Plaza Park Shopping Center) Join us at this family-owned restaurant serving classic American dishes and Greek specialty items. Please RSVP to Carlette at 309-258-5890. See more details Connection Circle Connection Circle April 16, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Richwoods-1-Junior High Room (10) Steve Fairbanks See more details UUCP Emergent Nature: Discussing Braiding Sweetgrass UUCP Emergent Nature: Discussing Braiding Sweetgrass April 16, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Conference Room 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. Join the update group at uuchurch.flocknote.com/signup/243491 or in the foyer. Questions? Email Jesi Laughlin at DLRE@peoriaUUchurch.org. See more details • • • •	17	18 YEA Open Mic YEA Open Mic April 18, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Richwoods-1-RE Commons (30) YEA Open Mic Saturday, April 18, 4-6pm, RE Commons Young & Emerging Adults (ages 18-35) are invited to share their creative works and artistic expressions at our first open mic event. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, email Erin Roberson at embregan@gmail.com. See more details •
19 A Course in Miracles A Course in Miracles April 19, 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 April 19, 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 April 19, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details Coffee Hour Coffee Hour April 19, 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? April 19, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) Are UU Curious about Membership? Sunday, April 19, 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. Please RSVP at https://uuchurch.flocknote.com/signup/252380 or email Regina Stanley at membership@peoriauuchurch.org. If you are interested but cannot make the meeting, private appointments are available. See more details Sunday Afternoon CC Sunday Afternoon CC April 19, 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 April 19, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm RE Meeting Room See more details PRC (Peoria Recorder Consort) Practice PRC (Peoria Recorder Consort) Practice April 19, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details Affirming Faiths Youth Group: SuperHero Murder Mystery Party Affirming Faiths Youth Group: SuperHero Murder Mystery Party April 19, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Universalist Unitarian Church, 3000 W Richwoods Blvd, Peoria, IL 61604, USA, Richwoods-1-RE Commons (30) Youth in 5th 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. In April, we will take on the role of a Justice Confederation Superhero who has been invited to the Annual Superhero Assembly to discuss how to apprehend the notorious villain Da Bomb. We will meet inside of Mount Super, enjoy snacks and fun party games, and discover and solve the murder of a fellow hero! View your video invite here: https://youtu.be/CQh4qpuEOk0 And RSVP here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949AAA92AA3F4CE9-62418994-superhero. See more details Brian "Fox" Ellis & Detweiller Park Protectors/Friends of Riverfront Park Brian "Fox" Ellis & Detweiller Park Protectors/Friends of Riverfront Park April 19, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details • • • • • • • • • •	20 OLLI Practice OLLI Practice April 20, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details LGBTQIA2S+ at UUCP LGBTQIA2S+ at UUCP April 20, 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 Connection Circle Connection Circle April 20, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Richwoods-1-RE Meeting Room (15) See more details • • •	21 Tuesday Morning Connection Circle Tuesday Morning Connection Circle April 21, 2026 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Richwoods-1-Library (10) See more details Democracy 309 Democracy 309 April 21, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200) See more details Finance/Personnel Committee In-Person or Zoom #2 Finance/Personnel Committee In-Person or Zoom #2 April 21, 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 April 21, 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 • • • •	22 Private Homeschool Group Private Homeschool Group April 22, 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 April 22, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) See more details UUkulele Strum Group UUkulele Strum Group April 22, 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) April 22, 2026 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) Zoom #2 See more details Builder Deadline Builder Deadline April 22, 2026 11:45 pm - April 23, 2026 12:45 am See more details • • • • •	23 Builder Deadline Builder Deadline April 22, 2026 11:45 pm - April 23, 2026 12:45 am See more details Mugs & Musings Mugs & Musings April 23, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm LeBakery, 4700 N University St #14a, Peoria, IL 61614, USA Mugs and Musings Thursdays,10am LeBakery in the Metro Centre ~ 4700 N University, Peoria Drop in and join Membership Coordinator Regina Stanley to discuss whatever is on your mind. Questions? Contact Regina at 309-648-2767 or membership@peoriauuchurch.org. See more details Brown Bag Lunch & Conversation Brown Bag Lunch & Conversation April 23, 2026 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Conference Room Bring your own lunch and join in conversation with others. This lunchtime community is open to anyone who wants to come! Questions? Contact the church office at office@peoriauuchurch.org. See more details Thursday Afternoon CC Thursday Afternoon CC April 23, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) Rev. Jennifer See more details • • • •	24 Retired Men's Last Friday Lunch Retired Men's Last Friday Lunch April 24, 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 •	25 American Teenager by Nico Lang Author Event & LGBTQIA+ Community Resource Fair American Teenager by Nico Lang Author Event & LGBTQIA+ Community Resource Fair April 25, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Universalist Unitarian Church, 3000 W Richwoods Blvd, Peoria, IL 61604, USA, Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200) American Teenager by Nico Lang Author Event & LGBTQIA+ Community Resource Fair Saturday, April 25, 3pm, UUCP Join us for an inspiring and heartwarming event as award-winning journalist and author Nico Lang shares stories from their powerful new book, American Teenager. This moving work celebrates the resilience, courage, and joy of trans youth navigating today’s challenging world. Together, we’ll explore ways our community can uplift and support queer and trans kids—and leave with tangible ideas for creating a safer, more joyful future for all youth. This event is free and open to the public—all are welcome! A book signing and community resource fair will follow the discussion. Come be part of an event that will lift your spirit, connect you with others, and help us all find more ways to help queer kids not just survive—but thrive. See more details •
26 A Course in Miracles A Course in Miracles April 26, 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 April 26, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details Coffee Hour Coffee Hour April 26, 2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Richwoods-1-Fellowship Hall (200) See more details Yea! Monthly Potluck Yea! Monthly Potluck April 26, 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. See more details Mah Jongg for UUs Mah Jongg for UUs April 26, 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 • • • • •	27 OLLI Practice OLLI Practice April 27, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Richwoods-1-Sanctuary (500) See more details Connection Circle Connection Circle April 27, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm See more details • •	28 Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2 Virtual only: ARE Humanist Discussion Group via Zoom #2 April 28, 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 •	29 Private Homeschool Group Private Homeschool Group April 29, 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 April 29, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) See more details Administrative Team Administrative Team April 29, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Richwoods-1-Conference Room (30) See more details UUkulele Strum Group UUkulele Strum Group April 29, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Richwoods-1-Foyer (25) See more details • • • •	30 Mugs & Musings Mugs & Musings April 30, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm LeBakery, 4700 N University St #14a, Peoria, IL 61614, USA Mugs and Musings Thursdays,10am LeBakery in the Metro Centre ~ 4700 N University, Peoria Drop in and join Membership Coordinator Regina Stanley to discuss whatever is on your mind. Questions? Contact Regina at 309-648-2767 or membership@peoriauuchurch.org. See more details UUCP Emergent Nature: Discussing Braiding Sweetgrass UUCP Emergent Nature: Discussing Braiding Sweetgrass April 30, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Conference Room 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. Join the update group at uuchurch.flocknote.com/signup/243491 or in the foyer. Questions? Email Jesi Laughlin at DLRE@peoriaUUchurch.org. See more details • •

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