In This Issue
-Quick Links
-Happening Soon
-Upcoming Service
-This Sunday in CYRE
-Community Vigil
-Amanda's Graduation
-Organizing Project
-Are You Ready to Become a Member?
-Social Justice Facebook Page
-Property Work/Fun Day
-Annual Pledge Drive
-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
Annual Budget Drive: It's not too late!
Friday, April 16
Organizing Project
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Community Vigil
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, April 18
All AL Young Adults Group
12:30 PM
Tuesday, April 20
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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“Forgiving As We Go"
Rev. Jaimie Dingus
10:45 AM
We are becoming something new, something we haven’t quite imagined yet. And in the process of becoming, we are going to bump heads and make mistakes. What could it look like to center forgiveness as we move in these uncharted waters? Who might we become with grace as our guide?
Meeting ID: 229 305 601
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This Sunday in Children and Youth
Religious Education (CYRE)
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Who are you BECOMING? Join us for a Sunday of self-exploration featuring a special guest—Reverend Jaimie! We will highlight each of our unique gifts, and ponder what it means to become your true self.
VIRTUUAL CYRE meets from 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM. Children, youth, and families are all invited!
YOUUTH Group (grades 7-12) does not meet this week. Join us again on April 25th.
Zoom links will be shared via email and our CYRE Family Facebook group. Contact Erin at DRE@uuch.org for more information. |
All AL Young Adult Group
12:30 PM
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"Community Vigil"
Friday, April 16th from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
With the Derek Chauvin trial, the murder of Daunte Wright, recent school shootings, and all the violence being done by a white supremacy culture, so present in the news this week, many of us are feeling anger, sadness, and grief. And for our BIPOC members and friends, that grief and anger are multiplied. Join Rev. Jaimie for a drop-in community vigil on Friday afternoon, to process, light candles, and be in solidarity together.
Unitarian Universalist Church Huntsville, AL is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Community Vigil
Time: Apr 16, 2021 04:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 845 1979 2996
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Submitted by the Minister
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Amanda is Graduating
and You're Invited!!
For the last 9 years, you have been an integral part of my Ministerial formation, and graduation day wouldn't be complete without you.
On May 13th at 7:00 PM central, I will graduate from Starr King School for the Ministry with my Master of Divinity. Due to COVID-19, the ceremony will be online. Admission is free, and you can reserve your ticket by clicking here. This ceremony is the culmination of many years of discernment and work, and I would be honored to have you there to celebrate this special occasion with me.
Submitted by the Board
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Organizing Project
Friday Afternoon, April 16th
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Task: Sort & Clean and Build new flower & vase shelves, in preparation of the opportunity to inspire our congregation with visual worship support. The cleared space and organized décor items will make the NE wing storage space for Aesthetics more accessible for the in-person worship service experience. Bring water bottles and work gloves. This is a work event for those that wish to know the resources for decorating the Sanctuary during in-person worship!!
Start thinking about participating, but keep in mind that this will be a two-person COVID-19 safety periodical event! Work for an hour or two by appointment only! To sign up for the Organizing Project, contact Rachael Scheib at Rscheib8@hotmail.com.
Submitted by the Aesthetics Committee
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ARE YOU READY TO BECOME A MEMBER?
If you’ve been attending UUCH long enough to know that this church community feels like your spiritual home, you may be ready to take the next step and become a member of this congregation. In late April, Rev. Jaimie plans to welcome new members as they “sign the book” and officially join our church. New members will be recognized during a virtual Sunday service. Due to COVID-19 safety guidelines, we plan to use recorded moments from socially-distanced individual sessions for each new member, where they will sign the membership book and be welcomed to UUCH.
If you are ready to become a member or would like to find out more about the process, please contact Pam Korb as soon as possible, but no later than April 20th ( click here).
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF MEMBERSHIP
Because we are a democratic community, members are collectively vested with responsibility for the congregation. Members may vote at all congregational meetings, be elected to the governing Board, be appointed as committee chairs, and participate in all activities of the congregation. Because we are a covenanted congregation, members have certain responsibilities to the congregation and each other. These responsibilities are best fulfilled by:
- Regular attendance at worship
- Voting at congregational meetings
- Making financial contributions
- Contributing time and talent
- Spiritual growth and development
Submitted by the Membership Committee
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Social Justice Facebook Group
Want to learn more about upcoming UUCH Social Justice Projects?
