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11th Annual Women’s Retreat

Group photo of 25 women on retreat, all smiling, some raising their hands in celebration.Friday through Sunday, September 27-29, 2019. Offsite.

Registration required.

THE MAGIC OF LIFE.

Reconnect with wonder and magic while building trust and intimacy with your Heritage Sisters.

You are invited to join your fellow Heritage sisters to celebrate life, friendship, and sisterhood. If you identify as an adult woman of Heritage Universalist Unitarian Church over the age of 18, you are encouraged to take time out with the women of Heritage to nurture our spiritual selves, our friendships, and our bond as women. Spiritual exercises and workshops, crafts, amazing food, intimate discussion groups, nature hikes and more make this a weekend about connecting. There is also time for self-reflection and rejuvenation on your own time – do what meets your needs! Shelly Graff will join us again this year to lend her special guidance.

Location: Hope Springs Institute, near Peebles, Ohio – About an hour from church.

Cost: $270 includes room, board, activities and all meals from dinner Friday through lunch Sunday. The retreat center is open to Heritage women from 1 p.m. Friday through 4 p.m. Sunday. You may come as your schedule allows; however, the price is the same no matter how many yummy, delicious meals you miss! We’d recommend arriving by 6:30 p.m. on Friday night. If you can’t make it by then, let us know and we can save a meal for you.

Roommates: Often, it can seem daunting to attend a weekend like this if you’re new to Heritage or have never attended before. Know that if you need to find a roommate for the retreat, we will help in any way we can! You can talk with Julie Kane for more information.

Registration/Payment Deadlines: June 16: $75 Deposit Due. (When you submit your deposit, a space will be held for you). September 8: $195 Balance Due. (After this date, we cannot guarantee a refund for cancellation.)

Payment Details: Payments and inquiries about scholarships may be left in the Clara Barton Guild mailbox in the Heritage office or directed to Julie Kane. Her email address is:
jgkane@cinci.rr.com.

Make checks payable to HUUC.

Planning: Hope Springs is the bomb when it comes to food. Meals are sumptuous and all dietary needs can be met. Most bedrooms are double occupancy, with some offering three beds including en-suite bathrooms. Other arrangements are available including a rustic teepee, cots and tent camping. (see Joelle for advice!) All accommodations are the same price. Hope Springs is alcohol-free and handicapped accessible. For more information, contact Joelle Tunning at 513-703-8205 or visit www.hopespringsinstitute.org.

Registration Form: You can download and fill out a Women’s Retreat Registration Form.

Annual Congregational Meeting

Gavel and tine chimeSunday, June 2, 2019, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Unitarian Universalism’s Fifth Principle includes “the use of the democratic process within our congregations.” Heritage Universalist Unitarian Church will be implementing this principle in our annual congregational meeting on Sunday, June 2nd. Church members will vote for new members of the Board of Trustees, vote for selected other positions at Heritage, and vote on the budget for the 2019-2020 church year. Those who have given outstanding service to our congregation will also be recognized. The meeting starts at 8:30 a.m. in the sanctuary.

If you have questions about this meeting, please speak with Rev. Bill Gupton, or email him at:

Beltane Picnic Celebration

May Pole: Pole with ribbons streaming down.Saturday, May 4, 2019, 12:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Pack a picnic lunch and come make merry and celebrate the magick of Beltane! This year’s May Day, which celebrates the height of spring and is based on one of the ancient Gaelic seasonal festivals, will be held at the Castle’s home in Mt. Washington which offers two private acres perfect for the Maypole dance, bonfire, and space for spreading out our picnic blankets! Come adorned in your flower wreaths and spring joyous attire. There will be fun Faery folk rites and flower seed planting divination.

Details:

Date – May 4th Saturday 12:30 – 3pm
(Rain date – May 5th 12:30-3pm)
Location: 6024 Colter Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45230
Questions or if wanting to help, contact:
Jaime Castle:

513-258-4972

The Intergalactic Gala

Saturday, April 27, 2019, 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Please join us for this year’s fundraising event – The Intergalactic Gala! This event is for ALL AGES! Members and Friends are invited to beam down dressed in all manner of spacey-wacey ensembles. Inspired by Star Trek and/or Wars? Doctor Who and/or Dr. Bones? Or perhaps a costumed creature of your own conception? ALL earthlings and extraterrestrials are welcome here!

Terrestrial tunes performed on gongs will ease you into the vibe of the void, followed by an interplanetary playlist. Master Menu Maker Garry Wilson will be providing a “These are Nacho Droids You’re Looking For” Taco/Burrito Bar (WITHOUT the use of a food replicator)!

Cosmic Crafts and Cinematics will be available for younglings of all ages! And be sure to brush up on your space facts for a trivia contest! Thane Thompson will be teleporting from his homeworld to emcee the live auction, which will include favorite traditional items as well as a universe of new prizes! In addition to the live portion, there will be clipboards hanging throughout the ~space with other items to bid on.

As with last year, we would like to focus on only certain items to be offered (see list below). Other items, like jewelry, household items, and furniture, do keep in mind to donate but not at this event. A separate event held in conjunction with the local online auction company – Everything But The House (https://www.ebth.com) will occur after this party where we will all pool our items together to offer to an audience of more than 1 million monthly shoppers.

New for this year’s Gala! We are asking existing groups within Heritage to pool their resources to create themed baskets to donate for auction. Maybe Babes with Books can donate a book basket? Maybe there’s a craft group that could donate a crafting basket? Think Movie Night Basket in a popcorn tin with DVDs, candy, popcorn & drinks! Or maybe a Pet Basket with gift certificates, chew toys and dog shampoo in a dog bed! Or a Car Care basket with sponges, wax and soap in a bucket! Get together with your committee comrades or choir companions to generate your own creation for donation.

