In This Issue
-Quick Links
-Happening Soon
-Upcoming Service
-This Sunday in CYRE
-Transitions
-New Fellowship Committee!
-LFP Update
-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
Saturday, August 28
Council Leadership Retreat
9:00 AM
Monday, August 30
Fellowship Committee FY22 Planning
7:00 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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"I Am Willing"
Rev. Jaimie Dingus
10:45 AM
Holly Near’s song “I Am Willing” featured in this week’s service, is a beloved anthem about how we hold on to hope and keep going despite our obstacles. It is an anthem of resilience, a promise to persist. How do we build up resilience in traumatic times? How do we stay willing and stay with it as the world continues to change and challenge us?
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This Sunday in Children and Youth
Religious Education (CYRE)
Sunday, 9:30 PM
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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Transitions
Dear UUCH,
I have such happy news to share with you today! After an in-depth search process, I am delighted to announce two new staff members who will join us, starting at the beginning of September. Each of these candidates brings skills, education, and enthusiasm for our UU community that convince me that they will be wonderful additions to our UUCH staff team.
Here’s a little bit about them:
Director of Religious Education Shonda Green-Fuller: Shonda Green-Fuller was born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama. She has an undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice and Theology. She has experience working with children and adults alike in educational settings in the form of College Admissions Officer, Physical Education Aide, Field Training Officer, Basketball and Volleyball Coach, and Bible Study Teacher. Her main objectives are to help those around her reach their full potential and find creative, fun ways to make learning fun. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and playing year-round adult competitive volleyball. Shonda is excited to join our staff at UUCH and is particularly passionate about working in a progressive community that values inclusion.
Music Director Demi VanderWerff: Demi VanderWerff works as an active performer, director, and teacher in the Southeastern region. As well as enjoying a full artistic career, she is deeply devoted to facilitating spiritual worship and communion in an interfaith practice. Demi has a passion for working with singers of all levels to promote a holistic lifestyle and is the founder of NamaSing, a meditative approach to vocal coaching and performance anxiety. A passionate yogi, she also holds her RYT-200 Yoga Alliance Certification specializing in the Baptiste Method. Demi has been engaged with Mississippi Opera, University of Mobile Opera, Ars Nova School of the Arts, Jacksonville Opera Theater, Opera Upper West, Bloomington Cantata Project, The Huntsville Community Chorus, IU Opera, Druid City Opera, and Natchez Festival of Music. Interested in all aspects of arts, Ms. VanderWerff has also been involved in stage-managing and assistant directing through the Natchez Festival of Music, Red River Lyric Opera, and the OK Mozart Festival. She holds her MM from the University of Mobile and served previously on the Voice faculty at Pensacola State College. Demi is looking forward to bringing her skills and creativity to support the music ministry at UUCH.
I am so delighted to have Shonda and Demi on our team and look forward to welcoming them and helping them get acclimated to their new roles in the coming weeks! Also special thanks to our Personnel Committee, Betsy Applegate and Carol Youkey, as well as both of our interview teams for their hard work in this process. This is an exciting time in the life of our congregation!
In Faith
Rev. Jaimie
Submitted by the Minister
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Fellowship! A New UUCH Committee
Would you like to spend more time with your fellow UUs? Going to dinner or a movie? Playing board games? Attending a Trash Pandas game? Taking Ballroom Dancing lessons at Church?
If organizing, brainstorming, participating, or just having fun with other UUs interests you, please plan on attending a Zoom meeting on Monday August 30 from 7:00 to 8:30 where we will get to know each other and brainstorm about some possible events this year.
Meeting ID: 876 3821 9711
Questions or comments: Please contact the Fellowship Committee Chair, Steve Rittenberg, at (256) 585-4329 or srittenberg@gmail.com.
Submitted by the Fellowship Committee
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Little Food Pantry
Everyone has been so great filling the pantry. Here’s what it looks like empty! Let’s keep up the good work! Use the sign-up genius to sign up for an M, W, F, or Sunday slot. Thanks to all!!
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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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"Love In the Time of Misinformation”
Nick Wilbourn
August 22, 2021
Have you missed a past virtual worship service? Want a midweek re-watch?
Fear not, you can visit here to watch a recording of the service.
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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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Care List
This Sunday at Our Circle of Candles:
Pam Korb (she/her) lit a candle of sorrow: Missing our daughter Sarah now that she's moved back to college in N. Carolina.
Paul and Bridgit lit a candle of concern: Paul asks for good thoughts as he has cataract surgery this Wednesday.
Barbara Hitt lit a candle of gratitude: Thanks to the members of the Care Committee who answered the call to provide meals for Holly Hinkle and the Robinson family. Those who helped were Betsy Applegate and Alice Dilbeck, Mitzi Schrimsher, Teri Thomas, Lynda Lamitie, Nancy Stetson, Jessica Schulz, Fran Alexander, Jefflyn Weed, Gail Williams, and Barbara. And much thanks to Mitzi Schrimsher who filled in for me when I was out of the country.
Nick Wilbourn (he/him) lit a candle of gratitude: Thanks to Adult RE (Sarah R.) and Rev. Jaimie for facilitating a great discussion of the 2021 Ware Lecture earlier this week.
Tim and Theresa Miller lit a candle of joy: We had a wonderful visit with daughter Allie and the Florida grandkids. The week before, we visited Theresa’s family in West Virginia and at the 51st class reunion there.
Trao (he/they) lit a candle of joy: had a great day of community organizing yesterday and got to also meet an old college colleague and hang with younger bro
Paul and Bridgit lit a candle of concern: For all those still being hit 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.
Saturday, August 28
Council Leadership Retreat
9:00 AM
Sunday, August 29
Worship Service
10:45 AM
Monday, August 30
Fellowship Committee FY22 Planning
7:00 PM
Wednesday, September 1
Nominating Committee
3:30 PM
Susan's Happy Hour
5:00 PM
Soul Circle (Group B)
6:00 PM
Thursday, September 2
Committee on Ministry
7:00 PM
Sunday, September 5
Share the Plate Week Begins
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, September 28, 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
(256) 534-0508
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