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
Headlines
Minister’s Note
Disaster Relief Resources
Sunday Potluck
Thanksgiving Potluck
Service Auction
The Giving Tree
Green Arts Festival
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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
Don’t forget to turn your clocks back this Sunday!
In honor of All Souls Day and Samhain, we will be remembering family, friends, and important figures who have passed away in the last year. Please bring photos or mementos for anyone you wish to honor, to place upon our altar.
Join us for church on November 3, 2024!
9:30am Religious Education
11:00am Sunday Service
12:00pm Coffee Hour and Youth Bake Sale
12:15pm Choir Rehearsal
All Souls Day, Samhain, and Dia de Los Muertos all happen around the first of November, and are different culture's ways of remembering those who have passed away but are still very much in our hearts. During this service we specifically remember those who have passed away since last year, both in our HVUUC community, and in the world at large. Please bring photos of departed loved ones for our altar.
Don't forget to come in costume this Sunday!
Join us for church on October 27, 2024!
9:30am Religious Education
11:00am Sunday Service
12:00pm Coffee Hour
12:00pm Trunk or Treating!
The porch light is on and bowl of candy is prepared, who will come knocking on our door this year? We never know who is going to show up, but we know we always learn something when we see who we connect with enough to dress up as them! Come in costume and bring your kids, make sure to stay for the Trunk or Treat afterwards.
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 you’d 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 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.
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