Our annual Service Auction--The Bountiful Bash at Broadmor--will be held this Saturday evening. When the doors open at 6:00 PM, the silent auction begins, the buffet tables are open, and the beverages begin flowing. You'll find lots of interesting items for sale. You can bid on a variety of dinners, parties, and services. You might be able to snag a bargain on a unique hand crafted item or a useful household article, but you'll have to check back often on those bid sheets to make sure you still have the highest bid! The live auction follows with an intrepid new high-energy auctioneer who will keep laughing and bidding throughout the evening.

 

Highlights from our Catalog

• Award Winning Chili Dinner   
• Autographed Books of Poetry by Anne Rutledge
• Beginner Violin Lessons
• Handmade Ceramic Items
• Computer and Home Network Tech Support (PC & Mac)
• Dinner and Multi-Media Tour of Thailand
• Math or Science tutoring
• Indian Dinner
• Piano Lessons
• Sermon on Your Choice of Topics
• Super Bowl Party
• Toro Lawnmower--"like new" condition
• Yardwork
• and many more!

If you still haven't donated, you have until Friday at noon to submit your item. (Contact Todd Hunter-Gilbert at 571.247.6540 or penguin@swcp.com). We can always use more items! Childcare will be provided, so you don't even need to get a sitter. Come on out for a fun evening and you'll come away with some great purchases.

 

Help Brighten Christmas For Local Teenagers!   

 

Make a Donation for Gifts to be Given through the Alabama Hispanic Association  

 

On the Sundays of November 16th and 23rd, the Social Justice Committee will collect money to buy gifts for teenagers in need. UUCH is partnering with the Alabama Hispanic Association (AHA) to bring Christmas cheer to some of the poorest in our community. Youth from our RE program will shop for the gifts.

 

On December 6th, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the AHA will have its annual Christmas party at our new church home on Broadmor Road. Our gifts for the teenagers along with other gifts for the younger children will be distributed then. UUCH members and friends are encouraged to attend the party--it will be a great opportunity to get to know the AHA and their work!! 

 

What is the Alabama Hispanic Association?

The AHA reaches out to help meet needs in Madison County's Hispanic community through education and support. AHA made its home in the Highlands United Methodist Church building, which is now our new UUCH facility at Broadmor! We are happy to continue partnering with the AHA as we move into our new church home.

 

At our Circle of Candles on Sunday, Nov. 9th, candles were shared with: 

 

Mona Smith sent a message from rehab: "I am with you in spirit and wish I could be there in person. Thanks for your kindnesses and thoughts. I know I have a real church family!"

 

Derrik Landman: "A candle of joy for my safe return from vacation and the start of a new job!"

 

Melissa and Kip Shepherd: "Our long-standing relationship with this wonderful church sometimes bears visible fruit. Our son Duncan, who was raised in the RE program, forgot his absentee ballot and drove from Montevallo home to vote on Tuesday. Though it didn't seem to make a difference in the results, it made a warm spot in our hearts--thank you all for contributing to raising a responsible citizen."

 

Candles were lit for Kathy Heath and Barbara Hitt who were both recovering from surgery, but were able to be with us on Sunday for the first service and celebration of our wonderful new building.

 

If you have pastoral care needs, please contact the Reverend Alice Syltie at revaluu@aol.com. Barbara Hitt is Chair of the Care Committee, and may be reached at home, (256) 881.2531; on her cell, (256) 348.5845; or by email at bghitt1@comcast.net.