In This Issue
-Quick Links
-Happening Soon
-Upcoming Service
-A Message from Rev. Jaimie
-This Sunday in CYRE
-Covid Policy Update
-UUCH Board Report
-Hospitality Committee
-GA Ware Lecture Viewing
-Chancel Renovations
-LFP Needs You!
-Donate with Text Message
-In Case You Missed It!
-COVID-19 Relief Funds
-Upcoming Events
-Minister Info
-UUCH Board Members
-Church Info
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Happening Soon
Wednesday, August 11
Hospitality
7:00 PM
Wednesday, August 11
YOUUTH Group
6:00 PM
For ALL of the upcoming events, please click the "Check Events" button at the top of the newsletter or see the upcoming week's list near the end of the newsletter.
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“Onward and Upward”
Rev. Andrew Millard
10:45 AM
For generations, our Universalist and Unitarian ancestors-in-faith sought to grow the Beloved Community by fostering “the continuity of human development in all worlds, or, the progress of humanity onward and upward forever.” And yet, we know that progress is never linear, that there are always setbacks and disappointments along the way. How do we temper our optimism while still striving for a better world?
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A Message From Rev. Jaimie:
Sad News in our UUCH Community
Dear UUCH,
I'm writing to let you know about a tragic loss that has happened in our UUCH community. Dylan Esterling passed away on Thursday, July 29th. Dylan is the son of our wonderful Office Administrator, Holly Hinkle, and he was 27 years old. All of our hearts are with Holly and her family as they grieve this loss. You can click here to read more about Dylan. Email messages of condolence can be sent to Holly at uuch@uuch.org and sympathy cards sent to the office would be welcomed as well. I will update you all if there are other ways we can support Holly and her family in the coming weeks.
In gratitude and care for this loving community,
Rev. Jaimie
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This Sunday in Children and Youth
Religious Education (CYRE)
This Summer UUCH CYRE will participate in regular online zoom classes with UUs at other local congregations. CYRE Families will receive detailed information and zoom links in separate family emails. If you would like to get on the list and learn more about our summer offerings, please reach out to Rev. Jaimie at minister@uuch.org.
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Covid Policy Update
In response to rising covid case numbers and changes in CDC guidance, and because we continue to want to protect our children and most vulnerable community members, UUCH has moved back into the red tier of our reopening plan. This means in-person activities like Summer Singers, and Miss Amy and Miss Ashley's Popsicles and Playtime event, have been cancelled for the time being. As new information becomes available, we will continue to update our Covid Policy!
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Board Report
July 2021
The UUCH Board met on July 27th for its regularly scheduled meeting.
The Board discussed the current COVID policy and determined that we need to return to “Tier Red” because the number of cases have increased in our area. (See the article on the current policy level in this newsletter). In addition, new CDC recommendations about masks state that if you are in an area with high risks, unvaccinated and vaccinated people should be wearing masks in public; therefore, the UUCH Policy will now require masks at all indoor activities. The UUCH COVID policy is dynamic, and the Board will be monitoring local case numbers to ascertain when we might be able to return to more in-person activities.
The Board approved the nominations for committee chairs for the 2021-22 year:
• Adult RE – Sarah Storm Rody
• Care - Barbara Hit
• Finance - Jonathan Creekmore
• Fellowship - Steve Rittenberg (new committee)
• Hospitality - Jessica Schulz and Teri Thomas
• Membership - Pam Korb
• Property - Paul Wieland and Howard Williams
• Children and Youth RE - Nicole Wright
• Social Justice - Willie Robinson and Naja Shabazz
• Stewardship - Dan McKitrick
• Technology - Shalin Mody and Bryan Walls
• Worship - Bobby Hall
In other business, Rev. Jaimie gave updates on the searches for the staff positions of Director of Religious Education, Music Director, and Tech Assistant.
Bob Locklear gave the Treasurer’s Report and noted that last year pledges came in at an impressive 104% of our goal.
The framing of the new chancel is done, but city inspections must occur before the final flooring is completed. Brad Korb is currently projecting completion in mid-August.
The next scheduled meeting of the UUCH Board will be on August 24th, 2021.
Submitted by the UUCH Board.
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Hospitality Committee
Wednesday, August 11 at 7:00 pm
The Hospitality Committee and anyone interested in being involved with Hospitality is invited to meet to discuss plans for the coming church year.
We will meet in person on the church patio. Enter through the R.E. door. We'll wear masks and, once we're outside and distanced and everyone agrees, we can unmask. If it's raining or too hot, we'll meet inside with masks.
See you there!
Jessica Schulz and Teri Thomas
Co-Chairs, Hospitality Committee
Questions? Email Hospitality@UUCH.org
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GA Ware Lecture Viewing and Discussion
Thursday, August 19 at 6:30 pm
Abrams is the New York Times bestselling author of Our Time Is Now and Lead from the Outside, an entrepreneur and a political leader. She served as Democratic Leader of the Georgia House of Representatives for 7 years prior to running for Governor of Georgia, where she won more votes than any other Democrat in the state’s history.
Everyone is welcome to attend. Click Here to Join us on Zoom.
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Chancel Renovation Update
The new chancel area is taking shape! The new chancel framing is complete and rough electrical and HVAC ducting has been run. The city inspector has been called and then the flooring can be installed. The contractor is on track for completion sometime in August!
Note that the chancel area is a hazardous work area, so please stay out of that area if you are at church.
Submitted by the Property Committee
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Little Food Pantry
We need signups!!
Please sign up to fill the LFP. It’s odd, but folks aren’t taking lentils or black beans. The canned black beans are being donated to needy Hispanic families.
If you can’t fill a M, W, F or Sunday spot on the sign up genius, you can always drop food by on T, T or Sat. Thanks for everyone who is lending a helping hand.
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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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“We Keep Searching”
Rev. Jaimie Dingus
August 1, 2021
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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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Upcoming Events
If you encounter a problem with a link, please check our Facebook page and website for possible updated information and links.
Sunday, August 8
Worship Service
10:45 AM
Wednesday, August 11
Soul Circle (Group C)
1:00 PM
Susan's Happy Hour
5:00 PM
YOUUTH Group
6:00 PM
Sunday, August 15
Worship Service
10:45 AM
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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
Shalin Mody
Nancy Pettus
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, August 24, 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
Copy Editor:
Holly Hinkle
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Huntsville, AL 35814
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