In This Issue
-Upcoming Service
-Service Auction
-Game Night
-New UU Class
-Annual Congre-gational Meeting
-Upcoming Events
-LFP
-COVID
Policy
-Care List
-In Case You Missed It
-Donate with Text Message
-Submit to the Newsletter
-Minister Info
-UUCH Board Members
-Church Info
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"Widening the Circle in Love"
Reverend Jaimie Dingus
10:45 AM, Sunday, Feb 13
Let’s talk about love! Love that includes, love that embraces, love that opens up new possibilities! As Unitarian Universalists, our First Principle calls us to widen the circle of love so that no one falls outside of it. How might we embody that radical call to love?
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Virtual Service Auction Bidding Opens Sunday!
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 opens at midnight this Sunday morning, February 13 at charityauction.bid/uuch.
Be sure to check out the UUCH's Facebook page for the trailer to our Service Auction commercial debuting during this coming Sunday's service -- it's a hoot!
It's never too late to donate! Given the two-week 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
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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
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New UU Class
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 at
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 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 Adult RE and Membership Committees
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Annual Congregational Meeting
The 2022 annual congregational meeting will be held on June 12, 2022, immediately after the service.
The meeting is the time we gather to conduct the business of the church, including setting the annual budget and electing officers for the coming year.
The Board hopes that it will be safe to hold this meeting in person, but we will remain flexible in response to local COVID rates. If we are able to gather in person, Board is prepared to make hybrid accommodations for those who would still prefer to attend through live-streaming.
We want everyone to be able to attend. So mark your calendar now!
Submitted by the Board
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Upcoming Events
Click the calendar to see all of our upcoming events!
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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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UUCH Board Updated COVID Policy
Information about the full COVID-19 policy can be found below.
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Our Care List
A candle of appreciation was lit by Mitzi Schrimsher: "Tommy and I appreciate all the cards, messages, and positive thoughts for us and my son. Thank you, Care Committee!"
A candle of sympathy was lit by Brad & Pam Korb: "Pam's uncle Joe died on Friday from Covid, only 4 weeks after his wife Jewel (Pam's aunt) died from a stroke. Please send positive thoughts to their adult children who have lost both parents so close together."
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"We Are Promises Kept and Broken"
Roddy Biggs
Sunday, February 6, 2022
Stram last week's service recording anytime!
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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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Submit to the Newsletter
Do you have news to include in the newsletter next week? Please submit your article to the newsletter through our request form no later than 10:00 am each Tuesday. |
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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
CJ Cribbs Langley
Main Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
*Please email the 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:
CJ Cribbs Langley
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Huntsville, AL 35814
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