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Unitarian Universalism
Sunday Schedule
LGBTQ+ Welcoming Congregation
Nature Trail
Location
Contact
Rentals
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Events
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November 13, 2026
Jessica Bowman
Spirituality in Verse

Join us for church on Nov 15, 2026.

  • 9:30am RE

  • 11:00am Service

  • 12:00pm Coffee Hour

  • 1:00pm Giving Tree Bagging Party

  • 4:00pm Youth Group

β€œSpirituality in Verse”

The act of creation can be a highly spiritual experience. Come join longtime member Wendy Hearl as she explores spirituality and the human condition through her poetry.

Spirituality in Verse
November 11, 2026
Jessica Bowman
🏳️⚧Trans Day of Remembrance | Service & ...

🏳️⚧Trans Day of Remembrance | Service & Nursery Care

Friday, November 20 | 6:00–8:00 PM πŸ“ HVUUC

Our community will be hosting a Trans Day of Remembrance service on November 20, honoring and remembering transgender lives lost to violence and affirming our commitment to love, dignity, and belonging.

Our nursery will be open during the service! πŸ’œ

If you anticipate your child(ren) joining us in the nursery that evening, please email Jess Ox at dre@hvuuc.org to let our caregiving team know.

This helps us prepare a fun, welcoming, and engaging evening for our young UU friends while their families participate in this meaningful service.

Thank you for helping us plan with care and intention!

🏳️⚧Trans Day of Remembrance | Service & Nursery Care
November 10, 2026
Jessica Bowman
πŸŒ‰ RE Bridge Weekly | Youth Vision Coming to ...

 πŸ’œ A Note from the DRE | One Fantabulous Year!

🌟 Youth Group Gathering!

🍲 From Vision to Action | Youth Feed the Hungry Project!

🏳️ ⚧️Trans Day of Remembrance | Service & Nursery Care

πŸ“š Free Library Spotlight | A Celebration of Youth Service!

✨ Wonder Worship | What a Wonderful Turnout!

🀝 Religious Exploration Collaborative (REC)

πŸ‚ No RE Programming November 29th

πŸŽ‚ November Birthdays!

🌈 Gratitudes Across the Bridge

πŸŒ‰ RE Bridge Weekly | Youth Vision Coming to Life | Trans Day of Remembrance
November 8, 2026
Jessica Bowman
Trans Day of Remembrance, HVUUC Thanksgiving, ...

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.

Trans Day of Remembrance, HVUUC Thanksgiving, & The Giving Tree
November 7, 2026
Jessica Bowman
Festivals of Light - Volunteers Needed

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!

Festivals of Light - Volunteers Needed
Ann Livengood
March 12, 2020

Message regarding RE and the Coronavirus from our Director of Religious Education

Ann Livengood
March 12, 2020
Message regarding RE and the Coronavirus from our Director of Religious Education

Beloved Community,

This email is to talk to you about some changes we’re making in response to the Coronavirus.

Ann Livengood
March 11, 2020

HVUUC's Response to Corona Virus Concerns

Ann Livengood
March 11, 2020
HVUUC's Response to Corona Virus Concerns

The leadership and staff of Holston Valley Unitarian Universalist Church (HVUUC) want to address some questions that have come up regarding church services in relationship to the spread of the novel Corona Virus (COVID-19).

Source: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

Karyn Cross
March 6, 2020

Spring Forward Sunday, March 8

Karyn Cross
March 6, 2020
Spring Forward Sunday, March 8

Sunday, March 8 daylight savings time begins!

Karyn Cross
March 5, 2020

What's Happening March 8 - 14

Karyn Cross
March 5, 2020
What's Happening March 8 - 14

What’s happening this week at church?

Karyn Cross
March 2, 2020

French Foreign Film Night

Karyn Cross
March 2, 2020
French Foreign Film Night

Seats are available this Friday evening March 6, so join us for the final film of this year in the foreign film series, originally offered at the auction. The cost is $12.

