You're Invited to the Alabama Hispanic Association's Christmas Party 

On December 13th, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Alabama Hispanic Association (AHA) will have its annual Christmas party in our Fellowship Hall. 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?

Friday, December 19th, 2014

Music for centering at 6:45 p.m.;  

Service begins at 7:00 p.m.   

Take refuge from the commercialism of the season and enter a space of peace and wonder. Let music and poetry, a chorus of voices, and the wisdom of the ages nurture your spirit as we approach the Winter Solstice.

First Stop, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) corporation established in 2001 to reduce the number of homeless persons in Huntsville and Madison County, Alabama communities. 

First Stop's overarching goal is to promote the overall rehabilitation of homeless citizens in Huntsville and Madison County communities. That includes facilitating their transition from the "street" into permanent housing and assisting with their reintroduction to their workforce.

First Stop provides its homeless clients with life-management-skills training and seminars to enhance their personal well-being. Individualized case management is the most critical element to our long-term solution in promoting continued stability and growth--insuring physical and mental health monitoring, referral to proper health care, and access to available social service benefits. Since our incorporation, we have maintained a 90-percent retention rate among clients placed in permanent housing.

First Stop's efforts are funded through federal, state and local grants, planned outreach/fundraising efforts, generous contributions from organizations, and gifts from interested individuals.

More information is available on their web site www.firststop.org.

*When we "Share the Plate," all cash collected on the first Sunday of each month in the quarter (October, November, and December), along with any checks noted as "Share the Plate," will be halved with First Stop, Inc.

At our Circle of Candles on Sunday, Nov. 30th, candles were lit for: 

Catherine Hall: "Please keep Mona Smith in your thoughts as she meets with her surgeon this week to find out if she can return to rehab."

Heather Kyemba: "Torin can now ride his bike without training wheels!"

Ilene Sparks: "Best wishes and thoughts for my dear friends, Kathy Fisher who is having surgery on her shoulder, Richard Kramer who has broken his back, and his wife--yes, wife--Norma, who is recovering from the big "C"--esophageal."

Jack Long: "Joy and trepidation. Echo had cataract surgery on her right eye one and a half weeks ago. Everything went fine. She has the left eye done this Wednesday. Expect the same good outcome."

Nancy Finley has expressed tremendous gratitude for all, especially for the Care Shawl, keeping her warm in Becky's hospital room.

A candle of sorrow was lit for the family of David Sparks and Jennifer Garlen. David's mother passed away November 29th. Jennifer wrote: "We are grateful for her life and hope that David's father will find comfort in the days ahead. Please light a candle for our family in recognition of Carolyn Sparks, Cate's wonderful Mimi and David's devoted mother. We will miss her very much."