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December 16, 2025
Jessica Bowman
Leadership Development Opportunities

Leadership Development Opportunities:

Do you want to serve in a leadership position at HVUUC, but want more training before diving in? Would you like to development your existing leadership skills?

There are a number of trainings coming up:
Southern Region UUA- Lead with Love 2/7/26 in Greenville, SC (https://uua.wufoo.com/forms/qkqkmlm0mhvfl4/)

SOUUL Summit March 19-22, 2026 in Atlanta, GA (https://www.uuca.org/souul/) - early bird registration by 12/31/25!

General Assembly (GA) June 14-21, 2026 online (https://www.uua.org/ga)

UU Institute online training programs (https://uuinstitute.org/).

If you want to submit an application for financial assistance for any of these options, complete this form: www.tinyurl.com/HVUUCleaders or email questions to vp@hvuuc.org.

We are excited to see you step into leadership!

Leadership Development Opportunities
December 14, 2025
Jessica Bowman
Giving Tree Volunteers, Yule Celebration, & ...

Upcoming News and Events

Click through for a collection of upcoming news and events at HVUUC. Click the images to be directed to more information.

Giving Tree Volunteers, Yule Celebration, & Christmas Eve Gathering
December 13, 2025
Jessica Bowman
New Metaphysics Fellowship Group

NOW FORMING: Do you have an interest in metaphysics? There is a new fellowship group forming with the purpose of discussing metaphysical concepts, teachers, books, videos, experiences and more.

If you have any interest, please email metaphysics@hvuuc.org and put Metaphysics in the subject line.

New Metaphysics Fellowship Group
December 12, 2025
Jessica Bowman
Festivals of Light - NO RE

Join us for church on December 14, 2025.

  • NO RE

  • 11:00am Sunday Service

  • 12:00pm Potluck

“Festivals of Light”

An annual, intergenerational service to recognize different holidays of light celebrated throughout the year from different faith traditions, including Hanukkah, Diwali, Advent, Humanlight, Bhodi Day, Winter Solstice, and the history of our own Unitarian Universalist chalice. The entire service will be lit only by candles and includes a candle lighting ceremony for everyone to participate in. Join us for this beloved service full of stories and songs where we will discover how each of us has our own light to share for the world.

Festivals of Light - NO RE
December 11, 2025
Jessica Bowman
Giving Tree Donations and Volunteers

We are still collecting Giving Tree items for children, women, and men such as:

  • gloves

  • hats

  • scarves

  • socks

  • undies

  • individual snacks

  • hygiene items

  • hand warmers

Please join us after church service on Sunday, Dec. 21st from 12:30-1:30 p.m. to package items which will be hung from the Giving Tree.

If you would like to volunteer to re-stock the Giving Tree, please visit the following link to sign-up with details and instructions:
tinyurl.com/givingtreevols

If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to givingtree@hvuuc.org.

Giving Tree Donations and Volunteers
Karyn Cross
April 30, 2019

May 2019 nUUsletter

Karyn Cross
April 30, 2019
May 2019 nUUsletter

Find out what is happening in our church community in May. May 2019 nUUsletter

Karyn Cross
April 29, 2019

Kitchen of Hope Volunteers Needed for May 6

Karyn Cross
April 29, 2019
Kitchen of Hope Volunteers Needed for May 6

Our next turn to serve at the Kingsport Kitchen of Hope will be Monday, May 6. We’ll be serving Ham/Hashbrown/Veggie/Cheese Casserole.

Karyn Cross
April 29, 2019

Apology

Karyn Cross
April 29, 2019
Apology

An apology from Rev. Briere.

Karyn Cross
April 26, 2019

May Newsletter Deadline

Karyn Cross
April 26, 2019
May Newsletter Deadline

Please send your submissions for the May newsletter to newsletter@hvuuc.org by Monday, April 29.

Karyn Cross
April 25, 2019

What's Happening April 28 - May 4

Karyn Cross
April 25, 2019
What's Happening April 28 - May 4

Events and Meetings this week at Church.

