In This Issue
-Quick Links
-Happening Soon
-Upcoming Service
-COVID Policy
-Fellowship Committee Book Discussion
-Become a Member!
-Join Our Team
-Adult RE Book Discussion
-Property Workday
-Outdoor Dining
-CASA Workday
-LFP
-Donate with Text Message
-In Case You Missed It
-COVID-19 Relief Funds
-Care List
-Upcoming Events
-Minister Info
-UUCH Board Members
-Church Info
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Happening Soon
Trunk or Treat
October 31, 1:30pm
ARE Book Discussion
Nov 7 & 14, 5pm
Fellowship Com. Book Discussion
Nov 18, 7pm
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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"Untold Stories"
Rev. Jaimie Dingus
10:45 AM, Sunday Nov. 7
Our second UU source reminds us that we take inspiration from "Words and deeds of prophetic people which challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil with justice, compassion, and the transforming power of love.” This Sunday we will explore the stories of a few Unitarian Universailsts who are moving our faith in the direction of liberation and justice.
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UUCH Board Updated COVID Policy |
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Fellowship Committee
Book Discussion
The Falling Woman: A Novel
Join the Fellowship Committee for its Zoom book discussion on November 18th at 7pm about the novel, "The Falling Woman" by Richard Farrell
Join us in the Zoom meeting here.
Registration is not required, but if you are coming, please drop us an email at srittenberg@gmail.com so we can plan for the group. Copies are available at the Huntsville Madison Library, both as a physical book and an electronic book. If you need assistance purchasing this book, please contact srittenberg@gmail.com or Rev. Jaimie Dingus at minister@uuch.org
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ALL HANDS ON DECK!
Property Work/ Fun Day
Saturday, November 13, 9am- Finished
Do you miss fellowship and comradery with other church members? We are all eager to resume gatherings at the church, especially now that the sanctuary renovation is completed. To ensure that the building and grounds are ready for our return, ongoing maintenance is needed, but that provides an opportunity to spend time with members and friends. We'll have a Property Work/Fun Day on Saturday, November 13, 2021 from 9am to ? Whether you can spend the entire morning or just an hour or so, your help is welcome!
Though some tasks require specific skills, such as replacing light fixtures or installing weatherseals, many require only a willingness to help, such as cleaning the courtyard or trimming shrubs. Whatever your experience or skill level, there is a task where your help is needed. See you on Saturday, November 13!
Note: Covid-19 precautions will be followed so we can socialize safely. Indoor tasks will be arranged so they can be performed by one to three people, to minimize direct contacts.
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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.
Later this month or early in December, 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 as soon as possible.
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
- Spiritual growth and development
Submitted by the Membership Committee
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Have you heard?
We are in the search process of selecting a new Director of Religious Education and Office Administrator!
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Starting This Sunday at 5 pm!
Adult Religious Education
Book Discussion
Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life
Join UUCH Adult Religious Education on November 7th and Nov. 14th at 5:00 p.m. for a Zoom Discussion of Richard Rohl’s book, "Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life.”
This intriguing book explores a fresh way of thinking about spirituality that grows throughout life. Father Rohr draws on Buddhism, Jungian thought, twelve step programs, and Christianity to propose that what looks like falling down can largely be experienced as "falling upward." Crisis, sorrows, sadness, pain, loss, and struggle are the elements of spiritual maturity that must be experienced in life in order to fully comprehend, contemplate, and appreciate the ups of the second half of life. When we break away from the norms and practices of our family and community, and leave our comfort zone and venture out, we can become a generative, developed person, seeing our life as more participative and joyful.
We will meet on two consecutive Sundays, November 7th and 14th, at 5 p.m. for a discussion of this inspiring book. Everyone is welcome. Brad Korb and Teri Thomas will facilitate. Registration is not required, but if you are coming, please drop us an email at Adult.RE@uuch.orgg so we can plan for the group. Adult RE has some copies of the book available for check out, if you would like to borrow one, just let us know via the email above.
To join the Zoom Meeting, log in at:
Books are available on loan from the office! Come by from 11-3 Tuesday-Thursday to pick yours up.
