Wednesday, December 15, 2021, time TBD, offsite.

The holiday season is typically a time for hugs, etc., but this year the Babes with Books (Heritage’s women’s book club) will “literally” embrace with Squeeze Me, by Carl Hiaasen, at their December 15 meeting. This light-hearted crime novel pokes fun at the Palm Beach Florida wealthy and politically connected. This selection is definitely not a book for Trump advocates but anti-Trumpers will giggle their way through the rapidly turning pages.

As a nudge toward normalcy, the Babes are scaling back their usual December party to a modest gathering at the home of Julie Kane. Contact her or Barb Barnes (email address below) as the date approaches for details on times, location, and what food to bring to share.

Our future reads and meeting dates currently consist of:

• January 19 – Circe, by Madeline Miller
• February 16 – The Ice Queen, by Alice Hoffman
• March 16 – The Four Winds, by Kristin Hannah
• April 20 – The Last Thing He Told Me, by Laura Dave

All women, members or friends, are always invited to any BWB meeting – whether they have read the book or not. Unless otherwise announced, the meeting’s selection is available on hold for the Heritage Book Club at the Anderson Township library approximately a month in advance. For inclusion in the BWB Google group emails, contact Vali in the church office. For more BWB information, contact Barb at:

Wednesday, December 22, 2021, 7:00 p.m.

By the time of our Vespers Service, we will have celebrated the Winter Solstice, and will be looking forward to the light slowly returning. The winter season can bring us a sense of peacefulness if we give ourselves the space to do so.

Whether you look forward to winter, or are already awaiting the advent of spring, come join us in the sanctuary for an hour of peace and contemplation in warm community. Our Vespers service is loosely patterned after the vespers of the Taizé Monastic community in France and consists of short readings, singing, and reflection in silence. Please note that current church COVID policies require all persons to wear masks inside.

If you have questions, please contact Mimi Sinclair or Steph Tacy at:

Les Tacy, music director, is featuring a UU hymn each week. After a short story about the background of the hymn, Les plays and sings the hymn. We invite you to sing along, listen, and meditate.

For the current hymn, look for the “UU Hymn of the Week” entry on the Heritage UU Church homepage. For past hymns of the week, visit Les Tacy on YouTube by searching “Les Tacy UU Hymn of the Week”, or by requesting a list from Les at:

If you have a favorite hymn you would like to hear, email Les and he will schedule your hymn for a future week. You can email Les at:

Second Tuesday of Each Month at 7:00 p.m.

Via Zoom or In-Person Outdoors.

Women Singing In Sacred Circle still meets the second Tuesday of every month. It is surprisingly nourishing! SISC continues to be a source of deep friendship, support and healing for many women across the city.

You have two options for Singing in Sacred Circle. You may join the Zoom Meeting or you may join the “In-person” Singing Circle outside at Heritage UU Church.

If you meet all of the requirements below and you have signed up, please remember to bring a chair and some water!

Because Heritage has requirements and because we are singing, you will need to agree to follow the requests/ requirements below if you want to join in person Singing in Sacred Circle. We are committed to safety first! You may sign up to attend this Singing in Sacred Circle…if you are:

1. Fully vaccinated (Thank you for bringing your vaccination card to the Circle for verification) There must be at least 14 days since receiving your 2nd dose as well as the Johnson-Johnson one dose vaccine) Unfortunately, children who have not been vaccinated yet will have to wait until a later date to join us.
2. Willing to wear a mask while singing* and socializing.
3. Willing to socially distance at least 6 feet.
4. Able to sign up on the “Sign up Genius” form. Spots can fill up quickly, so the early bird catches the worm!

Contact Tracy Jo Duckworth and she will send you the sign-up genius link or the zoom link. You can PM her on Facebook or email her at:

Singing In Sacred Circle is a wonderful opportunity to share voice and spirit through song. While learning short, repetitive women-centered and earth-based songs/chants from a wide variety of traditions, all voices create an energy that is both empowering and healing. This opportunity is intended to allow women, regardless of singing experience, to share their voices in a noncompetitive, safe space.

Shelley Graff, the facilitator, is a longtime teacher/healer/singer/songwriter who believes her sacred journey is guiding her to share the Singing In Sacred Circle experience with other women.

7/14/2021.

Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

This group is for all women members and friends of Heritage. We meet on Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. in the Great Hall. This is a gentle support group that gives each of us the confidence to make better choices regarding our health. It includes but is not limited to healthy weight.

We each bring a brown bag lunch and socialize while we eat. We then have an opportunity to share our challenges and successes regarding living a healthy life. No cost, no scales, no judgement, just fellowship and encouragement on your journey to a vibrant and sound body, mind and spirit. We welcome any woman who has a desire to make better choices in any area of her life.

Contact Julie Kane at 513-843-2567 with questions or for more information.

July 2021.

You’ve heard about Midweek Mindfulness. Maybe now is the time to recommit to this powerful, transformative, very easy and quick spiritual practice. Set a recurring reminder on your phone for 12:30 each Wednesday. Then join others in the Heritage community (and literally around the world) in five minutes – just five minutes – of mindfulness. Take a break, right in the middle of your busy and stressful week, from 12:30-12:35 p.m. each Wednesday, to breathe. To rest. To meditate. To be. Stop and smell the roses. Look at the clouds passing overhead, or a flower in the grass (or on your desk). And know, as you are doing it, that many others are doing the same. Join them in mindfulness and spiritual connection.

August 2018.