Join us for church on November 16, 2025. This Sunday is the last to donate holiday decor to the victims of Hurricane Helene.

• 9:30am Religious Education

• 11:00am Sunday Service

• 12:00pm Coffee Hour

• 4:00pm Youth Group

“Partnership and Peace: From Polycrisis to Paradigm Shift”

A shift into the “Fifth Spiritual Paradigm” seemed all but certain at the end of the 20th Century. Today, the decline in democracy, the advance of AI, and other elements of the polycrisis threaten the future of the humanity. In this talk, Rev. Laura George, JD explores the stalled paradigm shift and offers hope that planetary Partnership and Peace are still possible! 

Volunteers are needed to stay after service on 11/16 to bag items for the Giving Tree.

The Social Justice Committee is reminding everyone that it's the time of year for collecting Giving Tree items.  Our tree will be in need of items for children, women, and men such as:

• handwarmers

• gloves

• hats

• scarves

• socks

• underwear

The Giving Tree donation bin will be in the Fred Ball room next to the grocery card table.  You may leave items as they are packaged.  Or, if you choose, you may put items in ziploc bags, just not the zippered bags.

We will collect items all through the holiday season to keep the tree replenished. Additionally, monetary donations are welcomed, and we will do the shopping for you!

Volunteers are needed to stay after service on Nov. 16th to bag items in preparation for decorating the Giving Tree in downtown Johnson City on Fri. Nov. 28th at 11 a.m.  

Email givingtree@hvuuc.org with any questions.

This Sunday is the last day to help the survivors of hurricane Helene by donating new or gently used holiday decorations.  Just place your donations in the project Deck The halls bin in the social hall.  Thanks to everyone who has already donated and helped to share the holiday spirit with others.

Many people have been asking how they can help people who have lost their SNAP nutritional support this month.  We would like to invite you to donate to the Jonesborough Area Ministerial Association, which runs the Jonesborough Food Pantry. 

Please just click on this link for easy donating!

https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=96ef5196-a56f-4145-b179-9e5f74eb68b8&brid=5LtdELwwtD7rM3QoR_-wkg

Help Wanted !!!
We need help with our Facilities maintenance and projects.

With increasing usage and the change of seasons, there are numerous things to be addressed, both large and small. From general cleaning, small maintenance tasks, major repairs to Capital projects- volunteers are needed.

All genders and ages welcome, there’s something that needs done that you can help with. Our list is long currently.

To paraphrase “ Ask not what your church can do for you, instead Ask what you can do for your church “.
Weekends, weekdays, evenings, I’ll work with your schedule and talents to continue our efforts to improve our facilities.

Please contact facilities@hvuuc.org or Steven Roberts in person.

Upcoming News and Events

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It's the time of year for collecting Giving Tree items!

Our tree will be in need of items for children, women, and men such as: gloves, hats, scarves, socks, and hand warmers. We will collect items all through the holiday season to keep the tree replenished.

Additionally, monetary donations are welcomed and we will do the shopping for you!

If you would like to volunteer for bagging items to be hung on the tree or for the day of tree decoration, you can email givingtree@hvuuc.org.

Join us for church on November 9, 2025 and stick along afterwards for Potluck!

• 9:30am Religious Education

• 11:00am Sunday Service

• 12:00pm Potluck

“Honoring Those That Serve”

As Veteran's Day approaches, Rev. Tiffany leads us in honoring all who have served though military service. What does it mean to put your life on the line for your values? What does it mean to serve and protect? Unitarian Universalists hold a variety of beliefs regarding war, peace and military service, but one common thread that we hold to is the inherent worth and dignity of all who serve. Rev. Tiffany reflects on the many ways we live our values, and the power of her own father's example as a career Air Force officer.

To review items for sale at the upcoming service auction go to the main page: 

HVUUC 2025 Service Auction

a) Click on the blue link at the top, Auction, to view the silent auction items. 

b) Click on the blue link at the top, Live, to view the live auction items. 

c) You can view all the services with DATES listed in one place (PDF).

Then join us this Saturday at 6:00pm for the auction! If you’d like you can bring a snack to share!

