Unity of Bloomington is blessed with an active community that extends beyond our congregation. We have opportunities every month for workshops, music, exercise, movies, food, discussions, and more! Feel free to bring a friend!
This page is intended for events that occur either once per month or are unique.
Please click here to visit our Groups & Spiritual Education page for information about events that occur more frequently.
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Kirtan Experience
What is a Kirtan Experience?
Kirtan is an ancient practice in which a “Wallah” (a kirtan facilitator) leads the audience in call-and-response devotional chanting. The practice is a fun, energizing, and healing way to learn mantras, sing in community (in a safe, supportive space), and commune with our higher selves. No experience is necessary. The mantras are repetitious and simple.
Bring a meditation cushion or pillow and a yoga mat. Wear comfy clothes for stretching, dancing, and relaxing.
Our facilitator, Mehtab Kirtan, is an active drummer/percussionist and facilitates sound journeys and kirtans throughout the Chicago area.
A sliding scale of $25 to $35 is suggested for participating in the kirtan, but no one will be turned away; tickets are available at the event. Come join a new and different experience and get in touch with your inner self!
Meeting in the Chapel upstairs. Parking available in the lower lot on W. Gordon Pike.
Unity of Bloomington 2.0 CommUnity Workshop
Rev. Greg Coles, our Regional Representative, will be joining us for the weekend of November 10-12.
Rev. Greg will meet with the Board leadership for a training meeting on Friday evening.
On Saturday, November 11, there will be a commUnity co-creation workshop, with a review of the many things that we have accomplished over the last few months. Rev. Greg will help us look at where we still want to go and, more importantly, how to get there!
On Sunday morning, Rev. Greg will be our speaker.
Mark your calendars for this exciting weekend of imagination, intention, challenge and commUnity!
(THE EXACT TIME OF THIS EVENT IS PENDING)
'According to Your Faith', with Rev. Robin Volker
Guest Speaker via Zoom
Rev Robin Volker will share with us how to create a faith development plan. In order to build our faith muscles, we must get off the couch (get away from negative and limited thinking) and exercise our faith. She will recap how members can use the points within their lives and within their spiritual community.
Rev. Robin Volker is an ordained Unity minister, passionate facilitator, inspirational speaker, and certified life coach. Robin helps congregants and clients make fresh starts in all areas of their lives. Robin is talented at helping seekers apply spiritual principles to their real-life challenges.
'The Lighter Side of Parenting', with Rev. David LeBeau
Childcare Provided!
In the face of the overwhelming number of apocalyptic movies and shows, both adults and young people may be feeling like the future is bleak. Join Rev. David LeBeau this Sunday in exploring some of the skills that Truth provides us to deal with unexpected circumstances. Using those skills, we can create enduring gifts that we can give the younger generations.
Please contact the office if you plan on bringing a child so that we can ensure there are enough supplies for everyone.
Memorial Day Service
with Luke Salmon
What did we inherit from our ancestors? Were they dreams or shortcomings? What are we aware of in the present? What are we leaving behind for those who will come after us? Luke Salmon asks these questions and searches for the answers as part of our Memorial Day service.
A candle-lighting ceremony will be included, as participants are asked to light a candle for the past and for the future.