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Newsletter for members and friends of Heritage Universalist Unitarian Church
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Worship Dates and Information
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For Sunday morning worship, on Sunday at 10:30 a.m., join us in the sanctuary at 2710 Newtown Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45244, or click the Zoom link that will appear in the service description at https://huuc.net/. The worship service and its attendees may be video recorded and appear later on various media.
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“The State of the Church”
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On Sunday, January 28, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., Rev. Bill Gupton leads this worship service that reflects on where we stand as a congregation and a community of faith.
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HUUC Pagan Group Celebrates Imbolc
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On Saturday, February 3, at 6:00 p.m in the Sanctuary, all are welcome to join the HUUC Pagan Community for Imbolc: a Night of Water and Fire. Sometimes called Candlemas or St. Brigid's Day, this fire festival honors the Celtic Triple Goddess and marks the halfway point of winter.
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On Sunday, February 4, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., Rev. Bill Gupton leads this worship service that examines an American “union” that is more fragile than it has been in over a century and a half.
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“Bill and TED’s Excellent Sunday (Part 2)”
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On February 11, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., Rev. Bill Gupton adds to his worship series from a few of his favorite "TED Talks."
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“Think Self-Criticism is a Virtue? Think Again.”
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On Sunday, February 18, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., Andrea Dale leads this worship service that shares her own journey from self-criticism to self-compassion.
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On February 25, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., Rev. Bill Gupton leads this popular service featuring a ritual cleansing that allows us each to start anew, on the cusp of spring.
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“Origins and Oscars and Other Such Stuff”
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On Sunday, March 3, 2024, 10:30 a.m. Rev. Bill takes a look at the powerful and provocative movie "Origin" and some other cinematic commentary as well, prior to the March 10, 2024 Oscar awards.
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Rev. Bill Gupton shares his delight at returning to our community after his winter break.
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The HUUC Finance Committee and Stewardship Chair discusses, as of January 2024, where Heritage has come from financially and where we are going.
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Behind the Screen and Scenes
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The new Heirloom editor explains her new role.
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Workshop and Joint Worship Service – Save the Dates
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Musical performers Reggie Harris and Greg Greenway, one Black and one white, creators of Deeper Than the Skin, will hold a Cincinnati UU workshop on May 4, 2024, and will lead a joint UU worship service on May 5.
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Keep Your Information Up-to-Date
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How to check if your vital contact information, such as phone numbers, email addresses, home address, and/or emergency contact information, on file at Heritage are up-to-date and how to make any necessary changes.
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Film and Discussion of “Heartbeat of a Nation”
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On Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., the film “Heartbeat of a Nation” will be shown as part of the Indigenous Issues Series.
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“Building the World We Dream About”
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A free, anti-racism learning opportunity is available on line starting February 20, 2024.
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Social Justice Collaborative Meeting
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On Sunday, March 3, 2024, starting 10 minutes after the end of the worship service, the Social Justice Collaborative will meet in the Heritage Room. All are invited.
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Chase Away the Blues - Dining for Dollars Dinner
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The Dining for Dollars fundraiser kicks off the new year on January 27 with a chili dinner with music and possible song at the home of Bruce Bowdon and Robin Bratt.
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Heritage Hoedown Fundraiser Dinner
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UPDATED INFORMATION! On Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 6 p.m., a fundraising dinner and square dancing with a live caller will happen at Heritage Church. Registration required.
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On Sunday, February 11, bring a dish of food to share with all, and join with others in a meal and conversation after the worship service.
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“Getting Older Ain’t for Sissies” Series
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The educational series "Getting Older Ain’t for Sissies" is held Monday, February 19, 2024, 7 - 8:30 p.m., and Monday, February 26, 2024, 3 - 5 p.m., in the sanctuary.
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An Octopus Tells the Story to the BWB
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On Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., the Heritage Women's Book Club (BWB) will meet to discuss "Remarkably Bright Creatures," by Shelly Van Pelt.
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Books & Bling & Other Things
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"Books and Bling" and the Spring Rummage Sale have combined into one big blowout sale held April 26 and 27, 2024, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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STEAM Camps for Children To Be Held at Heritage Location
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On July 1-3, 5, 2024, Heritage Church will be the site of children's camps on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.
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How to Make Your Kroger Plus Card Help HUUC
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Simple step-by-step instructions that easily make your Kroger card support HUUC
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Board Briefs for January 2024
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The Board of Trustees voted to support two more amendments to the proposed new Article II, and will replace the currently-inoperable coffee maker.
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The Heirloom: A Brief History
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Our Church Historian outlines the history of the “Heirloom” publication.
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UUJEC Offers Two Webinars on Civil Rights and the Environment
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Heritage is a member of UUs for a Just Economic Community. UUJEC is offering webinars on Medicare and the Civil Rights movement (January 31, 2024) and on solving the environmental crisis (February 8, 2024).
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MidAmerica Regional Assembly
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The MidAmerica Region of the UUA will hold a Regional Assembly on Friday and Saturday, April 19 and 20, 2024. This is a multiplatform gathering online and/or in Madison, Wisconsin. Registration required.
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The UUA releases information regarding involvement in this summer's General Assembly and the bylaw's Article II final revision of plus its next steps.
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Get Weekly Updates
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People in the Google Group “huuc-announcements” get a few Heritage-related announcement emails each week, including a summary on Monday of the upcoming activities and worship. If you would like to receive huuc-announcement emails, please send an email requesting it to the church administrator. For the email address, please click the "Contact Information" link a little further down.
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Heirloom
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A publication of
Heritage Universalist Unitarian Church
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Rev. Bill Gupton, Senior Minister
Rev. Doak Mansfield, Minister Emeritus
Jaime Castle, Board President
Laci Lee Adams, Director of Lifespan Faith Development
Sherry McCamley, Music Director and Accompanist
Steve McCamley, Choir Director
Martha Viehmann, Church Administrator
Kevin Palmer, Technology Coordinator
Antonio Ciolino, Web Technologist
Barb Barnes, Heirloom Editor
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