All Ages

This week as we return from the holidays, we will reflect together in a multi-generational service on things we are ready to let go of as we begin the new year. Rev. Jaimie will be leading us as we celebrate our Fire Communion and children and youth are encouraged to participate. There are no RE classes this Sunday, but our Nursery is still open. Don't forget, this Sunday is our monthly potluck!

First Friday

January 5th we will still be hosting our First Friday in the Fellowship Hall from 5PM-8PM. There will be food and plenty of shenanigans, so please join us!

Share the Plate with North Alabama Coalition for the Homeless

During the first quarter of 2024, UUCH will be sharing our plate proceeds with the North Alabama Coalition for the Homeless (NACH). All plate proceeds received from the Thursday before the first Sunday through the Saturday after the first Sunday will be split with NACH. In January, this includes plate donations received from January 4th through 13th.

NACH is dedicated to reducing and preventing homelessness in the Greater Huntsville Area. They achieve this through education and assistance provided to individuals at risk of homelessness. NACH's primary objective is to help unsheltered and at-risk populations in Madison County find housing and prevent homelessness.

NACH offers a range of essential services, including food provision, housing assistance, utility support, distribution of cold weather gear, and comprehensive case management for those seeking shelter in our community. Their committed case managers conduct daily housing assessments for homeless and at-risk clients. These assessments enable NACH to connect clients with emergency shelter, permanent housing, rental assistance, as well as access to food and clothing resources in our area.

Many NACH clients become part of the RISE (Restore, Invest, Support, Empower) case management program. Through RISE, clients receive both short-term and long-term case management, designed to support them on their journey to achieving permanent and sustainable housing.

Furthermore, NACH has introduced a new program called SHINE (Supportive Housing Integrated Network). SHINE is specifically tailored to assist clients who are grappling with co-occurring substance use disorders and mental health issues. This program provides access to recovery housing, medical and mental health services, and integrated case management. The overarching goal of SHINE is to support clients in maintaining sobriety, securing employment, and ultimately attaining permanent housing.

Please consider giving generously to this important local organization.

New 6-week Covenant Group

Contact Teri Thomas (terit4u@yahoo.come) for questions/signup or utilize the ARE table in fellowship hall. Please note: as this group is for discovery and growth, no new members will be admitted after the first meeting.

Circle of Candles

Happy New Year! A quick reminder that Circle of Candle Joys and Concerns can be sent to our Office Manager at uuch@uuch.org to be added to the Newsletter.