As winter approaches, so does Festivals of Lights on Dec 13! 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 or Cathrine at festivals@hvuuc.org to volunteer!

We will also be decorating the sanctuary on Dec 12 from 9a-12pm and welcome all help. If you have any fresh evergreen trimmings, please bring them!

Join us for church on Nov 8, 2026.

• 9:30am RE

• 11:00am Service

• 12:00pm Potluck

• 1:00pm Metaphysics Group

“Stories of Healing and Forgiveness”

What do the characters of the Medusa myth and the characters of the Moana Disney movie have in common? They can teach us a lot about the paths to healing, both when they work and when they don't work. Come explore these complexities with Rev. Tiffany.

(content warning for trauma stories and a brief mention of sexual assault)

A HUGE thank-you to the groups that have stepped up to help host Coffee Hour! The Men's Group, Social Justice Committee, and BUUK Club have all answered the call, and we truly appreciate their support! And of course, all of the other individuals that routinely step up to help.  

However, we still need volunteers to fill in the gaps. Never hosted Coffee Hour before? No worries! An experienced volunteer will show you the ropes and make sure you know everything you need to know. Not able to bring food? That's okay, too! We can provide the refreshments.

Hosting Coffee Hour is an easy way to help out, connect with fellow members, and make everyone feel welcome. All you need to bring is a little time and a willingness to help!  For more information, please contact coffeehour@hvuuc.org or speak to Debbie after church.

💜 A Note from the DRE

💜✨ Child-care volunteers needed for Auction! ✨💜

🤝 Religious Exploration Collaborative (REC) in person again!

✨ Wonder Worship Returns!

🌟 Youth Group Gathering!

🎂 November Birthdays!

🌟 Gratitudes Across the Bridge

Nursery Volunteers Needed — Saturday, November 7 | 4:30–10 PM

Our regular childcare team is unavailable for this year's Service Auction, and we're calling on our wonderful HVUUC community to help keep our littlest members cared for while the festivities unfold!

Here's where we need help:

- 4:30–6:30 PM: Volunteers to cover the beginning of the evening.
- 6:30–10 PM: A copilot to join Jess, or a few volunteers to share shorter shifts!

Even an hour or two makes a difference! With a handful of helping hands, we can share the responsibility so everyone has a chance to enjoy the celebration.

Interested in helping? Contact Jess at hvuucdre@gmail.com with your availability.

Let's make this a beautiful evening for ALL ages!

Service Auction Families — We Need Your Input!

Are you planning to attend the Service Auction this Saturday, November 7, and will you need childcare for your little ones (ages 6 and under)?

We're gathering a headcount to help us plan childcare coverage for the evening!

If you'll need childcare, please email Jess Ox at dre@hvuuc.org with:

• YES — Childcare needed!

• Number of children (ages 6 and under)

Your response will help us determine our childcare needs and plan accordingly!

Thank you for helping us make this a wonderful evening for everyone!

Upcoming News and Events

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Headlines …

• Thanksgiving

• Casserole Bake-Off

• A Walk in My Shoes Workshop

• The Giving Tree

• Service Auction

• Transgender Day of Remembrance

• Women’s Night

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Click here for past newsletters.

You can also find a few printed copies at our visitors table in the sanctuary.

Join us for church on Nov 1, 2026.

• 9:30am RE

• 11:00am Service

• 12:00pm Coffee Hour

• 1:00pm A Walk in My Shoes Workshop

“All Souls Day”

On the first Sunday in November, our congregation gathers to remember those we have lost this year, both within the congregation, and those we have lost as part of the world community. This interactive and multigenerational service creates a loving and supportive container for our grief journey.

Our Giving Tree will be in need of items for children, women, and men. Some of the most important items we need are hand warmers and individually-wrapped, non-perishable snacks but gloves, scarves, hats, undies, and socks would also be appreciated.

The SJC is partnering with Unity Housing to collect winter coats for our neighbors experiencing homelessness prior to their Homeless Persons Memorial Day event on Sun., Dec. 13th in Founders Park. If you have any gently used adult winter coats to donate for this event, you can place those items in the Giving Tree donation bins. Those coats will need to be received by Sun., Dec. 5th.

🧸 Love Our Littles? Let Your Light Shine! ✨

Our HVUUC Nursery is looking for a few extra helping hands as we wrap up the year!

With several special events coming up in November and December, we'd love some additional support to help our youngest UUs feel safe, loved, and cared for while their families participate in community activities.

🌟 Can you share just 2–4 hours over the next two months?

Whether you love reading stories, playing games, or simply creating a warm and welcoming space for little ones, your presence can make a beautiful difference!

Interested in volunteering?

Reach out to Jess Ox, in person or at dre@hvuuc.org, to learn more.

💜 A Note from the DRE

🤝 Religious Exploration Collaborative (REC)

🎃 Trunk or Treat — What a Treat!

❤️CPR & AED Training — A Safer Community Together!

🕯️All Souls Day — Intergenerational Worship

✨ Wonder Worship resumes Sunday, November 8!

📣 Calling All Social Media Lovers!

🧸 Nursery Helping Hands Needed!

🎂 November Birthdays!

🌟 Gratitude Corner — Many Hands, One Beautiful Community!

Upcoming News and Events

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Join us for church on Oct 25, 2026.

• 9:30am RE

• 11:00am Service

• 12:15pm Trunk or Treat

• 12:30pm Social Justice Meeting

“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 explore femininity with Tinker Belle, fear and mortality with the Grim Reaper, and joys of competition from the cast of the Great British Baking Show, and many many other insightful characters. Come in costume and stay for the Trunk or Treat!

Please email all submissions for the November newsletter by Wednesday Oct 28 to newsletter@hvuuc.org.

💜 A Note from the DRE

🤝 Religious Exploration Collaborative (REC)

🎃 HVUUC Annual Trunk or Treat!

🌟 Youth Group — Big Ideas Are Brewing!

❤️CPR Certification Training — Participant Reminder

🧸 Nursery Families — Please Register Your Littles!

🌎 Adult 1: Curious Conversations — An Exploratorium of Their Own!

🎂 Happy October Birthdays!

💜 Gratitudes Across the Bridge

If you have served and would like your name to be on our veterans plaque, please email veterans@hvuuc.org with your name, dates of service, and military branch.

Upcoming News and Events

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We are setting up a meal train for one of our new members, Kat. She fell and has a cast on both her right arm and leg, and we're trying to drum up support for this meal train since they are so new. 

Here is the meal train link: https://mealtrain.com/w5dglq

Join us for church on Oct 18, 2026.

• 9:30am RE

• 11:00am Service

• 12:00pm Coffee Hour

• 4:00pm Youth Group

“Reframing Persephone: A Modern Take on an Ancient Myth”

Is the story of Persephone and Hades just an ancient myth explaining the reason for changing seasons, or something deeper? Join Erin Jenkins in discussing this ancient story, and what we can learn from its strong female archetypes even in our modern world.

The Auction Website is ready for you to enter your items! If you have registered before go straight to "Donate Items" If you have never used the Auctria Website before go to "Register" and then "Donate Items".

Donate Items and Services Now:

https://2026hvuucserviceauction.auctria.events/