In This Issue
-Quick Links
-Happening Soon
-Upcoming Service
-This Sunday in CYRE
-Share the Plate
-Little Food Pantry
-Social Justice Facebook Page
-Scam Email Again
-Grace We Have Known
-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
Sunday, May 2 – 8
Share the Plate Week
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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“Powerful Words"
Rev. Jaimie Dingus
10:45 AM
The poet Meena Alexander writes, “In a time of violence, the task of poetry is in some way to reconcile us to our world and to allow us a measure of tenderness and grace with which to exist.” As we enter the month of May, our month of Story, I think we could all use some grace and tenderness, and poetry. Join us for a service of poetry, meditation, and reflection!
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This Sunday in Children and Youth
Religious Education (CYRE)
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Welcome to STORY, our new theme for the month of May. Stories remind us who we are—within Unitarian Universalism, within our families, as anti-racists, and as living, interconnected, and courageous beings. This month, we highlight some of these themes within our children's and youth programming. We will focus this week on the stories that our church has to tell.
VIRTUUAL CYRE meets from 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM. Children, youth, and families are all invited!
YOUUTH Group (grades 7-12) does not meet this week, join us again on May 9th.
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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Share the Plate Week
Sunday, May 2 – May 8, 2021
Sunday, May 2, thru Saturday, May 8, our plate partner is Still Serving Veterans (SSV) a Huntsville-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to helping Veterans find good-quality, meaningful jobs, access to VA benefits earned through military service, and connections to community resources. SSV also strengthens Veteran communities through leadership and collaboration. For more information, please visit their website at www.ssv.org.
Submitted by the Social Justice 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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Social Justice Facebook Group
Want to learn more about upcoming UUCH Social Justice Projects?
View our Facebook page here!
Submitted by the Social Justice Committee
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Another Round of Scam Email Going Around
Just a reminder, do not purchase any Ebay/Amazon gift cards for Rev. Jaimie if requested in an email to you—it is a scam! This was reported to the office as having just recently been received.
Submitted by Office Administration
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“May [the flowers] remind us of grace we have known in days past:
Forgiveness we have been granted, and provided.
Love, unearned and shared.
Recovery, begun and established.
Generosity, unforeseen and most sacred.”
-William Sinkford
What grace have you known in days past? How can it guide you today?
Submitted by Office Administration from The Daily Compass
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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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“The Earth is What We All Have in Common: A UUnited Service"
All Alabama Multi Congregation /
Rev. Jaimie Dingus
April 25, 2021
Did you miss our virtual worship service on Sunday? Want a midweek re-watch?
Fear not, you can click below to watch the recording.
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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:
There is no Circle of Candles this week due to the multi-congregational meeting last Sunday.
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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, April 29
Worship Committee Meeting
5:30 PM
Sunday, May 2
CYRE
9:30 AM
Worship Service
Rev. Jaimie Dingus
10:45 AM
Social Justice Meeting
2:00 PM
Tuesday, May 4
Soul Circle Group Ministry (Group A)
7:00 PM
Wednesday, May 5
Susan's Happy Hour
5:00 PM
Choir Practice
7:00 PM
Thursday, May 6
Personnel Meeting
2:30 PM
Worship Committee Meeting
5:30 PM
Soul Circle Group Ministry (Group B)
6:00 PM
Sunday, May 9
CYRE
9:30 AM
Worship Service
Rev. Jaimie Dingus
10:45 AM
YOUUTH Group
4:30 PM
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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, May 25, 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
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