CYRE News

Pre-K – Fifth & Sixth – 12^th Grade

In a bit of departure from what our adults will be learning this week, our children and YoUUth Group will be exploring what our Jewish friends practice by celebrating Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. These two holidays span a total of ten days and are used to start the Jewish New Year with a clean slate by acknowledging wrongdoings, making amends, and asking for forgiveness. Our faith calls us to remember that when we have hurt others or been hurt by others, we can still welcome in a fresh start by apologizing to and forgiving each other. 

Upcoming Events:

10/1 – Blessing of the Animals

10/8 – Practice with Choir, 10 a.m.

10/28 – Trunk or Treat 5 p.m–8 p.m.

Quick reminder about some of our announcements: the children and YoUUth Group have been practicing and preparing to sing with the UUCH Choir for service on 10/8. We are asking that everyone arrive around 10 AM for one final practice.  

Save the Date - Liz Hurley Ribbon Run on Saturday, October 21

Please make your plans now to join the UUCH Fellowship Committee at the 2023 Liz Hurley Ribbon Run to support breast cancer research.

Join the Huntsville UUters at the 20th Liz Hurley Ribbon Run on Saturday, October 21. Click here to join our team. If you don't have an RunSignUp account, you will be asked to create one.

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.

We look forward to seeing you! Contact Sarah Rody at sarahsrody28@gmail.com or Steve Rittenberg at srittenberg@gmail.com if you have questions.

Sponsored by the Fellowship Committee

New happenings in Adult Religious Education starting in September

Sunday Morning Adult RE

Starting in September, adults can meet twice a month in the Adult RE room at 12 pm for a time of discussion that stimulates the mind, heart, and soul! So grab your coffee and a snack and head over!

The schedule is as follows:

On the 2nd Sunday of every month, Gary Hitt will facilitate discussions on Major Issues of the 21st Century: Climate change. Mass migrations. Amazing, potentially disruptive advances in technology, including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, cryptocurrency. Pandemics. Terrorism. Gun violence. An aging population. Worker shortages. Water shortages. These are major issues that we will face in the 21st century. What is being done or should be done to address these issues? The discussion will be selected by attendees. Email garyhitt150@gmail.com with your suggestions.



On the 4th Sunday of every month, June Norton will facilitate a discussion based on the book, Trusting Change, by Karen Hering. Whether you are living through significant personal transitions or navigating a world reshaping itself faster than ever, the book offers ten skills for living on the threshold, as well as spiritual practices and inspiration for connecting with your own inner wisdom. You do not need to read the book to attend. If you need a copy, please contact Teri Thomas, adult.re@uuch.org



It is highly encouraged that you provide your contact information to register for Adult RE. There may be changes to the schedule that will need your notification.

Questions? Need childcare in order to attend? Register at adult.re@uuch.org

Sponsored by the Adult RE Committee

Sanctuary Aesthetics Survey

Dear UUCH,

Leaders in our congregation including members of the Worship Arts Team, have begun a conversation about how our Sanctuary looks, specifically the stained glass windows that adorn our space. Follow this link to learn more about the conversation and to complete a survey and share your thoughts and ideas!

New UU Classes Start Oct 8th

New UU Class series at UUCH

Sunday, Oct 8th, 15th, 22nd

9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

What does it mean to be a Unitarian Universalist? You are invited to attend a three-part class at UUCH that explores important themes in UU congregational life.

We will discuss UU 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 Sunday mornings of Oct 8th, 15th, and 22nd from 9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. for this chance to learn, to share, and to be together. The classes will be held in the Adult Religious Education classroom at UUCH, located at the back of the Religious Education wing. Nancy Finley and Pam Korb will facilitate the discussion. Childcare will be provided.

Contact membership@uuch.org for further information. We look forward to seeing you in class!

Submitted by Adult RE and Membership Committees

Social Action Success! Village of Promise Book Crate Painting

Our first social justice action for the church year was completed this past Saturday at UUCH! Through the coordination of Cam Scales, 18 book crates were painted. These crates will be provided to children at the Village of Promise to house the books that they receive from the organization. Reading is a critical skill taught in the Village of Promise.

Many thanks to Cam Scales for leading this effort and to Brad Korb, Theresa Miller, Nancy Stetson, Bryan Walls, Diane Walls, and Gail Williams for painting the crates!

For more information about the Village of Promise, please see Cam Scales.

Sponsored by the Social Justice Committee

Children’s Books Collection

Books for children of all ages are still being collected for donation to the Village of Promise, a local non-profit founded to address the needs of children and families in distressed, high-poverty neighborhoods. The Village of Promise provides programs for entire families in an effort to help break the cycle of poverty; it is particularly focused on improving children’s reading skills.

If you have children’s books that you no longer need and would like to donate them, please bring them to the Church and place them in the bin located in the Fellowship Hall.

Thank you so very much for your support!

Sponsored by the Social Justice Committee

Adopt a Flowerbed

One of the joys of moving to our current home on Broadmor was having a lawn and more formal gardens facing the street. One of our first Work days at this property included dividing bulbs to share and fertilizing the well established roses. Those beds have gotten fewer blossoms every year, maybe because the oak and sweetgum trees are blocking most of the sun. Property committee would appreciate some volunteers to adopt a bed or two in order to weed and maintain them. 



Please contact LaDawn Edwards at 319-431-7461 if you would like to participate. 

Sponsored by the Property Committee

Circle of Candles

Laura Johnson lit a candle of Joy: "My mom has been battling cancer for the past two years, and as of last week, she is completely cancer free."