Much of our discussion this month centered around a potential for opening services in the sanctuary in January. Broadcasting our services on Zoom has caused us to restrict the music we can use. Since we will continue using Zoom, we have signed a license with CCS that will permit us a much wider range of … Continue reading Splinters From the Board
Your UUCCHC board has been battling back and forth for the past year, trying to balance the need for human connection with the need for health and survival. In the time of a pandemic, we are all unsure as to what the right answers are. The draw to re-open after two years of not being … Continue reading A Hold on Return to In-Person Services
UUCCHC has been proud of our Annual Christmas Day Dinner that we have done in years past. That event has included dozens of church members and friends in close contact with each other during meal preparation and delivery. In lieu of conducting our usual event, this year we are pleased to announce that you, the Congregants at UUCCHC, … Continue reading Support of Two Initiatives
This has been a busy period for the Board. In addition to maintenance issues, we approved moving monies from the savings account to the investment accounts, sending a donation to Meals on Wheels in lieu of our Christmas Day Dinner, and making plans to return to services at the church. Services will be a combination … Continue reading Splinters from the Board
Rev. Sally Fritsche didn’t think prayer was for atheists like her. But Ernesto was nearing the end of his life. She explains.
I have decided, and the rest of the board agrees, not to do the Christmas Day Dinner event again this year. With the pandemic still in full swing and the church having not been reopened yet, I do not believe that we are quite ready for a big event. The board did express being open … Continue reading Christmas Day Dinner 2021
Chalice Lighters gives grants to UU congregations for a variety of purposes. Each Region has a separate Chalice Lighter program. The grants are funded by members of churches who have committed to making a donation to Chalice Lighters three time a year, for a Fall, Winter, and Spring call. Suggested donations are $20 – Believer, … Continue reading Chalice Lighters
Thank you to Cindy and Jeff Haverly for donating the cost to purchase and install a Reme halo air purification system in our HVAC system. Below is some additional information on how it works. Thank you Haverlys! Many of you have been concerned over the years about the “sick” air smell noticed in our building. … Continue reading New Air Purification System
Shannon Lang, a minister and a Black woman, challenges all Unitarian Universalists. She says, “My hope is that every member of each UU congregation pledges to do their individual anti-racism and anti-oppression work; that every member searches honestly within themselves, and analyzes their individual part in creating an atmosphere that has been historically unwelcoming to … Continue reading Putting on Armor
We discussed ways of streamlining activities of the Care Committee and informing our members of the range and limits of our activities. Natalie and Annie shared some of their experiences at the Midwest Leadership School. In light of the constant fluctuations in the incidence of COVID infections, our Safety Policy remains unchanged.
