Jessica Bowman
Holiday Closures

The office will be closed on the following dates:

  • Thursday, November 28

  • Tuesday, December 24

  • Thursday, December 26

There will be no RE on the following Sundays:

  • Sunday December 15 (Festivals of Light)

  • Sunday December 29 (Pancakes and Jam)

There will also be no Youth Group meeting in December.

Holiday Closures
Jessica Bowman
Decorating the Giving Tree

Holiday Greetings!


We are continuing to collect items for the Giving Tree.  Our donation bin is in the Fred Ball room at HVUUC.   Suggested items are for children, men and women are:

· gloves

· hats

· scarves

· socks

· underwear

· feminine hygiene items

· washcloths

· soap

· lotion

· shampoo and conditioner


We have been given our specific spot for The Giving Tree at Kings Common, in front of the JC library.  We are tree number 113, best accessed from W. King St., but Millard St. is good, too.  This will be easy access for both decorating and restocking the tree.   The Giving Tree will be decorated on Friday, November 29th, 11:00.  We will have decorations, presents, and ladders coming.   We just need volunteers with giving spirits.  


We also need volunteers to restock the tree daily from November 29th to January 7. We will supply you with packages and the timing is up to you.  Please email us at givingtree@hvuuc.org with dates that you’d like to volunteer for restocking. Consecutive dates would logistically be easier than scattered dates throughout the season.  see you Friday!  Thanks for your generosity.

 

Decorating the Giving Tree
Jessica Bowman
Giving Tree Decorating, Cookie Exchange, and ...

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.

Giving Tree Decorating, Cookie Exchange, and other Holiday Happenings
Jessica Bowman
Policy on Plastic Kitchen Utensils

Proposal: HVUUC disposes of all plastic kitchen utensils and use the Green Sanctuary Fund to purchase non-plastic kitchen utensils to replace them.

Sources:

The study: From e-waste to living space: Flame retardants contaminating household items add to concern about plastic recycling - ScienceDirect

The news story reporting the study: Black-colored plastic used for kitchen utensils and toys linked to banned toxic flame retardants | CNN

The news story with Dr. Leonardo Trasande: Black plastic items could contain harmful chemicals, study finds (youtube.com)

Policy on Plastic Kitchen Utensils
Jessica Bowman
Touch the Wounds Service - NO RE this week

Join us for church on November 24, 2024!

  • NO RE this week

  • 11:00am Sunday Service

  • 12:00pm Coffee Hour

“Touch the Wounds”

We can only become our truest selves, our most holy and hopeful selves, when we touch the wounds of God not by turning away from suffering but by confronting it. Join us this Sunday as Chaplain Michael Woods shares his thoughts on this important topic.

Touch the Wounds Service - NO RE this week

RSVP - Religious Education Fellowship

RSVP - Religious Education Fellowship

Religious Education is so excited to invite you to add another event to your calendar!

Rev Tiffany and RE will be hosting an outdoor art activity on November 20th from 12:30-3:30 at Eastman Recreation Center Shelter #12.. We are looking forward to having a socially distanced outdoor event that is safe for our unvaccinated children.


We will be making holiday ornaments, enjoying fellowship, and of course…SNACKS. Bring your families and join us!

Please click here to register for the event so we know how many are coming.

Contact dre@hvuuc.org with any questions.

Making Reservations and Submitting News/Events

Making Reservations and Submitting News/Events

News and Events

To submit an event or news item to our website click “News and Events Submission” under the “News and Events” menu heading at the top of the site. Or go to hvuuc.org/submissions

Submit an event for occasions with a physical date and time that you would like to promote publicly such as a small gathering. Submit a news item for general messages such as the announcement of an upcoming covenant group.

Reservations

If you would like to reserve a room in the church for an event first check the calendar here to be sure there is not a scheduling conflict, then email the office administrator at office@hvuuc.org with the details of your reservation.

Capital Repair Donations

Capital Repair Donations

The Church needs your help! Due to a large expenditure, our Capital Repairs Fund is getting very low. This is the money budgeted for use for big repair projects. Projects like roof repairs, driveway repair, painting and repairing the sanctuary, and fixing the HVAC. Please send donations to the church with “Capital Repairs Fund” in the memo line. Thank you for your support. This is a critical Fund that keeps the church in good repair.

Auction Items Needed!

Auction Items Needed!

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.

REMINDER - Social Justice 5th Sunday Special Giving

REMINDER - Social Justice 5th Sunday Special Giving

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.

Social Justice 5th Sunday Special Giving

Social Justice 5th Sunday Special Giving

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.

Celebrating Karyn's Years of Service

Celebrating Karyn's Years of Service

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.