Additional traditional items we are requesting:

  • Wine Bottles in the amount of $15 and up.
  • Gift Certificates in the amount of $25 and up.
  • Food Items. Have items ready or offer to bake or cook at a future time.
  • Personal Services. Do you have a skill or service that you can offer to do or teach?
  • Experiences. Think hosted parties and dinners or themed events (teach a hobby or skill). Tours, treks, adventures, tickets to events or games, vacation getaways!

Here is the link to donate an item, service, event, etc.: The Together Auction.

And this is the link to sign up to help: Signup Genius.

WE APPRECIATE ALL OF YOUR ASSISTANCE TO MAKE THIS A FUN AND SUCCESSFUL GATHERING!

Please put Earth Date Saturday, April 27, 2019, on your mission schedule!

Tickets are $12 per adult, $6 per child, or $34 per family, and will be available after services on Sundays at Heritage from Jaime Castle, and on the night of the event. But please buy ahead of time if possible, so we know how much space food to prepare! We welcome additional ideas, or offers of assistance if the force so compels you. Communications can be directed to:

For those who prefer non-holographic communications, please seek out Jaime Castle, Ellie Lamb, Shannon Murley or Joelle Tunning.

Vespers Service

One lit candle with three stones in the background.Wednesday, April 24, 2019, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Join us at this month’s Vespers service on April 24 as we follow our inner spirits to a time and space for quiet and reflection filled with love and community.

The service begins promptly at 7 p.m. with a musical selection that sets the tone for an atmosphere of peaceful contemplation. Several sections follow, filled with inspirational readings and short meditative hymns/chants intended to help you slow down and listen to that quiet voice inside us all. A period of silence at the end of each section allows for the opportunity to reflect, meditate or say a silent prayer.

It’s a wonderful way to pause, and just “be” for one hour each month. For more information, contact Steph Tacy or Mimi Sinclair at:

The Masterpiece is a Masterpiece

A book cover with the words "The Masterpiece ~ A Novel ~ Fiona Davisa" The cover image is of the back of a woman looking at a large, ornate room, with something bright in the center.Wednesday, April 17, 2019, 7:00 p.m.

One Amazon.com reviewer described the Babes With Books (Heritage’s women’s book club) selection for their April 17 meeting as a masterpiece. Another reviewer described The Masterpiece, by Fiona Davis, as “formidable women, dazzling prose, and the glamorous backdrops of the New York art scene in the 20s and 70s . . . a must read!”

Join the Babes for this “must discuss” meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Heritage Room. Future meetings and selections are as follows. As always, keep an eye open for possible future changes.

May 15 – The Girl You Left Behind, by Jojo Moyes

June 19 – The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry, by Gabrielle Zevin

July 17 – An American Marriage, by Tayari Jones

All women of the congregation and friends are invited to all meeting whether or not they have read the book.

If you have questions, please talk with Barb Barnes, or email her at:

Teens and Tweens on a Roll

Eight teen-agers sit around a table playing a board game.Saturday, April 13, 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.

All Heritage UU Church Teens and Tweens are invited to church for our second social night of the year.

At least two adults will be in the building, but not with the kids. Teens and Tweens will be in separate rooms. This will be an unstructured tech-free time for the kids to interact with each other and build community. We will ask that each kid place their cell phone and other electronic devises in a basket that will be kept with the adults. They will be allowed to use the phone or electronics if needed, but we do not want them on electronics instead of interacting.

Snacks will be provided. Please send your child(ren) with a water bottle as drinks will not be provided (cups and water will be available).

If you have any questions, talk with Tamilyn Thompson, or email her at:

Singing in Sacred Circle

Tuesday, April 9, 2019, 7:00-9:00 p.m., in the Sanctuary.

Singing in Sacred Circle allows women, regardless of singing experience, skill or comfort, to share their voices in a fun, relaxed, safe space that is empowering, loving and healing.

Singing in Sacred Circle is an opportunity for each woman to look into her sister’s eyes and 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, relaxed, safe space. Come, sing along!

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.

We gather the second Tuesday of each month. The dates for future gatherings are May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8, November 12, and December 10.

This activity is free and open to all women. If desired, bring a simple snack to share after we sing.

If you have questions, please talk with Tracy Jo Small.

 

April Art Show Graces Heritage’s Great Hall

Nine pieces of framed artwork on the wall and counter in Heritage UU Church's Great Hall.April, 2019.

A display of wall-hung art will be in Heritage’s Great Hall during April. The selections have been created by HUUC members and friends. Don’t be surprised if you notice some creative works by children, as well. Whether made by professionally trained artists or avid hobbyists, we celebrate all! Pieces which may be for sale will be clearly marked. A portion of any sale goes to the church’s operating budget. Warm appreciation goes to all contributors and to Steph Tacy for hanging the art.

Common Ground Coffee House

Saturday, March 30, 2019, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Free and open to all Heritage Church members and friends.

This casual coffee house will give you time to reconnect with your partner and your church friends at the same time. A fun way to de-stress from everyday life. Join us as we transform the Sanctuary into a Performance space where we can all find “common grounds”! Great opportunity to chill out with friends and family.

This is an opportunity to try something new. Bring an instrument, a reading, story, joke, poem, dance, song or skit; all skill levels are welcome in this safe space.

Coffee and tea will be provided. Feel free to bring other beverages to enjoy. Bring a snack to share. Contact Tamilyn Thompson, Rai Eury or Tracy Jo for more information.

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