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Reminder: Shame of Chicago, Shame of the Nation Screening

UUCM Is partnering with Beacon for a screening of the 5-part documentary season Shame of Chicago, Shame of the Nation. It examines systematic housing segregation in Chicago and its suburbs throughout the 20th century. The series illustrates how these policies not only shaped Chicago but also served as a model for other American cities. The next part is coming up January 23 at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Bloomington. UUCM will be hosting the final episode Jim Crow of the North on February 4 from 6–8 p.m. Please click here to sign up and see the full schedule for the series. Each episode will be recapped for those who cannot attend all of them. Contact Sue Fust with questions. 

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UUFI Pancake Breakfast

The UUFI Pancake Breakfast is coming up January 26 from 8:45–9:45 a.m. Please join us as we learn about shared UU principles and common practices for raising our children religiously in the Unitarian Universalist tradition. This workshop teaches one of the favorites – the ritual of lighting the chalice at meal time. Participants will receive a booklet of favorite sayings and poems to choose from each meal, and talk about tips on how to easily incorporate this beautiful ritual into your lives. All ages are welcome for breakfast with an RSVP by clicking here by Jan. 20. 

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UUCM Midweek Message | 1/15/2025

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Visual Description: Rev. Lisa is wearing a purple sweater and blue glasses and is seated on a grey couch in front of a blue wall.

In a challenging world, it is important to remember our own power of creating stories of kindness and community. Rev. Lisa shares the story of something unexpected that happened to her this past weekend.