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Holston Valley Unitarian Universalist Church

About
Minister & Staff
Vision & Principles
Values
Unitarian Universalism
Sunday Schedule
LGBTQ+ Welcoming Congregation
Nature Trail
Location
Contact
Rentals
News & Events
News
Events
Church Calendar
Newsletter
Zoom Meeting Information and Form
News and Events Submissions
Church Life
Church Life Overview
Religious Education Classes
Learning Together
Making Music
Membership
Fellowship
Worship
Getting Involved
Getting Involved Overview
Committees & Teams
Affinity Groups
Covenant Groups
Social Justice
Special Events
Stewardship
Stewardship Overview
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Free Money
Grocery Cards
Memorial Wall
Endowment Fund
Service Auction
Reopening
Reopening Plan
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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
November 6, 2026
Jessica Bowman
Stories of Healing and Forgiveness

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)

Stories of Healing and Forgiveness
November 5, 2026
Jessica Bowman
Coffee Hour Volunteers Needed

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.

Coffee Hour Volunteers Needed
November 4, 2026
Jessica Bowman
🌉 RE Bridge Weekly | Beauty in the In-Between ...

💜 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

🌉 RE Bridge Weekly | Beauty in the In-Between 🍂 | Calling All Helping Hands
Ann Livengood
April 9, 2020

What Have You Been Up To?

Ann Livengood
April 9, 2020
What Have You Been Up To?

Whatever it is you and yours have been doing, we’re interested in seeing it—and YOU!

Karyn Cross
April 7, 2020

Church Outdoor Workday Postponed

Karyn Cross
April 7, 2020
Church Outdoor Workday Postponed

The previously scheduled outdoor workday for this Saturday, April 11 at church has been postponed.

Ann Livengood
April 5, 2020

Message from the Nominating Committee

Ann Livengood
April 5, 2020
Message from the Nominating Committee

The self-isolation and postponement of church activities occurred in the middle of the Nominating Committee's search for the slate of nominees for the 2020-21 Board of Trustees and Nominating Committee. We have a few positions that we need to fill.

Ann Livengood
April 4, 2020

Virtual Church: Coyote Says, "Just Chill"

Ann Livengood
April 4, 2020
Virtual Church: Coyote Says, "Just Chill"

Join us for virtual church on Sunday, April 5th. The pre-recorded service will be available on YouTube at 11:00 a.m at this link.

Karyn Cross
April 3, 2020

April 2020 nUUsletter

Karyn Cross
April 3, 2020
April 2020 nUUsletter

Click here to read the April 2020 nUUsletter

Karyn Cross
April 2, 2020

Virtual Women's Group Tonight

Karyn Cross
April 2, 2020
Virtual Women's Group Tonight

The Women’s Group will be using Zoom to have their monthly get together this evening beginning at 6:30PM.

Karyn Cross
April 1, 2020

April Newsletter Deadline

Karyn Cross
April 1, 2020
April Newsletter Deadline

Please send your submissions for the April 2020 newsletter to newsletter@hvuuc.org by Friday, April 3.

Karyn Cross
March 31, 2020

Kitchen of Hope April 6

Karyn Cross
March 31, 2020
	Kitchen of Hope April 6

NO volunteers needed for Kitchen of Hope this month.

Ann Livengood
March 28, 2020

Virtual Church: Transgender Day of Visibility

Ann Livengood
March 28, 2020
Virtual Church: Transgender Day of Visibility

Join us for virtual church on Sunday, March 29th. The pre-recorded service will be available on YouTube at 11:00 a.m at this link.

Karyn Cross
March 24, 2020

Game Group Goes Online This Saturday

Karyn Cross
March 24, 2020
	Game Group Goes Online This Saturday

This Saturday (3/28) will be the first experimental online board game group using Board Game Arena and Zoom for video chat. Email Kirk at gamegroup@hvuuc.org if you are interested in joining or have questions.

Ann Livengood
March 23, 2020

Beware Scam Emails

Ann Livengood
March 23, 2020
Beware Scam Emails

Several people have received scam emails that look like they are from Rev. Briere asking for money.

Ann Livengood
March 22, 2020

Caring Team Information and Call for Helpers

Ann Livengood
March 22, 2020
Caring Team Information and Call for Helpers

Because of the potential magnitude of congregational needs, the Caring Team is working hard to organize and connect congregants and they need volunteers who can be feet on the ground.

Ann Livengood
March 21, 2020

Virtual Church: We're Not in Kansas Anymore

Ann Livengood
March 21, 2020
Virtual Church: We're Not in Kansas Anymore

Join us for the premier of virtual church today, Sunday, March 22nd. The pre-recorded service will be available on YouTube at 11:00 a.m

Ann Livengood
March 20, 2020

How do we build community now?

Ann Livengood
March 20, 2020
How do we build community now?

We can continue to build community together, and apart.
In fact, we must.

Ann Livengood
March 19, 2020

Coming Soon to a Device Near You

Ann Livengood
March 19, 2020
Coming Soon to a Device Near You

Church “service” is coming to a device (computer, iPad, tablet, phone, etc.) near you this Sunday!

Karyn Cross
March 17, 2020

Sarah White and Our Whole Lives Program Featured in UUA Southern Region Newsletter

Karyn Cross
March 17, 2020
Sarah White and Our Whole Lives Program Featured in UUA Southern Region Newsletter

Sarah White and Holston Valley UU Church were featured in the UUA Southern Region March 2020 newsletter for the work being done by Sarah and the RISE team to promote Our Whole Lives in our church and our community!

Ann Livengood
March 15, 2020

Pandemic - Poem by Rev. Lynn Ungar

Ann Livengood
March 15, 2020
Pandemic - Poem by Rev. Lynn Ungar

What if you thought of it
as the Jews consider the Sabbath—
the most sacred of times?

Source: http://www.lynnungar.com/poems/pandemic/

Ann Livengood
March 13, 2020

Announcement regarding church service

Ann Livengood
March 13, 2020
Announcement regarding church service

Church is closed, for the next two Sundays (3/15 and 3/22), and likely more.

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

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Trans Day of Remembrance, HVUUC Thanksgiving, & The Giving Tree
November 8, 2026
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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

“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)

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
🌉 RE Bridge Weekly | Beauty in the In-Between 🍂 | Calling All Helping Hands
November 4, 2026
🌉 RE Bridge Weekly | Beauty in the In-Between 🍂 | Calling All Helping Hands
November 4, 2026

💜 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

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 — 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!

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
November 2026 Newsletter
October 31, 2026
November 2026 Newsletter
October 31, 2026

Headlines …

  • Thanksgiving

  • Casserole Bake-Off

  • A Walk in My Shoes Workshop

  • The Giving Tree

  • Service Auction

  • Transgender Day of Remembrance

  • Women’s Night

 

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.

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October 31, 2026
All Souls Day
October 30, 2026
All Souls Day
October 30, 2026

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.

Read more →
October 30, 2026
Giving Tree & Winter Coat Donations Needed
October 29, 2026
Giving Tree & Winter Coat Donations Needed
October 29, 2026

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.

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October 29, 2026
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