In This Issue
-Upcoming Service
-Budget Drive
-Easter Egg Hunt
-Dining and Fellowship
-Rev Jaimie's
Ordination
-Calendar of Events
-LFP
-COVID
Policy
-Care List
-In Case You Missed It
-Donate Online or
by Text
-Amazon Smile
-Submit to the Newsletter
-Minister Info
-UUCH Board Members
-Church Info
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Easter Service
Reverend Jaimie Dingus
10:45 AM, Sunday, April 17, 2022
On Easter Sunday, Christianity awakens to the miracle of resurrection. In our Unitarian Universalist community, what lessons can we heed of resurrection and rebirth? What do we want to resurrect? Where do we find a miracle? Join us for this special Easter service.
And please note, that this year we will NOT be celebrating Flower Communion on Easter Sunday. Instead, our Flower Communion will take place on May 29th!
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Budget Drive Ending Soon
Our Annual Budget Drive will be ending soon. Thanks to so many of our members and friends, old and new, who have made generous commitments to support our church activities for the next year.
We expect to complete our campaign by April 17. Have YOU pledged your fair share? If we haven’t heard from you, we will be contacting you soon with gentle reminders.
Your pledges determine what we can expect in financial support for the next fiscal church year, which begins July 1. About 93% of our income comes from your pledged commitments.
If you didn't receive a packet, please call the church office at 256-534-0508 or send us an email
A member of the 2022 ABD Team (Ed Bernstein, Brad Korb, and Tim Miller) will be staffing a table in the Fellowship Hall after the Sunday service to assist you with your budget drive questions and to accept your pledges.
Thank you for your support of UUCH.
Submitted by the ABD Team
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Easter Egg Hunt at Alice & Betsy's!
Sunday Afternoon, April 17th
You and your family are invited to spend Easter Sunday afternoon with your fellow UUs in a day of relaxation and fun while welcoming the beginning of spring. (Rain or shine!)
What: Easter Egg Hunt
Who: Everyone is invited!
When: Sunday, April 17th, 2:30-5:00 p.m.
Where: Alice Dilbeck and Betsy Applegate's home,
620 Ford Chapel Road, Harvest
Suggestions for what to bring:
- Yourself and your family
- Eggs for the hunt (plastic-filled or "real")
- Basket for the egg hunt
- Goodies to share for munching
- Lawn chairs and musical instruments
Fun for everyone. No children? No problem. We'll have badminton, croquet, and activities for all ages, including "sitting-on-the-porch-talking-as-we-watch-others-expend-a-lot-of-energy." What could be more fun?
Children are advised to wear or bring play clothes to fully enjoy the outdoor activities.
Click below for directions and a map to Alice Dilbeck and Betsy Applegate's home. You can also pick up a map in the fellowship hall by the kitchen door
We're Egg-cited! We'll be HOPPY to see you!
This activity is sponsored by the Children and Youth RE Program as an all-church activity.
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UUCH Dining & Fellowship
When: Thursday, April 28 @ 5:30 pm
Where: Sam & Greg's Pizzeria/Gelateria @ 116 Southside Square, Huntsville AL 35801
It's time for a Spring Fling with your UUCH family!
Please join us on Thursday, April 28 at 5:30 pm at Sam & Greg's Pizzeria/Gelateria, 116 Southside Square, Huntsville, AL 35801 for dinner and Fellowship.
Money will never be a barrier to participating in Fellowship at UUCH. If you need financial assistance to participate, please contact Rev. Jaimie.
Submitted by the Fellowship Committee
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Save the Date!
Service of Ordination on May 15th
What: Service of Ordination for our minister, Jaimie Dingus
When: Sunday, May 15th, at 2:30 pm
Where: UUCH Sanctuary
Why: The service of ordination is a very special time in the life of a minister. Only a congregation can ordain a minister and it only happens once in a minister's lifetime.
By ordaining Jaimie Dingus, the UUCH congregation will be taking Jaimie from a layperson status and bringing her officially into the community of clergy. Per UU tradition, Jaimie will then be able to use the title "Reverend".
This is an exciting time for our congregation and for our minister. Please hold this date in your calendar!
Submitted by the Committee on Ministry
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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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Submitted by the Social Justice Committee |
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You can read the COVID Policy in full by clicking the button below. |
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LaDawn Edwards lit a candle of Sorrow: "My heart is heavy with the news of more civilian deaths in Ukraine. I sincerely hope this can find a way to help resettle the refugees from conflicts throughout the world."
Elizabeth S. lit a candle of Concern: "My grandmother seems to be nearing the end of her life. It may be some time still, but it appears this way. Wishing blessings for her new journey, whatever it may be."
Sara Coble lit a candle of Joy: "My brother, James, had heart surgery on Thursday. We are immensely grateful for his speedy recovery.
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Did you miss a service or need to see a previous newsletter?
They are available anytime! Just click the links below.
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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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When you shop at AmazonSmile, Amazon will donate to the UUCH. Support us every time you shop.
If you have any questions about how to use the link, please contact CJ Langley, Office Administrator, during office hours or send an email to the church office at uuch@uuch.org
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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. 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 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, April 26, 2022, at 6:30 pm.
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Office Administrator
CJ Cribbs Langley
Main Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
*Please call/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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