Since our weekly service is a little different this week , you can find the announcement slides in this news blog.
Zoom Church: Pancakes and Jam
Join us for LIVE ZOOM church on Sunday, December 26 at 11:00 a.m. Pre-register for Zoom at this link:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwpf--oqjMvE9PaBQlqfo7uyYDoEfVwnvSn
Support Black Businesses
One way to be an ally with our black brothers and sisters is to support black-owned businesses.
The Social Justice Committee is dedicating the first quarter of 2022 to Undoing Systemic White Supremacy. One way to be an ally to our black neighbors is to support their businesses. Here is a handy list to help you.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Sf4kWaA0wyzLsJyIPcsbBwj8-EwvThpVczhy2TFnIgw/htmlview
For questions or comments contact socialjustice@hvuuc.org
First Day Hike
The Tradition continues. We will meet January 1st for our New Year’s Day hike to Chimney Top Mountain.
Click here to find all the details on the events page.
If there are any questions call or email Greg Kramer. His contact info can be found in the directory.
IMPORTANT: Holiday Office Hours
Our office administrator, Jessica, will be out of the office the week of 12/26. If you need routine tasks done the week between Christmas and New Years (zoom links, announcements, reservations) please be sure to request them by 12/23.
If you have an emergency you can contact the Comm Squad at communications@hvuuc.org
Service Announcements 12/19
Zoom Church: Love Incarnate: Christian Liberation Theology
We encourage you to come a few minutes early at 10:45 to our Zoom call for a Christmas Carol Sing-Along prelude before our service!
Join us for LIVE ZOOM church on Sunday, December 19 at 11:00 a.m. Pre-register for Zoom at this link:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwpf-mqrDwqGtbZjlhmgVUsxren6gTSiHLX
Spam Email Alert
Youth Group Cancellation
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
HURRY! Pancakes and Jam Submission Deadline
The submission deadline for Pancakes and Jam is just around the corner. Click the event link below for full details.
https://hvuuc.org/events/2021/12/2/virtual-pancakes-and-jam-2021
Service Announcements 12/12
Zoom Church: Festivals of Light
Join us for LIVE ZOOM church on Sunday, December 12 at 11:00 a.m. Pre-register for Zoom at this link:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEkcemprjIiEtzgueFQTpyr8-T5znlCz4-8
Click here for song list.
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
HURRY! Green Arts Festival ends Sat Dec 4th.
Our annual Green Arts Festival is officially live! Shopping ends this Saturday Dec 4th at 5:00 PM so hurry and browse the impressive collection of local art just in time for the holidays.
You can find all the details here: https://hvuuc.org/events/2021/11/19/green-arts-festival-2021
Zoom Church: Beloved Differences
Join us for LIVE ZOOM church on Sunday, December 5 at 11:00 a.m. Pre-register for Zoom at this link:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAldOGhpj8jHtAgNP3vnAsWjO9L8Sac5uQ0
December 2021 nUUsletter
December 2021 nUUsletter highlights:
Green Arts Festival Dec 1-4
Pancakes and Jam Dec 26
Note from our Treasurer
Reflections on Gratitude and Grief Dec 5th
Reopening Update
Up to date church info is always available at www.hvuuc.org
Click here to read the full newsletter.
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
Green Arts Festival is Live!
Our annual Green Arts Festival is officially live! Shopping ends this Saturday Dec 4th at 5:00 PM so hurry and browse the impressive collection of local art just in time for the holidays.
You can find all the details here: https://hvuuc.org/events/2021/11/19/green-arts-festival-2021
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