Join us for LIVE ZOOM church on Sunday, November 14th at 11:00 a.m. Pre-register for Zoom at this link:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIudO-vqDsjHNdIYh80JuyVtsbfiUbLbWWJ
If your group or committee is looking for additional volunteers, or if you'd simply like to share information about your group's purpose and activities, tables will be available at the church picnic for displays and outreach.
If you would like to reserve a table, please email fellowship@hvuuc.org or speak with Debbie after a service. We encourage all groups to take advantage of this opportunity to connect with our church community!
Volunteers needed for the annual church picnic on August 22! If you enjoy sharing ideas or just want to help create a fun day for our church family, I'd love to have you on the planning committee and/or working team. Those with the sacred knowledge of flipping burgers without burning them would be extremely helpful to have on board.
If you're interested, please email fellowship@hvuuc.org or talk to Debbie after the service.
Thank you! Debbie Vasut, Fellowship Trustee
Click through for a collection of upcoming news and events at HVUUC. Click the images to be directed to more information.
Nursery Pick-Up Reminder
A friendly reminder that our wonderful nursery caregivers provide care for our littlest members each Sunday from 9:15 AM–12:15 PM.
As we continue nurturing an intergenerational church community, we invite families to pick up their children promptly following the worship service so they can join the congregation for coffee hour, potlucks, and other opportunities to connect across generations.
If you anticipate needing childcare beyond 12:15 PM on a particular Sunday, please reach out to our Director of Religious Exploration, Jess Ox, at hvuucdre@gmail.com in advance so we can explore available options together.
Thank you for helping us create a caring and connected community for all ages!
Join us for church on July 12, 2026.
9:30 am Religious Education
11:00am Service
12:00pm Potluck
HVUUC member, Wanda E., explores ideas of worth and dignity as we age. Retirement doesn't mean uselessness. It enables us to find new ways to offer our many life's experiences and dispel the negative nomenclature of aging.
MUSIC LOVERS: James Shawcross and Sierra Stratton-Ramsay will be preforming a flute sonata for our special music this Sunday.
Join us for LIVE ZOOM church on Sunday, November 14th at 11:00 a.m. Pre-register for Zoom at this link:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIudO-vqDsjHNdIYh80JuyVtsbfiUbLbWWJ
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!
Contact dre@hvuuc.org with any questions.
AUCTION ITEMS NEEDED NOW!
The auction will be all online and begins this 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.
Food City and Ingles grocery cards are available and can me mailed or delivered to you!
We will happily accommodate your needs so that we can continue to generate a wee bit of income for the church. If you are interested, please email grocerycards@hvuuc.org for more information.
Thank you for continuing to participate!
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.
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.
You can find the November nUUsletter here!
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 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