CYRE News

All Ages

This week our service will be enjoyed together as a multigenerational gathering as we transition to Generosity, our theme for November. For our youngest children, the nursery will be operating as usual. Rev Jaimie will provide a sermon inspired by the latest Barbie movie to remind us that we are all "Kenough"! If you feel comfortable, she is requesting that we all wear pink! Also, this is the first Sunday of the month so make sure to hang around for our monthly Potluck.

General CYRE Announcements

A round of applause to UUCH and CYRE members for throwing down a Trunk or Treat like nobody’s business! Our unofficial estimate is that we had around 437! It’s such a beautiful and powerful demonstration of what our church can do when we work together. I would like to thank a whole host of people who contributed and collaborated to make this event possible:

Pam Korb

Matthew Bollinger

Shalin Mody

Andrew and Vane Warrington

Lynda Lamitie

Melodie Brier

Bob and Jefflyn Weed

Deb and Suzey DeLacey

Taylor and Ben DeLacey

Holly Baker

Rhiannon Carpenter

Krista McDowell

Natalie Euly

Nancy Pettus

LeDawn Edwards

Cam Scales

Theresa Miller

Walt Walker and Teri Thomas

Gail and Howard Williams

Nick Wilbourn and Zac Carr

Rev. Jaimie and Will Simon

UUCH ABCs Annual Auction Time!

It's as easy as ABC! It’s ABC Auction Party time– Nov 11! Let’s raise funds for our church and have fun at the same time!

• First: Donate an item, service or party offering to the auction by November 4 using our page in Auctria. If you have difficulty with the site, feel free to email the donation information to service.auction@uuch.org. Please include contact information, description, value, starting bid and a photo. UUCH link for Auctria: https://auctria.events/uuch

• Bring your donation item to the church starting Sunday November 5 and ending Saturday November 11 at 10:00 a.m.

• Next: Seek donations from your favorite local business. Just show them our letter available here. Hard copy will also be available at the church.

• Third step: Party prep! Bring hearty snacks to share. Help with setting up or tearing down. Many hands make light work. If you are willing to assist please sign up here or email service.auction@uuch.org

• Final step: Bidding! This will be a live auction event. Bidding must be bid in-person, by proxy, or by Zoom chat during the event. Pre-event bidding is available for "Silent" auction items up until the day before the event. Raffle tickets may also be purchased online before the event. However, final bids for all items will be taken by the auction team at the event. Those who wish to bid but cannot attend in person are encouraged to use a proxy bidder or attend via Zoom.

In summary, join us on Nov 11 at 5:30 p.m. at UUCH for a lively evening of music, food, fellowship and friendly bidding to raise money for our beloved community.

Sponsored by the Sterwardship Committee

ARE YOU READY TO BECOME A MEMBER?

If you’ve been attending UUCH long enough to know that this church community feels like your spiritual home, you may be ready to take the next step and become a member of this congregation.

Rev. Jaimie soon plans to welcome new members as they “sign the book” and officially join our church. If you are ready to become a member or would like to find out more about the process, please contact Pam Korb at membership@uuch.org.

RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF MEMBERSHIP

Because we are a democratic community, members are collectively vested with responsibility for the congregation. Members may vote at all congregational meetings, be elected to the governing Board, be appointed as committee chairs, and participate in all activities of the congregation.

Because we are a covenanted congregation, members have certain responsibilities to the congregation and to each other. These responsibilities are best fulfilled by:

• Regular attendance at worship
• Voting at congregational meetings
• Making financial contributions
• Contributing time and talent
• Spiritual growth and development

Submitted by the Membership Committee

UUCH Ofrenda

It’s that time of year again! Once again, our very own Ana DeLacey, of proud Méxican descent, has designed and installed our Día de los Muertos ofrenda. It’s ready for you to help it grow! 

You’re invited to bring a photo or memento of loved ones (including pets) who have passed to place on our ofrenda in the sanctuary. The ofrenda will remain up until the afternoon of Sunday, November 5th. 

Sponsored by the Worship Arts Committee

SoulCollage Class

This Sunday, November 5 from 1-3 will be the last class in this series. New as well as returning participants are welcome!

Led by certified facilitator Sally Locklear, SoulCollage© is an expressive arts practice done individually or in community. It is an easy, enjoyable, intuitive collage process for self-discovery and community. Participants make their own decks of collaged cards for their personal use from images. Founded by Seena B Frost, the SoulCollage© method helps people discover their unique inner/outer guides and challengers and strengthen their intuition and creativity. You can learn more about SoulCollage© on their official website soulcollage.com



All materials will be provided, but feel free to supplement by gathering images from magazines, online photo sharing website or bring photos of loved ones. If you interested, please let us know so we can plan accordingly. Sign-up sheets are in the fellowship hall or contact Sally Locklear at sallylocklear@mac.com or call 512-657-6169.

Sponsored by the Adult RE Committee

Alabama Hispanic Association Dinner and Christmas Party

The 9th annual Alabama Hispanic Association dinner and Christmas party is scheduled for December 16th

This is an all-church, all-committee event. Many hands make happy people!

As in the past years, we are doing a separate plate collection each Sunday in November and maybe into December, to cover the cost of presents for the teens. 

A sign-up sheet in the fellowship hall and a newsletter Sign-up Genius will be posted for the event. We will need help with food for the dinner, setup, clean up, decorating, and working the dinner, which is fun and rewarding. Please help as you can.

Sponsored by the Social Justice Committee (to begin the process!!)

Circle of Candles

George Fletcher lit a candle of Concern: "My heart surgery to fix my flailing failing mitral valve has been postponed to November 10th. This allows an additional 8 days for me to worry. Many thanks for your love and support. I feel loved."

Bob Richmond lit a candle of Joy: "My grandson is now recovering from lockdown following the mass killing in Maine."

Suzey DeLacey lit a candle of Joy: "Thank you to all who helped make our Trunk-N-Treat an enormous success! The last count I heard, there were about 400 children!"

Nancy Conklin lit a candle of Joy: "Joy, Joy, Joy for my daughter, Brooke's, birthday! Thankful for every new year."

LaDawn Edwards lit a candle of Joy: "My mother celebrated her 84th birthday on Tuesday!"

Vally & Foster Perry lit a candle of Joy & Sorrow: "In loving memory of all our ancestors."

Rev. Jaimie and Will lit a candle of Joy: " We are both so excited to share with this beloved congrgation that we are now engaged!"