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HVUUC Thanksgiving Potluck , Post Auction Sale, & Decorating the Giving Tree
Lessons from the Women Coal Miners Movement
Join us for church on November 23, 2025.
9:30am Religious Education
11:00am Sunday Service
12:00pm Coffee Hour
“Sisterhood, Solidarity and the Work of Spirit: Lessons from the Women Coal Miners Movement”
Women miners changed the often stereotyped narrative of coal mining, coal miners, mine safety, race relations, and the gendered workplace. But their impact went far beyond mine portals. This movement was women-run, beginning with the lawyer who sued 153 coal companies, organized women miners around the country, and opened doors unimaginable to their UMWA brothers. Marat Moore shares with us on this interesting and important piece of history.
What Are Your Favorite Hymns?
At the Music Listening Circle we received the feedback that many in the congregation would enjoy hymn singing more if we did favorite hymns more frequently and let obscure and unknown hymns stay obscure and unknown!
We would like to create a list of favorite hymns. If you would like to give your input into the favorite hymns, please email hymns@hvuuc.org.
Post Auction Sale!
A few seats to events from Auction are available.
If you couldn't attend the auction or were there but want more opportunities, there are still some seats available to fun events. You can connect with others, and all proceeds go to the church! You can purchase them for a set price by emailing Auction@hvuuc.org with the item number and how many spots you want. We will extend the "post auction sale" to November 30th. You can look up these events on the Auction web page to read more about them.
Contact Auction@HVUUC.org to purchase a seat to a fun event, or a service or item. First come, first served.
Deadline: November 30th 2025.
Click here to see what events and items are still available.
Trans Day of Remembrance, Thanksgiving, & Decorating the Giving Tree
Phoenix Homeschool Group
We are excited to announce that we have entered into a contract with the Phoenix Homeschool Group for them to rent our Religious Education Zone building for their homeschool co-op from 12:30 to 4:30pm every Tuesday.
The Phoenix Homeschool Group is closely aligned with our values, and are very excited to have a place to meet that is open and inclusive.
Partnership and Peace: From Polycrisis to Paradigm Shift
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!
Giving Tree Volunteers Needed this Sunday
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.
Last Week to Donate Holiday Decor to Helene Victims
Jonesborough Area Ministerial Association Food Pantry
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
Facilities Help Wanted
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.
Astronomy Presentation, Trans Day of Remembrance, & Giving Tree Donations
Giving Tree Donations
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.
Honoring Those That Serve
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.
Preview Auction Items
To review items for sale at the upcoming service auction go to the main page:
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.
November 2025 Newsletter
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
Auction Hors D'oeuvres Needed
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.
Gone But Not Forgotten
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.