Karyn Cross
April 24, 2019

Bring a Flower Sunday for Flower Communion

Karyn Cross
April 24, 2019
Bring a Flower Sunday for Flower Communion

Our annual Flower Communion service is this Sunday April 28. Please remember to bring a flower for the ceremony.

Karyn Cross
April 23, 2019

Hogwarts Camp early registration until April 30

Karyn Cross
April 23, 2019
Hogwarts Camp early registration until April 30

We wanted to remind you all that early registration runs until April 30th, so if you’ve been meaning to get your witch or wizard signed up, do so before prices go up on May 1st.  https://hvuuc.org/2019-hogwarts-school-of-magic-fun/

Karyn Cross
April 22, 2019

Annual Congregational Meeting

Karyn Cross
April 22, 2019
Annual Congregational Meeting

Our Annual Congregational Meeting is Sunday, April 28th immediately following the service!

Karyn Cross
April 21, 2019

Wednesday Night Supper April 24

Karyn Cross
April 21, 2019
Wednesday Night Supper April 24

Join us for dinner this Wednesday evening at 6:30PM. RSVP to wns@hvuuc.org by Tuesday, April 23.

Karyn Cross
April 19, 2019

Hike Cancelled

Karyn Cross
April 19, 2019
Hike Cancelled

The Family Group hike of Buffalo Mountain on Saturday, April 20 has been cancelled due to weather.

Karyn Cross
April 19, 2019

What's Happening April 21 - April 27

Karyn Cross
April 19, 2019
What's Happening April 21 - April 27

Sunday sermon, events, and meetings this week at Church.

Karyn Cross
April 16, 2019

Families Group Hike to Buffalo Mountain

Karyn Cross
April 16, 2019
Families Group Hike to Buffalo Mountain

The Families Group is hiking Buffalo Mountain on Saturday, April 20.

Karyn Cross
April 14, 2019

RISE - Relationship Tune Up

Karyn Cross
April 14, 2019
RISE - Relationship Tune Up

Deepen your relationship by creating love maps, developing healthy communication skills, and learning how to avoid unhealthy communication quicksand while building trust and compassion. Register at www.risehfl.org now to ensure your spot!

Karyn Cross
April 11, 2019

What's Happening April 14 - April 20

Karyn Cross
April 11, 2019
What's Happening April 14 - April 20

Events and Meetings this week at Church.

Karyn Cross
April 10, 2019

Acrylic Pour Painting Fundraiser

Karyn Cross
April 10, 2019
Acrylic Pour Painting Fundraiser

Learn how to do acrylic pours on Friday, April 12 and support responsible, inclusive sexuality education at the same time! Hosted by RISE: Healthy for Life Tickets

Karyn Cross
April 8, 2019

Special Board Meeting

Karyn Cross
April 8, 2019
Special Board Meeting

An additional Board meeting in April is necessary to finalize the budget.

Karyn Cross
April 7, 2019

Unitarian Universalism 101

Karyn Cross
April 7, 2019
Unitarian Universalism 101

A three class series on what it means to be a Unitarian Universalist taught by our intern minister.  Tuesday April 30, May 7 and May 14, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.  Email intern@hvuuc.org to sign up.

Karyn Cross
April 6, 2019

Slate of Nominees for 2019-2020

Karyn Cross
April 6, 2019
Slate of Nominees for 2019-2020

The 2019 Nominating Committee is presenting the 2019-2020 slate of nominees to be voted on at the Annual Congregational Meeting.

Karyn Cross
April 4, 2019

What's Happening April 7 - April 13

Karyn Cross
April 4, 2019
What's Happening April 7 - April 13

Events and Meetings this week at Church.

Karyn Cross
April 3, 2019

Women's Group Friday, April 5

Karyn Cross
April 3, 2019
Women's Group Friday, April 5

All who identify as women are invited to join the Women’s Group Friday, April 5 at 6:30PM at Mary W.’s home in Johnson City.

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