UUI CHOIR

Being a part of the UUI choir is a fun way to share your talents. No experience necessary! New members are always welcome! Rehearsals are two Wednesday nights per month at 7pm. Performances occur during service once per month. For questions or to join, contact UUI Music Director, Linda Parr, at comms@uui.org!

CHALICE CIRCLES

A Chalice Circle is a covenanted small group devoted to deep listening, in which the main purpose is to hear other participants' stories and personal perspectives on selected topics. 

DINNERS FOR 8

These are informal dinners for newcomers as well as members, providing a chance to meet old and new friends. Contact: comms@uui.org.

FINE ARTS COMMITTEE

The Fine Arts Committee determines the aesthetic standards for UUI.  The members of the FAC are artists, art teachers, designers, and others with experience in the arts.

The Fine Arts Committee is a part of the Sunday Coordination Group and is responsible for fine arts programs including visual arts, drama, music, and dance. We procure and install temporary and permanent art displays and exhibits.  We create additional art events, such as artist openings, workshops, art fairs, and Souls and Spirits lll, provide Sunday floral arrangements and care for the plants in the sanctuary.  Each year, the FAC works in conjunction with the Music Committee to create the Arty Bash.  We also cooperate with and participate in projects of other UUI groups, including the Photo Group and Knitters. Contact: Wendy Dougherty.

LADIES' NOON/NIGHT OUT

The women identifying people of UUI and their friends are invited to meet for lunch. In-person gatherings occur 2nd Wednesdays at a local restaurant suggested by group members. Contact: Sharon Chrust.

MEN’S GROUP

The Men's Group meets each Tuesday afternoon at 2pm on the UUI grounds. There is no agenda and no assigned topic, but interesting conversation always emerges. The group is currently meeting on the lawn under the big tree between the cottage and the solar panels. Bring your own lawn chair. Rain or shine, bring an umbrella if necessary. Contact: Lowell McCoskey.

DAILY MORNING MEDITATION

Take a mid-morning break to refresh and recenter yourself, each weekday at 10am. Join in for a 20-25 minute meditation followed by a time for check-in. Meditations are offered by group members on a rotating schedule. Contact: comms@uui.org.

PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP

The UUI Photo Group meets the 4th Mondays at 7pm on Zoom. The members of the UUI Photo Group do more than share photos. Comradery and good humor prevail at the meetings (even when the meeting is virtual!). Questions about photography are asked and answered. All are welcome! Contact: Wendy Dougherty or Sharon Chrust.

WRITING FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH

The Writing for Spiritual Growth group gathers varying Saturdays at 11am in the Cottage Library and on Zoom. If you wish, bring something you've written, or something you've read that you would like to share. All ages invited! Contact: Marti Matthews or Mike Hertel.

THE GREEN TEAM

The UUI Green Team meets the 1st Sunday of the month at 9:30am in the Cottage Library. All are welcome to join us. Food available, BYO Coffee. Contact Green Team Chair, Heliene Houdek.

TAROT GROUP

If you are a practitioner of Tarot, a dabbler, or just curious about what it's about, you are invited to a virtual gathering of UUI Tarot enthusiasts to talk decks, share experiences, and learn together. UUI's Tarot Study and Discussion Group meets 3rd Tuesdays at 7pm on Zoom. Contact: Tarot Group Host, pagancollective@uui.org.

PAGAN COLLECTIVE

The UUI Pagan Collective meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7pm on Zoom. Pagans and those interested in learning about UU paganism are welcome! Contact: Kate Stephens or Judith Skyles at pagancollective@uui.org.

WELCOMING RENEWAL

UUI has been recognized by the UUA as a Welcoming Congregation since 2003, and recently the UUA has called on churches to begin formally renewing their commitment annually. The Welcoming Renewal team needs you to join us as we continue building a radically-welcoming community! This is an opportunity for everyone, especially allies! If you want to support UUI as we renew our commitment to being welcoming and inclusive of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, or if you have questions, please contact Sharon Chrust or Kate Stephens. Meetings are 1st Thursdays at 7pm on Zoom.

REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE

Meetings are on 3rd Thursdays at 7pm on Zoom. All are welcome. Participants are encouraged to review the UUA Side With Love's organizing guide prior to the meeting. It can be found here: https://sidewithlove.org/reproductive-justice. Contact: Mariah Arkins or Linn LaClave.

 JUST FOR FUNSIES BOOK CLUB

Join us on Zoom at 7:00pm on the second Wednesday of the month for the Just For Funsies Book Club! Our members take the lead, suggesting books across all genres for our monthly reads. Join us for vibrant discussions and the pure joy of reading. Contact kate stephens at comms@uui.org with any questions.

PET GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

The Pet Grief Support group meets 1St Mondays 7pm on Zoom. Please join us if you would like to share stories about your pets who have died or been lost in any way. Sharing stories helps to ease the grief we all feel when a beloved family member is lost. Facilitated by Joni Wamer, UUI Pet Chaplain.

Queer Folx

If you identify as LGBTQIA+ and are 18+ years old, you are welcome to join us the second Saturday of each month at 1pm. Meetings will be multiplatform: Zoom and in the Cottage Library. Contact Ryn Woods for more details/questions.