The mission of Holston Valley Unitarian Universalist Church is to promote spiritual growth, religious freedom, and ethical action.
We work together as a church to transform ourselves, our community, and our world by sharing love, pursuing justice, and seeking wonder.
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.
We hope you will visit our church. Our worship services are at 11:00am; children’s and adult’s religious education classes are both before the service at 9:30am.
11 a.m. Sunday Worship Service
9:30 a.m. Children’s and adult’s religious education classes
Upcoming Services (Sundays @ 11 a.m.)
A look at neurodiversity, and why it makes our communities richer.
Soap Box Sunday is an annual service held the Sunday nearest the 4th of July. In opening the floor to speakers, the congregation is celebrating an American tradition - Freedom of Speech -and putting into practice two principles set forth by the Unitarian Universalist Association:
We are seekers of truth and wisdom.
We believe in the inherent worth of all people and we honor each person and their right to speak
.We're an evolving religion and always on a search for our own truths.
A discussion of the dramatic implications of an on-going, evolutionary creation as opposed to one supposedly completed by God long ago.
A December 2018 New York Times piece, "The Return of Paganism" suggests that we are entering a post-Christian era, and with it, a different way of conceptualizing that which is sacred.
Soap Box Sunday is July 7th. Do you have something to say? 5 minute Soap Box opportunities, at the pulpit, are available!
As of today lead teachers are still needed on June 30, July 14, July 21, and August 4. Teachers helpers are needed on these dates as well.
Hogwarts Camp staff would love donations to create the imaginative atmosphere for the immersive experience! They are looking for strands of lights, Halloween decorations, fabric, felt, glass jars, pipe cleaners, costumes, or anything else that would create the magic of Hogwarts. Please leave in the labeled box by the library in the sanctuary.
In 1965, Rev. James Reeb — a Unitarian minister and civil-rights activist — was killed during the voting rights movement in Selma. Learn more about what happened in this new NPR podcast. Listen where ever you listen to podcasts. A visual narrative can be found here npr.org/whitelies.
Our 2018-2019 fiscal year is ending on May 31. For pledge payments to count towards the current fiscal year, they have to be received by that date. If you are unsure how much you pledged or how much you still owe on your pledge, you can email the Receiving Treasurer, Ramesh M. at pledge@hvuuc.org
The Women’s Group is looking for a few good women to host our monthly gatherings, 12 to be exact!
Hogwarts School of Magic and Fun is returning July 15-19th! We had such a magical week together this past July, and we hope to see many returning witches and wizards. We have so many magical moments planned! You can sign up now at: https://hvuuc.org/2019-hogwarts-school-of-magic-fun/
Three new covenant groups are beginning in January/February. Sign-up sheets are available at church now!
The Building Committee has put together an informational packet for the board and congregation that details the proposed new outdoor space and costs for construction. You are requested to read over this information and take the survey. Outdoor Fellowship Room Information and Survey
We'll serve at the Kitchen of Hope on January 28th. Looking for folks to help set up, serve, or clean up.