In This Issue
-Quick Links
-Happening Soon
-Upcoming Service
-Election Gatherings
-Share the Plate Week
-On the Ballot
-AL Hispanic Dinner
-This Sunday in CYRE
-All-Ages Halloween Party!
-UUCH Young Adults
-Adult Book Discussion
-CASA TEMP$ Work Day
-Little Food Pantry
-Donate with Text Message
-In Case You Missed It!
-Prayer Walk
-COVID-19 Relief Funds
-Care List
-Upcoming Events
-Minister Info
-UUCH Board Members
-Church Info
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Happening Soon
Thurs. October 29
Adult Book Discussion
6:30
Fri. October 30
Halloween Party
6:00 p.m.
Sun. November 1
Fall Back 1 Hour
Share the Plate Week
Tues. November 3
Election Day!
Community Gathering
5:00 p.m.
Wed. November 4
Community Gathering
10:00 a.m.
For all upcoming events, please see Check Events tab at the top of the newsletter or see the upcoming week's list near the end of the newsletter.
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"Election Anxiety"
Rev. Jaimie Dingus
November 1, 2020
10:45 a.m.
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How are you feeling? How is your heart? With the election just around the corner, many of us are anxious and uncertain about what will happen next for our communities. As we prepare to live into our fifth principle, “The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large,” let us find some peace and centering in this worship service that will keep us grounded in the days ahead. |
Meeting ID: 229 305 601
November Theme - Healing
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Election & Post-Election
Virtual Community Gatherings
No matter who you are voting for or how you are voting, this November election is a time of anxiety and concern for all of us. As Unitarian Universalists, we know that it is in our community that we find comfort and connection.
In that spirit, Rev. Jaimie is hosting two community times around the election. The first is a Tuesday night gathering from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. where we will light candles, share our thoughts and feelings, and spend time in prayer and meditation. The second offering is an even more casual drop-in space from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday the 4th. We have no idea what we will know on Wednesday morning, but it will still be a meaningful time to gather. I hope everyone votes and I hope to see you at one or both of these gatherings.
Tuesday Night, November 3
Join Zoom Meeting
5:00 p.m.
Wednesday Morning, November 4
Join Zoom Meeting
10:00 a.m.
Submitted by the Minister
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Share the Plate Week
Sunday, November 1 - Saturday, November 7
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The UUCH Board has approved a new STP arrangement: Beginning October 2020, we began receiving STP donations Sunday through Saturday the first week of each month for three-month periods, thus four STP recipients per year, scheduled by the Social Justice Committee (SJC). (The Board may schedule special STPs.)
This Sunday, November 1, through Saturday, November 7, 2020, we will receive Share the Plate (STP) donations. If writing a check, it helps to add STP on the line item. STP plate donations can be made online this week at our website (under Connecting, Donate, Give Now), click on “select fund” and select Plate or click the button below and select Plate for the fund.
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This will be the second month of three (October-December) for regular plate-partner the Jerrod Michael Lockett Foundation, a public non-profit organization striving to decrease the potential for violence in our communities. Nominated for STP by Sally Locklear.
Since losing his younger brother, Jarrod M. Lockett, to gun violence, Justin Lockett founded the Foundation in 2013 to educate families about the effects of gun violence, how to properly have preventative conversations, and provide outreach programs within the community supporting families who are victims of violent crimes. The Foundation has since provided community outreach programs to include scholarship opportunities, Christmas giveaways, back-to-school drives, volunteering with local schools, the Special Olympics, educational trips, and other events.
In 2017, Justin created the “League of Legacy” mentoring program focused on uplifting and empowering young men to become the best versions of themselves. Justin reminds his followers: “Your legacy is not something that you leave behind for someone, but something that you leave in someone.”
Members and friends of the congregation may nominate future plate partners through the chair of a UUCH committee or directly to Social Justice. Each proposed partner should be a 501(c)(3) community service organization.
Submitted by the Social Justice Committee
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On the Ballot!
