In This Issue
-Quick Links
-Happening Soon
-Upcoming Service
-Blessing of the Animals
-CYRE & YOUUTH
-COVID Policy
-Share the Plate
-UUCH Survey
-"New UU" Class
-LFP
-Donate with Text Message
-In Case You Missed It!
-COVID-19 Relief Funds
-Upcoming Events
-Minister Info
-UUCH Board Members
-Church Info
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Happening Soon
Sunday, October 3
STP Week Begins
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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"Blessing of the Animals"
Rev. Jaimie Dingus
10:45 AM
Joining us in our interdependent web of existence are animals who bring love, humor, and wisdom to our lives. Whether these creatures are big and small, wild and domestic, loved up close or appreciated from afar, they are a special part of the world we share. In this service, we bless the animals who currently enrich our lives or whose memory continues to impact us. Please send photos of an animal that you would like to recognize to minister@uuch.org. Please send photos by 6:00 pm Friday.
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IN-Person Animal Blessing:
Join Rev. Jaimie & Clementine in the grass between the UUCH parking lots after the service for a special Animal Blessing @ 1pm. All pets are welcome to join, though if your pet lives in a tank or would be very unhappy being around other animals feel free to bring a picture instead. The blessing itself will be a quick 10-15 minute ceremony, but feel free to stick around after for socially distant socializing and fun time meeting each other's pets!
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Children & Youth Religious Education
Sunday, October 10
9:30 AM & 4:00 PM
VIRTUUAL CYRE will meet October 10 from 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM. Children, youth, and families are all invited!
YOUUTH Group (grades 7-12) will meet October 10 from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Zoom links will be shared via email. Contact Rev. Jaimie at Minister@uuch.org for more information.
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UUCH Board Updated COVID Policy |
Highlights of the policy are contained in the tier chart: |
Information about the full COVID policy can be found here.
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Share the Plate Week
Sunday, October 3 – Saturday, October 9
All plate donations will be split between the church and the chosen charity.
The social justice Share the Plate selection is currently AshaKiran. AshaKiran was started to help foreign-born individuals experiencing crises, such as human trafficking, sexual assault, and domestic violence throughout the state of Alabama.
They work to support people in these communities to overcome barriers such as language, cultural and/or religious stigmas through education, empowerment, and providing culturally-sensitive services. Founded in 2006 by Bhavani Kakani, AshaKiran now offers services in over 50 languages. Through a variety of free, confidential, culturally-sensitive programs and initiatives, AshaKiran provides a “ray of hope” toward building a more healthy and harmonious community.
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UUCH Community Survey
Due October 15th
The Committee on Ministry is circulating a survey to the UUCH community to get input on the preferences and safety needs of our community as the Board continues to make policy decisions about Covid-19. This is a great opportunity to have your voice heard and to express what is most important to you as we work towards regathering.
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“New UU” Class
October 16th and October 23rd
10:00 AM – 11:45 AM
What does it mean to be a Unitarian Universalist? Join Rev. Jaimie, the Adult Religious Education Committee, and the Membership Committee as we offer a two-part series that explores important themes in UU congregational life.
We will discuss our worship and theology, history, covenant and polity, faith development, social justice, and membership. This program is particularly focused on introducing newcomers to UUCH, but those of you who have been here for a while will also be able to share and connect with others as we explore our own beliefs and how they intersect with the UU tradition. Everyone is welcome!
Mark your calendars now for the Saturday mornings of October 16th and 23rd at 10:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. for this chance to learn, share, and be together. We will meet via Zoom, and we ask people to register to prepare for the number of participants. Contact Adult.RE@uuch.org to register or if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!
Submitted by Membership and Adult Religious Education
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Little Food Pantry
The LFP needs your help. Please sign up on the signup genius. For newcomers to buying food for it, 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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"Gotta Keep on Moving Forward"
Rev. Jaimie Dingus
September 26, 2021
Have you missed a past virtual worship service? Want a midweek re-watch?
Fear not, you can visit here to watch a recording of the service.
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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:
Suzey and Deb Delacey lit a candle of joy and of sorrow: Joy for Amanda Schuber who was welcomed into preliminary fellowship this week. Sorrow for the Bollinger's loss of a family member. They ask for thoughts for their family as they go through some difficult medication changes.
Trao (he/they) lit a candle of joy: Shared our giving spirit in outreach to hurricane victims in New Orleans last week.
John and Jessica Schulz lit a candle of sorrow: for the death of their daughter-in-law Joni's father, Dave.
Kristen Ogwaro lit a candle of sorrow: for the death of their in-laws.
Cheri Smith lit a candle of healing: for the recovery of her eye.
We offer a special congratulations to the recipients of their booster vaccine this week:
Kristen Ogwaro
Diane and Brian Scanland
May we all be blessed with health and safety!
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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.
Sunday, October 3
Share the Plate Week Begins
CYRE
9:30 AM
Worship Service
10:45 AM
Tuesday, October 6
Soul Circle (Group A)
7:00 PM
Wednesday, October 6
Susan's Happy Hour
5:00 PM
Soul Circle (Group B)
7:00 PM
Choir Practice
7:00 PM
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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
Shalin Mody
Nancy Pettus
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 Tuesday, October 26, 2021.
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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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3921 Broadmor Rd., Huntsville, AL 35810
Editor-in-Chief:
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Copy Editor:
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