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February 17, 2022

Vol. 22 Issue 59

Upcoming Service

"Widening the Circle Through Covenant"

Reverend Jaimie Dingus

10:45 AM, Sunday, Feb 20

In her book The Art of Gathering, Priya Parker writes, "In a world of infinite choices, choosing one thing is the revolutionary act. Imposing that restriction is actually liberating.”

That is to say, setting group expectations and being clear about who and how we are can be an expression of radical love and welcome. Let’s explore how our covenant can be a source of freedom and love within our community.

Worship Zoom Link

Happy News! Return to In-Service Worship

Friends, the UUCH Board continues to monitor the Covid-19 situation in our community closely. As case numbers and hospitalizations have rapidly decreased, your leaders feel it is safe to return to our multi-platform (Online and In-Person) way of worshipping sooner than expected! All are welcome to join Rev. Jaimie and the worship team for an in-person service on Sunday, February 27th. Please wear your mask the whole time, and space yourselves out within the sanctuary. If you are feeling sick, have had close contact with someone who is Covid Positive, or just would prefer to take on less personal risk, please join us via our live stream!

Looking forward to seeing many of you in person on February 27th!

Virtual Service Auction Bidding has Opened!

Thanks to all the UUCH members and friends who have created events and offered valued items and/or services as donations for our Winter 2022 Virtual Service Auction.

Bidding on those auction items opened at midnight this past Sunday morning, February 13 at charityauction.bid/uuch.

It's never too late to donate! Given the span for bidding, we will continue to accept donations even after the auction is open for bids. Contact Stewardship chair Dan McKitrick at stewardship@uuch.org, or committee members Bryan Walls, Ed Bernstein, and Lynda Lamitie at stewardship.committee@uuch.org if you have any questions about that.

Remember, donated services and events not only raise money for UUCH's General Fund, they generate Fellowship between donors and the winning bidders--a Service ever needed when Zoom is our mainstay and large gatherings are constrained by COVID-19 concerns. The current UUCH COVID-19 policy for meeting indoors allows "up to 15 people, unmasked with group consensus," and you will find that larger events offered in our auction this year are outdoors.

Submitted by the Stewardship Committee

UUCH Fellowship Game Night

The UUCH Fellowship Committee invites you to join us for a Game Night. Board games, card games, dice games, paper games--if you bring it, we will play it!

Date: Friday, Feb 18, 7p-9p

Location: UUCH. This activity is currently allowed per UUCH policy. If that changes, we will meet at Steve Rittenberg's home.

The Fellowship Committee will provide single serving beverages and snacks.

Please RSVP using the Sign-Up Genius link. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E094FA5AB2EAAF85-uuch1

Questions? Contact Steve Rittenberg at srittenberg@gmail.com or call/text (256) 585-4329.

Submitted by the Fellowship Committee

New UU Class

February 26th and March 5th

10:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

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 February 26th and March 5th

10:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. for this chance to learn, to share, and to be together. We will meet via Zoom, so we ask people to register so we can 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 Adult RE and Membership Committees

Upcoming Events

Click the calendar to see all of our upcoming events!

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.

Sign-Up Genius

Submitted by the Social Justice Committee

UUCH Board Updated COVID Policy

Information about the full COVID-19 policy can be found below.

Policy

There's a new way to support UUCH!

When you shop at Amazon through the link below, Amazon will make a donation directly to UUCH.

If you have any questions about how to use the link, please contact CJ Landley, Office Administrator, during office hours or send an email to the church office at uuch@uuch.org

When you shop at AmazonSmile, Amazon will donate to the UUCH.

Support us every time you shop.

Go to smile.amazon.com

Our Care List

A candle of healing was lit by Angela Arnold: "Healing for my younger brother Ben, who had a heart attack this week. He is home recuperating with 3 stints and feeling much better."

A candle of healing was lit by LaDawn Edwards: "For my neighbor Martha Alice Hand who is recovering from Covid and her husband's death in November."

"Widening the Circle in Love"

Reverend Jaimie Dingus

Sunday, February 13, 2022

Stream last week's service recording anytime!

Recording

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.

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.

Online:

To give from your bank account, you can still use the UUCH website or the Vanco Mobile app.

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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Minister

Rev. Jaimie Dingus

Office Hours:

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday by appointment.

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

Email: minister@uuch.org

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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.