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
Jessica Bowman
Holiday Happenings

There’s a lot going on this Holiday season, here’s everything we know of at the moment!

Thanksgiving Potluck, Thursday November 28th at 2:00pm

Email thanksgiving@hvuuc.org. Come early to help with setup!

(office will be closed Thanksgiving Day)

 

Decorating The Giving Tree, Friday November 29th at 11:00AM

Tree #113 in Kings Commons Park, Johnson City.

Email givingtree@hvuuc.org

 

Tree Lighting Ceremony, Saturday November 30th at 6:30PM

Meet at The Giving Tree #113 in Kings Commons Park

 

Cookie Exchange during coffee hour Sunday December 1st

Bring a batch of  favorite cookies to the kitchen before church and we’ll all get cookies during coffee hour. Email fellowship@hvuuc.org

 

A Giving Tree Women’s Night, Friday December 6th at 6:30PM. We will be packaging items for the Giving Tree and enjoying snacks.

Email womensgroup@hvuuc.org for location.

 

Green Arts Fest, Sunday December 8th at 12:00PM. Come ready to shop and support local craftspeople at this fun annual event.

Email greenarts@hvuuc.org

 

Greening of the Sanctuary, Saturday Dec 14th 9:30AM-12:30PM

Help us decorate for Festivals of Light. Email rosemary@hvuuc.org

 

Festivals of Light, Sunday Dec 15th at 11:00AM

Join us for our favorite, pluralistic holiday tradition.                          This service is a must see!

 

Christmas Caroling, Sunday December 15th at noon.

After Festivals of Light stay for soup and then we will carpool to sing Christmas Carols for some of our members and  friends.

Email minister@hvuuc.org

 

Christmas Eve, Tuesday December 24th time TBA

We will gather for cookies, carols, and candlelight again on the night before Christmas.

 

Pancakes and Jam, Sunday December 29th  at 11:00AM

Our favorite casual “service” where we leave the sanctuary for the Fred Ball room to eat breakfast and enjoy some open mic  music.

Email pancakesandjam@hvuuc.org if you’d like to sing or play.

 

Holiday Happenings

Pancakes and Jam 2021

Pancakes and Jam 2021

Our beloved community event, Pancakes with Jam, will be live on Zoom this year, December 26th, and will be a combination of live performances and some pre-recorded videos.

We can all make pancakes for ourselves on December 26th, and enjoy them from the comfort of home, while we watch our community of performers - of all levels and ages - share their talents with each other. Start working on your contribution now! Engage your family or budding young talent in your family!

You can find more details, including deadlines, on the event page here:

https://hvuuc.org/events/2021/12/2/virtual-pancakes-and-jam-2021

Reflections on Gratitude and Grief

Reflections on Gratitude and Grief

Join us on December 5th at 3pm to reflect not just on Gratitude, but also how Gratitude interweaves with Grief at a very special gathering across all faith communities. United Religions Initiative - Northeast Tennessee Cooperation Circle has traditionally hosted an in-person community Gratitude Dinner. This will be the second year in a row that URI NE-TN will be holding our “Gratitude Dinner” on Zoom due to concerns around Covid-19 transmission.

You can find further details and the zoom link at the event page here: https://hvuuc.org/events/2021/12/5/reflections-on-gratitude-and-grief

Auction Statements

Auction Statements

You may see additional auction statements in your email. We expect this, and it should provide any updated information. Please review these communications, and let us know if you see any inaccuracies.


If your statement is updated, it is automatically sent, and this may occur for a couple reasons. Due to the extended session of the auction, additional items may have been won and added. Also, as payments are received, this is recorded, and the balance is updated. Ideally you will receive statements to indicate this activity. If something is incorrectly recorded, you will see it in your statement, so please review these communications.

We can fix any inaccuracies and appreciate your notification if they occur. Thank you!

Email auction@hvuuc.org with any questions

Registration Reminder! December RE Kits

Registration Reminder! December RE Kits

Don’t forget to register for RE Kits in December!

Our survey results indicate that families will be willing to come pick up RE kits from the church. We need YOU to register for them, and we will make them and leave them in a bin outside on the side porch of the church.

Please follow this link and register by NOVEMBER 28th so that we have time to prep accordingly. Religious Education will contact you via email when the kits are ready to be picked up.

December RE Kits

December RE Kits

We asked, you answered, and we are listening! Religious Education is offering RE Kits in December!

Our survey results indicate that families will be willing to come pick up RE kits from the church. We need YOU to register for them, and we will make them and leave them in a bin outside on the side porch of the church.

Please follow this link and register by NOVEMBER 28th so that we have time to prep accordingly. Religious Education will contact you via email when the kits are ready to be picked up.

Members Area and Directory

Members Area and Directory

There are many helpful resources found on our website hvuuc.org.

Members Area

You can find the Members Area at the bottom of the site. Here you’ll discover an assortment of useful links including tax exempt certificate, reimbursement forms, and more. This is a password protected feature of our website. For log in information contact the office at office@hvuuc.org.

Directory

An up-to-date version of our church directory is also located in the members area of our website. Please take a moment to download the most recent version and be sure your information is correct. If a change is needed, email the office at office@hvuuc.org with the relevant details.