Ann Livengood
March 1, 2020

Office Administrator on Vacation

Ann Livengood
March 1, 2020
Office Administrator on Vacation

The office administrator will be on vacation March 5-15.

Karyn Cross
February 28, 2020

March 2020 nUUsletter

Karyn Cross
February 28, 2020
March 2020 nUUsletter

Click here to read the March 2020 nUUsletter.

Karyn Cross
February 27, 2020

What's Happening March 1 - March 7

Karyn Cross
February 27, 2020
What's Happening March 1 - March 7

Events and meetings this week at church.

Karyn Cross
February 26, 2020

Seeking Hosts for Game Nights in March

Karyn Cross
February 26, 2020
Seeking Hosts for Game Nights in March

Our regular host will not be available, so we need someone to be the host for Casual Game Night (3/14) and Complicated Game Night (3/28).

Karyn Cross
February 25, 2020

Call for Kitchen of Hope Volunteers

Karyn Cross
February 25, 2020
Call for Kitchen of Hope Volunteers

Kitchen of Hope on Monday, February 3rd is looking for volunteers to cook (1:30-3:30), serve (3-5), or clean up (4:45-6). Contact Kim at kitchenofhope@hvuuc.org

Karyn Cross
February 24, 2020

March Newsletter Deadline

Karyn Cross
February 24, 2020
March Newsletter Deadline

Please send your submissions for the March 2020 newsletter to newsletter@hvuuc.org by Thursday, February 27.

Karyn Cross
February 24, 2020

RSVP for Wednesday Night Supper

Karyn Cross
February 24, 2020
RSVP for Wednesday Night Supper

RSVP for Wednesday Night Supper to WNS@hvuuc.org

Karyn Cross
February 21, 2020

Order Trees for Tree Day!

Karyn Cross
February 21, 2020
Order Trees for Tree Day!

Order your trees now from the TN Environmental Council. Tree pickup site will be the church on March 21.

Karyn Cross
February 20, 2020

What's Happening February 23 - February 29

Karyn Cross
February 20, 2020
What's Happening February 23 - February 29

Events and meetings this week at church.

Karyn Cross
February 17, 2020

Pledges, please!

Karyn Cross
February 17, 2020
Pledges, please!

Email pledges to stewardshiptrustee@hvuuc.org or drop your card in the offering bowl. We start calling March 8!

Karyn Cross
February 13, 2020

What's Happening February 16 - February 22

Karyn Cross
February 13, 2020
What's Happening February 16 - February 22

Events and meetings this week at church.

Karyn Cross
February 6, 2020

What's Happening February 9 - February 15

Karyn Cross
February 6, 2020
What's Happening February 9 - February 15

Events and meetings this week at church.

Karyn Cross
February 4, 2020

Faith, Activism, and Democracy

Karyn Cross
February 4, 2020
Faith, Activism, and Democracy

Meadville Lombard Theological School is bringing a program to Tennessee Valley UU Church this month. We would love to see you there.

Karyn Cross
January 31, 2020

February 2020 nUUsletter

Karyn Cross
January 31, 2020
February 2020 nUUsletter

Click here to read the February 2020 nUUsletter.

Karyn Cross
January 30, 2020

What's Happening February 2 - February 8

Karyn Cross
January 30, 2020
What's Happening February 2 - February 8

Events and meetings this week at church.

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Spirituality in Verse
November 13, 2026
Spirituality in Verse
November 13, 2026

Join us for church on Nov 15, 2026.

  • 9:30am RE

  • 11:00am Service

  • 12:00pm Coffee Hour

  • 1:00pm Giving Tree Bagging Party

  • 4:00pm Youth Group

β€œSpirituality in Verse”

The act of creation can be a highly spiritual experience. Come join longtime member Wendy Hearl as she explores spirituality and the human condition through her poetry.

