Heritage UU Church members have been diligently saving bottlecaps and lids to be recycled into a rainbow bench for Connie’s Corner or other appropriate spot on the church grounds. We’ve almost reached our goal and our children and youth will be sorting and weighing our collection on Sunday, August 4th.

Don’t delay! Bring in your lids now! We need over 200 pounds of caps or lids, including drink bottle caps, detergent caps, peanut butter jar lids, and any other lids with recycle numbers of (2), (4), (5). (See the full list at the Green Tree Plastics Handout. Place your lids in the tall, marked container in the Great Hall.

To learn more about the ABC Partnership Promise turning bottle caps into benches, visit the Green Tree ABC Promise page.

For more information, contact Ann Roberts or Rev. Leslie.

August 2019.

Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. Offsite.

The Babes with Books, Heritage’s women’s book club, again conducts an unconventional meeting for its August 21 gathering. Gates open at 5:30 pm at the Rossa home (2466 Concordgreen Dr., Cincinnati, 45244 – in Anderson Township) for our second potluck/pool party of the season. (Thank you to the Buckleys for hosting last month.)

Continuing with the unconventional theme, we do not have a book to read this month, just bring a UU joke to share – such as the answer to this article’s title.

Question: “How many UUs does it take to change a light bulb?”
Answer: “We choose not to make a statement either in favor of or against the need for a light bulb. However, if in your own journey, you have found that light bulbs work for you, that is wonderful. You are invited to write a poem or compose a modern dance about your personal relationship with your light bulb. Present it next month at our annual Light Bulb Sunday Service, in which we will explore a number of light bulb traditions, including incandescent, fluorescent, 3-way, long-life, and tinted, all of which are equally valid paths to luminescence.”

Don’t know any UU jokes? Just google “Unitarian jokes” and you’ll have a plethora to share along with your potluck dish. Also bring ideas for future reads since we have only one more currently selected.

September 18 we return to the Heritage room to discuss “An American Marriage” by Tayari Jones. All women congregants and friends are invited to all gatherings, whether or not you have read the selected book.

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

OK, just one last one joke before we see you at the potluck/pool party.
Q: Why did the UU cross the road?
A: To support the chicken in its search for its own path.

See you then!

Friday, August 17, 2019, at 5:00 p.m.

Join us in the Great Hall for a Family Coloring Party. At the same time, we will allow the teens to have time to socialize without electronics in the youth room. All are welcome!

The dates are June 8, July 19, and August 17, all from 5:00-8:00 p.m. We will start with a potluck dinner at 5:15, and then those present can color or do a craft that you bring with you to do. Crayons, colored pencils, and coloring pages will be provided.

Teens may be dropped off for the event, but we would love to have the whole family stay and join in the coloring party. Teens who are dropped off must have a signed permission slip completed and given to Tamilyn Thompson before the parent leaves. She will have blank permission forms at the event.

Since this is a family event, there is no separate child care.

Contact Tamilyn with any questions at:

As you enjoy your summer over the next couple of months, remember to collect some water for Ingathering Sunday in August! Keep a small vial of water from a site or source that has special significance for you – an ocean, river, lake, pond, stream, swimming hole, grandma’s cabin, your kitchen faucet … anything is fine. Then bring it with you to church on Sunday, August 25, as we gather in the waters, and the church family, for a new “church year.” Our collected waters then become our blessed Heritage “holy water” which we use for ceremonial events throughout the year.

As we often say at this time of year, “Don’t forget the water!”

July 2019.

Sunday, August 11, 2019, 9:00 a.m.

The members and friends of Heritage Church do a lot more than is visible to make their public protests heard and to help those in need. Whether or not you consider yourself part of the “social justice” efforts of the church, we would love to hear what you are doing or are interested in doing to “help heal the world.” Come to the next Social Justice Collaborative meeting on Sunday, August 11, at 9:00 a.m., in the Heritage Room.

If you have questions, feel free to ask Louise Lawarre (who will be leading the meeting) or Russ Araujo (who will be putting together the agenda), or send email to:

Sunday, August 4, 2019, after church services.

By Nicole Dangelo.

Hello All.

As I mentioned, my business partner, John Ritter, and I will be offering several self-defense classes. We are going to hold them on selected Sundays after church. Plan for the class to be about 2-3 hours long. We would like to ask that a $5/person donation be made to the church if you are able.

July 7: Playground Self-Defense. 6+ yrs. (Parents Encouraged)

• Teaching kids to use the minimum amount of force necessary to get out of a situation, typically a bully on the school playground.
• Using their voice will be key, so there will be lots of yelling.
• If time allows, we will cover how to do proper falls.

July 14: Basic Self-Defense for All Ages. 8+ yrs.

• Being aware of your surroundings, escaping various holds, and learning some basic strikes.
• If time allows, we will cover how to do proper falls.

August 4: Basic Self-Defense for Adults. 16+yrs.

• Same as above, but for those who do not want to deal with the little kids as much.
• You are welcome to come to both Basic Self-Defense classes.

Weapons/Advanced Self-Defense date is not set yet but keep an eye out. It will be towards the end of the summer most likely. You must have taken a basic class or have instructor permission to take the advanced class. 16+yrs only.

Those under 18 years old will need an adult present to sign a waiver. Please call if this needs to be done ahead of time. The adult does not need to take the class.

Dress comfortably. Bring a water bottle.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me and/or John at the email address below, or by calling 513-428-1853. Contact me by sending email to:

Sunday, August 11, 2019, and all Sundays.

Heritage Church members and friends help those in need by donating to Inter Parish Ministry’s food pantries. When you pick up a few extra items at the grocery store and add them to the cart in the church’s Great Hall, you are helping to make a difference in people’s lives.

Critical Needs:

• Boxed cereal,
• Ravioli or SpaghettiOs,
• Ziplock bags (Gallon and Quart),
• Canned fruit,
• Jams and jelly (other than grape),
• Canned chicken, tuna & ham,
• Grocery bags (paper, plastic or reusable),
• Shampoo,
• Toilet paper,
• Paper towels, and
• Diapers and Pull-ups (all sizes but most in need of sizes 4,5 and 6).

Other Needs:

• Pasta,
• Rice mixes,
• Soups, stew, chili,
• Spaghetti sauce,
• Peanut butter,
• Instant potatoes,
• Boxed dinner mixes (Helper Meals),
• Beans (kidney, pinto, Great Northern),
• Conditioner,
• Toothbrushes,
• Toothpaste,
• Deodorant,
• Razors, shaving cream,
• Lip balm,
• Feminine products,
• Mouthwash,
• Shower Gel,
• Lotions,
• Laundry detergent, and
• Cleaning products.

Please emal any questions to:

A Chalice Circle provides an opportunity for participants to gather, share their lives, and explore topics of faith together in a small group setting. The Men’s Chalice Circle is led by Reese Johnson, and meets once a month at the church. A new group is forming now, and once the group is formed it will be closed to new participants for the remainder of the church “year” (through June 2020). Signup deadline is August 1, 2019.

To sign up or learn more, contact Reese at: