Join Adult RE as we discuss how we can use Unitarian Universalist principles in our caregiving of children. Following the curriculum, "Parents as Spiritual Guides," we recognize there are many definitions and interpretations of the word "spiritual." Authors Bobbie and Chris Nelson encourage us, in the company of other seekers, to honor, enrich, and enhance our own spiritual growth. As our spiritual life grows and expands, it challenges and nurtures us. Our task is to open ourselves to what is happening and share it with our children. Based on the belief that children's religious education should not be restricted to Sunday school, this program brings spiritual growth into the home, where the communion and rituals of family life can support the "dynamic process of faith development."

Everyone is welcome--parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, friends--all those who care for the spiritual growth of children. You do not need to have attended the first session to benefit from this last one. The class is this Sunday, May 3rd at 12:15 p.m., in the Adult RE Room, with Rev. Alice Syltie and Janet Vignaroli facilitating. Childcare and pizza will be provided for the children while the adults are meeting.

If you believe that you might attend, please contact Nancy Finley at finleyn@uah.edu so we can make preparations. Hope to see you there! 

Don't really understand what SoulCollage® is all about? Well, it is similar to Unitarian Universalism in that it is "about" many things to many people. For some, it is an easy way for the less artistically talented to create something very personal and beautiful, to enjoy some small part of the feeling talented artists feel when they create. Some simply enjoy the intimate community in which we create our cards. Still others just find the process "plain ole fun." Overall it is a way of creatively expressing components of ourselves, a visual reminder that each of us comprises complexity!

Join us Monday, May 4th in the Fellowship Hall, as we continue to explore Seena B. Frost's SoulCollage® process, beginning (or continuing) to build our deck of cards. We will begin at 6:30 p.m. and go until 8:30 p.m. Join us!

UUCH will have a volunteer day with Habitat on Saturday, May 9th from 8:00 a.m. until noon(ish). No special skills required (other than being 18 years old!) More details will be available later. Please let Tonia Betts know if you plan to attend at (256) 882-9891. Hope to see you there!

Our church facilities need your help! We will be holding a property work day at our old facility on Governor's Drive on Saturday, May 16th from 9:00 a.m. to noon. There will be indoor and outdoor projects available for all ages and abilities. Please bring work gloves, loppers, clippers, rakes, cleaning supplies, and an eagerness to spruce up our beloved old place so we can get it sold!

We will also be holding a property work day at our Broadmor facility in June (tentatively scheduled for June 6th). Stay tuned for more details in a future newsletter.

We look forward to seeing you at one or both of our upcoming work days!

George Fletcher and Brad Korb 

Property Committee Co-Chairs

UU Yard Sale: Unqualified Success!

Thanks so much to everyone who participated in this year's yard sale--from those who donated goods (and goodies) to those who bought and sold.

Deciding to open the sale on Friday turned out to be a good decision, but I couldn't have done it without a great deal of flexibility on the part of my volunteers. The sun was on our side, and we attracted lots of customers, including many neighbors. (They all appreciated the free cookies!)

And, against all odds, the rain held off on Saturday so we had another good day sales-wise. It truly takes a village to sell more than $1900 worth of 50 cent items!    

Bonnie Herold, Yard Sale Chair 

We Share the Plate* with the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee  

At our Circle of Candles on Sunday, April 26th, candles were lit for: