This Sunday, November 22nd, is our Thanksgiving and Bread Communion service. Like everything else, this special ritual will be different than in past years. But like our water communion, my hope is that even though it will be different, this will still be a meaningful ritual. As you are settling in for worship in your living rooms, or porches or office spaces, please bring some bread with you. I’ll let you decide what counts as bread, be it toast or bagels, waffles or granola bars. And if bread isn’t part of your regular diet, really any food you like that gives you comfort and sustenance will be a lovely addition to our bread communion. Hope to see you there!

Next Sunday, November 29th, we will be joining with UUs all over Alabama and the gulf coast of Florida for a very special combined service. Ministers, Religious Educators, Musicians and Regional Staff from our area, are working hard to create this combined worship experience. I learned in this process that UUCH is the only church in Alabama that meets at 10:45, everyone else meets at 10. For this service, you have two options. At 10am the service will premiere on YouTube on the Birmingham Church’s YouTube Channel (https://bit.ly/UUCBSundayServices) and you can watch it with other UUs and comment along in the chat. Alternatively, you can choose your own worship time and watch it whenever you want. Because people will be watching at different times, there will not be a UUCH Coffee Chat following the service.

Finally, a note about my hours. I am taking vacation time beginning on Monday the 23rd and extending until the 30th. During that time, I will be out of the office and not responding to emails. If there is an emergency, like a death or a serious hospitalization, I want to know about that and be able to support you. If you put words like “urgent or emergency” in an email to me I will respond quickly. Additionally, my away message will have an emergency phone number for your use.

This Holiday season is complicated in many ways. I wish you all rest, comfort, safety and health as you connect with loved ones in new ways.

Blessings,

Jaimie

UUCH’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!

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 acting DRE Harper Goodman.

If you're interested in getting involved with UUCH's young adult group,

we invite you to reach out to us.

For questions or more information, please contact Nicole and Shalin.

Our outdoor food pantry is being heavily used, with an estimated 12 visitors per day, both families and homeless individuals. YOU can help keep it stocked by signing up.

Suggested food items: Soups, canned tuna and chicken, Vienna sausages, mac & cheese, cereals, grits, oil, canned vegetables, pork & beans, canned tomato items, spaghetti sauce, pasta, hamburger helper (etc), canned spaghetti & meatballs (etc), peanut butter, peanuts, sugar, oatmeal packets, fruit cups, pancake mix – you get the idea!! In cooler weather: onions, potatoes (split the bag), carrots, cabbage. Folks have expressed their gratitude.

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

We will be providing 26 cookie baskets for the UUCH/Alabama Hispanic Association Christmas event. Please sign up on the Sign-up Genius below to bring three (3) dozen cookies (wrapped in groups of 4) to UUCH on December 3, 2020. Jessica Schulz will be there from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. to accept the cookies.

Date: 12/03/2020 (Thursday)

Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: UUCH, 3921 Broadmor Road, Huntsville, AL 35810

If you have questions, contact the Hospitality Committee at Hospitality@uuch.org.

SIGN UP BY CLICKING ON THIS LINK:

Like our other online and mobile giving options, this option is through Vanco, is secure, and has a good option for "plate" donations.

Kathy Fisher lit a candle of sorrow: Friday was Daddy's birthday. I carry him with me always. And, lit a candle of joy: Yesterday was my first grandson's birthday. He's away from family in basic training.

Paul and Bridgit lit a candle of joy: Stunning fall and stunning pictures of fall. Also, lit a candle of concern: COVID-19 numbers are up with the holidays are just around the corner. And, a candle of gratitude: Thanks to all who made this a blessing for our Sunday.

Gail and Howard Williams lit a candle of concern: Our friend Dan and his wife have been diagnosed with COVID-19; please send well wishes their way.

Greeter - Pam Korb lit a candle of concern: My brother and sister-in-law in Nashville were diagnosed with COVID-19 early this week. Please send them good thoughts as they deal with fever, body aches, and fatigue.

Heather Kyemba lit a candle of joy: Looking forward to walking through the Galaxy of Lights with friends this evening. Also, a candle of concern: We hope Erin's surgery goes well.

Susan Coddington lit a candle of concern: Continue sending love, light, and healing thoughts to Erin Reid and Pam Siegler. We love you both!

The Delaceys lit a candle of joy: Deb and Suzey are SO happy/sad today, Ana turns 18 years old. Time — slow down!!! HAPPY 18th BIRTHDAY, ANA!!! We love you, our goofy, talented, hilarious, brilliant girl. And, this photo is the view from our front door. Come see us!!! We'd love to share it with you!

Cheri Smith lit a candle of gratitude: Thank you for all who called and helped.

Salaama lit a candle of gratitude: Thank you to the Care Committee for sending a card to us while we were sick. :)

Jennifer Pinkley lit a candle of gratitude: I'm so thankful to be starting a fully remote job tomorrow after months of working in a crowded office.

Becky Adams lit a candle of concern: Love to everyone who is in the process of healing, big and small...

Rev. Jaimie Dingus

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday by appointment.

Calendar: https://calendly.com/rev-jaimie-dingus

Email: minister@uuch.org

John Schulz

Nick Wilbourn

Nancy Finley

Bob Locklear

Suzey Delacey

Jack Long

Bryan Walls

Rev. Jaimie Dingus

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 Sunday, December 6th at 2:00 p.m.

Monday-Thursday

9:30 am-1:30 pm

256-534-0508

Email: uuch@uuch.org

For more info on any event, contact the church office or visit our website.

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