In This Issue
-Quick Links
-Happening Soon
-Upcoming Service
-This Sunday in CYRE
-UUA General Assembly
-Little Food Pantry
-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
UUA GA Registration
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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“The Stories We Tell About Ourselves”
Rev. Jaimie Dingus
Sunday, 10:45 AM
In this new moment, we are beginning to tell stories of who we are now and how we have survived the past year. These stories about what we did, what we chose, how we lived, will follow us for years to come. How can we practice our values and be compassionate with ourselves as we shape and share these stories?
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This Sunday in Children and Youth
Religious Education (CYRE)
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Our monthly theme of STORY continues this week with regular morning CYRE and afternoon YOUUTH group sessions. We will have some extra fun this week! Morning CYRE group: bring some art supplies and a stuffy friend! YOUUTH group: bring your ideas and actions for caring for the Earth!
VIRTUUAL CYRE meets from 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM. Children, youth, and families are all invited!
YOUUTH Group (grades 7-12) meets from 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Zoom links will be shared via email and our CYRE Family Facebook group. Contact Erin at DRE@uuch.org for more information.
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General Assembly (GA) is the annual meeting of our Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). Participants worship, witness, learn, connect, and make policy for the Association through democratic process. That remains true even when we cannot gather physically. The UUA Board of Trustees has passed a resolution making the 2021 UUA General Assembly a 100% virtual event. Anyone may attend Last year; GA had more than 4,900 registered attendees participate from remote locations around the world. Although we give up the face-to-face interaction, we retain our dedication to community.
Circle 'Round for Justice ● Healing ● Courage is the theme for General Assembly 2021. General Assembly is a time to circle ‘round in community. We circle ‘round in care and healing; for liberation and justice; and for love and courage.
Registration is required for All Participants
All participants in General Assembly (GA) programmed events must be registered for the conference. Everyone must also be registered, including program participants, presenters, invited guests, performers, office support staff, relatives, hosts, and dignitaries. This policy is consistent with our principle of equity and avoids arbitrary distinctions.
Registration for virtual GA 2021 is $200 per person.
Financial support for registration as well as a payment plan are available. https://www.uua.org/ga/registration/financialaid/scholarships
GA registrants receive access to all workshops, performances, lectures, and events listed in the GA Program. Registrants will have exclusive access to 2021 online Participation Portal, chatroom, recordings of previous streams, and dedicated support.
Open to the public: General Sessions, Service of the Living Tradition, Synergy Bridging Worship and Sunday Morning Worship will be streamed live and publicly accessible; registration is not required to view these events.
(SOLD OUT) General Assembly Swag Package
Submitted by the Denominational Affairs Committee
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Little Food Pantry
The Little Food Pantry needs your help. The pantry is being heavily used and church members have been generous in filling it. While the weather is still cool, fresh fruits and veggies are always welcomed--apples, bananas, carrots, taters, onions, etc. For some reason, black beans, lentils, and chickpeas aren't well-liked. Let's keep helping our neighbors! A big thanks!
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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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Did you miss our virtual a previous worship service on Sunday? Want a midweek re-watch?
Fear not, you can visit here to watch a recording of most of the services.
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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:
Sara Coble (she/her) lit a candle of joy: My grandfather got a kidney transplant after several years of being on the list.
LaDawn Edwards lit a candle of joy: My mother and I are planning a visit with my sister in Wyoming next month.
Kathy Fisher lit a candle of joy: My great joy is my student recital tomorrow evening, live on Zoom!
Heather Kyemba lit a candle of sorrow: Sorrow to say farewell to Erin and Harper. You’ve given so much to our youth.
Howard and Gail Williams lit a candle of joy: Congratulations to Sara Coble for being chosen as a section leader for the Grissom High Band. Way to go Sara!!
Paul De Moor lit a candle of joy: Great joy in visiting my sister and family for the first time in well over a year.
Kathryn Heath lit a candle of gratitude: Thanks to Erin and Harper for your years of dedication to our children.
Erin Reid (she/her) lit a candle of gratitude: To all the youth who helped create this service! You are amazing!
The Delaceys lit a candle of sorrow: Sorry for the text over you, Willow!!!! I wasn’t sure how to best do that. -Suzey
Harper Goodman lit a candle of joy: Joy to see family in our service today! Lydia Goodman and Frank Darby and Katie Campbell Dollar.
Harper Goodman lit a candle of joy: It's such a joy to work with Erin, our children, and our youth. Special memories I will never forget!
Greg Howard lit a candle of sorrow: We echo Heather's sorrow. Erin and Harper, you will be so badly missed. Best wishes in what comes next.
Susan/ Doug Copley lit a candle of joy: Love to all the Kyembas near and far!
Shalin (he/him) lit a candle of bittersweet joy: Harper and Erin leaving the "regular line-up" to move on to other opportunities for personal wellness and growth - thank you soo much for your leadership and service to UUCH all these years. <3 <3 <3
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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, May 27
Worship Committee Meeting
5:30 PM
Sunday, May 30
CYRE
9:30 AM
Worship Service
Rev. Jaimie Dingus
10:45 AM
YOUUTH Group
4:30 PM
Tuesday, June 1
7:00 PM
Wednesday, June 2
Susan's Happy Hour
5:00 PM
Choir Practice
7:00 PM
Thursday, June 3
Worship Committee Meeting
5:30 PM
6:00 PM
Sunday, Jun 6
CYRE
9:30 AM
Worship Service
Rev. Jaimie Dingus
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
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, June 22, 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
Editor:
Holly Hinkle
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Huntsville, AL 35814
(256) 534-0508
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