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Ministerial Transition Update
As the date of Rev. Bill Gupton’s retirement from the role as HUUC senior minister approaches at the end of May, the ministerial transition efforts move forward.
Board President Jaime Castle announced during services on Sunday, March 9, 2025 and in a follow up email announcement that, “we have entered into a contract to work with consultants Rev. Mitra Jafarzadeh and Rabbi Jonathan Cohen (Courage and Covenant LLC.) to professionally guide us through the transition and help our congregation do a meaningful self-assessment.”
Jaime’s announcement continued to describe these consultants’ role and the reasons behind this contract. “Courage and Covenant collaborates with congregations through ongoing consultation and evaluation. They strive to understand both leadership direction and member experiences, ensuring authenticity to the congregation’s mission. Their work evolves as needed, but they remain committed to helping Heritage engage its members, clarify values and priorities, strengthen leadership, and express hopes for its next religious leader. Expect more information to be coming about this as there will be many opportunities for engagement through congregational interviews and discussions! The length of our contract with them is five months and our aim is to have a contract minister in August.”
More information on these consultants and what they do can be found at: https://courageandcovenant.org
A transition team has also been formed to recommend to the Board a contract minister. Members of this team include Garry Wilson and Jaime Castle (both from the Board), Bob Lamb, Louise Lawarre, Les Tacy, Mimi Sinclair, and Katie Kpaeyeh.
Image caption: Rev. Mitra Jafarzadeh and Rabbi Jonathan Cohen (Courage and Covenant LLC.
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March 2025 Sunday Children’s Religious Education (RE) Programming
Our children’s programming will be focusing on the theme of “Generosity” during March.
- On March 2, 2025, we will start our exploration of generosity!
- On March 9, 2025, we will give generously of time and talents by creating together in the kitchen to share during potluck. Older kids will also be responsible for setting up the Great Hall for potluck.
- On March 16, 2025, our congregation of all ages will participate in worship. There will be a surprise including our hand bells!
- On March 23, 2025, we will continue to learn together about generosity.
- On March 30, 2025, we will act on our learning about generosity and be of service to our world.
Adult volunteers are always welcomed and encouraged to join our young people in RE (Religious Education.) Reach out to Laci to find the right opportunity for you at:
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Ready to Become a HUUC Member?
Are you ready to become a member of Heritage Church? Our next New Member Ceremony is Sunday, March 23, 2025.
Speak with Rev. Bill to learn more.
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Want to Witness a HUUC Board Meeting?
Most HUUC congregants are unaware of the many decisions made each month to keep our community going. Many actions taken on the behalf of the community are determined by the HUUC Board of Trustees. The Board typically meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Heritage Room. Yet few people are aware that the majority of these meetings are open to the public.
HUUC members and friends are allowed to witness these meetings but are restrained from participating in the discussions or the votes. On occasion, the Board will go into executive session where non-board members are not allowed to attend.
If you want to see our busy and dedicated Trustees in action, or are considering becoming a Trustee, you might find attending a meeting worthwhile. To assure that a meeting is held at its typical date, time, and location or will not be in executive session, obtain the latest information by contacting Board President Jaime Castle at:
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Want to Help with a Worship Service?
The worship team is looking for a few new Worship Associates (WAs). The WA opens the service with greetings and announcements, assisting with candles of community and other service elements as needed. WAs serve only as frequently as they choose, so the time commitment is of your own making. Please reach out to Bethany Rogers at
by March 9, 2025 if you have any questions or want to express an interest in this way to serve the congregation. There will be an orientation meeting for the position in the spring.
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