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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
Karyn Cross
September 16, 2020

Spiritual Practice - A new Adult Religious Education curriculum!

Karyn Cross
September 16, 2020
Spiritual Practice - A new Adult Religious Education curriculum!

There has been wide interest in Adult RE offerings while we remain physically distanced. Sarah White has acquired a new curriculum that is adaptable to the Zoom platform.

Karyn Cross
September 16, 2020

Focus Groups and Cottage Meetings for Search

Karyn Cross
September 16, 2020
Focus Groups and Cottage Meetings for Search

The search committee has scheduled a series of online focus groups and two online cottage meetings over the next couple of months and hopes everyone will participate.

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 usβ€”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 ministerβ€”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

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November 13, 2026
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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.

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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

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

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November 1, 2026
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