In This Issue
-Quick Links
-Happening Soon
-Upcoming Service
-Jack Long Service
-COVID Policy
-Fellowship Committee Book Discussion
-Join Our Team
-Adult RE Book Discussion
-"New UU" Class
-Dinner and Fellowship
-Trunk or Treat
-LFP
-Donate with Text Message
-COVID-19 Relief Funds
-Upcoming Events
-Minister Info
-UUCH Board Members
-Church Info
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Happening Soon
New UU Class
October 23, 10am
Dinner and Fellowship
October 25, 5:30pm
Trunk or Treat
October 31, 1:30pm
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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"Be Subject to One Another"
Rev. Kimberly Debus
10:45 AM
In these tumultuous times, it is easy to be unkind to those we disagree with. Yet there is a prophetic as well as a pastoral value to kindness, thoughtfulness, and helpfulness--we'll explore how our principles and sources call us to treat others.
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Jack Cole Long
September 18, 1950- October 8, 2021
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Dear UUCH
This Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 1:00pm we are holding a Memorial Service to celebrate the life and grieve the loss of long time church member Jack Long. This will be a very special day, both because it will be a chance to remember Jack, and because it will be our first outdoor in-person service since we last gathered in March of 2020. Here is our plan on how to make this service safe and meaningful both for our community, and for Jack’s family who we warmly welcome as our guests.
Our Plan for Covid Safety:
Health: Please Do NOT attend if you have tested positive for Covid-19, if you feel sick (have a fever, cough, etc.), or if you have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for Covid-19 within 10 days.
- Hygiene: Hand Sanitizer will be available; please wash your hands regularly
- Distance: Chairs will be spaced out on the lawn; we recommend that families and groups that already spend in-person time together sit in pods and maintain distance from other pods.
- Masks: Masks are not always necessary in outdoor environments; however, the CDC recommends that masks be worn outdoors in areas where Covid spread is High. Madison County has a high rate of transmission by both the CDC and CovidActNow numbers and so it is strongly recommended, though not required, that all attendees wear a mask.
- Vaccination: As a religious community, UUCH puts our faith in the science and efficacy of vaccines. We encourage all eligible attendees to be vaccinated.
Restrooms: Men’s, Women’s, and Gender Neutral Restrooms are available in the RE Wing. Masks are required to enter our building.
Other Logistics and Things to Know:
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Parking: Everyone should plan to park on the North Wing side of the building!
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Chairs: We will set up several rows of chairs at the front of our outdoor space, for the family, out of town guests, and anyone who needs these chairs for accessibility. If you are able to, please bring your own lawn chair and plan to set up your lawn chairs in socially distanced family/social pods behind the preset chairs.
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Volunteers: We still need volunteers to help with set up and help make our church welcoming for this special service. You can sign up HERE.Volunteers helping with set up are asked to arrive between 11:30 and Noon to ensure that everything is ready. Ushers and Greeters can plan to arrive at 12:15.
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Inclement Weather Plan: Given the current forecast, we are very hopeful for a beautiful sunny Saturday. With the tech equipment that we have, we cannot have an outdoor service while it’s raining or just after a heavy rainstorm. If it is raining, I will offer an indoor service in our sanctuary for Jack’s family and out of town guests. Friends from UUCH are asked to stay home and instead participate in a Zoom Memorial service from 3-4pm. If it starts pouring halfway through the outdoor service, I will count on all of your help to quickly move our technology and chairs back inside. Obviously, none of these alternatives are ideal, so let’s all pray for sunshine!
I know there are a lot of rules and logistics here, and some unknowns. But my hope for us all is that, through this gathering, we are able to find some peace and gratitude for this beloved community, and remember fondly our dear friend Jack Long.
Blessings,
Rev. Jaimie
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UUCH Board Updated COVID Policy |
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Information about the full COVID policy can be found here.
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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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Have you heard?
We are searching for a Director of Religious Education!
If you are or know of a great candidate to join our UUCH Worship team, find the job description here and email Rev. Jaimie to apply. |
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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:
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“New UU” Class
October 23rd
10:00 AM – 11:45 AM
What does it mean to be a Unitarian Universalist? Join Rev. Jaimie, the Adult Religious Education Committee, and the Membership Committee as we offer a two-part series that explores important themes in UU congregational life.
We will discuss our worship and theology, history, covenant and polity, faith development, social justice, and membership. This program is particularly focused on introducing newcomers to UUCH, but those of you who have been here for a while will also be able to share and connect with others as we explore our own beliefs and how they intersect with the UU tradition. Everyone is welcome!
Mark your calendars now for the Saturday morning of October 23rd at 10:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. for this chance to learn, share, and be together. We will meet via Zoom, and we ask people to register to prepare for the number of participants. Contact Adult.RE@uuch.org to register or if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!
Submitted by Membership and Adult Religious Education
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Dinner and Fellowship
Monday October 25, Stovehouse
5:30PM
Please join the UUCH Fellowship Committee for our first event: outdoor dining. Join us on Monday October 25th at Stovehouse on Governors Drive for dinner and Fellowship. We will meet at Oscar Moon's ice cream shop. Also look for the UUCH t-shirts and banner.
This is a UUCH outdoor event so our COVID rules apply: Up to 15 people, masks recommended. 15+ people, masks required. Vaccinations are required so this is not an all-ages event. That said, please let us know if you have an interest in all-ages events so we can look into child care for future events. Social distancing is required.
Next Outdoor dining event: Monday, November 15 @ 5:30 pm at Rosie's Mexican Cantina on South Parkway.
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Beep Beep! It's Halloween!
Calling all Ghouls, goblins, superheroes, literary characters, and oversized animals—UUCH is excited to announce a new version of our Halloween party: Trunk or Treat! On Sunday, October 31 from 1:30 to 3:30 PM anyone with a car, truck, or expressive bicycle can decorate their vehicle for the specific purpose of entertaining the younger members of our church community (particularly those too young to fully participate in our 5th principle).
And, in the spirit of abundance that prevails during harvest time, we ask each participant to bring at least 1 can or other donation to the Little Free Food Pantry, in addition to traditional Halloween offerings.
Candy donations are accepted on campus during office hours from 11am- 3pm Tuesday- Thursday.
You can find additional information and safety guidelines here.
To register as a "Trunker" or "Treater" please click here or email the office at uuch@uuch.org!
Masks are required during this event, and extra masks are provided onsite.
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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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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:
Our congregation lit a candle of sorrow for the passing of long-time member, Jack Long. Service will be held outside at UUCH on Saturday, October 23rd at 1:00 pm.
We apologize that this week our service ran into some technical difficulties with recording, and we are unable to list the Joys and Sorrows from all of our congregants.
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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
New UU Class
October 16 & 23, 10:00am
Dinner and Fellowship
October 25, 5:30pm
Stovehouse- Oscar Moon's
Trunk or Treat
October 31, 1:30pm- 3:30pm
UUCH Parking Lot
ARE Book Discussion
November 7 & 14, 5:00pm
Fellowship Committee Book Discussion
November 18, 7:00pm
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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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3921 Broadmor Rd., Huntsville, AL 35810
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Copy Editor:
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