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Rev. Bill Interviewed on Local Radio Program
On August 15, 2024, Rev. Bill Gupton was interviewed on the local WVXU radio program broadcast of “Cincinnati Edition” regarding his non-HUUC work and passion for Heritage Acres Memorial Sanctuary. Heritage Acres is the only natural burial preserve in the Cincinnati area.
If you’d like to hear this interview, you can find it at: https://www.wvxu.org/show/cincinnati-edition/2024-08-15/green-burials-death-doulas-personalizing-funeral.
Image credit: Donelle Dreese
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Walking the Talk to Protect our Waterways
Last fall, members Anne Lyon and Alison Lang Hickey requested volunteers to help re-start the Saturday Stream Snapshot (SSS), the citizen water quality monitoring program to protect the Little Miami River (originally started by Anne Lyon).
Now, two of the program’s stream sampling teams are manned by Heritage members! Pictured here at the recent SSS Fun Day at Izaak Walton League’s Cinciy lodge are: (left to right) Bob Drake, Rowley Elliston, Jackie Drake, Alison Lang Hickey and Joann Meyer.
During the summer, back-up volunteers are needed to assist with stream sampling or in the lab. If you’re interested in helping August 10 or September 14, 2024 please email to the following address: volunteer@saturdaystreamsnapshot.org.
Image source: Alison Lang Hickey
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UUs Participate in Cincinnati’s Pride Parade
Despite the brutally hot and humid weather, area UUs continued to participate in the Cincinnati Pride Parade on Saturday, June 22, 2024. The parade effort was organized by UU young adults Eva Sofge and Sean McBride, who painted our van in rainbow colors!
Unfortunately, plans to operate a UU Council booth at the festival were abandoned due to health concerns for the volunteers. We are alert to the problem now and will have a plan for the heat next year.
If you have any questions about UUs at Pride, or the UU Council of Greater Cincinnati in general, contact Bob Lamb at
Offers to help are greatly appreciated!
Image caption: UU entry into the Cincinnati Gay Pride Parade on June 22, 2024 -painted by HUUC friends Eva Sofge and Sean McBride.
Image source: Bob Lamb
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John Sandman Wins Booth Award
At the June 2, 2024 Heritage Annual Meeting, John Sandman was presented with the Booth Award in appreciation of the years of dedication and service to Heritage Universalist Unitarian Church (HUUC). John has been involved in numerous HUUC activities, including currently serving on the board, but he is also known for leading the annual church auction for many years.
A common statement from the congregation was, “I’m surprised he hasn’t won this before!”
Thanks John for all of your years of efforts! Keep it up!
Image source: courtesy of John Sandman
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The Newly Elected
In addition to the reading of the annual Senior Minister’s report, and the report by the Director of Lifelong Faith Development, plus the adoption of the annual budget, the June 2, 2024 Heritage Annual Meeting’s results included the election of new board members and several other positions. Shown below are the newly elected members.
Board of Trustees: Three-year term
- Antonio Ciolino
- Susan Conely
- Roger Miller
Committee on Ministry: One-year term
- Ellie Lamb
Endowment Committee:
- Rae Jane Araujo – Three-year term
- Julie Kane – Two-year term
- Donna Buckley – One-year term
HUUC Representative to UU Council of Cincinnati: One-year term
- Rae Jan Araujo
- Ann Jarboe
- Bob Lamb
Congratulations and best of luck to all of our newly elected representatives. Thank you in advance for your volunteer service.
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