In This Issue
-Quick Links
-Happening Soon
-Upcoming Service
-This Sunday in CYRE
-New UU Class
-Virtual Auction
-About Alabama Arise
-Valentine's Dinner
-Little Food Pantry
-Donate with Text Message
-In Case You Missed It!
-You're Invited!
-COVID-19 Relief Funds
-Care List
-Upcoming Events
-Minister Info
-UUCH Board Members
-Church Info
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Happening Soon
Saturday, January 30
New UU Class
10:00 a.m.
Technology Meeting
10:30 a.m.
Sunday, January 31
Virtual Auction Opens
12:00 p.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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"Imagine That"
Rev. Jaimie Dingus
10:45 a.m.
Margaret Wheatley writes, “In this new world, you and I make it up as we go along, not because we lack expertise or planning skills, but because that is the nature of reality.” Is the life you have the one you imagined? How does our collective imagination shape the world we build together? Let us spend an hour in reflection and wonder together.
Meeting ID: 229 305 601
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This Sunday in Children and Youth
Religious Education (CYRE)
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We complete our month of IMAGINATION with the lesson "Visiting Other Worlds."
VIRTUUAL CYRE meets at 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Children, youth, and families are all invited!
Caregivers are encouraged to help their inventors gather some materials from around the house this week. These can include recycled items, leftover craft supplies, or other random items to invent with! More details will be provided in the weekly email.
There will be no YOUUTH Group this week or next. Join us again on February 7th.
Zoom links will be shared via email and our CYRE Family Facebook group. Contact Harper for more information.
Submitted by the Children and Youth Religious Education Committee
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January Theme – Imagination
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“New UU” Class
January 30th and February 6th
10:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Everyone is welcome to join in the “New UU” Class this Saturday at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. While this program is particularly focused on introducing newcomers to UUCH, those of you who have been here for a while may enjoy participating in the discussion on what it means to be a UU.
We will discuss our worship and theology, our principles, our covenant, and UUA history. We will also look at details about the UUCH organization, committees, and the role of the minister.
This two-part series will be held for the next two Saturday mornings on January 30th and February 6th from 10:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. It will be facilitated by Rev. Jaimie, Nancy Finley, Pam Korb, and Nick Wilbourn. To register or if you have any questions, contact Adult.RE@uuch.org. Or, even if you didn't preregister but want toto attend, log in to We look forward to seeing you there.
Submitted by the Adult Religious Education Committee
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2021 Virtual Auction Now Opening January 31
But first, we need Donors! When you go to the above auction website, click the Donate button to entire information about your donation on the following Item page. You can next insert a photograph of your item on the Item images page before completing your entry on the Donor details page. Easy peasy!
With our first four donors, we already have Mac computer services, unique pottery, camping equipment, golf equipment, and one entertainment event you’ll be able to bid on, but we need lots more to meet our 2020-21 church budget goal of raising $5000 for our general fund. The Stewardship Committee has created a Facebook group, UUCH Stewardship, where church members and committees can post suggestions not only on what to donate but also on what you would like to see offered as a service that you would be willing to bid on.
Don’t underestimate your skills: go look and see what other church members are willing to pay that you can provide for the benefit of our church coffers.
The auction will end Sunday, February 14 at 3:00 p.m. To bid once the auction opens, go to the website and click on the Register button. You can see the items up for bid at any time by clicking on the Auction button. Further instructions can be found here (same link as last week’s) or by emailing Stewardship@uuch.org.
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Submitted by the Stewardship Committee |
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About Alabama Arise
Arise envisions an Alabama where all people have resources and opportunities to reach their potential to live happy, productive lives. If this sounds like the Alabama you want to live in, too - you should take action with Alabama Arise! This year, Arise members chose to work on important statewide issues like Medicaid expansion, untaxing groceries, voting rights reform, criminal legal reform, etc. These issue priorities would break down many of the policy barriers that keep people in poverty, but we need your help to make these policies a reality. Will you help us build a better Alabama? To get involved with Alabama Arise, visit www.alarise.org/get-involved/ or select to donate, see issues and events, etc. You can also reach out to UU Social Justice Committee member Gail Williams and Arise’s north Alabama organizer, Debbie Smith at debbie@alarise.org or 601-616-4867.
Submitted by the Social Justice Committee
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Valentine’s Zoom Dinner
February 12th at 6:00 p.m.
Join us at 6:00 p.m. on February 12th for a Valentine’s-themed dinner on Zoom. Homemade or takeout, whatever makes you happy. Perhaps we can decorate our dining table for the occasion? It’ll be fun to see what everyone brings to “the table.” Let us know you’re coming: hospitality@uuch.org.
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Little Food Pantry
Help keep our outdoor food pantry filled. It’s fun, feels good, and we are Doing Unto Others. Sign up here!
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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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"The World’s on Fire
(and We Still Fall in Love)"
Rev. Erin J. Walter
January 21, 2021
Did you miss our virtual worship service on Sunday?
Want a midweek re-watch?
Fear not, you can visit here to watch the recording.
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:
The Delaceys (Deb) lit a candle of gratitude: Our community held us up while we had COVID-19. We are SO grateful!
The Delaceys (Suzey) lit a candle of joy: Benjamin Delacey is on the A+ honor roll for last semester’s work! Woo-hoo!
Barbara Hitt lit a candle of gratitude: Thanks to the members of the Care Committee who have reached out to Angela to help make her feel safe and loved in her new home.
Pam Siegler lit a candle of concern: Lifting up Angela.
LaDawn Edwards lit a candle of gratitude: My mother, Kether Ceph, got her COVID-19 vaccine on Friday. Thanks to Barbara Hitt and everyone who shared information.
Daniel McKitrick lit a candle of joy: Congratulations Benjamin Delacey on your scholarship!
Kathy Fisher lit a candle of joy: Happy Birthday last week to my beautiful and beloved daughter-in-law, Dorothy! Joyful that my daughter and Son-in-law have recovered from COVID-19.
John & Eleanor Schweinsberg lit a candle of joy: A new President and our vaccinations. What a great week.
Shalin Mody (he/him) lit a candle of joy: A relatively smooth inauguration and civil discussion with my neighbors of a different worldview. ☺
Rev. Erin Walter (she/her) lit a candle of concern: Prayers for all who feel estranged, lonely, or in need of forgiveness. May souls be soothed.
Rita Scholes lit a candle of gratitude: I just want to say thanks for my wonderful, supportive, loving, and silly sisters. And, Angela. And, hope for the US in the next year.
Bobby Hall lit a candle of joy: So tired of crying during the Inauguration Ceremony and actions of President Biden.
Rachael Scheib lit a candle of joy: so many cardinals in my yard!
The Delaceys lit a candle of joy: Ritchie Delacey says he is so grateful for the resources at the sleep medicine lab who are helping him to get answers about his hypersomnia and fatigue.
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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, January 28
Worship Committee
5:30 p.m.
Stewardship Committee
7:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 30
New UU Class
10:00 a.m.
Technology Meeting: Standard Ops Guidelines / Checklists
10:30 a.m.
Sunday, January 31
CYRE
9:30 a.m.
Worship Service
Rev. Jaimie Dingus
10:45 a.m.
Virtual Auction Opens
12:00 p.m.
Tuesday February 2
Soul Circle - Group A
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 3
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, February 4
Worship Committee
5:30 p.m.
Soul Circle - Group B
6:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 6
New UU Class
10:00 a.m.
Sunday, February 7
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, February 23, 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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