AL Constitution Amendments Explained
Do You Know Which Way to Vote on the Proposed Amendments?
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Submitted by the Social Justice Committee |
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Annual AL Hispanic Association Christmas Dinner/Party
UU’s yearly hosting of the annual AL Hispanic Association (AHA) Christmas Dinner and Party has taken on a different form this year due to COVID-19. No big dinner for 100, no brightly decorated fellowship hall and festive tables, no kids on Santa’s lap being given presents, BUT, one part hasn’t changed: we are still asking for monetary donations for gift cards for older children and teens. The Hispanic Association provides presents for younger children. Hospitality is coordinating gift baskets of cookies and RE is involved (stay tuned).
Monetary donations will be accepted through Nov 30 by check (note AHA in line item) and online at UUCH.org. Click on the “Donate” button below or on our website, under Connecting, Donate, Give Now, click on “select fund” and scroll down to Hispanic Association Christmas Party. Let’s brighten up the holidays for our Hispanic neighbors! |
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Submitted by the Social Justice Committee |
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This Sunday in Children and Youth
Religious Education (CYRE)
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"Healing"
We will begin our new monthly theme of HEALING.
Special announcement! VIRTUUAL CYRE has a new meeting time on Sunday morning. We will meet at 9:30-10:30 AM to give us a little more time together. Thanks for the great energy!
Zoom link will be shared via email and our CYRE Family Facebook group.
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Registration for the new year in CYRE is still open!
Please use the link below to register your children and youth. Whether you've registered in the previous year or are brand new, we'd love to include you in our joyful and welcoming community of all ages. If you'd like more information about the CYRE Program, please contact DRE Erin Reid or CYRE Assistant Harper Goodman.
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Submitted by the Children and Youth Religious Education Committee
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ALL AGES HALLOWEEN PARTY
Friday, October 30th
6:00 p.m.
Come one come all,
Age matters not at all.
Be you goblin or creature,
Fairy or teacher.
There will be pumpkins and frights,
And artsy delights.
Come play and come dance
For this once a year chance
To see what is seen
Only on Halloween.
Join us for the annual (Virtual) Halloween Party on Friday, October 30th, 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Wear your costume and come to dance and play games and make Halloween crafts. The Zoom links were sent via email. Please contact Erin Reid with questions.
Submitted by Children and Youth Religious Education
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we invite you to reach out to us.
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Submitted by the Children and Youth Religious Education Committee |
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How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi
October 29th and November 5th
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The opposite of "racist" isn't "not racist." It is "antiracist." This word usage is an essential point made in Ibram X. Kendi’s book, How to Be an Antiracist, which will be the topic of the next UUCH Adult RE Book Discussion. Kendi's concept of antiracism has become fundamental in the conversation about racial justice and helps point us toward new, liberating ways of thinking about ourselves and each other. In the form of memoir and social commentary, Kendi asks us to envision an antiracist society and how we can play an active role in building it. The book is considered essential for anyone who wants to go beyond an awareness of racism to the next step of genuinely contributing to a just society.
Join us via Zoom for the Adult RE book discussion on October 29th and November 5th, facilitated by LaDawn Edwards and Nicole Sharp. Everyone is welcome to attend these online Zoom discussions! We will split the discussion into two meetings, with the first half of the book discussed on October 29th and the second half on November 5th.
If you are interested in attending, please email Adult RE to register, and we will send you the Zoom link. We would like for people to register so we can create enough Zoom meeting rooms to accommodate good discussions. |
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CASA TEMP$ Work Day
Saturday, November 7th
9:00 a.m. – ~1:00 p.m.
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 seniors.
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 CASA 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 two 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 two homes that 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 7th, we will gather at the church at 9:00 a.m., carpool to the homes, and we should be finished by 1:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m.
Please contact Brad Korb via email or phone 256-508-5263 if you are interested in helping out or would like more information. Submitted by the Social Justice Committee
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The Little Food Pantry Needs You!
