Jessica Bowman
Christmas Eve Gathering Canceled

Due to illnesses and scheduling conflicts we’re sadly having to cancel our Christmas Eve Gathering. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Christmas Eve Gathering Canceled
Jessica Bowman
January Newsletter Deadline

Please email all submissions for the January newsletter by Monday December 29 to newsletter@hvuuc.org.

January Newsletter Deadline
Jessica Bowman
Christmas Eve Gathering, Pancakes and Jam, and ...

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.

Christmas Eve Gathering, Pancakes and Jam, and Ukulele Group
Jessica Bowman
The Peace of the Season

Join us for church on December 21, 2025.

  • 9:30 Religious Education

  • 11:00am Sunday Service

  • 12:00pm Coffee Hour

  • 12:30pm Giving Tree Donations Packing

  • 12:45pm Christmas Caroling for homebound members and friends.

“The Peace of the Season”

During this darkest time of the year, many religions and traditions call us to peace and rest.  And yet, this is often the busiest time of the year for many.  How can we listen to our needs for rest and better care for ourselves and each other?  Join Rev. Tiffany for this exploration of rest and peace, and come to say farewell to James as his time as our Music Director is coming to an end.

The Peace of the Season
Jessica Bowman
Leadership Development Opportunities

Leadership Development Opportunities:

Do you want to serve in a leadership position at HVUUC, but want more training before diving in? Would you like to development your existing leadership skills?

There are a number of trainings coming up:
Southern Region UUA- Lead with Love 2/7/26 in Greenville, SC (https://uua.wufoo.com/forms/qkqkmlm0mhvfl4/)

SOUUL Summit March 19-22, 2026 in Atlanta, GA (https://www.uuca.org/souul/) - early bird registration by 12/31/25!

General Assembly (GA) June 14-21, 2026 online (https://www.uua.org/ga)

UU Institute online training programs (https://uuinstitute.org/).

If you want to submit an application for financial assistance for any of these options, complete this form: www.tinyurl.com/HVUUCleaders or email questions to vp@hvuuc.org.

We are excited to see you step into leadership!

Leadership Development Opportunities

Memorial Wall

Memorial Wall

Holston Valley Unitarian Universalist Church members and friends,

When we lose a member from our beloved community through death we honor their name and memory with our Memorial Wall. The Memorial Wall is located outside, to the right of the sanctuary and includes the name, year of our friend’s birth, and year of their death.

In the year 2021 we memorialized one from our beloved community: Michael Jones

If you would like the name of someone in our community that has died to be added, you can fill out the form found found here.

Click to read more.

REMINDER: The Shared Pulpit Seminar

REMINDER: The Shared Pulpit Seminar

This event has been POSTPONED

Do you have something to say? Maybe it's time to say it during a Sunday morning service.

The idea of public speaking can be intimidating, but it can also be quite a feeling of accomplishment to communicate your ideas in a way that can get your point across, sharing it with your religious community.

Rev. Tiffany will be hosting a "Shared Pulpit Seminar" to give you the tips and tools you need to put together a 15 minute message. Attending this seminar does NOT obligate you to do any speaking, but it might be a great opportunity to think about the possibilities. We can only accommodate 12 people in this seminar so sign up soon.

When

Saturday May 14 from noon until 4pm, in-person.

Email minister@hvuuc.org to sign up.

Beware of Text and Email Scams

Just a heads up to be wary of any communications via text or email asking for you to buy something or send money!

A congregant was contacted by someone via text claiming to be Rev. Tiffany asking them to buy gift certificates. This has also happened by email.

Rev. Tiffany’s correct email is minister@hvuuc.org. Neither she nor anyone from HVUUC office would contact you in this way with a request to send money or purchase anything. If you are concerned of any request, please confirm with her or the church office (office@hvuuc.org).

Fellowship and Farewells at the Farm

Fellowship and Farewells at the Farm

Religious Education, the Caring Team, and Dana York are collaborating to host an evening of fellowship at Grand Oak Farm. We invite everyone to come with their picnic blankets, chairs, and food to gather and say Farewell and Good Luck to Spencer Conco and the Livengood family as they relocate to new chapters in their lives.


Gift baskets will be presented by the Caring Team and Rev. Tiffany.

Weather permitting, we have have a bonfire and smores.

Please mark your calendars and join us at Grand Oak Farm.

Contact dre@hvuuc.org with any questions.

Coffee Hour Coordinator and Volunteers Needed

Coffee Hour Coordinator and Volunteers Needed

We are all thoroughly enjoying having Coffee Hour after church! Coffee Hour exists because of volunteers and a coordinator. We need someone who would take on the coordinator role and volunteers for each Sunday to make sure Coffee Hour happens. Mentoring will be provided so all volunteers and coordinator.

Please email Michele Markstrom-Frisch at membership@hvuuc.org to be part of a wonderfully interactive social opportunity.

Let's Chat Covenant Group Looking for New Members

Let's Chat Covenant Group Looking for New Members

Let's Chat is an ongoing Covenant group also known as Small Group Ministry.

We discuss a variety of topics. OOPs moments, Integrity and Humor are our next three topics. The group can have up to 4 more participants, please come. Our present group has some very new members and old timers.

Please come join us. We meet at the church for 2 hours on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 Please contact Greg Kramer at letschat@hvuuc.org if interested, there are limited spaces.

Musical Activism Sunday Service and Announcements

Musical Activism Sunday Service and Announcements

Music is the universal language that crosses cultural boundaries; which goes to show that music would be a key element in political, environmental, and social justice events. When language, custom, or opinion has built a wall between us, a few notes with an intention behind them can breach even the strongest defenses. This Musical Activism service will touch on a few key songs that have changed us as people and the world as a result.

WETS-FM Spring 2022 Fund Drive

WETS-FM Spring 2022 Fund Drive

If you usually donate to WETS-FM or plan on donating this year, consider allowing your donation to help the church as well. We can continue to be an underwriter for programming which allows us to get our message out in the community. WETS gets 100% of the money, you still get the tax benefits, and our church gets our name out in the community. You can help two great organizations!