Jessica Bowman
November 2025 Newsletter

Headlines

• Our Covenant

• Trans Day of Remembrance

• New Frontiers in Astronomy

• HVUUC Thanksgiving

• Service Auction

• Choir

• Facilities Volunteers

• Giving Tree Donations

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You can also find a few printed copies at our visitors table in the sanctuary.

Up to date church info is always available at www.hvuuc.org

November 2025 Newsletter
Jessica Bowman
Auction Hors D'oeuvres Needed

Please bring heavy hors d-oeuvres, finger foods, or a snack to share. Someone will be available in the kitchen beginning at 5:00 to help do whatever you need to prepare and present your contribution.

It's always fun to have a plateful of tasty treats while browsing the silent auction offerings and vying for special live auction items.

PS: Potluck Sunday happens to be the next day, November 9.  Maybe prepare for two events at one time!

Email auction@hvuuc.org with any questions.

Auction Hors D'oeuvres Needed
Jessica Bowman
Gone But Not Forgotten

Don’t forget Daylight Savings time is this Sunday!

Join us for church on November 2, 2025!

  • 9:30am Religious Education

  • 11:00am Sunday Service

  • 12:00pm Coffee Hour

“Gone But Not Forgotten”

This time of year many religious traditions take time to honor their dearly departed, and the Remembering service here in our church has become an annual tradition. During this service Rev. Tiffany names and honors the people connected to this congregation that have died this year, as well as important figures in the world. And then we share a ritual of remembering together. You are invited to bring photos or mementos of your departed friends and loved ones to place on the altar during this service.

Gone But Not Forgotten
Jessica Bowman
Service Auction, Festivals of Light, Locks ...

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.

Service Auction, Festivals of Light, Locks Changed at Church
Jessica Bowman
Calling all Turkeys! (& Turkey Lovers)

No need to wear yourself out making an entire meal. Join us at HVUUC for a Thanksgiving potluck from 2-5pm on Nov 27.

Sign up in the sanctuary or by emailing thanksgiving@hvuuc.org to tell us who’s coming & what you’re bringing.

Everyone is welcome!

Calling all Turkeys! (& Turkey Lovers)

Stewardship Committee Volunteers Needed

Stewardship Committee Volunteers Needed

The Stewardship Committee needs volunteers to help plan and execute the Stewardship Campaign for the spring. This is an opportunity to facilitate a critical process for the church. The tasks primarily involve communications to promote congregant involvement, such as distributing pledge cards, follow up by phone/email, and contributing to announcement design.

The peak activity is January through March, with most time spent in preparation and follow up. For more information and to volunteer, please contact Charlie at stewardship@hvuuc.org

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.