Property Day This Saturday - Rain or Shine

Property day will go on this Saturday, April the 26th, rain or shine. We hope to finish the new garden, but if it rains we have plenty of indoor projects. Same as always, 9 am to noon, then we will have lunch together.

Thank You to UUCH Greeters!

We appreciate the warm smiles and welcoming presence provided by the following people who served as UUCH Greeters at one or more worship services during January, February, and March:



Iris Black, Jo Broussard, Kent de Jong, Nancy Finley, Vickie Goodman, Barbara Hitt, Gary Hitt, Pam Korb, Theresa Miller, Tim Miller, Sandy Moore, Darlene Patten, Vally Perry, Nancy Pettus, Steve Rittenberg, Cam Scales, Karla Spriestersbach, David Snyder, Nancy Stetson, Sarah Storm, Zena Tucker, Bob Weed, Carol Youkey

Thanks to each of these gracious volunteers for providing this simple yet important service to our church family!

Click HERE to sign up to greet on an upcoming Sunday.

Submitted by the Membership Committee

Volunteers Needed!

Highlands Elementary is having another Book Fair April 28th to May 2nd, and we need YOU to volunteer. Highlands is our neighborhood Title 1 school, and our own Deborah Delacey is the librarian and Book Fair manager. A portion of the proceeds go back to the school to provide books and supplies to our local children struggling with literacy. If you are able to help or have any questions, please contact Deborah at deborah.delacey@gmail.com or text (818) 667-9094. Thank you!  

SPECIAL EVENT- Sunday, May 4, Welcome Home!

On Sunday, May 4, 2025, you are cordially invited to join us in the Fellowship Hall for a Potluck Lunch to celebrate the homecoming of Rev. Jaimie and Will. Please bring your best Potluck dish to share! If you are able to assist the Hospitality team, we would greatly appreciate it. See our poster in the Fellowship Hall and check our SignUp Genius link here.

Child Dedication this Mother's Day

On 5/11/25, Rev. Jaimie will offer Child Dedications during our Mother's Day service. Any families with babies or young children who would like to be blessed and dedicated, please send a note to Minister@uuch.org, and Rev. Jaimie will reach out when she is back from sabbatical.

Upcoming Social Justice Events

Your participation is needed! Below is a list of local social justice events sponsored by groups that UUCH and/or our members support.

• May 3^rd: Huntsville Green Team Edmonton Heights Community Cleanup at 9 am (https://www.huntsvilleal.gov/city-calendar-event/edmonton-heights-community-cleanup-day/)
• May 7^th: UUA’s Green Sanctuary Orientation at 6 pm via Zoom (https://secure.everyaction.com/ZS7uOnh8qkOjLdYG_La5rg2)
•  May 12^th: UUA’s Side With Love – The Gathering at 7 pm via Zoom (https://secure.everyaction.com/a6fJZuWt50-aVPSvD7xaww2)
• May 14^th: Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) Action Hour at 7 pm via Zoom (https://www.mobilize.us/surj/event/757034/)
• May 15^th: Showing UP for Racial Justice (SURJ) Abolition Hour at 2 pm via Zoom (https://www.mobilize.us/surj/event/617713/)
• May 17^th: Huntsville Green Team’s South Huntsville Cleanup at 9 am at Bell Mountain Park (https://www.huntsvilleal.gov/city-calendar-event/south-huntsville-cleanup-day-5/)
• May 28^th: Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) Action Hour at 7 pm via Zoom (https://www.mobilize.us/surj/event/757034/)

Here are some standing opportunities to get engaged with local organizations:

• First Stop:

1. Provide a meal for unhoused people (https://firststoporg.galaxydigital.com/)
2. Donate urgently needed items (https://firststop.org/category/needs-list/)
3. Other volunteer opportunities (https://firststop.org/ways-to-volunteer/)

• ShowerUp (showers for unhoused people): https://app.initlive.com/web-admin/app/#/join-party?k=aagp6mlprpk46k
• Land Trust of North Alabama: https://landtrustnal.org/support/volunteer/

For more information about a particular event or to list an event, please email social.justice@uuch.org.

Circle of Candles

Jaylee lit a candle of Sorrow: "Please send positive vibes and thoughts to therapists holding space for others and trying to find space to not be ok themselves."

Andrea Atwood lit a candle of Joy: "So happy to be here in this like-minded, like-hearted community. I'm joyful to have found you!"

Barbara Hitt lit a candle of Concern: "Healing thoughts for my brother-in-law who had his leg amputated below the knee due to an infection he has been fighting for a year and a half. He is a doctor and is hoping to return to his practice."

Theresa Miller lit a candle of Sorrow: "My sister, Janet, is in the hospital after falling. She has a broken wrist and a slight concussion. Prayers of comfort and healing for her are appreciated. She just celebrated her 87th birthday this month."

Lauel & David Bollinger lit a candle of Sorrow: "Our son, Matthew, has been in the hospital with vomiting and nausea. Please hold him in your thoughts for clarity and recovery."

Tracey Braswell lit a candle of Joy & Sorrow: "I am grateful and joyful for being able to worship this weekend with Foster Perry. However, I do have sorrow in my heart. Please have mercy on me."

Olivia Braswell lit a candle of Sorrow: "We sadly had one of our horses (Dutch) pass away recently, along with my chicken wingman. I was also in the E.R. a while ago and will have to go to St. Jude's."