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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
Karyn Cross
September 15, 2020

Caring Team/Memorial Hospitality Focus Group

Karyn Cross
September 15, 2020
Caring Team/Memorial Hospitality Focus Group

The search committee will hold a focus group this Sunday, September 20 from 12:30-2PM for past and present members of the caring team and the memorial hospitality committee. If you have served with either of these groups, please consider attending to share your insights.

Karyn Cross
September 14, 2020

Board of Trustees September Meeting

Karyn Cross
September 14, 2020
Board of Trustees September Meeting

The September Board of Trustees Meeting is a ZOOM meeting is open for all to attend.

Ann Livengood
September 12, 2020

Virtual Church: Three Prophets of Liberal Religion

Ann Livengood
September 12, 2020
Virtual Church: Three Prophets of Liberal Religion

Join us for virtual church on Sunday, September 13th The pre-recorded service will be available on YouTube at 11:00 a.m at this link: https://youtu.be/yI0BfLqnBh8

Ann Livengood
September 11, 2020

Virtual Coffee Hour--September 13th

Ann Livengood
September 11, 2020
Virtual Coffee Hour--September 13th

After Virtual Church ends on Sunday, September 13th, grab a cup of your favorite morning beverage and meet us at 11:30 in the Zoom fellowship hall! You can come to virtual coffee hour on a computer, tablet, smart phone, or even a landline or flip phone. Register at:https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAvc-mtpjMvGNbizQUdrt-9ewtg4SkD0kFb

Karyn Cross
September 9, 2020

Small Group Ministry for New People

Karyn Cross
September 9, 2020
Small Group Ministry for New People

New to the church or just unfamiliar with the church? Join a Small Group Ministry on being a congregant at Holston Valley UU Church. This is a weekly Zoom meeting. We will start with a discussion on how we came to the church and what are we looking for.

Karyn Cross
September 7, 2020

Search Committee Surveys Due September 10

Karyn Cross
September 7, 2020
Search Committee Surveys Due September 10

Your voice is important, so please share your hopes, dreams, and challenges for and with the church with us—and potential new ministers!
* 16 and older survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9TXMGCD
* 15 and younger survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/L9GTFHN

Ann Livengood
September 5, 2020

Virtual Church: Another History Lesson

Ann Livengood
September 5, 2020
Virtual Church: Another History Lesson

Join us for virtual church on Sunday, September 6th The pre-recorded service will be available on YouTube at 11:00 a.m at this link: https://youtu.be/ahesoz3i0KM

Ann Livengood
September 3, 2020

Virtual Coffee Hour--September 6th

Ann Livengood
September 3, 2020
Virtual Coffee Hour--September 6th

After Virtual Church ends on Sunday, September 6th, grab a cup of your favorite morning beverage and meet us at 11:30 in the Zoom fellowship hall! You can come to virtual coffee hour on a computer, tablet, smart phone, or even a landline or flip phone. Register at: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0lc-mhrD4rHdCfJxvn2S3QBgOFVLjuKLXO

Karyn Cross
September 2, 2020

Kids Coffee Hour Cancelled This Sunday

Karyn Cross
September 2, 2020
Kids Coffee Hour Cancelled This Sunday

Due to Labor Day, we will not be having Kids Coffee Hour this Sunday, September 6th. Our next Coffee Hour will be on September 20th with another scavenger hunt!

Karyn Cross
September 1, 2020

Congregational Surveys May Determine Our Future!!!

Karyn Cross
September 1, 2020
Congregational Surveys May Determine Our Future!!!

These confidential surveys, due no later than September 10, will help us develop a big picture of our congregation for our future minister—and for us!

Karyn Cross
August 31, 2020

September 2020 nUUsletter

Karyn Cross
August 31, 2020
September 2020 nUUsletter

Click here to read the September 2020 nUUsletter

Ann Livengood
August 29, 2020

Virtual Church: Harrowing of the Heart: Discerning the Sacred in a Hospital Bed

Ann Livengood
August 29, 2020
Virtual Church: Harrowing of the Heart: Discerning the Sacred in a Hospital Bed

Join us for virtual church on Sunday, August 23rd. The pre-recorded service will be available on YouTube at 11:00 a.m at this link: https://youtu.be/AfKCwR9q808

Ann Livengood
August 27, 2020

Virtual Coffee Hour--August 30th

Ann Livengood
August 27, 2020
Virtual Coffee Hour--August 30th

After Virtual Church ends on Sunday, August 30th, grab a cup of your favorite morning beverage and meet us at 11:30 in the Zoom fellowship hall! You can come to virtual coffee hour on a computer, tablet, smart phone, or even a landline or flip phone. Register at: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJApcOivqz8pG9cK4JLK--G3VJQh7AAyAXQx

Karyn Cross
August 27, 2020

September Newsletter Deadline

Karyn Cross
August 27, 2020
September Newsletter Deadline

Please send any submissions for the September newsletter to newsletter@hvuuc.org by Monday, August 31.

Karyn Cross
August 26, 2020

5th Sunday Offering for Family Promise

Karyn Cross
August 26, 2020
5th Sunday Offering for Family Promise

Our 5th Sunday offering this month will go to Family Promise. Please donate if you are able!

Karyn Cross
August 25, 2020

New Trustees Appointed

Karyn Cross
August 25, 2020
New Trustees Appointed

New Trustees have been appointed to the Board.

Karyn Cross
August 24, 2020

Your Search Committee is Hard at Work!

Karyn Cross
August 24, 2020
Your Search Committee is Hard at Work!

Important Survey Coming Soon/New Ministerial Search Tab on Website

Ann Livengood
August 22, 2020

Virtual Church: Bella Takes Me to School

Ann Livengood
August 22, 2020
Virtual Church: Bella Takes Me to School

Join us for virtual church on Sunday, August 23rd. The pre-recorded service will be available on YouTube at 11:00 a.m at this link: https://youtu.be/VhmZFfp2RIg

Ann Livengood
August 22, 2020

Virtual Coffee Hour--August 23rd

Ann Livengood
August 22, 2020
Virtual Coffee Hour--August 23rd

After Virtual Church ends on Sunday, August 23rd, grab a cup of your favorite morning beverage and meet us at 11:30 in the Zoom fellowship hall! You can come to virtual coffee hour on a computer, tablet, smart phone, or even a landline or flip phone. Register at: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwqdOmgqDkjGNbcmhAGbJS4a9IAAfHPkDlT

Karyn Cross
August 20, 2020

Search Committee Update!

Karyn Cross
August 20, 2020
Search Committee Update!

Your search committee is busy working on ways to hear your hopes and dreams about our next minister and our congregation! Surveys...cottage meetings...Beyond Categorical Thinking workshop!

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November 8, 2026
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November 8, 2026

Upcoming News and Events

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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.

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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.

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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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