Our Little Food Pantry is being used heavily. Every day, it is filled it is emptied by a variety of people, both homeless and families. Your help is needed. Please sign up using the SignUp Genius link and pick a day to help those in need.
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Submitted by the Social Justice Committee |
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Donating by Text or Online |
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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.
Like our other online and mobile giving options, this option is through Vanco, is secure, and has a good option for "plate" donations.
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Submitted by the Finance Committee |
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Worship Service Recording
Rev. Jaimie Dingus
"Remembrance Sunday"
October 25, 2020
Did you miss our virtual worship service on Sunday?
Want a midweek re-watch?
Fear not, you can click here to see the recording.
Remember, the building is closed,
but CHURCH is open!
Submitted by the Worship Committee
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Say Their Names Prayer Walk
Friday Evenings
5:30 p.m - 6:30 p.m.
Join us for a weekly prayer walk at the labyrinth on the grounds of Weatherly Heights Baptist Church. We will walk the labyrinth and pray for individuals who died while in police custody, their communities, our nation, our churches, and ourselves.
Weatherly Heights Baptist Church
1306 Cannstatt Drive SE
Huntsville, AL 35803
Submitted by the Social Justice 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:
Jo Broussard lit a candle of sorrow: Karen Broussard Pickett, my like-a-sister younger first cousin, died early this morning. Think of Tom, her good husband, her siblings, and our family. Karen will be the first in our generation to enter the family cemetery.
Greeter - Nancy Finley lit a candle of joy: That the confederate monument downtown has been taken down and moved. Proud of all UUs who have spoken up for racial justice.
Sarah M Kinley lit a candle of joy and gratitude: So joyous and grateful for the vet staff at Flint River Vet Hospital and HSVE for getting our dog, Igor, back from the brinks of death. He is beside me now and doing 90% better today!!
Angela Arnold (she/her) lit a candle of concern: For my mother’s friend Janet, still on a ventilator, although showing signs of improvement.
Greeter - Nancy Finley lit a candle of concern: For my sister who has tested positive for COVID-19.
Bryan Walls (he/him) lit a candle of concern: Thinking of a friend at work recovering at home from COVID-19 and the flu at the same time!
Kathy Fisher lit a candle of sorrow: Remembering the 8 friends lost to COVID-19, another friend who died of cancer, and all the elders and ancestors in my family. Beloveds, all.
The Delaceys lit a candle of concern: The upcoming election weighs heavily on my mind/Suzey.
Paul and Bridgit lit a candle of joy: I'm so very grateful for all of the good work done in this spiritual community by our care committee, choir, speakers, minister, etc.
Harper Goodman lit a candle of sorrow: For the third anniversary of my uncle's death, yesterday. Ryan Goodman is missed deeply by our whole family.
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Upcoming Events
Please note that all meetings, worship services, and gatherings will be held online until further notice. Please check our Facebook page and website for updated information and links.
Thursday, October 29
Worship Committee
5:30 p.m.
Adult Book Discussion
6:30 p.m.
Friday, October 30
Prayer Walk
5:30 p.m.
All-Ages Halloween Party
6:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 1
Fall Back 1 Hour
Share the Plate Week Begins
CYRE
9:30 a.m.
Worship Service
Rev. Jaimie Dingus
10:45 a.m.
Tuesday, November 3
Election Day
Election Night Community Gathering
5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 4
Post-Election Community Gathering
10:00 a.m.
Susan's Happy Hour
5:00 p.m.
Meeting ID:
847 8458 5916
Choir Practice
7:00 p.m.
Meeting ID:
910 8283 2653
Thursday, November 5
Worship Committee
5:30 p.m
Soul Circle (Group B)
7:00 p.m.
Adult Book Discussion
6:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 7
Last Day for Share the Plate
Sunday, November 8
CYRE
9:30 a.m.
Worship Service
Rev. Jaimie Dingus
10:45 a.m.
YOUUTH Group
4:30 p.m.
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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
Jack Long
Bryan Walls
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, November 24th.
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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
Editor:
Holly Hinkle
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