Join us for LIVE ZOOM church on Sunday, January 16 at 11:00 a.m. Pre-register for Zoom at this link:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0ucOmurTIpGdzTCKzk2wwJyal2PqnlJlsZ
π³οΈβ§Trans Day of Remembrance | Service & Nursery Care
Friday, November 20 | 6:00β8:00 PM π HVUUC
Our community will be hosting a Trans Day of Remembrance service on November 20, honoring and remembering transgender lives lost to violence and affirming our commitment to love, dignity, and belonging.
Our nursery will be open during the service! π
If you anticipate your child(ren) joining us in the nursery that evening, please email Jess Ox at dre@hvuuc.org to let our caregiving team know.
This helps us prepare a fun, welcoming, and engaging evening for our young UU friends while their families participate in this meaningful service.
Thank you for helping us plan with care and intention!
π A Note from the DRE | One Fantabulous Year!
π Youth Group Gathering!
π² From Vision to Action | Youth Feed the Hungry Project!
π³οΈ β§οΈTrans Day of Remembrance | Service & Nursery Care
π Free Library Spotlight | A Celebration of Youth Service!
β¨ Wonder Worship | What a Wonderful Turnout!
π€ Religious Exploration Collaborative (REC)
π No RE Programming November 29th
π November Birthdays!
π Gratitudes Across the Bridge
Click through for a collection of upcoming news and events at HVUUC. Click the images to be directed to more information.
As winter approaches, so does Festivals of Lights on Dec 13! This is an annual, intergenerational service that recognizes different holidays around light that are celebrated by people in our congregation and people who have come before us. We are looking for speakers, candlelighters, and singers. This is a wonderful chance to get involved and there are opportunities for all ages and interests.
Email Sarah or Cathrine at festivals@hvuuc.org to volunteer!
We will also be decorating the sanctuary on Dec 12 from 9a-12pm and welcome all help. If you have any fresh evergreen trimmings, please bring them!
Join us for church on Nov 8, 2026.
9:30am RE
11:00am Service
12:00pm Potluck
1:00pm Metaphysics Group
What do the characters of the Medusa myth and the characters of the Moana Disney movie have in common? They can teach us a lot about the paths to healing, both when they work and when they don't work. Come explore these complexities with Rev. Tiffany.
(content warning for trauma stories and a brief mention of sexual assault)
Join us for LIVE ZOOM church on Sunday, January 16 at 11:00 a.m. Pre-register for Zoom at this link:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0ucOmurTIpGdzTCKzk2wwJyal2PqnlJlsZ
There is so much happening this Martin Luther King Weekend! We hope you can make this more a "day on" than a "day off," where we honor the spirit of Rev. Dr. King's work by continuing it!
Holston Valley Unitarian Universalist Church will be officially participating in three events. Look for our HVUUC banner and walk with us! Feel free to join us for one, two or all three events, and if youβd like you can bring posters of support for peace and justice.
Sarah W. and Cindi H. will be offering a FREE Trauma Informed Care for Faith Communities next week on January 17th via zoom. This training will be particularly beneficial to those in leadership positions, but we encourage all interested in planting a seed for a more trauma informed culture to attend!
You can find more details at the event page here: https://hvuuc.org/events/2022/1/17/trauma-informed-care-for-faith-communities-training
Join us for LIVE ZOOM church on Sunday, January 9 at 11:00 a.m. Pre-register for Zoom at this link:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0tdu-qrj4tHdbhGXfLn4fv70HpEowI5DnM
January 2022 nUUsletter highlights:
New fellowship opportunities with RE Pop Ups
Fiscal Flash
Social Justice Committee Focus 2022
5th Sunday Details
Up to date church info is always available at www.hvuuc.org
Click here to read the full newsletter.
Click here for past newsletters.
Join us for LIVE ZOOM church on Sunday, January 2 at 11:00 a.m. Pre-register for Zoom at this link:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJElf-6hqj0vHdw-1GjxvrYhpFyiba6Ujwgf
Sarah W. and Cindi H. will be offering a FREE Trauma Informed Care for Faith Communities on January 17th via zoom. This training will be particularly beneficial to those in leadership positions, but we encourage all interested in planting a seed for a more trauma informed culture to attend!
You can find more details at the event page here: https://hvuuc.org/events/2022/1/17/trauma-informed-care-for-faith-communities-training
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
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
The Tradition continues. We will meet January 1st for our New Yearβs 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.
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
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
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
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