We embrace diversity within the congregation’s membership and in theology. We are committed to being a vital and growing progressive congregation within our larger community. And we promote spiritual growth, religious freedom, and ethical action.
We hope you will visit our church. Our worship services are at 11:00am; children’s and adult religious education classes are at 9:30am.
Sunday Schedule
9:30 a.m. Religious Education Classes
11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service
12:00 p.m. Coffee Hour
Past Services: HVUUC YouTube
Upcoming Services (Sundays @ 11 a.m.)
A service about bugs, spiders, and snakes. What can we learn from these little creepy crawlies that inspire fear in so many people?
Come learn about the life and work of Charles Francis Potter, a pivotal figure in Unitarianism, Universalism, Humanism, and early religious debates about Darwin's theory of natural selection. Rev. Tiffany hits the highlights of this figure's important contributions to modern thought and theology.
Historians pine about the ancient knowledge lost in the Library of Alexandria, but how much is legend and how much is fact? Guest speaker Bradley discusses the history of the library, why people like it so much, and whether or not its reverence is justified.
Upcoming News and Events
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There is a capital repairs project that will begin in a couple of weeks. This is to install a new roof for our main facility. There are a couple of phases, the first phase will start in the next couple of weeks.
In the first phase, the old tower on top of church will be removed. Additionally, the existing front door overhang will be removed and replaced. Depending on contractor schedule, there may be need to use an alternate entrance thru the music room sliding door. Signs will be posted if it becomes necessary to use the side entrance.
The second phase is a tear-off and reroof of the entire main building. Repairs to the roof decking and trim will be done at this time. the timing for this is weather dependent and currently set for as early as mid August or as late as end of Sept.
We'll keep updating information on scheduling as contractor updates become available.
Thanks for your patience as we proceed to maintain and improve our facility.
Email facilities@hvuuc.org with any questions.
Tri Pride was our 5th Sunday special offering, June 29.
If you were not able to donate at the service, please donate directly to Tri Pride at https://www.tripridetn.org/donate/
Headlines
· Minister’s Note
Ukulele Group
Potluck
Treasury Report
Circle Suppers
Adult Sex-ed Survey
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You can also find a few printed copies at our visitors table in the sanctuary.
Up to date church info is always available at www.hvuuc.org
Upcoming News and Events
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HVUUC is working on plans to offer an Adult Sexual Education Workshop. Please fill out the survey to help determine community interest and what type of workshop and format would be best to offer.
Survey: https://forms.gle/wpiq71g2C77Di1MA7
If you have questions please reach out to our DRE, Justin Ridley, at dre@hvuuc.org
Join us for church on June 29, 2025!
9:30am Religious Education
11:00am Sunday Service
12:00pm Coffee Hour
“Question Box Service”
Unitarian Universalists love asking the big questions! At the Question Box service, you get to submit your questions to Rev. Tiffany ahead of time, and at the service she will answer as many questions as she can during the allotted time.
Friday at 7 PM on ZOOM.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4857776660
All invited to participate and meet your newly elected volunteer HVUUC Board Members
We have enough people interested in Circle Suppers to begin making plans! Circle Suppers are simply potlucks held at the home of the host (or at the church if needed). Circle Suppers are a UU tradition that has fostered many friendships over the years.
Our first Circle Supper will be in September. If you have signed up as being interested in participating, expect more detailed information in August. If you have not signed up, you may still do so. Simply email Peggy at circlesuppers@hvuuc.org.
There are two fun services coming up that need your input!
Sunday June 29th - Question Box Service
Unitarian Universalists love asking the big questions! At the Question Box service, you get to submit your questions to Rev. Tiffany ahead of time, and at the service she will answer as many questions as she can during the allotted time. Serious or silly, simple or complex, submit your questions to minister@hvuuc.org.
Rev. Tiffany needs your questions ASAP so get those to her as soon as possible!
Sunday July 6 - Soapbox Service
Our annual Soapbox Sunday is coming up on July 6th. We need speakers to give a 3-5 minute talk about a topic important to your heart. You are "getting up on your soapbox" to tell it like it is. Our youth are invited to participate, as well!
Soapbox Sunday is a long-standing annual tradition where we - friends and members of HVUUC - exercise our freedom of speech. This right is not to be taken for granted.
If you have questions or want to run a topic by me, or explore a creative method of delivering your Soapbox talk, please contact Rosemary at soapboxsunday@hvuuc.org
Please email all submissions for the July newsletter by Monday June 30th to newsletter@hvuuc.org.
Upcoming News and Events
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Join us for church on June 22, 2025!
9:30am Religious Education
11:00am Sunday Service
12:00pm Coffee Hour
“What do you get when you combine different spiritualities?”
As Gary Mongillo has traveled down several spiritual paths, he has come to a realization that the foundation of these spiritual paths is really the same: the quote from Episcopal Bishop John Shelby Spong, “To live fully, love wastefully and be all we were created to be."
The HVUUC Social Justice Committee is seeking volunteers for the 4th annual Rainbow Festival in Johnson City to celebrate Pride!
The Pride Community Center will host its 4th Annual Rainbow Festival this year to celebrate Pride Month at Founders Park in Johnson City, TN.
The Social Justice Committee at HVUU will have a table and crafts available for the community. Volunteers will be needed for 2-hour shifts throughout the event to manage the table and engage with the community.
Please use this form to sign up for shifts: https://forms.gle/QN5SVP9gumAn47Vq7
Email lgbtqia@hvuuc.org with any questions.
Unitarian Universalists love asking the big questions!
At the Question Box service on June 29th, you get to submit your questions to Rev. Tiffany ahead of time, and at the service she will answer as many questions as she can during the allotted time.
Serious or silly, simple or complex, submit your questions to minister@hvuuc.org