News from UUCH

Calendar of Events

June 22, 2023

Vol. 23 Issue 26

COVID Policy as of 10/25/2022

In This Issue

-COVID Policy

-Upcoming Service

-Nursery Care

-Rev. Jaimie Summer Schedule

-Children and Youth News

-Technical Difficulties

-Safety and Security Review

-UUCH Food for the Homeless

-Calendar of Events

-Little Food Pantry

-In Case You Missed It

-Donate Online or

by Text

-Submit to the Newsletter

-Minister Info

-UUCH Board Members

-Church Info

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Upcoming Service

My Faith is Love: Proclaiming our Faith to a Hurting World

Rachel Rogers

10:45 AM, Sunday, June 25, 2023

We know the world is hurting. As Unitarian Universalists, we also know that we’ve discovered both a balm to that hurt as well as a movement aimed at building a new way and a more just future. Still, we often find ourselves hitting personal barriers when given the opportunity to share our faith with others. How do we overcome our hesitation and move more into a state of being where we proclaim our faith widely, proudly, and with a heart full of love? In this service, we will explore ways that we can look out into the world with open hearts and a spirit of welcome.

Rachel Rogers is an aspirant to Unitarian Universalist ministry living in Nashville, Tennessee. Currently on a sabbatical from divinity school at Meadville Lombard Theological School, Rachel enjoys preaching regularly at congregations in the Southeast where she is blessed to do the collaborative work of meaning making and co-imagining a more just and love-filled future.

Worship Zoom Link

This Sunday Events Following Service

Coffee Hour

Fellowship Hall

Choir News

Last Anthem of the Year

This Sunday the choir is singing Rhythm of Life. The choir voted to sing this lively anthem as our last musical offering of the year. It is a long-standing choir favorite!

Summer Musicians Needed

The UUCH Choir will be taking a break during the months of July and August, which means there are ample opportunities for guest musicians to perform. Please contact Lori Larson at music.director@uuch.org. if you are interested!

Nursery Care

Nursery care will be available during the service

from 10:30-12:15.

Little ones can be signed in and out upon arrival and departure in the RE wing.

Rev. Jaimie's Summer Schedule

June:

Vacation: June 16-20th
Attending UUA General Assembly: June 21-26th

July:

*Study Leave: July 10-18th

August:

Vacation: August 2-6th
*Study Leave: August 14-18th

*As a reminder Study Leave is time away from congregational responsibilities for rest, learning, and spiritual practice. Rev. Jaimie will not be in the office, available for pastoral meetings, or present at committee meetings during these weeks. In case of emergency, contact Ryan in the Office!

Children and Youth Education News

Preschool-5th Grade & 6th-12th Grade

Delight is our theme for June, and this week we double-down on this by claiming and embracing whimsy, surprise, and the fantastical. Last week we learned about delight as a means of healing and rejuvenation of spirit after facing hard times. We continue to incorporate this crucial tool to carry on and nurture the seeds of hope and love within us, our congregation, and our community.

Calling for Donations

Our YoUUth group room is looking for some better seating arrangements. CYRE is calling on the congregation (out of curiosity and due diligence!) to see if anyone has a large sectional they are looking to donate. We are also looking for a laptop, nothing fancy. Preferably to be able to connect to the internet to stream content.

Newsletter Technical Difficulties

Last weeks Newsletter was unable to send due to issues with our software. In the future, we will put out a Facebook message letting everyone know of any issues that arrive with publishing. Thanks for your understanding!

Safety and security review - A new way to serve

UUCH is putting more smarts and heart into our safety and security policies and procedures. Given general threats which have risen to the public sphere, there is a great opportunity to evaluate our current posture and make recommendations consistent with our values and principles for the purpose of effective community protection. If you are interested in supporting this effort, please connect with Board Trustee Shalin Mody.

UUCH Members Provide Food for the Homeless

UUCH members provided side dishes for the monthly dinner on June 11th sponsored by Love Huntsville for unhoused people. More than a dozen UUCH members contributed time, food, and funds to directly feed the less fortunate in our community. Love Huntsville sponsors a monthly dinner for local unhoused people and UUCH members helped feed more than 100 people on June 11th.

Many thanks to those who contributed and especially to Gail Williams for coordinating our participation in this important event!

Sponsored by the Social Justice Committee

Circle of Candles

Vane Warrington lit a candle of Joy: "The Pride Parade went well and we were able to hand out many business cards to advertise the church!"

Theresa Miller lit a candle of Sorrow: "Love and prayer to my older sister, Tomey, who fell this week, and had to go to the ER. No broken bones this time, thankfully, wishing her healing. It always makes her feel better to know we've lit a candle for her."

John Jeter lit a candle of Joy: "Sunday, June 11th, was his 57th wedding anniversary!"

Susan Coddington lit a candle of Joy: "I'm happily recovering from spine and neck surgery, and doing well. I'm mostly pain free, which is a big relief."

LaDawn Edwards lit a candle of Joy: "I was surprised and grateful to hear that the gerrymandered AL congressional districts were deemed unconstitutional and will be redrawn."

Kathy Fisher lit a candle of Joy: "Triple Joys: My daughter in law graduated with a Masters Degree in Social work, My son in law graduated with a Masters Degree in Executive Leadership, and my soon who was attacked has been approved for transfer on the basis of safety."

Melodie Brier lit a candle of Joy: "Really happy to be back with my church family after weeks of travel."

The Bollingers lit a candle of Joy and Sorrow: "Joy: Sunday was our 35th wedding anniversary! Sorrow: Matthew was laid off at the beginning of May and is in the middle of a drawn-out job search."

Upcoming Events

Click the calendar to see all of our upcoming events!

Little Food Pantry

The food pantry is a huge success, being utilized by numerous people!

If you are able to pick a day to re-stock the pantry, please do so, using the Sign-Up Genius link below.

There are also baskets in the Fellowship Hall and Sanctuary entry foyer for food collection. The collected food will ultimately be used to fill the pantry on days not chosen on the sign-up genius.

Canned meats, soups, veggies, mac-and-cheese, bread, fruit, fresh veggies--all kinds of foods are welcome.

Thank you for being so generous. We are making a difference!

Sign-Up Genius

Submitted by the Social Justice Committee

In Case You Missed It

We love when you can join us at Service but we know that life can throw curveballs! Click below to view the past 4 services:

06/18

06/11

06/04

05/21

Donate Online

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Online:

Like our other online and mobile giving options, this option is through CDM+ Engage, is secure, and has a good option for "plate" donations as well as "pledge".

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Submit to the Newsletter

Do you have news to include in the newsletter next week? Please submit your article to the newsletter through our request form no later than 10:00 am each Wednesday. Please make sure to complete a new request form each time you make a submission to the newsletter.

Minister

Rev. Jaimie Dingus

Office Hours:

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday by appointment.

Calendar: https://calendly.com/rev-jaimie-dingus

Email: minister@uuch.org

Make an Appointment with the Minister

UUCH 2023-24

Board Members

President:

Betsy Applegate

Vice President:

Brad Korb

Secretary:

Nancy Finley

Treasurer:

David Bollinger

Trustees:

Will Garrison

Shalin Mody

Nancy Pettus

Minister:

Rev. Jaimie Dingus

Do you have an agenda item for the Board?

The Board respectfully requests that all agenda items for the meeting be submitted to Board President Betsy Applegate via email no later than one week prior to the meeting (i.e. the Tuesday before). The next board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 27th, 2023, at 6:30 pm.