Read more →
November 13, 2026
🏳️⚧Trans Day of Remembrance | Service & Nursery Care
November 11, 2026
🏳️⚧Trans Day of Remembrance | Service & Nursery Care
November 11, 2026

🏳️⚧Trans Day of Remembrance | Service & Nursery Care

Friday, November 20 | 6:00–8:00 PM πŸ“ HVUUC

Our community will be hosting a Trans Day of Remembrance service on November 20, honoring and remembering transgender lives lost to violence and affirming our commitment to love, dignity, and belonging.

Our nursery will be open during the service! πŸ’œ

If you anticipate your child(ren) joining us in the nursery that evening, please email Jess Ox at dre@hvuuc.org to let our caregiving team know.

This helps us prepare a fun, welcoming, and engaging evening for our young UU friends while their families participate in this meaningful service.

Thank you for helping us plan with care and intention!

Read more →
November 11, 2026
πŸŒ‰ RE Bridge Weekly | Youth Vision Coming to Life | Trans Day of Remembrance
November 10, 2026
πŸŒ‰ RE Bridge Weekly | Youth Vision Coming to Life | Trans Day of Remembrance
November 10, 2026

 πŸ’œ A Note from the DRE | One Fantabulous Year!

🌟 Youth Group Gathering!

🍲 From Vision to Action | Youth Feed the Hungry Project!

🏳️ ⚧️Trans Day of Remembrance | Service & Nursery Care

πŸ“š Free Library Spotlight | A Celebration of Youth Service!

✨ Wonder Worship | What a Wonderful Turnout!

🀝 Religious Exploration Collaborative (REC)

πŸ‚ No RE Programming November 29th

πŸŽ‚ November Birthdays!

🌈 Gratitudes Across the Bridge

Read more →
November 10, 2026
Trans Day of Remembrance, HVUUC Thanksgiving, & The Giving Tree
November 8, 2026
Trans Day of Remembrance, HVUUC Thanksgiving, & The Giving Tree
November 8, 2026

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.

Read more →
November 8, 2026
Festivals of Light - Volunteers Needed
November 7, 2026
Festivals of Light - Volunteers Needed
November 7, 2026

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!

Read more →
November 7, 2026
Stories of Healing and Forgiveness
November 6, 2026
Stories of Healing and Forgiveness
November 6, 2026

Join us for church on Nov 8, 2026.

  • 9:30am RE

  • 11:00am Service

  • 12:00pm Potluck

  • 1:00pm Metaphysics Group

β€œStories 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)

Read more →
November 6, 2026
Coffee Hour Volunteers Needed
November 5, 2026
Coffee Hour Volunteers Needed
November 5, 2026

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.

Read more →
November 5, 2026
πŸŒ‰ RE Bridge Weekly | Beauty in the In-Between πŸ‚ | Calling All Helping Hands
November 4, 2026
πŸŒ‰ RE Bridge Weekly | Beauty in the In-Between πŸ‚ | Calling All Helping Hands
November 4, 2026

πŸ’œ A Note from the DRE

πŸ’œβœ¨ Child-care volunteers needed for Auction! βœ¨πŸ’œ

🀝 Religious Exploration Collaborative (REC) in person again!

✨ Wonder Worship Returns!

🌟 Youth Group Gathering!

πŸŽ‚ November Birthdays!

🌟 Gratitudes Across the Bridge

Read more →
November 4, 2026
Nursery Volunteers Needed for Service Auction this Saturday
November 3, 2026
Nursery Volunteers Needed for Service Auction this Saturday
November 3, 2026

Nursery Volunteers Needed β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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!

Read more →
November 3, 2026
Service Auction, The Giving Tree + Coat Drive, & Potluck Casserole Bake-Off!
November 1, 2026
Service Auction, The Giving Tree + Coat Drive, & Potluck Casserole Bake-Off!
November 1, 2026

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.

Read more →
November 1, 2026
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