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UUCH Fellowship- Outdoor Dining Event
When: Monday, November 15 @ 5:30pm
Where: Meet at Rosie's Mexican Cantina on South Parkway. 7540-A Memorial Pkwy SW, Huntsville, AL 35802
Our first outdoor dining event was a HUGE success! Please join the UUCH Fellowship Committee for this month's outdoor dining adventure. Join us on Monday November 15th at Rosie's Mexican Cantina on South Parkway. 7540-A Memorial Pkwy SW, Huntsville, AL 35802. We will enjoy dinner and Fellowship. Look for the UUCH t-shirts and banner. If the weather is inclement, we will dine inside.
This is a UUCH outdoor event so our COVID rules apply: Mask Recommended, distanced.
If we are indoors, Up to 15 People, unmasked with group consensus. Vaccinations required so this is not an all-ages event. That said, please let us know if you have interest in all-ages events so we can look into child care for future events.
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This Saturday at 9am!
CASA TEMP$ Workday
Satuday, November 6
Here’s an opportunity to help people in our community! UUCH will be participating again this year in the annual effort to winterize homes of local, low income senior citizens. The Care Assurance System for the Aging (CASA) Taking Energy Measures Personally equals Savings (TEMP$) program is an annual one-day event in which teams of volunteers weatherize the homes of CASA clients by putting plastic on windows, insulating pipes, caulking breaches, installing smoke detectors, replacing storm doors, and performing other small repairs. Similar to the past few years, we will be working on three homes of low-income seniors in neighborhoods near our church. These energy efficiency tasks will help these low-income senior citizens spend less on heating over the winter. This activity requires only a few hours of your time, but several people are needed to complete the three homes UUCH has committed to complete this year. Home-repair skills are not required, just the desire to help out. Materials are provided by CASA, and UUCH will have at least one experienced person at each home to help guide the activity. On Saturday, November 6th, we will gather at the church at 9 am, carpool to the homes, and we should be finished by 1 pm.
Please contact Brad Korb at Bradley.s.korb@gmail.com or 256-508-5263 if you are interested in participating or would like more information.
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Little Food Pantry
The LFP needs your help. Please sign up on the signup genius. For newcomers to buying food for it, here are some suggestions:
Proteins: canned tuna, Vienna sausages, ham, mac & cheese, pintos, beanie weenies, spaghetti & meatballs, pb & j.
Other: canned veggies, pasta, cereal, grits, soups, pancake mix, bananas, onions, potatoes, cabbage, apples.
Use your imagination! And a HUGE thank you to all of you who’ve filled it month after month. The need is there.
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Submitted by the Social Justice Committee |
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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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Submitted by the Finance Committee |
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"Breath of our Ancestors"
Rev. Jaimie Dingus
Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021
Stream last week's service anytime you want it here!
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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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Care List
This Sunday at Our Circle of Candles:
Camille Scales lit a candle of joy: for her son's 30th birthday!
LaDawn Edwards lit a candle of joy: in celebration of her mom's 84th birthday!
Kathy Fisher lit a candle of joy and sorrow: for the anniversary of her mother's passing, and in celebration of her grandson's recovery.
Kathyrn Heath lit a candle of joy: for optimism in her December knee replacement.
The Delaceys lit a candle of joy: to celebrate the name and pronoun change of their child! UUCH is honored to know Taylor Delacey (she/her).
Our congregation lights a candle of joy for every member who receives a COVID-19 Booster Shot. Congrats to Barbara Hitt and family, Kristen Ogwaro and family, and Gloria Guay!
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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.
Worship Service
10:45 AM
Soul Circle (Group B)
7:00 PM
Choir Practice
7:00 PM
ARE Book Discussion
November 7 & 14, 5:00pm
Fellowship Committee Book Discussion
November 18, 7:00pm
CASA Workday
November 6, 9am
UUCH Parking Lot
Property Work/ Fun Day
November 13, 9 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, October 26, 2021.
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Office Administrator
Demi VanderWerff, interim
Main Office Hours:
Tuesday – Thursday
11:00 AM – 3:00 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:
Demi VanderWerff
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Huntsville, AL 35814
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