Save the Date
Our Annual Congregational Meeting will be held on June 11. Please put it on your calendar.
Sponsored by the Board
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UUCH Represented at Rally Opposing Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation
UUCH was represented at the recent Liberate not Legislate Rally in Huntsville to oppose the anti-LGBTQ bills proposed in Alabama. Rev. Jaimie was a speaker at the event who reminded the enthusiastic crowd that we honor the “inherent worth and dignity of all people” and that we will work to make sure rights for all are respected.
Right now, three bills are coming in front of the Alabama House that would harm LGBT youth and adults, and strip away their rights.
“HB354 extends the “don’t say gay” bill up to 12th grade. This effectively bans GSAs (Gay-Straight Alliances) in schools and prevents students from creating and joining spaces where they will be safe and receive support from students, faculty, and staff.
HB401 seeks to ban drag events from public spaces, which objectively targets and discriminates against the LGBTQ+ community. This legislation would silence queer Alabamians, denying their right to freedom of expression.
HB405 imposes a bathroom ban for transgender individuals. This discriminatory law would limit transgender individuals from using bathrooms that match their gender identities and would put them at risk of harassment and violence.”
If you would like to use your voice to support LGBTQ people, please consider writing your state legislators here.
Sponsored by the Social Justice Committee
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Adult Religious Education Needs You!
The Adult RE Committee serves to provide lifespan religious education programs designed to deepen and enrich our emotional, spiritual, material, and/or intellectual lives. Please join me for a discussion of how we can implement activities in the church to achieve these ideals. We will meet in the Adult RE room on Monday, May 22 at 6 p.m. Please drop me an email if you can attend. I’d like to get a head count.
Teri Thomas
Chair, Adult RE
adult.re@uuch.org
Sponsored by the Adult RE Committee
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Third Sunday Adult RE
On the third Sunday of every month, we will be exploring the media content that has been supplied with our monthly Soul Matters packets. You do NOT have to be a member of a Soul Matters group to participate. Come and join us at 9:30 for viewing and discussion in the ARE room of our education wing. The topic for May 21 is Creativity. While I am facilitating this, I am looking for another person to assist. Please contact me if you’re willing.
Teri Thomas,
Chair, ARE
Adult.re@uuch.org
Sponsored by the Adult RE Committee
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Summer Solstice Service
Do you love the UUCH tradition that is our Winter Solstice Service? Do you love the darkness, the ritual, the music, but wish it happened more than once a year? Well you are in luck. This year on Sunday June 18th, we will be celebrating the Summer Solstice as our Sunday morning service. We need a team of 3 or more lay leaders to plan and lead this service. Please reach out to Rev. Jaimie at minister@uuch.org to be a part of this team!
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Implicit Bias Exhibit
The downtown location of the Huntsville Madison County Public Library is hosting a special exhibit on implicit bias. “The Bias Inside Us” is a traveling exhibition that explores the social science and psychology of implicit bias, the impact of this bias, and what people can do about it.
Through compelling images, hands-on interactives, and powerful testimonials and videos, the exhibition unpacks and demystifies the concept of bias. The community engagement project from the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) features six sections: Introduction, The Science of Bias, Bias in Real Life, Serious Consequences—Bias is All Around Us, #RetrainYourBrain, and Personal Reflection.
The exhibit will be open to visitors during regular Downtown operating hours from now through May 21st:
Monday-Thursday 9:00 - 8:00 pm
Friday-Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
This exhibit will only be in town for a few weeks, so go see it before May 21st!
More information here.
Sponsored by the Social Justice Committee
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Dinner at G's Country Kitchen
It's time for some good ol' country cookin' with your good 'ol (and young) UU family. Please join us on Thursday, May 25 @ 5:30 pm for a dinner of Meat + 3. Or Catfish. Or anything else on their large menu.
When: Thursday, May 25 @ 5:30pm
Where: G's Country Kitchen. 2501 Oakwood Ave NW #5, Huntsville, AL 35810
Please sign up so we know how many to expect. SignUp Genius link here.
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.
Contact Sarah Rody (sarahsrody28@gmail.com) or Steve Rittenberg (srittenberg@gmail.com) if you have questions. Thanks!
Sponsored by the Fellowship Committee
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Circle of Candles
Jes Zelaya lit a candle of Sorrow: "My mother, Sandy Bell, passed away a few weeks ago. This Mother's Day and child dedication is bitter sweet."
The Delacey Family lit a candle of Joy: "Our Deepest Gratitude to this incredible community for your support, love, and affection toward us as Benjamin marches toward health."
Will, Emily, & Magnolia Garrison lit a candle of Joy: "We brought our 'forever' family home!"
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Upcoming Events
Click the calendar to see all of our upcoming events!
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Little Food Pantry
The food pantry is a huge success, being utilized by numerous people!
If you are able to pick a day to re-stock the pantry, please do so, using the Sign-Up Genius link below.
There are also baskets in the Fellowship Hall and Sanctuary entry foyer for food collection. The collected food will ultimately be used to fill the pantry on days not chosen on the sign-up genius.
Canned meats, soups, veggies, mac-and-cheese, bread, fruit, fresh veggies--all kinds of foods are welcome.
Thank you for being so generous. We are making a difference!
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In Case You Missed It
We love when you can join us at Service but we know that life can throw curveballs! Click below to view the past 4 services:
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Donate Online
via CDM+ Engage
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Online:
Like our other online and mobile giving options, this option is through CDM+ Engage, is secure, and has a good option for "plate" donations as well as "pledge".
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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 Wednesday. Please make sure to complete a new request form each time you make a submission to the newsletter.
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Minister
Rev. Jaimie Dingus
Office Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday by appointment.
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UUCH 2023-24
Board Members
President:
Betsy Applegate
Vice President:
Brad Korb
Secretary:
Nancy Finley
Treasurer:
David Bollinger
Trustees:
Will Garrison
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 Betsy Applegate via email no later than one week prior to the meeting (i.e. the Tuesday before). The next board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023, at 6:30 pm.
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Office Administrator
Ryan Vidal Gonzales
Main Office Hours:
Mondays 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Tuesdays through Thursdays 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM
or by appointment.
*Please call/email the office in advance if you need building access.
Phone:
256-534-0508
Email: uuch@uuch.org
For more info on any event, contact the church office or visit our website.
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UUCH News is a publication of The Unitarian Universalist Church,
3921 Broadmor Rd., Huntsville, AL 35810
Editor-in-Chief:
Laurel Bollinger
Copy Editor:
Ryan Vidal Gonzales
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PO Box 5545
Huntsville, AL 35814
(256) 534-0508
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