In This Issue
-Quick Links
-Happening Soon
-Upcoming Service
-Annual Congregational Meeting
-This Sunday in CYRE
-UUA General Assembly
-STP Week
-Little Food Pantry
-Donate with Text Message
-In Case You Missed It!
-COVID-19 Relief Funds
-Care List
-Upcoming Events
-Minister Info
-UUCH Board Members
-Church Info
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Happening Soon
UUA GA Registration
Thursday, June 10
PFlag Meeting
6:30 PM
Saturday, June 12
STP Week Ends
Sunday, June 13
Annual Congregational Meeting Following the Service
Tuesday, June 15
Council Meeting
6:30 PM
For all upcoming events, please see Check Events tab at the top of the newsletter or see the upcoming week's list near the end of the newsletter.
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Annual Congregational Meeting
Following the Service
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“Pride Service: Redefining Family
Through Adoption”
Deb Delacey
Sunday, 10:45 AM
Join us as we explore the idea of “chosen family.” Members of the LGBT Community often find support outside biological relatives and create new families through adoption. We’ll hear from a few examples of same-gender parents with non-traditional families.
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Meeting ID: 229 305 601
Annual Congregational Meeting
Dear UUCH Member,
It is that time of year again for our annual meeting. It is important that, if possible, you plan to attend this meeting. It will take place following our worship service on Sunday, June 13. At this meeting we will vote on several items, including the following: (1) the proposed slate for next year's Board of Trustees and Nominating Committee; (2) next year's proposed budget; and (3) revisions to our church bylaws.
Your attendance is crucial since we need to establish a quorum before any of the voting can take place. To join the congregational meeting, please use the link for attending our June 13 virtual worship service. The meeting will begin right after the worship service.
Please review the following items before our congregational meeting so that you are prepared to vote:
I look forward to seeing you virtually for our congregational meeting on June 13.
Yours in community,
John Schulz
2020-2021 UUCH Board President
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This Sunday in Children and Youth
Religious Education (CYRE)
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There have been some big transitions in our CYRE program this year, but we are looking forward to new and creative ways to support religious education in our community. This summer children and youth will participate in a collaborative online RE program where they will get to learn and explore with their peers in other local UU congregations. We also have some exciting in-person opportunities being planned for the summer. CYRE families will receive more information and zoom links in separate emails. There will not be any programming this Sunday, instead we encourage everyone to attend our special UUCH Pride Service! |
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General Assembly (GA) is the annual meeting of our Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). Participants worship, witness, learn, connect, and make policy for the Association through democratic process. That remains true even when we cannot gather physically. The UUA Board of Trustees has passed a resolution making the 2021 UUA General Assembly a 100% virtual event. Anyone may attend Last year; GA had more than 4,900 registered attendees participate from remote locations around the world. Although we give up the face-to-face interaction, we retain our dedication to community.
Circle 'Round for Justice ● Healing ● Courage is the theme for General Assembly 2021. General Assembly is a time to circle ‘round in community. We circle ‘round in care and healing; for liberation and justice; and for love and courage.
Registration is required for All Participants
All participants in General Assembly (GA) programmed events must be registered for the conference. Everyone must also be registered, including program participants, presenters, invited guests, performers, office support staff, relatives, hosts, and dignitaries. This policy is consistent with our principle of equity and avoids arbitrary distinctions.
Registration for virtual GA 2021 is $200 per person.
Financial support for registration as well as a payment plan are available. https://www.uua.org/ga/registration/financialaid/scholarships
GA registrants receive access to all workshops, performances, lectures, and events listed in the GA Program. Registrants will have exclusive access to 2021 online Participation Portal, chatroom, recordings of previous streams, and dedicated support.
Open to the public: General Sessions, Service of the Living Tradition, Synergy Bridging Worship and Sunday Morning Worship will be streamed live and publicly accessible; registration is not required to view these events.
(SOLD OUT) General Assembly Swag Package
UUCH has openings for delegate positions at the General Assembly. If you are planning on attending GA, and would be interested in representing our congregation as a voting delegate, please contact Rev. Jaimie at Minster@uuch.org.
Submitted by the Denominational Affairs Committee
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Share the Plate Week
Through Saturday, June 12
June is the final month for our plate partner Still Serving Veterans (SSV) a Huntsville-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to helping Veterans find good-quality, meaningful jobs, access to VA benefits earned through military service, and connections to community resources. SSV also strengthens Veteran communities through leadership and collaboration. For more information, please visit their website at www.ssv.org.
Submitted by the Social Justice Committee
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Little Food Pantry Needs YOU!!
