In This Issue
-Quick Links
-Happening Soon
-Upcoming Service
-AL Hispanic Dinner
-This Sunday in CYRE
-UUCH Young Adults
-Little Food Pantry
-Cooking In Hard Times
-CASA TEMP$ Success
-Donate with Text Message
-In Case You Missed It!
-COVID-19 Relief Funds
-Care List
-Upcoming Events
-Minister Info
-UUCH Board Members
-Church Info
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Happening Soon
Thurs. November 12
PFlag
6:30 p.m.
Friday, November 13
Zoom Dinner
6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 17
Council Meeting
6:30 p.m.
For all upcoming events, please see Check Events tab at the top of the newsletter or see the upcoming week's list near the end of the newsletter.
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"Living In the Bubble of Now"
Angela Arnold & Salaama Journey
November 15, 2020
10:45 a.m.
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At our upcoming service, your UUCH Worship Committee will present “Living in the Bubble of Now,” a discussion on life in 2020. Although we are each experiencing 2020 in different ways, we are all united in its challenges. Angela Arnold and Salaama Journey will provide thoughts and strategies for surviving, and yes, even enjoying our unique situation.
Angela joined the UUCH family in 2018. She finds joy in serving on the music committee and as Co-Chair of the Worship Committee. A contracting officer for NASA, she balances contracts, legalese, and rocket science with crafts, cats, and ukuleles.
Salaama joined us in 2019, along with her husband Willie Robinson and beautiful children Asher, McKenzie, and Cairo. Salaama worked as a Life Underwriter and is now pursuing her passion as a Certified Spiritual Life Coach and Certified Master Life Coach. She recharges her batteries with family time in the new Robinson home, building a life of service, creativity, and fun with those she loves.
Please join us this Sunday as we offer hope and healing to our UUCH family.
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Meeting ID: 229 305 601
November Theme – Healing
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Annual AL Hispanic Association Christmas Dinner/Party
UU’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 (stay tuned).
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! |
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Submitted by the Social Justice Committee |
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This Sunday in Children and Youth
Religious Education (CYRE)
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"Healing"
We will continue our monthly theme of HEALING.
Special announcement! VIRTUUAL CYRE has a new meeting time on Sunday morning. We will meet at 9:30 a.m - 10:30 a.m. to give us a little more time together. Thanks for the great energy!
Zoom link will be shared via email and our CYRE Family Facebook group.
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Registration for the new year in CYRE is still open!
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.
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Submitted by the Children and Youth Religious Education Committee |
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we invite you to reach out to us.
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Submitted by the Children and Youth Religious Education Committee |
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Little Food Pantry
PLEASE sign up to fill the Food Pantry. A lot of hungry neighbors have been using it and Thanksgiving is upon us.
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Submitted by the Social Justice Committee |
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Dinner Together on Zoom
Friday, November 13th
6:00 p.m.
Please join us at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13th as we cook a meal together. Teri Thomas is going to show us how to make Bengali Kichudi — a rice and lentil one-pot meal.
Assemble your ingredients and chop the vegetables before the meeting. Join the Zoom meeting at 6:00 p.m. We will plan to eat at about 6:30 p.m. We invite you to join us at 6:30 p.m. even if you are making something else or getting take-out. This is a great opportunity to share a meal together and catch up with each other.
Meeting ID: 825 2603 6977
Rice and Lentil One-Pot Meal (Bengali Khichudi or Khichdi)
by Teri Thomas
This month’s recipe is what we will be cooking for our Zoom Dinner on Friday, November 13 at 6:00 p.m. If you don’t want to buy the spices, more than likely I will have plenty to share if you don’t mind picking them up at my house. Also, there’s a very good sale going on now through November 9 at Indian Bazaar on University Drive.
Serves: 4 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes
During the Hindu festival of Durga, Puja, Bengali, and Oriya families make this special rice and lentil dish as an offering to the goddess. After the offering, it is offered to the rest of the congregation as a nourishing meal for the body and soul. Khichudi is a very nutritious, mellow, and comforting one-pot meal, which is delicious with any combination of vegetables.
Ingredients:
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3 Tbsp. ghee or 2 Tbps. vegetable oil, divided
1 Tbsp. cumin seeds
2 to 3 dry red chilies, broken in half
2 Indian or Mediterranean bay leaves
1 (1 inch) piece of ginger, slivered
1/2 tsp. asafetida (optional but definitely makes the flavor more authentic!)
1 tsp. turmeric powder
1 c. rice
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1 c. split yellow mung beans (moong dal)
1/2 c. finely chopped carrot
1/2 c. chopped potato
1/2 c. peas
1 medium tomato, chopped
Kosher salt to taste
4 c. water
2 tsp. sugar
1/2 c. raisins
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- In a heavy saucepan with lid, heat 2 Tbsp. of ghee (reserve one for garnish) or until it is shimmering (or heat 2 Tbsp. of oil). Add the cumin seeds, chilies, bay leaves, and ginger, and saute until the seeds crackle. Add the asafetida and turmeric and stir for no longer than 10 seconds.
- Add the rice, mung beans, carrot, potato, peas, and tomato. Stir together with the flavored ghee. Season with salt. Add the water, sugar, and raisins. Stir again.
- When the mixture starts to simmer, cover, and cook over medium heat for about 25 minutes. Check once while cooking to see if the water has dried out. If so, add more to ensure that the beans and rice are cooked completely. The consistency of the khichudi should be rather mushy, like a risotto, so if the grains are slightly broken or the khichudi is a bit runny, it's okay. Serve hot with a garnish of the remaining ghee (do not garnish with vegetable oil) and a side of Spiced Fried Eggplant.
