Welcome Visitors - Glad to see you!

Can you give me directions for getting to the Society?

We are located at 3912 Cedar Heights Drive, Cedar Falls, between the major through streets of Greenhill Road and University Avenue. This is near the border between Cedar Falls and Waterloo, and in the southern part of the metro area.

If you are coming in from the north on US-218/IA-27, follow IA-27 through Cedar Falls, turn left onto Greenhill Rd, go 2.7 miles, and then left on Cedar Heights Drive. The church is on the right.

If you are coming in from the north on US-63, take it into Waterloo, turn right onto University Avenue, follow it until you get to Cedar Heights Drive and turn left. The church is on the left.

If you are coming in from the west on US-20, take exit 225, go north on IA-58/57. Turn right onto W. Ridgeway Ave. Turn left onto Deere Rd and then right at the round-about onto Cedar Heights Dr. The church is on the right.

If you are coming in from the east on US-20, take exit 227 for US-63, turn left onto W. Ridgeway Ave. Turn right onto Deere Rd and then right at the round-about onto Cedar Heights Dr. The church is on the right.

If you are coming in from the south east on I-380, it merges into US-20, follow the instructions for US-20.

If you are coming in from the south on US-63, turn left onto W. Ridgeway Ave. Turn right onto Deere Rd and then right onto Cedar Heights Dr. The church is on the right.

What should I (and my children) wear to this church?
Wear whatever you feel comfortable wearing! You will find most folks wear what might be termed "casual professional." Children may be involved with art projects so they should dress casually.

Is there any childcare/Sunday school during the church service?
Childcare for infants and toddlers is offered during  each service. A Story for All ages occurs early in the service then  the congregation sings the children to the upstairs classrooms. The 3, 4,& 5 year olds go to our Early Childhood Education (ECE) Sunday School, the K-4th go to what we call Alternative Activities and any younger children go to the nursery during the rest of the service. High schoolers  are invited to  stay for the remainder of the service. Religious Education classes  for the K-12th grade are after the  service (11:15 - 12:15.) There  are also Adult Religious Education options during this same time period.

What is the Severe Weather Policy?
 
Unlike organizations that meet during the week, who can simply say: “We cancel when the Waterloo/Cedar Falls schools cancel”, UUSBHC has to determine for itself whether the weather and road conditions are severe enough to officially cancel. Who makes this decision? The Minister and Worship Associates who are in charge of the particular service determine whether it is possible to hold a service. The Rev. Eva Cameron has a strong commitment to having the building open for Sunday services regardless of the weather. She points out times when weather was bad and people came to church needing comfort and were glad it was open. So, on her Sundays, if she can get to the building in her 4WD Subaru, the building will be open. If she finds there are problems getting to the building or that conditions aren’t safe, we will cancel. Notification methods include: the UUSBHC email group, this www.uusbhc.org  web site, changing the message on the church’s phone, and KWWL.  
 

However, just because we aren’t canceling services entirely, does not mean that going out in severe weather is the right thing for you to do.  If your car, your temperament or your driving ability is not up to the challenge... If you look at the www.511ia.org  DOT map and every road between you and the church is marked “travel not advised”... If you watch KWWL and --- seeing a long list of churches around us that are canceling services -- don’t feel joy in your heart about our name not being on the list... It’s OK to stay home. You need to be aware of the conditions and make up your own mind. If you have volunteered to do something, and people are expecting you, it would be good to give them a call or email so they don’t worry. If there doesn’t turn out to be enough people for the service as planned, those that are there will find a way to improvise. Life goes on.

Contact the Reverend Eva Cameron