UUCH’s yearly hosting of the annual AL Hispanic Association (AHA) Christmas Dinner and Party has taken on a different form this year due to COVID-19. No big dinner for 100, no brightly decorated fellowship hall and festive tables, no kids on Santa’s lap being given presents, BUT one part hasn’t changed: we are still asking for monetary donations for gift cards for older children and teens. The Hispanic Association provides presents for younger children. Hospitality is coordinating gift baskets of cookies and RE is involved (see below for more!).

Monetary donations will be accepted through Nov 30 by check (note AHA in line item) and online at UUCH.org. Click on the “Donate” button below or on our website, under Connecting, Donate, Give Now, click on “select fund” and scroll down to "Hispanic Association Christmas Party." Let’s brighten up the holidays for our Hispanic neighbors!

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

We will be providing 26 cookie baskets for the UUCH/Alabama Hispanic Association Christmas event. Please sign up on the Sign-up Genius below to bring three (3) dozen cookies (wrapped in groups of 4) to UUCH on December 3, 2020. Jessica Schulz will be there from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. to accept the cookies.

Date: 12/03/2020 (Thursday)

Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: UUCH, 3921 Broadmor Road, Huntsville, AL 35810

If you have questions, contact the Hospitality Committee at Hospitality@uuch.org.

SIGN UP BY CLICKING ON THIS LINK:

Please use the link below to register your children and youth. Whether you've registered in the previous year or are brand new, we'd love to include you in our joyful and welcoming community of all ages. If you'd like more information about the CYRE Program, please contact acting DRE Harper Goodman.

If you're interested in getting involved with UUCH's young adult group,

we invite you to reach out to us.

For questions or more information, please contact Nicole and Shalin.

Our outdoor food pantry is being heavily used, with an estimated 12 visitors per day, both families and homeless individuals. YOU can help keep it stocked by signing up.

Suggested food items: Soups, canned tuna and chicken, Vienna sausages, mac & cheese, cereals, grits, oil, canned vegetables, pork & beans, canned tomato items, spaghetti sauce, pasta, hamburger helper (etc), canned spaghetti & meatballs (etc.), peanut butter, peanuts, sugar, oatmeal packets, fruit cups, pancake mix – you get the idea!! In cooler weather: onions, potatoes (split the bag), carrots, cabbage. Folks have expressed their gratitude.

Like our other online and mobile giving options, this option is through Vanco, is secure, and has a good option for "plate" donations.

Mari Hinckley Wear lit a candle of joy: Happy birthday, George!

Nancy Pettus lit a candle of gratitude: Thanks to the Caring Committee for helping me during my recent surgery.

Kathy Fisher lit a candle of joy: Joyful my son’s surgery this past week was successful. Also thrilled I get to see some of my family this week.

Theresa and Tim Miller lit a candle of concern: love and healing thoughts to Erin as she recovers from surgery.

LaDawn Edwards lit a candle of joy: My mother has agreed to move to Alabama. I am so glad that I will be able to spend more time with her and help her get the activities and support for a better life.

Camille Scales lit a candle of joy and gratitude: I’m so very joyful and grateful that my dear 93-year-old Aunt Virginia survived a bout with COVID-19, and has returned to her apartment in a retirement community in Eastern NC.

Rose Deverzley lit a candle of sorrow: Missing many people this year. First that come to mind is always my mother. Nov. 6 was 31 years since she died much too young.

Paul and Bridgit lit a candle of joy: There is so much to be thankful for even in these perilous times.

The Delaceys lit a candle of joy: Deb finally has a week off. She, and most educators, are working to the point of utter exhaustion to produce lessons both in person and online.

Paul and Bridgit lit a candle of concern: COVID-19 is spiking and our holidays will be different.

paulw lit a candle of concern: For Brandon Davis, the church custodian, who is quarantining at home after contracting COVID-19.

Greeter-Pam Korb lit a candle of joy: Sarah came home yesterday from college for a 7 week break.

Rita Scholes lit a candle of gratitude: Thank you Barbara Hitt for the call. I may not be there in person but am always there in spirit. You are so lucky to be in Huntsville and able to attend in person, and I am grateful to be able to attend via Zoom. One teeny blessing for me in these horrible days. Again, thank you for being so accepting and caring.

Angela Arnold (she/her) lit a candle of joy: Joy for Jaimie and the gift of her lovely voice!

9:30 a.m.

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7:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

9:30 a.m.

10:45 a.m

2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday by appointment.

(Vacation time from Nov. 23 to Nov. 30; contact for emergencies only please!)

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

Email: minister@uuch.org

John Schulz

Nick Wilbourn

Nancy Finley

Bob Locklear

Suzey Delacey

Jack Long

Bryan Walls

Rev. Jaimie Dingus

The Board respectfully requests that all agenda items for the meeting be submitted to Board President John Schulz via email no later than one week prior to the meeting (i.e. the Tuesday before). The next board meeting is scheduled

for Sunday, December 6th at 2:00 p.m.

Monday-Thursday

9:30 am-1:30 pm

256-534-0508

Email: uuch@uuch.org

For more info on any event, contact the church office or visit our website.

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