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Native American Flute and Drum Circle
Heritage UU Church has done a number of things over the years to understand social justice in relation to the indigenous populations of the Americas. These have included worship services, book study groups, film viewings, and the development of a Heritage Universalist Unitarian Land Acknowledgement.
A new group, the Native American Flute and Drum Circle, has formed to further our exploration. Meetings will be on the third Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m. starting August 18, 2025 in the Heritage Room. Heritage members and friends, from beginners to experienced players, are welcome.
Bring your own instruments and plan to have fun. A limited supply of flutes, drums, and rattles will be available to participants on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information or to sign up, please contact Julie Lusk at:
Julie@julielusk.com.Image Source: Flickr. Creative Commons License.
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The Reset Button Awaits
Dear Heritage Community,
I’ve been thinking a lot about what a new beginning means. Summers give us a chance to pause, reflect, and sometimes hit a “reset button.” As I prepare to begin serving as your minister, I feel that reset moment approaching for us all—and I could not be more excited.
This summer has been a liminal time for Heritage—an in-between space of both uncertainty and possibility. With Rev. Bill Gupton’s retirement, you have carried the work of the church with resilience and commitment. Despite challenges, you welcomed new voices, took on added responsibilities, and leaned on one another in faithful community.
I am deeply grateful to Rev. Mitra and Rabbi Jonathon for their insights this summer, and to each of you who stepped forward in leadership during this transitional season.
Our journey together begins in just a few days. For some, this will be a first introduction; for others, a joyful reintroduction. Either way, it marks the start of a new partnership in ministry—where we will listen, learn, and create together. The reset button awaits!
On Sunday, September 7th at 10:30 a.m., we’ll celebrate with our Ingathering Service and Water Ceremony. I invite you to bring a small vial of water—from a lake, a creek, the ocean, or even your kitchen tap. As we pour these individual waters into one common chalice, we’ll create a powerful symbol of our shared journey—blending all our unique experiences into the vibrant future that lies ahead.
I cannot wait to begin this journey with you.
In Faith and in Community,
Rev. Bill Lyon
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Do you want to be a part of our Communications Strategy Team?
In order to both improve and streamline efforts to serve the needs of our diverse and growing community, we will be working on an intentional and comprehensive communications strategy, centering that our communication matches our mission and who we hope to be as our best church self.
We hope to consider communication in a broad sense: how we communicate within and beyond the congregation, the preferred methods of communications by various demographic groups in the congregation, and even how those involved in the strategy communicate with one another.
As the church is in this time of transition, this is an opportunity to reassess things, try new things, as well as to fix what may need attention all while retaining our strong community bonds. Rev. Bill Lyon will be a part of this work when he comes on in September, but we are organizing folks now to help.
If you would like to participate in the development of our communication strategy or just want to share your ideas or concerns, please reach out to Jaime Castle: jaimecastleme@gmail.com.
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The Heritage Choir Wants You to Join Them in 2025!
Although the Heritage Choir presentations are on hiatus for June and July, following their recent performance at Reverend Bill’s last service May 25, 2025, that doesn’t mean they are gone for good. How about you joining them when they reconvene?
Do you love music?
Do you like to sing, and make music with others?
Consider joining the Choir at Heritage! They make lovely music and have fun doing it!
For more information, please contact Choir Director Steve McCamley at:
Photo Caption: The Heritage Choir at the June 9, 2024 T-Shirt Sunday Worship Service.
Shown left to right – front row – Steve McCamley, Sherry McCamley, middle row – Rebecca Pace, Gloria Walker, Kay Inskeep, Valerie Dubay, Alison Lang-Hickey, Joann Meyer, Barb Beezley, Terri Gaitskill, back row – Frank Collins, Louise Lawarre, Bob Lamb, Kate Noel Wells, Bob Booth, Ellie Lamb, Kai Novak
Image Source: Alison Lang-Hickey
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Summer Hours Are Coming to HUUC!
Starting Sunday, June 8, 2025, worship will begin at 10:00 a.m. instead of 10:30 a.m. We’ll follow this new “Summer Hours” schedule through August 31.
Summer is the perfect time to explore new possibilities, including how worship fits into the flow of our Sundays.
We recognize that this summer is already a season of transition. As our minister retires at the end of May, the Worship Team is committed to holding steady, ensuring meaningful services are in place throughout the summer. “Summer Hours” is one way we’re approaching this moment with care, creativity, and curiosity.
Some in our community have shared that an earlier start helps them stay connected to worship while still making it to other Sunday plans. Others simply enjoy having a bit more space in the day once church ends.
Of course, not everyone will love the change—and that’s okay! This is an experiment, and your feedback will help shape what comes next.
Our Board of Directors approved this change as a limited summer trial, with the intent to revisit it thoughtfully in the fall.We’ll be asking for your input in August as we reflect on how “Summer Hours” worked and what we might carry forward.
Questions or thoughts in the meantime? Reach out to Bethany Rogers at bbljrogers@gmail.com.
HUUC Worship Team Members
Bethany Rogers (Lead), Bruce Bowdon, Jen Ciolino,
Kathy Wade, Les Tacy, Steph Tacy, Laci Adams