Make it faster: Mix 2 Tbsp. ghee with the cumin seeds, red chiles, bay leaves, and ginger in an electric pressure cooker and heat on saute for 30 seconds. Add the asafetida, then the turmeric, rice, beans, sugar, raisins, and vegetables; pour in 2 1/2 c. water. Stir, bring to a simmer, and close the lid; pressure cook for 10 minutes at high pressure. Use the quick method to release the pressure.
Cooking Tip: If you plan to leave out all of the vegetables in this dish except the tomato, reduce the quantity of water by 1/2 cup.
Submitted by the Hospitality Committee
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CASA TEMP$ a Success!
This past Saturday, seven people from UUCH came out to help winterize three homes of elderly residents in north Huntsville and east Madison. Everyone had a good time and completed the needed tasks while maintaining safe practices in this COVID-19 era.
Many thanks to the following!
- Sara Coble
- Brad Korb
- Sophia Kyemba
- Sarah Rody
- Jessica Schultz
- Khoe Tran
- Gail Williams
- Howard Williams
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The residents that were helped greatly appreciate your efforts!
Submitted by the Social Justice Committee
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Tension
What happens in our lives, and in the broader world that touches us, is held in our body. Stress accumulates in the neck, the back, the stomach, in systemic changes such as inflammation. We carry the world with us, sometimes in ways that are painful. Finding ways to constructively hold things in tension is always a challenge.
What tension are you currently experiencing? What helps you to let it go?
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Submitted by Office Admin from The Daily Compass |
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Donating by Text or Online |
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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.
Like our other online and mobile giving options, this option is through Vanco, is secure, and has a good option for "plate" donations.
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Submitted by the Finance Committee |
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Worship Service Recording
Rev. Jaimie Dingus
"Where Do We Go From Here?"
November 8, 2020
Did you miss our virtual worship service on Sunday?
Want a midweek re-watch?
Fear not, you can click here to see the recording.
Remember, the building is closed,
but CHURCH is open!
Submitted by the Worship Committee
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COVID-19 Relief Funds Available
Funds are available for members of the congregation who have been negatively impacted financially by COVID-19.
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Care List
This Sunday at our Circle of Candles:
Barbara Hitt lit a candle of concern: Please keep Erin and Pam in your thoughts. Erin will be having surgery at the Mayo Clinic on 11/17 and we wish her a successful recovery.
Teri Thomas lit a candle of joy: Of upcoming grandparenthood!
Pam & Brad Korb lit a candle of joy: Many thanks to the 7 people who came out yesterday to help winterize 3 homes of local elderly residents. Many hands made for light work!
Barbara Hitt lit a candle of concern: Please keep Erin and Pam in your thoughts. Erin will be having surgery at the Mayo Clinic on 11/17, and we wish her a successful recovery.
Dawn Bullis From Elsie lit a candle of concern: I hope a world war doesn't happen over our President.
Susan Coddington lit a candle of concern: Sending light, love, and healing thoughts to Erin Reid and Pam Siegler.
Pam Siegler & Erin Reid lit a candle of gratitude: Beautiful, Kathy! Thank you!
LaDawn Edwards lit a candle of joy: An estranged friend reached out to me yesterday to see if we could repair our relationship.
Angela Arnold (she/her) lit a candle of concern: For my coworker who has the virus, and my coworkers who have been exposed.
Dawn Bullis lit a candle of concern: Our neighbors have been sick, but won't go get COVID-19 testing. We're having to keep our kiddos inside to make sure they stay safe :(
Kathy Fisher lit a candle of sorrow: Thinking of Mother, who passed 9 years ago last Wednesday.
Paul and Bridgit lit a candle of joy: Paul and I visited the Huntsville Botanical Gardens yesterday What a gorgeous FALL!
Rita Scholes lit a candle of joy: lovely piece of music.
John Syster lit a candle of joy: there is much dancing in the streets - May more light shine in our lives.
Timothy Bullis lit a candle of joy: I'm over joyed with the safe election of Joe and Kamala. I'm also so happy to be part of this supportive community as well as having such wonderful daughters Elsie and Willow ❤,and loving, strong wife Dawn. The job that I now have is good and the future is bright. Looking forward to helping others.
AMEN!!! Hugs to all of you.
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Upcoming Events
Please note that all meetings, worship services, and gatherings will be held online until further notice. Please check our Facebook page and website for updated information and links.
Thursday, November 12
Worship Committee
5:30 p.m
PFlag
6:30 p.m.
Friday, November 13
Zoom Dinner
6:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 15
CYRE
9:30 a.m.
Soul Circle (Group D)
9:30 a.m.
Worship Service
Angela Arnold & Salaama Journey
10:45 a.m.
Tuesday, November 17
Council Meeting
6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 18
Susan's Happy Hour
5:00 p.m.
Meeting ID:
847 8458 5916
Choir Practice
7:00 p.m.
Meeting ID:
910 8283 2653
Thursday, November 19
Worship Committee
5:30 p.m
Sunday, November 22
Worship Service
Rev. Jaimie Dingus
10:45 a.m.
YOUUTH Group
4:30 p.m.
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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:
John Schulz
Vice President:
Nick Wilbourn
Secretary:
Nancy Finley
Treasurer:
Bob Locklear
Trustees:
Suzey Delacey
Jack Long
Bryan Walls
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 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.
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Office Administrator
Holly Hinkle
Main Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday
9:30 am-1:30 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
Editor:
Holly Hinkle
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