Events and Meetings – Heritage UU Church

Sing Out Sisters

Second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m., in person in the sanctuary, with Zoom available.

New Name for the Women’s Singing Circle! Help us spread the word as we open our circle wider and let our voices be heard!

SING OUT SISTERS

We are women who gather in circle to create sacred space through song. We sing simple songs and chants to celebrate the Divine Feminine and honor the lives of all women. Our themes include cycles of nature, cycles of life, women’s mysteries, community, and healing. We affirm that any woman can sing and all who identify as women are welcome. We have free membership and communal leadership, and no musical experience is necessary. We learn music through listening and repetition within a supportive sisterhood. Feel free to bring an altar item as we co-create the altar. We begin to sing at 7:00 p.m. and conclude by 8:30. We follow the guidelines of the church board which currently says masks and vaccines are optional. A Zoom link is also available.

Contact Tracy Jo for more information or the zoom link:

May 2022.

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Vespers: Nourishing our Souls in Sound and Silence

Wednesday, May 25, 2022, 7:00 p.m.

Join us in the sanctuary for an hour of peaceful contemplation in community for our last Vespers service before a summer hiatus. Through readings, singing, silence and reflection, we seek to build a sense of calm and communion with the holy. As we consider the flowers and seeds we grow in our gardens, we will also meditate on that which we need to plant and nurture in our selves.

If you have questions, please contact Mimi Sinclair and Step Tacy at:

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Close Yet Far

Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.

Perhaps the old phrase “so close and yet so far” might best sum up the next Heritage women’s book club chosen novel – The Space Between Us, by Thrity Umrigar. Set in present-day India, Amazon.com describes the plot of the Babes With Books (BWB) selection for their May 18 meeting as, “Though separated by their stations in life, two women share bonds of womanhood that prove far stronger than the divisions of class or culture.” Come join us in the Heritage Room from 7 to 9 p.m. to discuss the similarities and differences of the characters in this award-winning story.

Our future reading selections are as follows, subject to change a month prior to the meeting date:

June 15 – The Midnight Library, by Matt Haig

July 20 – Exit, by Belinda Bauer

August 17 – The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek, by Kim Michele Richardson

All women (be they 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 branch of the Hamilton County library approximately a month in advance. For inclusion in the BWB Google group emails, contact Vali in the office. For more BWB information, contact Barb at:

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Annual Meeting Notice

Sunday, June 5, 2022, at 8:30 a.m.

Heritage Church members are encouraged to attend and participate in our annual congregational meeting on Sunday morning, June 5, before the worship service. We will provide the option for participation either in-person within the sanctuary or via Zoom. We will vote on representatives to our Board of Trustees, the Cincinnati UU Council, and other leadership teams and groups. We will also adopt our operating budget for 2022-23. The highlight will be honoring those who have given outstanding service to our community.

In accordance with our constitution, a quorum is required to conduct our annual meeting. We need you! Members, the favor of your presence is requested – June 5, 2022, from 8:30 to 10:15 a.m., at Heritage UU Church or via Zoom.

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Spring Fundraiser

Rev. Bill at the Church Auction, 2016

Saturday, June 4, 2022, 6:00 p.m.

We think it is about time for Heritage to throw a party, which also creates a great opportunity for a Spring Fundraiser. It feels like forever since we have hosted an event for fellowship and fun. Bring your good spirits and your cash to make this a great night! Keep an eye out for updates on an online auction closer to the event.

We also need your support to make this event successful. You can click on the Support the Fundraiser link to sign up. We are looking for gift card donations for the auction, so donate one of your own or ask a local business you patronize to do so. Also consider auctioning your services or an event that you want to host later in the year. These are the items that have historically been our biggest money makers for the church. We’ll also be asking for donations of food and drink items for the event night. Of course, there are also opportunities to donate your time.

Not yet feeling comfortable joining a large gathering or have other plans? You can show your support by making a dedication donation to the “Spring Fundraiser.” It is all to support Heritage!

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UU Hymn of the Week: Let’s sing together Heritage!

Les Tacy

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:

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Healthy Lifestyles Group

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.

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Get Mindful This Midweek

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.