Upcoming Service

Why Support UUCH During This Year's Annual Budget Drive?

John Schulz delivered a very special testimonial this last Sunday complete with performance of his own song writing. It is a story not to be missed! So if you weren't in attendance, please read his story here.

Spring Workday at UUCH!

It's spring, and that means it's time for an outdoor workday to spruce up our property and do some basic maintenance. We are planning our workday for March 24 at 9:00 a.m. barring nasty weather. (A rain date has not yet been set.)

We will be in need of strong arms and wheelbarrows to move and spread mulch, help eradicate invasive privet and any poison ivy that may have escaped our previous efforts, trim shrubs, clear leaves and pine needles out of gutters, pick up pine cones from the playground, plant flowers to beautify the grounds, and other projects. A particularly large and specialized project will be the removal of a large dead tree from near the street. We hope to have many hands, making easier work for everybody!

A quick planning meeting will be held on March 17th at 9:00 a.m., to prioritize the efforts and to consider what tools we will need to bring. All are welcome to that meeting.

We really need everyone of all ages to pitch in on Saturday, March 24th. Bring your gardening tools and expect some yummy treats from our generous Hospitality Committee.

Want to help to "fuel" the summer spruce-up and maybe lend a hand as well? Sign up here to assist in fueling the work crew.

Thanks in advance to all of you who will be helping! For questions, contact Tim Miller ([email protected]), grounds liaison for the Property Committee.

Yoga at UUCH!

The purpose of Adult Religious Education at UUCH is to foster community by providing programs that enrich our emotional, spiritual, physical, and intellectual lives.

We are happy to announce that we will now be offering a beginning Hatha Yoga Class each Tuesday evening at 5:15 pm led by Jessica Schulz. Yoga brings inner quiet and peace of mind, something that could enrich us all.

Classes will start on Tuesday, March 13th and will to continue each Tuesday evening. Each class will last around an hour, so there will be time to get to your important Tuesday evening church meetings afterwards.

Come dressed in comfortable clothes and bring a mat if you have one (we will have some extras). We will meet in the Adult R.E. Room. For further information, contact Nancy Finley at [email protected].

Everyone is welcome!

The Social Justice Committee is collecting new or gently used shoes to benefit Friends of Rescue and Funds2Orgs supporting micro-enterprises in developing countries. Bring shoes to donate to the UUCH Fellowship Hall. The Social Justice Committee will deliver the shoes to Friends of Rescue.

Volunteers are needed for the Food Line. If you would like to give of your time, please see the poster in Fellowship Hall for more information.

Homeless meal pack items are needed for the March 24th Religious Education workday. Items to consider for donation are fruit cups, Vienna sausages, pudding cups, small cartons of juice, peanut butter cracker packs, energy bars, etc. Please see a complete list in the Fellowship Hall.

Board Report February 27, 2018

 

The Board approved the new co-chair of the Music Committee, Theresa Miller.

 

A contract for a temporary, part-time Religious Education Assistant, Harper Goodman, was approved. She will be working until June 30, 2018, to assist the Director of Religious Education with particular responsibilities including coordinating nursery and childcare and supporting special projects.

 

The Board continues to discuss and plan for our transition in ministry. A sub-committee of the Board is working on the paperwork for the application for an interim minister. We will submit this application by April 15th. The planning for a celebration on April 22nd for Reverend Alice continues.

 

The Next Steps Task Force report was discussed. The full report can be viewed here.  The report highlights the top items prioritized by the congregation at the December Town Hall meeting. These include the following items:

1. Renovating the RE wing restrooms (or just one of them) to accommodate wheelchairs and be gender neutral.
2. Building a new ramp into the current (south) RE wing to fit the 1:12 ADA constraint.
3. Rebuilding the doorway into the south entrance to better accommodate wheelchairs.
4. Build a new restroom (or expand the current office restroom and build an access hall to it) that would be wheelchair accessible and gender neutral.
5. Rebuild the chancel to accommodate wheelchair access.
6. Replace the sanctuary windows. 

The Task Force recommends, and the Board approved, action be taken by the Property Committee to obtain bids on the top items. A new Task Force is being established to examine the work on the sanctuary renovation, including both the chancel area and windows. These bids and plans will be presented to the congregation for a vote at the May annual meeting.

 

In other property business, the Board approved the removal of a dead tree in front of the church.

 
Due to spring break travel, the next Board Meeting will be held on April 4th (no meeting on March 27th).