A new playground structure was ordered and was shipped Thursday March 10th. A workday will be called as soon as the playground comes in. The area where the playground was removed and with some minor work ready to install the playground.
Level 2 (Medium Risk) - What to Expect
The risk assessment team is happy to announce that this Sunday we will be operating under level 2 or “medium” risk. Here is what you need to know.
Level 2 (Medium)
Everyone wears a mask inside on Sunday
Vaccinated folks don’t need to wear a mask outdoors (or indoors for small groups)
No temperature taking
Unvaccinated folks still need to socially distance
Colored wrist bands to indicate comfort levels
We can sing indoors WITH MASKS ON
Wristbands
Color-coded armbands will indicate your level of contact comfort. These will reduce awkward & repeated questions about comfort levels. Choose the appropriate band as you enter, to let folks know how much close interaction you’re comfortable with.
Red=Maintain 6’ distance
Yellow=Talking OK, no touch
Green=Appropriate touch OK -- just ask.
There will be bins at the door & on the deck to deposit wristbands for cleaning after the service.
Signs of Spring Service
Successful Church Work Day - Thank you!
Making Reservations and Submitting News/Events
News and Events
To submit an event or news item to our website click “News and Events Submission” under the “News and Events” menu heading at the top of the site. Or go to hvuuc.org/submissions
Submit an event for occasions with a physical date and time that you would like to promote publicly such as a small gathering. Submit a news item for general messages such as the announcement of an upcoming covenant group.
Reservations
If you would like to reserve a room in the church for an event first check the calendar here to be sure there is not a scheduling conflict, then email the office administrator at office@hvuuc.org with the details of your reservation.
Let’s Rally in Washington!
Family Listening Circles
To our wonderful Holston Valley UU families,
Religious Education and Rev. Tiffany want to hear from you. We are offering two Listening Circles in April to give you an opportunity to share what you would like to see in our future Religious Education programming.
Friday, April 15th from 6-7:30
Saturday, April 23rd from 10-11:30
Both of these will be hosted on Zoom. Please mark your calendar and get registered!
Once on the event page, pick the time slot you would prefer and then click "RSVP".
Stewardship Budget Summary
Informational slides on the preliminary budget and pledge target referenced on February 27th and in the pledge letter are now available in the members area of the church website.
Please see the file titled "2022 Preliminary Budget and Pledge Info". This will provide context for how the pledge target was calculated and some information on determining a pledge amount.
The link is here:
https://hvuuc.org/members-area
If you need the password, email office@hvuuc.org.
The Vision that Guides Us (3-13-2022 Service)
The Vision that Guides Us
"We work together as a church to transform ourselves, our community, and our world by sharing love, pursuing justice, and seeking wonder" That's our church's vision statement. How are we living it?
Join us for in-person church on Sunday, March 13 at 11:00 a.m.!!!
Click for for more info.
Sunday in Person! What you need to know.
Spring Forward Sunday, March 13
Childcare Providers Needed
Help take care of our future! HVUUC is in need of Childcare Providers on Sunday mornings. Generally, hours range from 1.5 to 4 per Sunday with additional hours requested for special events. If you or someone you know LOVES kids, this is the job for them. Contact vp@hvuuc.org for more information.
Tree Resources from the Social Justice Committee
Your Social Justice committee is working diligently to roll out our second quarter's topic, Climate Change. Acknowledging that there is much work to be done to secure the future of our planet, committee members decided that our March focus will be "Trees". We can't think of a more fitting monthly topic since March is typically a month of rebirth in nature's realm. Following are a few "Tree" items of interest.
"The Overstory" by Richard Powers - novel about nine Americans whose unique life experiences with trees bring them together to address the destruction of forests.
Tennessee Tree Program: www.tectn.org. Program's goal is to plant and care for one million native trees in Tennessee by 2025.
Thinking of planting trees? Here is a list of trees native to Tennessee. https://extension.tennessee.edu/publications/documents/sp515.pdf
Reflection and Community Mural Pop-up This Saturday!!!
Snacks for New GSA
You could provide snacks for Robinson Middle School's new GSA! There are four more meetings before the end of the year. Schedule your giving here: https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/z247qd
Zoom Church: Not Knowing but Searching Anyway
Join us for LIVE ZOOM church on Sunday, March 6 at 11:00 a.m. Pre-register for Zoom at this link:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAkdumhpjMrHNWOlvBVrPnuIOWj-gtHtock
Pianist Opening
Know anyone who plays piano? Holston Valley Unitarian Universalist Church (Gray, TN) is searching for a pianist. The position is available immediately. Hourly rate commensurate with experience. Up to 4 hours per week. Must have ability to read music. Come join us in ALL types of music: hymns, folk, rock and choral.
Email vp@hvuuc.org with inquiries.
March 2022 nUUsletter
March 2022 nUUsletter highlights:
Message from the Minister
Religious Education Updates
Fellowship Art Pop Up
Social Justice News
Reopening Plan
Click here to read the full newsletter.
Click here for past newsletters.
Up to date church info is always available at www.hvuuc.org
COVID Reflection and Community Mural Pop Up
The Religious Education Collaborative is offering a COVID Reflection and Community Mural Pop Up on Saturday, March 12th. This seems especially appropriate since we first suspended in-person services on March 15, 2020 and are planning to resume them on March 13, 2022!!!
This is an all-ages, intergenerational opportunity that will allow participants to examine individual and community COVID feelings. Children and youth are encouraged to create in a different room from their own adults so everyone gets to participate fully in the process.
RSVP
To reserve your spot, select the quantity for the time you would like (one ticket per person) and click the "RSVP" button. Click here to reserve your spot now.
This event will involve RE programming and ART!
There are two time slots available.
12:00-2:00PM
2:30-4:30PM
Supplies provided AND…
…we welcome your creative contributions that reflect some part of your COVID experience.
Child-sized masks your kids outgrew
Cloth masks you no longer use
Take-out menus
Magazines/calendars from the last 2 years
Photos, photos, photos! Photos of how you have grown/changed, things you’ve been doing, pod gatherings, and outdoor HVUUC events you’ve been at
We also will have paint, crayons, colored paper, March 2020 church newsletters, markers, glue, double-sided tape, etc—more than enough stuff to get our art on!
Remember that masks are still required. We hope to see you all at this meaningful community Pop Up!
Volunteers Needed for Reopening!
IT TAKES A VILLAGE!
To resume in-person services, we need some cheerful volunteers. If you’re planning to join us in the sanctuary on Sunday mornings, please consider being part of the action. We need volunteers for the following activities:
Outdoor greeter—take touchless temperatures, make sure folks have masks & sanitize their hands, direct parents with children under 5 to Childcare
Indoor greeter/usher — hand out bulletins, help folks find seats, collect offering at end of service & direct folks to the deck for Social Hour
Video camera operator/tech — record the service, help Rev Tiffany prepare it for on-line use
Child Care Coordinator — help find & organize Child Care workers
Child Care Workers — ANY leads for these paid positions will be most appreciated!
Contact
If you’re looking forward to in-person church, & are willing to lend a hand to make that happen, please email reopeningtaskforce@hvuuc.org today. Tell us which of these activities you’d like to do—or ask questions. Details & training will be provided.