In This Issue
-Upcoming Service
-Board Report
-Member-
ship
ABD
-Help Wanted
-Open Mic Night
-Easter Egg Hunt
-Rev Jaimie's
Ordination
-Calendar of Events
-LFP
-COVID
Policy
-Care List
-In Case You Missed It
-Donate Online or
by Text
-Amazon Smile
-Submit to the Newsletter
-Minister Info
-UUCH Board Members
-Church Info
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"Come All Who Are Weary"
Danielle Garrett
10:45 AM, Sunday, April 10, 2022
Spring is supposed to be a time of awakening after the quiet, restful months of winter. But almost no one I know feels well-rested.
Hebrew Bible scholars sometimes describe the fourth commandment, to rest on the Sabbath day, as the bridge between the “loving God” and “loving neighbor” parts of the covenant.
This Sunday, we will explore how we, as Unitarian Universalists, can incorporate radical rest into our own covenantal faith, understanding it as necessary before we can awaken to the presence of the divine or the injustices in our world.
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Danielle Garrett is a student at Vanderbilt Divinity School and an aspirant for Unitarian Universalist ministry. Before following a call to ministry, Danielle lived in the Washington D.C. area where she spent a decade working in health care policy and advocacy. She lives in Nashville, TN with her wife Mari and her dog Jo March, where they enjoy hiking and discovering new music. |
UUCH Board Report March 22, 2022
The UUCH Board held its regularly scheduled meeting on March 22, 2022.
There was a unanimous vote by the Board to give UUCH support to Amanda Schuber in the ordination of her ministry.
The ceremony is scheduled for April 10th at 2 pm Eastern Time at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Chattanooga and will be a multiplatform service for those who wish to view it online. All members of UUCH are welcome to attend.
Demi VanderWerff reached her six-month mark in the position of Music Director and has moved from probationary status to full status. An evaluation by Rev. Jaimie and a self-evaluation have been completed.
The Board reviewed the COVID policy and made no changes at this time. The current status level from our tiered policy will be announced in the newsletter each week and will be posted at the church building.
The Board approved a move of our church endowment investments to the UUA Common Endowment Fund. This will place our investments in socially responsible funds and improve our investment outcomes.
The Board approved permission for PFLAG to begin meeting again at UUCH on the second Thursday of each month in the Adult RE room, from 6-8 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled Board meeting will be on April 26, 2022.
Submitted by the Board
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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 April, Rev. Jaimie plans to welcome new members as they “sign the book” and officially join our church. If you are ready to become a member or would like to find out more about the process, please contact Pam Korb before April 10th.
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 to each other. These responsibilities are best fulfilled by:
- Regular attendance at worship
- Voting at congregational meetings
- Making financial contributions
- Contributing time and talent
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Spiritual growth and development
Submitted by the Membership Committee
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Time is Running Out!
Our Annual Budget Drive will be ending soon. Many of our members and friends have made their financial commitment to our next church year. We expect to complete our campaign by April 17, so we can finalize our budget for the coming year.
Have YOU pledged your fair share? It’s now time to return your ABD packet with your support for our loving community.
Your pledges determine what we can expect in financial support for the next fiscal church year, which begins July 1. About 93% of our income comes from your pledged commitments. Please make your financial pledge now for the upcoming church year.
You can pledge online by clicking the button below. If you didn't receive a packet, please call the church office at 256-534-0508 or email the church office.
Whatever you are able to contribute, your support is important to UUCH. Please let us hear from you so we can remove your name from our follow-up list.
A member of the 2022 ABD Team (Ed Bernstein, Brad Korb, and Tim Miller) will be staffing a table in the Fellowship Hall after the Sunday service. If you have any questions, need additional forms, or would like to return your pledge form in person, we’ll be there to assist you!
Thank you for your support of UUCH!
Submitted by the ABD Team
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Long time UUCH member Michael Scarborough is in need of a new weekly helper to assist him with basic computer and administrative tasks.
He is flexible on the day of the week and time of day but would like to have someone who could come to his home at the Regency Retirement Village every week for an hour or two. He is offering $20 an hour for this role.
Michael needs someone responsible, compassionate, and incredibly trustworthy, and thought a member or friend of UUCH might be just the right person to help him.
If you are interested you can call Michael at 256-527-5828 or you can reach out to Rev. Jaimie for more information.
Submitted by Reverend Jaimie
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Open Mic Party This Saturday!
April 9
The time is near for our first all-church Saturday evening party in a long time!
To celebrate our ability to be together again and the ongoing Annual Budget Drive (ABD), we will have a snacks and desserts potluck, and a hosted open microphone beginning at 7:00, in our Fellowship Hall.
Musicians, poets, storytellers, and other entertainers: Here is your opportunity to perform to a loving and appreciative audience.
All ages are welcome, both to entertain and just to be present. Much help will be needed for set-up, clean-up, etc. So if you can help, please go to the link below and sign up. You can also sign up there to entertain, though it is not necessary. This event is being co-hosted by the ABD team, and the Music, Hospitality, and Fellowship Committees. Questions may be directed to any of those Chairs or to Tim Miller, the event coordinator.
Submitted by the Fellowship Committee
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Easter Egg Hunt at Alice & Betsy's!
Sunday Afternoon, April 17th
You and your family are invited to spend Easter Sunday afternoon with your fellow UUs in a day of relaxation and fun while welcoming the beginning of spring. (Rain or shine!)
What: Easter Egg Hunt
Who: Everyone is invited!
When: Sunday, April 17th, 2:30-5:00 p.m.
Where: Alice Dilbeck and Betsy Applegate's home,
620 Ford Chapel Road, Harvest
Suggestions for what to bring:
- Yourself and your family
- Eggs for the hunt (plastic-filled or "real")
- Basket for the egg hunt
- Goodies to share for munching
- Lawn chairs and musical instruments
Fun for everyone. No children? No problem. We'll have badminton, croquet, and activities for all ages, including "sitting-on-the-porch-talking-as-we-watch-others-expend-a-lot-of-energy." What could be more fun?
Children are advised to wear or bring play clothes to fully enjoy the outdoor activities.
Click below for directions and a map to Alice Dilbeck and Betsy Applegate's home. You can also pick up a map in the fellowship hall by the kitchen door
We're Egg-cited! We'll be HOPPY to see you!
This activity is sponsored by the Children and Youth RE Program as an all-church activity.
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Save the Date!
Service of Ordination on May 15th
What: Service of Ordination for our minister, Jaimie Dingus
When: Sunday, May 15th, at 2:30 pm
Where: UUCH Sanctuary
Why: The service of ordination is a very special time in the life of a minister. Only a congregation can ordain a minister and it only happens once in a minister's lifetime.
By ordaining Jaimie Dingus, the UUCH congregation will be taking Jaimie from a layperson status and bringing her officially into the community of clergy. Per UU tradition, Jaimie will then be able to use the title "Reverend".
This is an exciting time for our congregation and for our minister. Please hold this date in your calendar!
Submitted by the Committee on Ministry
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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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Submitted by the Social Justice Committee |
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You can read the COVID Policy in full by clicking the button below. |
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Did you miss a service or need to see a previous newsletter?
They are available anytime! Just click the links below.
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Donating by Text or Online
Our e-giving partner, Vanco is migrating to a new mobile app: “Vanco Mobile.” After September 30, giving with the GivePlus+ app will no longer be supported. To continue giving with a mobile app, download the Vanco Mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play to your mobile device and follow the instructions here. If you have already set up a login for GivePlus+, it will work on Vanco Mobile.
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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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When you shop at AmazonSmile, Amazon will donate to the UUCH. Support us every time you shop.
If you have any questions about how to use the link, please contact CJ Langley, Office Administrator, during office hours or send an email to the church office at uuch@uuch.org
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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 Tuesday. 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 2020-21
Board Members
President:
Nick Wilbourn
Vice President:
Betsy Applegate
Secretary:
Nancy Finley
Treasurer:
Bob Locklear
Trustees:
Suzey Delacey
Shalin Mody
Nancy Pettus
Minister:
Rev. Jaimie Dingus
President Ex-Officio:
John Schulz
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 Nick Wilbourn 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 26, 2022, at 6:30 pm.
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Office Administrator
CJ Cribbs Langley
Main Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
*Please call/email the 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
Copy Editor:
CJ Cribbs Langley
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