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Dear UUCH Community,
Following a (regrettably successful) phishing attack on our office, the UUCH directory was emailed to someone representing themselves as the Board president. This person has used the information to reach out to our membership, pretending to be Rev. Jaimie asking for "help with something important" and/or asking to purchase gift cards.
Please understand neither Rev. Jaimie nor Rev. Ruth will ever reach out via email or text requesting gift cards or money, nor will any member of the UUCH Board or leadership. Please ignore, report as spam, block the number, and delete these text messages.
We are putting processes in place to protect against this type of phishing in the future and are notifying the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) about this event. In the meantime, if you responded to the message and purchased gift cards, please contact the office right away or call the HPD Cyber Department at (256) 427-7224.
Thank you for your understanding.
Susan Coddington
UUCH Board President
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Bring Your Shovel and Gloves
The next property day is this Saturday, April 5th. We are excited to report that all the lights are working properly now. This week, we will start filling the big planter containers. We have some wheelbarrows lined up, but if you have one of those wonderful stable garden carts, please bring it. Also, bring a shovel and your work gloves to protect your hands.
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SAVE THE DATE!
Please plan to attend the Annual Congregational Meeting June 8, 2025 right after church!
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Share the Plate with Huntsville Bail Fund
During the second quarter of 2025, UUCH is sharing our plate proceeds with the Huntsville Bail Fund. All plate proceeds received from the Thursday before the first Sunday through the Saturday after the first Sunday will be split with the Huntsville Bail Fund. In April, this includes plate donations received from April 3rd through April 12th.
The Huntsville Bail Fund is a grassroots, abolitionist organization working to end pretrial incarceration and build collective safety in northern Alabama. They post bail for people who cannot afford it, prioritizing support for poor, Black, queer, disabled, and otherwise marginalized individuals targeted by the criminal legal system. Their work is rooted in mutual aid, community care, and a commitment to dismantling systems that uphold racial and economic injustice. Through court support, outreach, advocacy, and public education, they seek to transform how communities respond to harm—centering healing, accountability, and liberation rather than punishment, surveillance, or state violence.
For more information, please visit their website at https://www.hsvbailfund.org/. Please consider giving generously to this important local organization.
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Thank You For Your Support of Our Annual Budget Drive Banquet!
Our “Love at the Center” Stewardship Banquet was a success: delicious food, fellowship and beautiful music. Thanks to all who supported this community building event!!
A majority of members have responded to our annual budget drive now, but we are still seeking pledges from more of you to meet our funding needs for next church year. If you’ve not made a pledge yet, won’t you take the time now to do so? It would mean so much and would help our church leaders make sound financial decisions for our future.
We ask that no one gives beyond what is appropriate for them; every pledge is deeply appreciated and needed regardless of amount! See our website to make your pledge online here
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Easter Egg Hunt
Easter Egg Hunt at UUCH!
Rain or Shine, 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.
What: Easter egg hunt
Who: Everyone is invited!
When: Sunday April 20th 12:15-3pm
Where: UUCH
Suggestion for what to bring:
Yourself and family
Eggs for the hunt
Goodies (finger foods) to share for munching
Lawn chairs and musical instruments
Fun for everyone. No children? No problem. We’re EGG-cited! We will be HOPPY to see you!
This event is sponsored by children and youth RE and Hospitality as an all-church activity. All are welcome! Help with cleanup will be greatly appriciated.
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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.
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Board Report March 26, 2025
The UUCH Board met via Zoom for the regularly scheduled March meeting.
The Board discussed materials to be produced for the Annual Congregational meeting, including by-laws adjustments to invite Nominating Committee to be included as part of Council meetings and adjustments to correct for typographical and other outright errors in the by-laws. The Board met with a representative from Safety Committee, Shalin Mody, to discuss the formation of what was agreed would be termed “Neighborhood Pods” to provide members with both social and safety opportunities with other members in close physical proximity. Such pods would be an opt-in arrangement. Shalin will make plans to offer such pods this spring.
Rev. Ruth reported on her third month as sabbatical minister, including a number of pastoral contacts, meetings, and a pulpit appearance.
The Treasurer, Khoe Tran, reported that the church finances are good with expenses below, and income above, predictions for this point in the year. CYRE requested funds be transferred from the DRE’s professional development budget, as she has been able to attend no-cost events and does not anticipate requiring the full budget this year. She will make plans to attend more events with next year’s budget.
The Vice-President and Chair of Council, Bryan Walls, raised issues with church rentals on the evening before potlucks, limiting the degree to which the physical space can be arranged in advance. For the next few months, where there is conflict a change in schedule will be arranged.
The next regularly scheduled Board meeting will again be held via Zoom, to accommodate Rev. Ruth’s attendance, on April 23, 2025. The annual congregational meeting is scheduled for June 8, 2025.
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Circle of Candles
Geri lit a candle of Joy: "We made it through this Saturday without damage to our home and neighbors."
Andrew Lorino lit a candle of Joy: "I won 2nd place in an innovation contest at work."
Alexis Blair lit a candle of Joy: "My joy is that I am here."
Jen and Cliff Parry lit a candle of Sorrow: "Cliff lost his uncle, Frank Rosenberg, to an aneurysm. He was 67 years old, a husband, father of 6, with 9 grandkids."
Leah Billye Welburn (They/She) lit a candle of Joy: "Excited to begin moving from Auburn, AL to Stone Mountain, GA, and connecting further with the UU Congregation of Gwinette. It is bittersweet, though, to be departing after irresolvable differences at Auburn UU."
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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. A little help from us can go a long way Please, if you are able to fill it up, 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 do 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 2024-25
Board Members
President:
Susan Coddington
Vice President:
Bryan Walls
Secretary:
Laurel Bollinger
Treasurer:
Khoe Tran
Trustees:
Darlene Patten
Cam Scales
Vickie Goodman
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 Susan Coddington via email no later than one week prior to the meeting (i.e. the Tuesday before). The next Board meeting is March 26, 2025
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Office Administrator
Ryan Vidal Gonzales
Main Office Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Tuesday 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
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,
3921 Broadmor Rd., Huntsville, AL 35810
Copy Editor:
Laurel Bollinger
Editorial Writer:
Ryan Vidal Gonzales
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Huntsville, AL 35814
(256) 534-0508
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