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UUCH Rummage Sale and Outdoor Market, Saturday August 23, 2025
Our Rummage Sale and Outdoor Market is coming Saturday, August 23, 2025, 8:00am to 2:00pm. UUCH Members and Friends Pre-sale is Friday evening 4:00–7:00pm.
NEW THIS YEAR—check out the great vendors at our Outdoor Market: The Feral Hermit, The Looney Cafe, The Flour Elise, and Rainbow’s End Apiary!
Bring your donations to church this week as noted below. We’d appreciate your suggested pricing for your donations attached to the items.
We are looking for brave souls to work to make this a great event! The shift schedule is below. Email, see our SignUpGenius here or sign up in Fellowship Hall!
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Friday, Aug 22, 1:00PM–4:00PM: Receive donations. Final Set up. Put out road signs
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Friday Aug 22, 4:00PM–7:00PM: Pre-Sale, Receive donations. Check in vendors
- Saturday, Aug 23, 6:30AM-10:00AM: First Shift. Sale begins at 8am. Check in Vendors
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Saturday, Aug 23, 10:00AM–1:00PM: Second Shift
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Saturday, Aug 23, 1:00PM–4:00PM: Last shift; Sale ends at 2:00pm. Remaining items loaded to the Thrift Store truck. Reset of church facility and grounds
In addition, we are still seeking vendors for our first ever Outdoor Market. Space rental is $10 for a 10’ by 10’ spot. Non-profit partners of UUCH may have a spot without charge, but must use the Vendor SignupGenius to reserve it. More details are within the vendor SignUpGenius link and on flyers at church.
Register for one of our 30 spots using our Vendor SignupGenius link here.
Payment can be made online from our church “Donate” website and choosing “Yardsale” here.
Checks may be mailed to UUCH P.O. Box 5545, Huntsville, AL, 35814.
For more info contact Zena Tucker or email stewardship@uuch.org.
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Social Justice Committee Kickoff on August 24th!
Your Social Justice Committee will be kicking off the new church year with a meeting on Sunday, August 24th at 12:15PM. All who may be interested in social justice events and activities are encouraged to attend.
At the meeting on the 24th, we will discuss what we would like to do this year, what our priorities should be, and when/how often the committee would like to meet. Join us as we seek to make the world a better place!
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New UU Classes start Sep 7th!
What does it mean to be a Unitarian Universalist? Newcomers and long-time members alike are invited to participate in the upcoming New UU classes. The 3-class series will be held before church on Sep 7th, Sep 14th, and Sep 21st from 9:00AM–10:30AM. in the Adult Religious Education classroom at UUCH, located at the back of the Religious Education wing.
These classes are a great way to get to know others while learning about Unitarian Universalism and our local congregation. The classes are for sharing and learning, with no expectation that attendees will subsequently join UUCH. However, if you may want to become a member of UUCH in the future, attendance at New UU Classes is strongly encouraged.
Will Garrison and Pam Korb will facilitate the discussions. Childcare will be provided. The first two sessions will cover UU beliefs and theology, while the third will introduce specifics about our local congregation. Each class deals with different topics, so attending all classes is ideal. However, if your schedule only allows you to attend one or two, we can provide materials for the missed class or meet with you separately to talk about the missed information.
Contact membership@uuch.org to let us know you plan to attend or for more information.
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Fall Property Clean Up Day
Property committee had our quarterly planning meeting and mapped out projects that will maintain and beautify our church home. The weather is cooling off and our next property work day will be Saturday morning September 13th. Mark your calendars. More information will be coming out but you know we will have a variety of things for all skill levels. So plan to come join us.
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UUCH Board Report - July 2025
For its July meeting, the UUCH Board met via Zoom.
Rev. Jaimie reported on her activities for the past month.
The Treasurer, Khoe Tran, noted that past budget year (2024-2025) church finances were good with expenses below, and income above, predictions.
The Board invited Shalin Mody, Safety Committee, to present a proposal to deepen community and support greater security/resilience for the congregation. More to follow.
Rev. Jaimie discussed opinions and reactions following the introduction of an American flag on display outside the Fellowship Hall entrance. The Board had several ideas about how to display our UU values along with symbols of other aspects of our culture such as the U.S. flag for July 4, a seasonal flag to commemorate an important holiday on our calendar, or a flag representing another culture. The flags will be rotated over time.
Rev. Jaimie discussed the current circumstances of an unhoused person who frequents the church and potential Board responses. The Board is searching for compassionate & safe options. A Board Member and Rev Jaimie agreed to speak with their contacts who have greater experience in this area and report back.
Following the Board meeting, the President was informed that Bryan Walls agreed to return as Tech Chair. Welcome Back, Bryan!
The next regularly scheduled Board meeting will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, August 27.
2025-26 Board UUCH Board: President: Laurel Bollinger; Vice President and Head of Council: Darlene Patten; Treasurer: Khoe Tran; Secretary: Steve Rittenberg; Trustees: Vickie Goodman, Lynsie Lamitie, Foster Perry.
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Circle of Candles
Doak Mansfield lit a candle of Joy: "My joy is retirement January 1st, 2026 after 50 years as an ordained UU Minister, 15 years here, 1985-2000. Kathy Fisher and I marry, October 15th, 2025."
Jo Broussard lit a candle of Concern: "John Jeter, long time member, is recovering from foot surgery, slowly but surely."
A Congregant lit a candle of Joy: "Joy for the music created by the Feminist Chorus, who were on retreat this past weekend! Wishing them fun, connection, support, and LOVE as they prepare to sing together again."
Matthew Bollinger lit a candle of Joy: "I am thrilled to announce that I have a job again! I I'll be a Principal Software Engineer at Lumen Technologies. It is a fully remote position."
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Upcoming Events
Click the calendar to see all of our upcoming events!
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Little Food Pantry
Many of our neighbors and many unhoused people visit our LFP frequently. Consider buying a few extra cans of soup or veggies to contribute! For suggestions of what to donate (and what not to donate), check out this list: Pantry Food Items. Remember that many families don’t have the experience or the equipment to handle dried beans, and that the unhoused particularly benefit from cans that don’t require can openers. And see the link above for the new fridge options! A little help from us can go a long way. Please, if you are able to fill up the pantry or fridge, note your name in the Sign-Up Genius. Also, you can bring non-perishables to church, as there are baskets. A big thank you to all who contribute!
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Donate Online
via CDM+ Engage
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Online:
Like our other online and mobile giving options, this option is through CDM+ Engage, is secure, and has a good option for "plate" donations as well as "pledge".
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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 Wednesday. Please make sure to complete a new request form each time you make a submission to the newsletter.
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UUCH 2025-26
Board Members
President:
Laurel Bollinger
Vice President:
Darlene Patten
Secretary:
Steve Rittenberg
Treasurer:
Khoe Tran
Trustees:
Vickie Goodman
Lynsie Lamitie
Foster Perry
Minister:
Rev. Jaimie Simon
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 Laurel Bollinger via email no later than one week prior to the meeting (i.e. the Wednesday before). The next Board meeting is August 27th.
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Office Administrator
Ryan Gonzales
Main Office Hours:
Monday and Thursday 10:30AM to 1:00PM
Tuesday and Wednesday 12:00PM to 2:30PM
or by appointment.
*Please call/email the office in advance if you need building access.
Phone:
256-534-0508
Email: uuch@uuch.org
For more info on any event, contact the church office or visit our website.
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UUCH News is a publication of The Unitarian Universalist Church of Huntsville,
3921 Broadmor Rd., Huntsville, AL 35810
Copy Editor:
Laurel Bollinger
Editorial Writer:
Ryan Gonzales
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