There will be a “Cutting Party” for any woman who wants to take part in the first stage of preparing the fleece blankets for the YWCA Safe Houses on Monday, Jan 26, at 10:00 in the Great Room at church. All volunteers need to bring are a good pair of scissors and a yardstick or something similar if they have one. We plan to meet for a couple of hours and get all the preliminary preparations completed so that other women can share in the finishing steps at home. Questions: contact Joann Meyer (752-4889) ldyhwk37@gmail.com.
Wednesday, Jan. 21: Babes with Books – Paris
After partying hearty in December, the bodacious Babes with Books are back to work January 21 discussing Paris by Edward Rutherfurd. Get this one early since it is a longer than standard read.
All meetings are in the Heritage Room from 7:00-9:00 p.m. and all Heritage women members or friends are invited, whether or not they have read the book.
Sunday, Feb. 1 at 12 noon: New Website Demo and Q&A
Using the large screen in the Heritage Room, Russ will give a tour of the new website, focusing on new content and capabilities, and answer your questions. Questions? Contact Webmaster@huuc.net.
Saturday, January 31: Habitat for Humanity Work Day
Volunteers are needed from 8:30 a.m.to 4:00 p.m.; you can work a half day if you like. The location is 4112 Azalea Avenue in Madisonville. No handyman skills are needed.For more information, email Habitat@huuc.net.
Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 7:00 p.m.: Our Faith in Action
Do you have a passion for Social Justice? Are you interested in helping move Heritage’s work forward while Rev. Bill is on sabbatical? The join a group of us to discuss how we put our faith into action on Tuesday, January 20th at 7:00. We will meet in one of the classrooms at church. Contact Russ or Rae Jane Araujo or Ann or Mike Roberts.
Monday, Jan. 19: Martin Luther King Day March and the MLK Chorale
You can join the Martin Luther King Day March from the Freedom Center to Music Hall, beginning at 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 19, 2015, and enjoy a wonderful free program at Music Hall at 12:00 noon, including music from the Martin Luther King Chorale with several Heritage UU Church members participating. More information on the poster in the lobby, or ask Louise Lawarre.
Sunday, Jan. 18, 8:30 a.m.: Winter Council Meeting
Our winter Church Council meeting will take place Sunday morning, Jan. 18, before church at 8:30 a.m. in the Great Hall. Board members and committee chairs or representatives are requested to attend, but the meeting is always open to anyone who is interested in hearing about what’s going on at HUUC this (and next) year. Childcare will be provided. Coffee, tea and juice will be provided. However, breakfast will not be served since it is Potluck Sunday after the service. Please join us!
Friday, Jan. 9, from 7:00 – 9:00 pm: Clara Barton Guild Mission and Mixing
The Clara Barton Guild invites you to join us for beverages (including wine), snacks and mission statement work.
Child Care will be Provided.
All the adult women of Heritage are members of the Clara Barton Guild regardless of age, membership status or activity level. Please join us to mingle and mix with your sisters. The Clara Barton Guild is continuing the work of creating a mission statement.
The first 30-45 minutes will be dedicated to working on the mission statement. The remainder of the evening will be refreshments and socializing. Come for all or a part of the evening. All are welcome; newcomers, long-time members and especially YOU!
You can certainly bring a beverage and snack to share, but it is not necessary.
Contact Tracy Jo for more information. 474-6607 or tracyjoduckworth@gmail.com.
Wednesday, Jan. 7 from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.: Women’s Spirituality Group
Please join the women’s spirituality group on Wednesday evening, January 7, from 7:00-8:30 pm in the Heritage room. January’s topic is “Living in the Moment.” We’ll practice some centering meditations, do a few fun activities, and discuss how we can spend less time thinking about the past and future, and more time living and learning in the present moment. Questions – Cori YvB, Cori@fuse.net or Vicki Summers, octaveah@zoomtown.com.
Firearms Policy
Firearms are not permitted in the building. Ohio law states that licensed concealed carriers are permitted to bring loaded guns on premise as long as they are out of sight (glove box, under seat) and the car is locked. A sign is by law not required to be posted to notify our approved policy of no firearms in the building.
~ Approved by the Board of Trustees, December 8, 2014.
This Firearms Policy has been superseded by a revised policy approved by the Board on January 11, 2016. The revised policy can be found here.