Adult Religious Education Survey
Here is the survey we’ve been talking about! This survey is to gauge your interest level in all things ADULT! Looking to enhance your lifespan development, we want to know what YOU need. Questions? Contact Teri Thomas at adult.re@uuch.org
Sponsored by the ARE Committee
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Join the UUCH Tech Team
Our Technology Team is seeking a few good people to join! All positions have detailed instructions and training is provided. Time commitment is about 2 hours on Sundays. Email technology@uuch.org or contact Matthew Bollinger for more information and sign up.
Sponsored by the Technology Committee
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Adult religious education Sunday morning
(Not meeting in August)
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. THERE ARE NO NEW SOUL MATTER PACKETS IN JULY AND AUGUST.
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 ARE Committee
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Save the Date
SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, Nov 11! Join the FUN at UUCH’s annual service auction, one of our biggest fundraisers and fun events of the year! More details to follow from your Stewardship Team. All invited! Contact Zena Tucker or email stewardship@uuch.org for more info.
Sponsored by the Stewardship Committee
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Water Communion is Coming!
September 10 is our annual Water Communion service, and we are planning to continue the theme of water outside on our campus after the service!
You are invited to offer your personal splash pads, toy sprinklers, bubble makers, slippery slides, and [gentle] water squirters.
Parents are encouraged to plan to drench their children as appropriate.
CONTACT KRISTEN WARRINGTON (DRE) OR SUZEY DELACEY (WORSHIP ARTS) TO LEND YOUR STUFF FOR THE DAY.
Sponsored by the CYRE Committee
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All are welcome to join! There are two classes left (Sunday, September 3, and October 1). Please note the meeting time has changed to 1 -3 pm.
Led by certified facilitator Sally Locklear, SoulCollage© is an expressive arts practice done individually or in community. It is an easy, enjoyable, intuitive collage process for self-discovery and community. Participants make their own decks of collage cards for their personal use from images. Founded by Seena B Frost, the SoulCollage© method helps people discover their unique inner/outer guides and challengers and strengthen their intuition and creativity. You can learn more about SoulCollage© on their official website soulcollage.com
All materials will be provided, but feel free to supplement by gathering images from magazines, online photo sharing websites, or bring photos of loved ones. If you are interested, please let us know so we can plan accordingly. Sign-up sheets are in the fellowship hall or contact Sally Locklear at sallylocklear@mac.com or call 512-657-6169.
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UUCH Board Report August 1, 2023
The UUCH Board met on August 1st for the delayed July business meeting because members were out of town. Items discussed included updating and clarifying our rental policies for outside groups wanting to use the church building. These changes will be added to the Policies and Procedures Manual. The sound systems in the sanctuary are also being analyzed.
The Board officially established a Safety Committee and appointed Shalin Mody as the Chair of that Committee.
The Treasurer’s Report revealed that the operating budget overview for 22-23 included an income for the year $5,809 over budget, and expenses were approximately $30,000 under budget.
A proposal for removing and replacing the stained-glass windows in the sanctuary was discussed. A poll dedicated to assessing the congregation’s sentiments about doing this will be established to begin to determine if this is a direction in which we want to go. This initial poll will be provided as a link in the weekly newsletter. There is a prospect that we may appoint a task force to investigate all aspects of this at a future meeting.
Bryan Walls reviewed aspects of the free Google Workspace that we are using at the church.
Rev. Jaimie is in touch with other congregations who are currently examining and revising their mission and vision statements. This will be of assistance as we begin this year’s examination of our statements.
Board meetings will be held on the 4th Wednesday of each month for this Board year. The next meeting will be held on August 23, 2023.
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Circle of Candles
Darlene Patten lit a candle of Concern: "Healing thoughts and prayers for my sister, Polly, who had a procedure this past weekend."
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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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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:
Susan Coddington
Vice President:
Bryan Walls
Secretary:
Nancy Finley
Treasurer:
David Bollinger
Trustees:
Will Garrison
Darlene Patten
Cam Scales
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 Susan Coddington via email no later than one week prior to the meeting (i.e. the Tuesday before). The next board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 25th, 2023, at 6:30 pm.
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Office Administrator
Ryan Vidal Gonzales
Main Office Hours:
Mondays 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Tuesdays through Thursdays 11:00 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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