In This Issue
-Upcoming Service
-From the Pulpit
-Adult-RE
-COVID Policy
-Fellowship Offsite Dining
-Fiction Book Discussion
-LFP
-Donate with Text Message
-In Case You Missed It
-Care List
-Upcoming Events
-Minister Info
-UUCH Board Members
-Church Info
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Happening Soon
Offsite Dining
January 11, 5:30 pm
Sitar Cuisine
Adult RE Meeting
Jan 20, 6:30 pm
Fellowship Book Discussion
January 27th, 7 pm
For ALL of the upcoming events, please click the "Check Events" button at the top of the newsletter or see the upcoming week's list near the end of the newsletter.
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"Spirituality on Repeat"
Rev. Jaimie
10:45 AM, Sunday Jan 9
Sometimes our deepest spiritual experiences are one-offs: the retreat weekend, the sunrise hike, the unexpected moment of connection. But other times, the spiritual experiences that mean the most to us are the ones we do over and over again. Join us this Sunday as we reflect on the words, actions, songs, and stories repeated in community that form our faith.
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From the Pulpit
Dear UUCH,
I hope you are staying warm and healthy this week. As you may be aware, Covid-19, and specifically the Omicron variant of Covid, is again spreading rapidly across the country and here in Madison County. Each month the dedicated leaders on the UUCH Board spend time evaluating our Covid policy and determining what we can do as a community that both honors our need to be together for worship, social time, and service, and respects our commitment to the health and safety of everyone in our community.
Due to the extraordinarily high number of cases being reported in our county, the UUCH Board has called an emergency board meeting for this evening to evaluate our current policy. No decisions have been made, but look out for a special e-blast from me tomorrow afternoon with information about how we will be moving forward over the next few weeks. And if you can, please send a prayer, some good energy, or a note of thanks to members of our UUCH Board who continue to make challenging decisions based on our shared UU values.
In Faith,
Rev. Jaimie
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What Would You Like to See in Adult-RE This Spring?
Come help us brainstorm ideas for Adult Religious Education (ARE) on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at 6:30 pm on Zoom.
Past events have included book and film discussions, New UU courses, and creative offerings in movement or art. For more information, please contact Adult.RE@uuch.org.
Hope to see you there!.
Submitted by Adult RE
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UUCH Board Updated COVID Policy
Information about the full COVID-19 policy can be found below.
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UUCH Fellowship--Offsite Dining Event
When: Tuesday, January 11 @ 5:30pm
Where: Sitar, 420 Jordan Ln NW, Huntsville, AL 35805
Resolve in the new year to attend our next UUCH Fellowship dinner! Please join us on Tuesday, January 11 at Sitar on 420 Jordan Ln NW, Huntsville, AL 35805 for dinner and Fellowship, starting at 5:30pm.
Money will never be a barrier to participating in Fellowship at UUCH. If you need financial assistance to participate, please contact Rev. Jaimie at minister@uuch.org.
Please sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E094FA5AB2EAAF85-offsite1
Contact Sarah Rody or Steve Rittenberg if you have any questions.
Submitted by the Fellowship Committee
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UUCH Fellowship Committee
Fiction Book Discussion--The Hobbit
Join the UUCH Fellowship Committee on Thursday, January 27th at 7:00 pm for a Zoom Discussion of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit. Watch for the Zoom link here or check the UUCH calendar.
J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy novel The Hobbit tells the story of an unlikely hero, the eponymous hobbit Bilbo Baggins, and his episodic quest, along with thirteen dwarves and the wizard Gandalf, to reclaim gold from the dragon Smaug.
We will meet on Thursday, January 27th at 7 p.m. for a discussion of this inspiring book. Everyone is welcome. Steve Rittenberg and a Person To Be Named Later will facilitate.
Copies are available at the Huntsville Madison Library, both as a physical book and an electronic book. If you need assistance purchasing this book, please contact srittenberg@gmail.com or Rev. Jaimie Dingus at minister@uuch.org
Submitted by the Fellowship Committee
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Little Food Pantry
The Little Food Pantry needs your help! Please sign up on the signup genius. For newcomers to buying food for the pantry, here are some suggestions:
Proteins: canned tuna, Vienna sausages, ham, mac & cheese, pintos, beanie weenies, spaghetti & meatballs, pb & j.
Other: canned veggies, pasta, cereal, grits, soups, pancake mix, bananas, onions, potatoes, cabbage, apples.
Use your imagination! And a HUGE thank you to all of you who’ve filled it month after month. The need is there.
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Submitted by the Social Justice Committee |
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Donating by Text or Online
Our e-giving partner, Vanco is migrating to a new mobile app: “Vanco Mobile.” After September 30, giving with the GivePlus+ app will no longer be supported. To continue giving with a mobile app, download the Vanco Mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play to your mobile device and follow the instructions here. If you have already set up a login for GivePlus+, it will work on Vanco Mobile.
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By Text:
To give a plate offering to UUCH from your mobile device, text the amount (without dollar sign) to 833-559-0257, and follow the instructions. Text giving is by debit or credit card only.
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Online:
Like our other online and mobile giving options, this option is through Vanco, is secure, and has a good option for "plate" donations as well as "pledge" and "AHA".
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Submitted by the Finance Committee |
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"Fire Communion"
Rev. Jaimie Dingus
Sunday, January 2, 2022
Stream last week's service recording anytime!
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"Christmas Eve: A Service of Lessons and Carols"
Rev. Jaimie Dingus
Friday, December 24, 2021
Keep the spirit of Christmas alive anytime with our service's recording!
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Care List
This Sunday at Our Circle of Candles:
Vickie Goodman lit a candle of sorrow: for Harper Goodman in Superior, Colorado. Harper's city was impacted by the wildfires on Thursday. Her house still stands.
LaDawn Edwards lit a candle of concern: for all those affected by the storms in our area this past weekend.
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Upcoming Events
If you encounter a problem with a link, please check our Facebook page and website for possible updated information and links.
Choir Practice
Wednesdays 7:00 PM
UUCH Sanctuary
Offsite Dining
January 11, 5:30 pm
Sitar Indian Cuisine
Adult RE Meeting
Jan 20, 6:30 pm
Zoom
Fellowship Book Discussion
January 27th, 7 pm
Zoom
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Minister
Rev. Jaimie Dingus
Office Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday by appointment.
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UUCH 2020-21
Board Members
President:
Nick Wilbourn
Vice President:
Betsy Applegate
Secretary:
Nancy Finley
Treasurer:
Bob Locklear
Trustees:
Suzey Delacey
Shalin Mody
Nancy Pettus
Minister:
Rev. Jaimie Dingus
President Ex-Officio:
John Schulz
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 Nick Wilbourn via email no later than one week prior to the meeting (i.e. the Tuesday before). The next board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 25, 2021 at 5:00 pm.
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Office Administrator
Demi VanderWerff, interim
Main Office Hours:
Tuesday – Thursday
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
*Please email office if you need building access.
Phone:
256-534-0508
For more info on any event, contact the church office or visit our website.
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The Overlook is a publication of The Unitarian Universalist Church,
3921 Broadmor Rd., Huntsville, AL 35810
Editor-in-Chief:
Laurel Bollinger
Copy Editor:
Demi VanderWerff
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