Email auction@hvuuc.org with any questions.

Headlines

• Our Covenant

• Trans Day of Remembrance

• New Frontiers in Astronomy

• HVUUC Thanksgiving

• Service Auction

• Choir

• Facilities Volunteers

• Giving Tree Donations

Click here to read the entire newsletter.

Click here for past newsletters.

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

Please bring heavy hors d-oeuvres, finger foods, or a snack to share. Someone will be available in the kitchen beginning at 5:00 to help do whatever you need to prepare and present your contribution.

It's always fun to have a plateful of tasty treats while browsing the silent auction offerings and vying for special live auction items.

PS: Potluck Sunday happens to be the next day, November 9.  Maybe prepare for two events at one time!

Email auction@hvuuc.org with any questions.

Don’t forget Daylight Savings time is this Sunday!

Join us for church on November 2, 2025!

• 9:30am Religious Education

• 11:00am Sunday Service

• 12:00pm Coffee Hour

“Gone But Not Forgotten”

This time of year many religious traditions take time to honor their dearly departed, and the Remembering service here in our church has become an annual tradition. During this service Rev. Tiffany names and honors the people connected to this congregation that have died this year, as well as important figures in the world. And then we share a ritual of remembering together. You are invited to bring photos or mementos of your departed friends and loved ones to place on the altar during this service.

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No need to wear yourself out making an entire meal. Join us at HVUUC for a Thanksgiving potluck from 2-5pm on Nov 27.

Sign up in the sanctuary or by emailing thanksgiving@hvuuc.org to tell us who’s coming & what you’re bringing.

Everyone is welcome!

Please email all submissions for the November newsletter by Monday November 3rd to newsletter@hvuuc.org.

At our recent Listening Circle, it became very clear that choir deserves more energy and attention than it has been given. This coming Sunday, November 2, will be the first official rehearsal for our re-booted choir program! Please assemble in the sanctuary by the piano at 12:30, after relaxing for a while at Coffee Hour. Rehearsal will last approximately an hour. 

This Sunday we will begin working on two songs for the upcoming Festival of Lights: Pass on the Light and De Noche. If you have never joined the choir or are hesitant to sing, you are invited to sit with the choir and simply observe! New voices are always welcome. 

Email musicdirector@hvuuc.org with any questions.

What happens at the Auction, besides purchasing items?

We will have lots of food while you peruse tables laden with Silent Auction Items. When you enter you will be given a bidder’s paddle. Use this number when purchasing items during the silent auction as well as the live auction.

The Silent Auction starts as you enter the church at 6 PM and after the first half of the Live Auction the Silent Auction ends, and all the winning bids are entered, and you can catch another snack.

How do you find out what is in the auction?

Click this link to to see what items and events have already been added to the auction. You can use the same link to enter your own auction items and events you may want to donate, as well.

Do want to spend another person’s money? You’ll need PROXY bidders so that people who can’t make the Auction but want to purchase items. If you can’t be at the Auction, you can ask about needing a PROXY bidder.

Can’t pay your whole bill that night? We can allow you to defer payments.

Email auction@hvuuc.org with any question.

Upcoming News and Events

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As winter approaches, so does Festivals of Lights on Dec 14! This is an annual, intergenerational service that recognizes different holidays around light that are celebrated by people in our congregation and people who have come before us.

We are looking for speakers, candlelighters, and singers. This is a wonderful chance to get involved and there are opportunities for all ages and interests.

Email Sarah at festivals@hvuuc.org to volunteer!

Don’t forget to wear your costumes this Sunday!

Join us for church on Oct 26, 2025!

• 9:30am Religious Education

• 11:00am Sunday Service

• 12:00pm Trunk or Treat

“Halloween”

On the last Sunday of October, our congregation is visited by all sorts of interesting characters dressed up in their Halloween best! Rev. Tiffany hosts a very special service where we are taught about ethics from Robin Hood, the history of voting rights from a Suffragette, the importance of bees in our ecosystem from a bee, and many many other insightful characters. Come in costume and stay for the Trunk or Treat!