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Want Texts from Heritage?
This fall, did you get a text message from “Breeze-huuc” with an event reminder? That’s because we began using the text option in our directory database, Breeze. But new regulations require that cell phone carriers receive “double opt in” to transmit SMS messages from HUUC via Breeze. That means you need to reply YES when you receive a request from Breeze to transmit messages on behalf of Heritage even if you have already given a member of the church staff your permission to receive text messages.
If you received a text message on October 23, 2024 from 87447 asking you to opt-in to messages from “Heritage Universalist Unitarian Chu…”, you may still reply “YES” to that message. If you think you deleted that message or replied “stop” by mistake, try sending a text to 87447 with the message “Start.”
If your cell number is not in our database, and you would like to receive text messages, please contact Martha in the HUUC office, give her your cell phone number, and state or email your express permission to receive text messages from Breeze on behalf of the church. You will then receive a text asking you to confirm your request, and you will need to respond to that text message to complete the double opt-in process.
If you aren’t certain that Heritage has your mobile number in our database, please contact Martha in the HUUC Office by calling (513) 231-8634 or emailing Heritage UU Church at:
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Be In-the-Know about Adult Faith Development
We at HUUC are so very lucky as a community to have regular, long established, and thriving adult programming, from our HUUC gardeners to Babes with Books and Healthy Lifestyles Group. Our adult programming offers everything from periodic pagan rituals to monthly singing circles and weekly lunch gatherings. We often don’t think of these opportunities as “faith development” but they are.
Our abundance, however, does not mean that we couldn’t benefit from other, novel adult faith development opportunities. Over the next quarter, Heritage will be rolling out several new faith development opportunities geared toward the adults of our congregation. Most of the new offerings are still in development, so there are not yet specifics to share. BUT, we do want to get a sense of interest and begin communications with potential participants.
So, read on for general information about coming programs and if something looks interesting to you. Please fill out the linked interest survey form, below, in order to be added to communications about those specific programs or our general adult faith development programming. Also, if none of these offerings strike your fancy, there is a place for dreaming on the form. The more we know about how many people are seeking to connect in new ways and what people are looking for, the better our planning will be.
Interest Survey Link: https://huuc.breezechms.com/form/b7b9a8
Future Offerings:
Adult or Senior Adult OWL — Using values, communication skills, and spirituality as starting points, this program explores sexuality issues for adults of all ages. It builds understanding of healthy sexual relationships, and affirms diversity. It helps participants accept and affirm their own sexuality throughout their lives. This program would likely include 12 workshops, plus introductory and concluding sessions, but adaptable for many formats. Adult or Senior Adult OWL is likely to be included as a new OWL offering in our restarted Cincinnati City-wide OWL collaboration with other UU and UCC churches.
Intergenerational Neighboring Faiths — Have you ever seen our middle schoolers go off to visit other houses of worship and think, “I wish I could join them?” Well, now is your opportunity. We are re-imagining the Neighboring Faiths program as an intergenerational program. Adults would come together to learn about a religion as an adult learning community. Then adults, along with a skilled youth facilitator, would help guide the learning and exploration of our youth. Then youth and adults would visit other houses of worship together. This would be an awesome opportunity for fostering both adult and intergenerational connections while learning about and experiencing the faith of our neighbors.
It Made Me Think — Do you ever hear a story on the radio or read a book, or have an experience that really made you think? Has anything ever accidentally helped you consider what you believed or challenged an assumption? This forum is the perfect place to come and share those things while learning from others “hmmm?” and “aha!” moments
Contact the HUUC Director of Lifespan Faith Development, Laci Lee Adams, for more information at:
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Help Needed for Football Game Parking
Once again, Heritage will offer parking for the five Turpin High School home football games. We need two volunteers at each game to collect money and direct fans to the parking spots. The football games are on August 30, September 13 and 27, and October 11 and 25. Each game starts at 7:30 p.m. with the volunteer shifts from 6:00 to about 7:45p.m. Further details will be provided before each game.
Please sign up using this SignUp Genius link: https://tinyurl.com/yc3n889a
Thank you for your support of Heritage Church with this fundraiser. Feel welcome to contact Neal Watzman if you have questions at the following email address:Image source: https://tinyurl.com/4rx83th6 and https://tinyurl.com/yy5u89r7 and https://tinyurl.com/4vb2uzej
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Making a Contribution or Pledge Payment to HUUC during the Sunday Worship Service?
Use the blue envelopes (found at the rear of sanctuary or ask an usher) for contributions or pledge payments you are making to the church when adding them to the collection. Loose cash or checks in offering plate go to weekly outreach recipient.
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Need a Little Hearing Assist?
We all need a little assistance now and then. So why not take advantage of the boost if your hearing needs a bit of help – no shame involved. Hearing assist headphones are available for the Sunday morning services. Just ask an usher for the device.
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