Caregiver Support Network Meeting February 5

The Caregiver Support Network will meet this Sunday, February 5 from   3:00-4:30 p.m.  in the Library. If you are you caring for an elder or person with a disability either here or from a distance, we would like to hear from you about the challenges of caregiving as well as the gifts it brings, support you have or need, and resources available. Info, contact Sharon Yarber at 336-4427 or 

yarbersharon766@gmail.com.

First Steps Class - this Sunday, February 5

Are you new to Unitarian Universalism? Join us for the  First  Steps class!  First  Steps is a 40-minute class that provides a brief introduction to Unitarian Universalism and our congregation. This class is offered the  first  Sunday each month at  10:35 am and 12:35 pm in Room 112. Free childcare is available in Room 108. No registration is required. If you have questions, please contact Ann LeDuc, Connections Coordinator at  connect@uubloomington.org.

Exploring Unitarian Universalism Class - February 12 and 19

Are you interested in learning more about Unitarian Universalism and this congregation?  Whether you are considering membership or are just curious, this class is for you.  The  Exploring  UU Class will be held on  February 12 and 19 from  2-4 p.m. in the church library. Please plan to attend both  Sunday sessions, since different material will be covered in each session.  Sign up by  February 7 at the welcome table in the foyer, or by emailing  connect@uubloomington.org. Free childcare is available if requested in advance.  Melinda Swenson and Jack King will facilitate this fun and informative class.

Contacting Your Federal and State Legislators

Soon, UUCB will roll out an email that offers people (1) a meditation that helps us "Seek the Spirit", (2) discussion questions that can help us "Build Community", and (3) 1-2 concrete action steps about social justice so that we can "Change the World." It will be short (to keep your attention) and specific (to be useful and clear in this muddled world). That will start in the coming week or two; in the meantime, here is information from Phil Cooper and Jackie Hall (UU Social Justice) about a specific action you can take to help "Change the World."  http://www.uubloomington.org/sj-legislative-contacts/

--Reverend Scott McNeill

Family Choir, February 12, Come Sing a Song With Us!

Church members of any age are invited to rehearse before service on February 12 and sing with the choir that day. Bring yourself and maybe a family member or friend and join us at 8:30 (for first service) or 10:30 (for second service) to learn a song to sing with the choir in the service. Questions? music@uubloomington.org.

Standing on the Side of Love Valentines Bake Sale February 12

A Valentine Bake Sale will be held on February 12 between services. Funds raised will be used by the Reproductive Justice Task Force to supply the Planned Parenthood Snack Brigade, a service we and other churches provide to support patients and families who must wait all day in the Planned Parenthood Health Center for procedures.

Save-the-date: February 24

Music Fundraiser for Habitat

UU will host the Harmony Music Fest Fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity here in our Meeting Room on Friday, February 24, a fund-raiser for the spring interfaith Habitat for Humanity build. Musicians from our congregation and other faith communities will perform. $10 adults, $8 students.

Snow Awareness

When travel conditions become hazardous after snowfall or ice storms, please always check our   home page,  Facebook page, or  www.wfiu.org 

for updates on event cancellations or the condition of our parking areas.

For More Information see the  January 17 issue   of our newsletter, The Prologue.