View our Facebook page here!
Submitted by the Social Justice Committee
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Property Work/Fun Day
Saturday, April 24
10:00 AM
It has been a while since we've had a Property Work/Fun Day. Even though the building is closed for group activities, to ensure that it will be ready when those resume there are maintenance tasks that need to be performed. And even in these pandemic times, small groups have met outside in front of the church and the courtyard, so maintaining these areas is important, as well.
We'll finish the raised beds in the garden, replace lights and filters, do some cleanup outside, and prepare the corner RE classroom ceiling for painting.
For most tasks no special skills are needed, just willing hands for a couple of hours, to ensure that the building is ready for when activities resume.
Date: Saturday, April 24, 2021
Time: 10:00 am to noonish
Bring: work gloves if you have them (but some will be available if you don't have any)
Submitted by the Property Committee
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It’s Not Too Late to Pledge
For the 2021-2022 UUCH Budget!
Throughout the months of March and April, we have been running our 2021-2022 Annual Budget Drive. Thank you so much for your generosity and your commitment to UUCH during these challenging times. We are still actively collecting pledges. Please fill out your pledge card or use our online pledge form, and make your financial commitment for the future of our congregation!
Submitted by Stewardship Committee
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Little Food Pantry
Help keep our outdoor food pantry filled. It’s fun, feels good, and we are Doing Unto Others. Sign up here!
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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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“The Progressive Religious Impulse”
Rev. AJ van Tine
April 11, 2021
Did you miss our virtual worship service on Sunday? Want a midweek re-watch?
Fear not, you can visit here to watch the recording.
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:
Paul and Bridgit lit a candle of joy: Paul and I so enjoyed the flower communion last Sunday. We loved it all, especially the drive-thru donation/flower pickup.
LaDawn Edwards (she/her) lit a candle of joy: Sunshine, outdoor theatre, & my mother's fall-detecting Apple watch.
Erin Reid (she/her) lit a candle of concern: For a family member going through a hard time.
Shalin Mody (he/him) lit a candle of joy: Things are improving at my office, more "regular order" & less toxic-wild-west attitudes—lower stress for me as I gear up for a big home renovation phase.
Kathy Fisher lit a candle of joy: Have been fully vaccinated and loved spending spring break with my son and his family! And, a candle of concern: My brother-in-law had serious surgery, will be in a rehab facility for 3 months, and my sister is staying with me. Plus, a candle of sorrow: Please send love and prayers to Dave and Lana Anderson and their family as they grieve the sudden death of their son, Stone. The music community in Huntsville has suffered a terrible loss.
John/Eleanor Schweinsberg lit a candle of concern: We are concerned about our niece and her husband in Michigan. They both have COVID-19. This is not over yet.
Miranda Durbin lit a candle of sorrow: We were supposed to be moving to Colorado in July. Andy's job transfer within USPS looked like a sure thing...but fell through. We're trying to remain hopeful that another mutual transfer opportunity will open up for him soon. We very much have our hearts set on Colorado.
Rachel Brewer lit a candle of sorrow: A disheartening time at work Friday causing lots of self-doubt and sadness. And, a candle of joy: For good friends, partners, and puppy dogs that pull you out of an emotional funk.
The Delaceys lit a candle of joy: Vaccines have been opened up and Ana has an appointment for tomorrow morning! The rest of the adults in the house are fully vaccinated!
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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, April 15
Personnel Committee Meeting
2:30 PM
Worship Committee Meeting
5:30 PM
Friday, April 16
Organizing Project
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Community Vigil
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, April 18
Soul Circle Group Ministry—Group D
9:30 AM
CYRE
9:30 AM
Worship Service
Rev. Jaimie Dingus
10:45 AM
All Alabama Young Adults
12:30 PM
Social Justice Committee
2:00 PM
Tuesday, April 20
Council Meeting
6:30 PM
Wednesday, April 21
Susan's Happy Hour
5:00 PM
Choir Practice
7:00 PM
Thursday, April 22
Worship Committee Meeting
5:30 PM
Saturday, April 24
Property Work/Fun Day
10:00 AM
Sunday, April 25
CYRE
9:30 AM
Worship Service
Rev. Jaimie Dingus
10:45 AM
YOUUTH Group
4:30 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, April 27, 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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PO Box 5545
Huntsville, AL 35814
(256) 534-0508
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