Announcements

In order to both improve and streamline efforts to serve the needs of our diverse and growing community, we will be working on an intentional and comprehensive communications strategy, centering that our communication matches our mission and who we hope to be as our best church self.  

We hope to consider communication in a broad sense: how we communicate within and beyond the congregation, the preferred methods of communications by various demographic groups in the congregation, and even how those involved in the strategy communicate with one another.

As the church is in this time of transition, this is an opportunity to reassess things, try new things, as well as to fix what may need attention all while retaining our strong community bonds. Rev. Bill Lyon will be a part of this work when he comes on in September, but we are organizing folks now to help.

If you would like to participate in the development of our communication strategy or just want to share your ideas or concerns, please reach out to Jaime Castle: jaimecastleme@gmail.com.

Although the Heritage Choir presentations are on hiatus for June and July, following their recent performance at Reverend Bill’s last service May 25, 2025, that doesn’t mean they are gone for good. How about you joining them when they reconvene?

Do you love music?

Do you like to sing, and make music with others?

Consider joining the Choir at Heritage! They make lovely music and have fun doing it!

For more information, please contact Choir Director Steve McCamley at:

Photo Caption: The Heritage Choir at the June 9, 2024 T-Shirt Sunday Worship Service.

Shown left to right – front row – Steve McCamley, Sherry McCamley, middle row – Rebecca Pace, Gloria Walker, Kay Inskeep, Valerie Dubay, Alison Lang-Hickey, Joann Meyer, Barb Beezley, Terri Gaitskill, back row – Frank Collins, Louise Lawarre, Bob Lamb, Kate Noel Wells, Bob Booth, Ellie Lamb, Kai Novak 

Image Source: Alison Lang-Hickey

Starting Sunday, June 8, 2025, worship will begin at 10:00 a.m. instead of 10:30 a.m. We’ll follow this new “Summer Hours” schedule through August 31.

Summer is the perfect time to explore new possibilities, including how worship fits into the flow of our Sundays.  

We recognize that this summer is already a season of transition. As our minister retires at the end of May, the Worship Team is committed to holding steady, ensuring meaningful services are in place throughout the summer. “Summer Hours” is one way we’re approaching this moment with care, creativity, and curiosity.

Some in our community have shared that an earlier start helps them stay connected to worship while still making it to other Sunday plans. Others simply enjoy having a bit more space in the day once church ends.

Of course, not everyone will love the change—and that’s okay! This is an experiment, and your feedback will help shape what comes next.
Our Board of Directors approved this change as a limited summer trial, with the intent to revisit it thoughtfully in the fall.

We’ll be asking for your input in August as we reflect on how “Summer Hours” worked and what we might carry forward.

Questions or thoughts in the meantime? Reach out to Bethany Rogers at bbljrogers@gmail.com.

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HUUC Worship Team Members
Bethany Rogers (Lead), Bruce Bowdon, Jen Ciolino,
Kathy Wade, Les Tacy, Steph Tacy, Laci Adams

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The Heritage Universalist Unitarian Church’s Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that it has signed a two-year contract with Rev. Bill Lyon to serve as its full-time minister starting September 1, 2025. After one year, the Board may pursue an extension of the contract or recommend that the congregation call him to settled ministry.

Rev. Bill was recently ordained by Heritage along with the Unitarian Universalist Church of Lexington. Bill served that congregation for two years as its ministerial intern under the supervision of Rev. Dr. Brian Chenowith.

In January of this year, the Ministerial Fellowship Committee of the UUA granted Bill “Preliminary Fellowship.” He received his Master of Divinity degree from Meadville Lombard Theological School in May 2024. Bill also holds a Master of Science in Financial Services degree from The American College and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from The Ohio State University.

Before shifting his career toward religious leadership, Bill led The Lyon Group – a holistic financial advisory practice – for nearly four decades. He lives in Anderson Township with his wife Barb Lyon where they and their adult children (Frank and Grant) have been active members of the Heritage community.

The HUUC Board of Trustees and the Ministerial Transition Team congratulate Rev. Bill Lyon on his appointment to his new position within our community and we look forward to our future together.

HUUC Board of Trustees: Jaime Castle – President, Susan Conley – Vice President, Rebecca Pace – Treasurer, Luke Walczewski – Secretary, Antonio Ciolino, Garry Wilson, and Roger Miller

Ministerial Transition Team: Garry Wilson, Jaime Castle, Bob Lamb, Louise Lawarre, Les Tacy, Mimi Sinclair, and Katie Kpaeyeh. 

Image source: Lisa Sullivan used with permission

Help mow our lawn and you can ride a shiny red tractor! If you are interested in operating a riding mower and helping our church, please contact Rebecca Pace at

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