If you are interested in joining us but you're not registered in the CYRE program, send an email to DRE Erin Reid . You can also click here  to register your children and youth. We'd love to include you in our joyful and welcoming community of all ages. 

Sincerely,

Holly Hinkle joins the UUCH staff as our new Office Administrator, with over 14 years of experience in office administration / business operations and 9 years of experience working at Intergraph as a Senior Software Analyst.  

Holly grew up in Huntsville, attended Butler High School, and graduated with a degree in engineering from UAH. She has lived in Huntsville and Madison most of her life, as well as in Taft, TN, and Lawrenceville, GA. She has three adult children and two grandchildren living in the Huntsville; Cumming, GA; and Seattle areas.

New Book Discussion Coming in August

 

Join us on August 13 and 20 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom to discuss Dr. Joy DeGruy's book Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America's Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing. This book examines the history, science, and adaptive behaviors that evolved to hold the traumatic experience of slavery in place for hundreds of years, and how those attitudes and behaviors are still with us today. The book also provides practical tools to help transform negative attitudes and behaviors into positive ones. The discussion will include the ideas presented in the book, and how we might implement them in our daily lives. Discussion be facilitated by Summer Peters and Sally Locklear.  

This book is in high demand, so if you think you might be interested, we  suggest ordering a copy now. Alternatively, we have several hard copies to share, so contact us if you would like to borrow a book. You can still come to the discussion even if you have not read the book. If you are interested in attending, please email to register, and we will send you the Zoom link.

 

Submitted by the Adult Religious Education Committee

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 on the SignUp Genius.  

Traffic at our Little Free Food Pantry continues to be heavy. Several home gardeners have started to contribute fresh vegetables from their bounty. School supplies will be needed for both those returning to classrooms and children who will learn from home again this fall. And, as always, soap, shampoo, deodorant and other hygiene items are in great demand.

Thanks for your generous spirits. The notebook we placed in the pantry for suggestions is always full of praise and thanks. So proud to see our congregation help where we are with what we have. 

 

Submitted by the Social Justice and Care Committees  

This week we share Shel Silverstein's wonderful poem, "Italian Food," mainly "'cause how good it rhymes."

Read it aloud -- it sounds like Italian food, doesn't it? Mmm... is it time for dinner yet?

Italian Food

Oh, how I love Italian food.

I eat it all the time,

Not just 'cause how good it tastes

But 'cause how good it rhymes.

Minestrone, cannelloni,

Macaroni, rigatoni,

Spaghettini, scallopini,

Escarole, braciole,

Insalata, cremolata, manicotti,

Marinara, carbonara,

Shrimp francese, Bolognese,

Ravioli, mostaccioli,

Mozzarella, tagliatelle,

Fried zucchini, rollatini,

Fettuccine, green linguine,

Tortellini, Tetrazzini,

Oops-I think I split my jeani.