Our Annual Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday, April 26th at 12:30 in the church sanctuary. Childcare will be provided. Anyone who has been an official member of HVUUC for at least 60 days as of April 26th is eligible to vote at the meeting. Items on the agenda will include:
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✨ Religious Education Update — April 12, 2026 ✨
🐰A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped prep, set up, and celebrate at our Annual Egg Hunt! It was such a joyful and connected gathering — we’re so grateful for each of you who made it special 🥚🧺
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Join us for church on April 12, 2026.
9:30am Religious Education
11:00am Service
12:00pm Potluck
1:00pm Meeting about Music
Holy Humor: The Sacred Art of Not Taking Ourselves Too Seriously. Brought to us by Rev. Eric Coleman, his message will reflect on using humor as spiritual resistance and community building.
AUCTION ITEMS NEEDED NOW!
It's time to start thinking about what you'll donate to our service auction this year! The auction will again be all online and will begin on Thursday, November 11 and end on Saturday, November 13. All donations and bidding will be done using the Auctria website. You can go there to donate items now and bid on items when bidding begins. You will also be able to bid using the Auctria mobile app on your phone.
The Social Justice Committee is once again collecting special donations for 5th Sunday (this Sunday, October 31st). This month we're giving to Kitchen of Hope. Checks can be mailed to HVUUC and made out to HVUUC with “Kitchen of Hope” in the memo line.
Kitchen of Hope was started with $169 and vision to feed those in need in our community Mon-Saturday at 3:30-5 pm by Mrs. Geraldine Swaggerty. Her mission continues today feeding 34,000 plates of food a year in the basement of Full Gospel Mission.
The Social Justice Committee is once again collecting special donations on 5th Sundays. This month we're giving to Kitchen of Hope. Checks can be mailed to HVUUC and made out to HVUUC with “Kitchen of Hope” in the memo line.
Kitchen of Hope was started with $169 and vision to feed those in need in our community Mon-Saturday at 3:30-5 pm by Mrs. Geraldine Swaggerty. Her mission continues today feeding 34,000 plates of food a year in the basement of Full Gospel Mission.
Join us for LIVE ZOOM church on Sunday, October 24th at 11:00 a.m. Pre-register for Zoom at this link:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYof-GsqDooE9zz15ZO_XQBLvh3zwTYM-dR
Please send any submissions for the November newsletter to newsletter@hvuuc.org by Wednesday, October 27th.
The board-approved reopening plan and supporting materials are available under the “Reopening Tab.” Here is a summary of the most critical points combined with some plans we have going forward.
After countless years as our community's Office Administrator, Karyn has retired from the position, and is still an active member in our congregation. We want to say thank you, with a gift.
We are collecting monetary donations for the gift until October 20th, and the gift will be presented at the Fireside Fall Fun event at Grand Oaks Farm on October 23rd.
To donate toward a gift for Karyn Cross, send money care of Reverend Tiffany Sapp at HVUUC, PO Box 8383, Gray, TN 37615. Or contact Reverend Tiffany to find out where and when to drop off a check or cash.
Join us for LIVE ZOOM church on Sunday, October 17th at 11:00 a.m. Pre-register for Zoom at this link:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0vd-GorT4sHdKHO4o1LaRostdQ4GbbBeBc
The Walking with the Minister event that was planned for this Saturday October 16th has been rescheduled for Saturday November 6th. You can find more information about the event at this link: https://hvuuc.org/events/2021/10/16/walking-with-the-minister
The Auction Committee is offering an introduction to using Auctria, the website and app we are using for the Fall Auction. If you have specific questions, we can address them here or feel free to contact us at auction@hvuuc.org.
This introduction to Autria is being offered as a Zoom meeting. To register, please use the following link:
https://zoom.us/j/99288578167?pwd=NDhEUWtUOEM1TlJJVUs2cXVBcmJJdz09
Starting October 24th, Scott Quimby will be facilitating a “Memories” Covenant Group where we will share stories about our memories. The group will meet twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Sundays from 3:00-5:00 PM in person on the back deck. There will be a total of 8 meetings.
To register email Scott at memories@hvuuc.org
Join us for LIVE ZOOM church on Sunday, October 10th at 11:00 a.m. Pre-register for Zoom at this link:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAucO-vqzIjHNSxEAgBj6PdyitOajt75x3z
Friends,
Even while we are continuing to be physically distant through this pandemic, we are working hard to offer ways to connect. And, it's exciting!
Our Youth Group is busy! This October we are thrilled to kick off a chance for our youth to play Dungeons and Dragons. This is an excellent way for youth to connect with each other. Players rely on each character’s unique skills and interests to create an epic story and explore ethics and values while adventuring in a fantasy realm. In the campaign Sarah S. is running, players explore ruins, solve puzzles, and defeat monsters.
In addition, we will offer a couple of get-togethers for all youth, probably involving food and games or baking or crafts or outdoor fun.
In November Religious Education and Rev. Tiffany will be offering an outdoor Holiday ornament activity at Eastman Pavilions. This will be a great way for our unvaccinated children to gather together for fellowship in an outdoor space.
We hope that we see you all at Grand Oak Farm on October 23rd! Religious Education will be providing trick or treat bags and staffing the photo booth. Wear your best costume and register your pod here: https://forms.gle/E4mgG8w95V2pxkPPA
Please e mail Sarah at DRE@HVUUC.ORG with any questions
Come to Grand Oak Farm, October 23, at 5PM for some Fireside Fall Fun for a Halloween gathering to honor Karyn Cross for her service to our church as Office Administrator.
Bring your own dinner picnic to serve everyone in your Pod which will be socially distanced. Adults and kids are invited to wear costumes! Activities for the evening will be: two Bonfires (one for S'mores which be provided); A pumpkin patch where each pod will pick their pumpkin to decorate (bring all your decorations); A photo booth provided by the RE Youth and Trick or Treat for the kids to go to each Pod and receive some prepackaged goodies provided by you (only if you want to participate) and maybe a Halloween Movie on the Barn.
The COVID color coded ribbons will be used, but there should be plenty of room for us to spread out. The planning team is looking at other fun things to do so stay tuned. To register go to: https://forms.gle/gs2t8k3gBz3BuR857 by October 20, 2021
To donate toward a gift for Karyn Cross send money care of Reverend Tiffany Sapp at HVUUC, PO Box 8383, Gray, TN 36715.
The October 11 Zoom meeting, beginning at 6:00pm, will provide audio comments by Dr. Christena Cleveland, PhD, on the subject, “A Spiritual Pathway to Freedom and Mutuality for a Nation divided separating Race, Minorities, and the Disadvantaged from the majority.” While Dr. Cleveland speaks from a Christian viewpoint and her viewpoint focuses toward the Black/White divide, her wisdom and insight is beneficial to all who listen.
Join us for LIVE ZOOM church on Sunday, October 3rd at 11:00 a.m. Pre-register for Zoom at this link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIucuuoqTgjG9D36cPJ8Gos3Q2CURvgiWvh
Rev. Tiffany's approach to her vacation time and professional development will be a little different than ministers that we've had in the past: she will be taking it in bits and pieces throughout the year instead of one big chunk during the summer.
And that first vacation week is almost here! Rev. Tiffany will be unavailable from Monday, October 4th until Sunday, October 10th. For regular needs reach out to the Caring Team at caring@hvuuc.org For pastoral emergencies please contact our President Ann Livengood at president@hvuuc.org.