Please sign up to fill the LFP. It’s odd, but folks aren’t taking lentils or black beans. The canned black beans are being donated to needy Hispanic families.
If you can’t fill a M, W, F or Sunday spot on the sign up genius, you can always drop food by on T, T or Sat. Thanks for everyone who is lending a helping hand.
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Submitted by the Social Justice Committee |
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Donating by Text or Online |
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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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Submitted by the Finance Committee |
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"Becoming Beloved"
Alia Shinbrough
June 6, 2021
Have you missed a past virtual worship service? Want a midweek re-watch?
Fear not, you can visit here to watch a recording of most the service.
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Remember, the building is closed,
but CHURCH is open!
Submitted by the Worship Committee
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COVID-19 Relief Funds Available
Funds are available for members of the congregation who have been negatively impacted financially by COVID-19.
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Care List
This Sunday at Our Circle of Candles:
Many well wishes and candles of gratitude to Erin and Harper:
Kathy Fisher: Thank you, Erin and Harper, for all your years of loving service! Hugs and love to you both!
Nicole: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Nancy Finley: We are going to miss you both so much. Erin, thank you so much for the vitality and warmth you have brought to our CYRE program. And Harper, you have been a core of CYRE for so long; it's hard to imagine it without you.
Theresa and Tim Miller: We love you both and will miss you so much! Made me (Tim) cry.
Paul and Bridgit: Erin and Harper, we are very honored by your gifts of time, talent, and love. We hope your next adventures will be just awesome.
Gail & Howard Williams: We love you both and will miss your smiling faces. Take care and keep in touch through your new adventures.
Jessica Schulz (She/Her): Harper and Erin, I am so sad to see you go but wish you success in your future endeavors. Hugs to both of you!
Heather Kyemba lit a candle of joy: Sophia recently had jaw surgery that went well but it will be a long recovery.
Barbara Hitt lit a candle of gratitude: Thanks to Care Committee members Teri Thomas, Nancy Stetson, Jessica Schultz, Paulette Bernstein, Betsy Applegate, Mitzi Schrimsher, Lynda Lamitie, Eleanor Schweinsberg, Dan McKitrick, Jefflyn Weed, Pam Korb, Jo Broussard, Jeanne DeFrance, and Barbara for providing meals for the Delacey family following Deb's bilateral knee replacement. Ouch!
Sara Coble (she/her) lit a candle of concern: A couple of weeks ago, my grandpa received a kidney. He went back to Vanderbilt yesterday with a bacterial infection. He is receiving antibiotics through an IV. The doctors say he will be okay, so we remain hopeful.
Bobby Hall lit a candle of joy: Glad to be back in Huntsville after being on the road for two months (geocaching, of course).
Paul and Bridgit lit a candle of joy: This has been one fantastically beautiful spring! The Botanical Gardens are just plain showing out!
Jessica Schulz (She/Her) lit a candle of joy: John and I were able to travel to San Diego to have a much-delayed visit with our grandson, son, and daughter-in-law.
Kathy Fisher lit a candle of gratitude: Beautiful work, choir! Thank you for your faithfulness!
The Scanlands lit a candle of gratitude: Good service, good luck to Erin and Harper, Blessings.
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Upcoming Events
Please note that all meetings, worship services, and gatherings will be held online until further notice. Please check our Facebook page and website for updated information and links
Thursday, June 10
PFlag Meeting
6:30 PM
Stewardship Meeting
7:00 PM
Saturday, Jun 12
Share the Plate Week Ends
Sunday, Jun 13
Worship Service
Rev. Jaimie Dingus
10:45 AM
Annual Congregational Meeting
Following the Service
Monday, June 14
7:00 PM
Tuesday, June 15
6:30 PM
Wednesday, June 16
Susan's Happy Hour
5:00 PM
Choir Practice
7:00 PM
Sunday, Jun 20
Soul Circle Group D
9:30 AM
CYRE
9:30 AM
Worship Service
Rev. Jaimie Dingus
10:45 AM
All Alabama Young Adults Group
12:30 PM
Social Justice Meeting
2:00 PM
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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:
John Schulz
Vice President:
Nick Wilbourn
Secretary:
Nancy Finley
Treasurer:
Bob Locklear
Trustees:
Suzey Delacey
Jack Long
Bryan Walls
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 John Schulz via email no later than one week prior to the meeting (i.e. the Tuesday before). The next board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 29, 2021.
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Office Administrator
Holly Hinkle
Main Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday
9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
*Please email 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
Editor:
Holly Hinkle
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Huntsville, AL 35814
(256) 534-0508
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