Share the Offering
During August and September, we are sharing the Sunday offering with Knight’s Village. If you have a favorite nonprofit you’d like for UUCH to support, nominate it for future sharing by contacting the Social Justice Committee.
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Virtual Office Hours
The Church Office will be closed August 17 – August 24. If you need assistance during that time, please email or call (256) 534-0508. All inquiries will be answered within 24 hours.
Message from Search Committee
Dear UUCH Member, This Saturday morning, from 9 am to noon, you will have the unique opportunity to participate in a workshop that will address the ideals and biases that we may have related to our next settled minister. This workshop, called Beyond Categorical Thinking, will be led by the Rev. Keith Kron who … Continue reading Message from Search Committee
Letter from the MSC
Dear UUCH Member, This Saturday morning, from 9 am to noon, you will have the unique opportunity to participate in a workshop that will address the ideals and biases that we may have related to our next settled minister. This workshop, called Beyond Categorical Thinking, will be led by the Rev. Keith Kron who … Continue reading Letter from the MSC
Share the Plate
August through September, we will share the Sunday offering with the Huntsville nonprofit Knight’s Village. Sponsored by the Social Justice Committee
Name that Newsletter!
With 29 total ballots cast, the rankings for our Name That Newsletter Contest are: 4th place, with 3 votes – The Broadmor Bulletin 3rd place, with 4 votes – The NUUsletter 2nd place, with 6 votes – The Chalice Flame 1st place, with 10 votes – We wait until the new mission statement is complete! … Continue reading Name that Newsletter!
Adult RE: Studying the Bible
The first two sessions in our Studying the Bible series examined creation myths and Parables. The series will continue in August. This series offers a UU Adult Religious Education context where we will discuss sections of the Bible, with an eye on both its ancient and modern functions. While the Bible can be read … Continue reading Adult RE: Studying the Bible
Chairs, Chairs, Chairs!
This Sunday (8/11) after church we need your help replacing chair seats and backs. Pizza will be provided for lunch. Children are welcome as helpers, though child care not provided. We expect to be done by 3 p.m. but will be done sooner with more help. We will be unscrewing orange and blue seats/backs and … Continue reading Chairs, Chairs, Chairs!
In-gathering/Water Communion
The start of the school year marks the end of summer and the return to our routines and schedules. It’s also a signal for the beginning of a new church year. Each year, UU congregations around the country celebrate the end of the summer season and the return to “regular” church life by hosting an … Continue reading In-gathering/Water Communion
Beyond Categorical Thinking
“Will the new minister hear me? Will my concerns and needs be met? Will the minister understand what I’m living with? How will the community respond to our minister?” In answering these questions, a picture of the “ideal minister” (categorized by age, gender identity, nationality, physical or cognitive ability, race, sexual orientation, etc.) probably comes … Continue reading Beyond Categorical Thinking