Jessica Bowman
Potluck and Coffee Hour Volunteers Needed for ...

First of all, thanks to the Let's Chat Covenant group for hosting coffee hour on September 7.  Much appreciated.


Secondly, a coordinator(s) is/are needed for the October 13 potluck,  If you can help or have questions, please contact fellowship@hvuuc.org. THANKS!


And, finally, coffee hour hosts are needed for Sunday, October 19.  Please sign up on the calendar beside the large coffee urn in the Fred Ball room or email coffeehour@hvuuc.org.
Thank you for all the help!

Potluck and Coffee Hour Volunteers Needed for October
Jessica Bowman
TUUCAN Fall Flock

The Tennessee Unitarian Universalist Community Action Network (TUUCAN) invites all Tennessee UUs to Nashville for the Fall Flock on Saturday, October 18th, at First UU Church of Nashville (FUUN) from 9 am to 4 pm (Central Time)

We will share food, fellowship, and support each other during these difficult times in our cities, state, and country. We will learn how UU State Action Networks across the United States turn UU values into positive action. We will nurture deeper relationships, strengthen our social justice ecosystem, and create plans for a world with love at the center.

We hope to represent - in person or via Zoom - each of our 14 UU communities in Tennessee and beyond. Register at https://bit.ly/tuucan25 or email sjchair@hvuuc.org for questions or assistance.

If attending via zoom, keep in mind that the event will be 10:00-5:00 Eastern Standard Time

TUUCAN Fall Flock
Jessica Bowman
MACHO BBQ, Competitive Authoritarianism, ...

Upcoming News and Events

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MACHO BBQ, Competitive Authoritarianism, Tri-Pride, and More!
Jessica Bowman
Small Group Ministries

Join us for church on September 14, 2025!

  • 9:00am Religious Education

  • 11:00am Sunday Service

  • 12:00pm Potluck

“Small Group Ministries”

In this service, Covenant Groups will be defined and demonstrated by our trained Facilitators. Selected former Covenant Group members will also offer a brief testimonial about the benefits of being in a Covenant Group. Congregation will have an opportunity to participate in a mini session lead by Facilitators in order to experience how a Covenant Group works. Following the service, congregants will have the opportunity to enroll in several upcoming Groups.

Small Group Ministries
Jessica Bowman
Service Auction Donations Needed

Believe it or not. It's time to think about the Service Auction on November 8th.

If you’re new to HVUUC, our Service Auction is a much anticipated event every fall. Yes, it’s a fundraiser but really it’s more of a FUN raiser, where you and other congregants get together to offer a service, event, or item.

There’s no limit to the activities or the items you can “auction” off. You can offer handyman services, teach a paint party, host a dinner, auction off baked goods, original art, and more! Wherever your passion and talents lie, there’s room for it at the service auction.

Want to provide a meal but don't have the room? Use the churches kitchen for your event! You can check the church calendar on our website and reserve time and space by emailing office@hvuuc.org.

We would encourage you to donate items that can be redeemed any time during the next year.

Donate your services, event, or items using the Auctria website using the link below. Email auction@hvuuc.org with any questions.

Click here to donate now.

Service Auction Donations Needed

General Assembly Forum

General Assembly Forum

On Sunday June 12th at 6:30pm on Zoom, anyone interested will gather to meet with Rev. Tiffany Sapp and our three delegates to General Assembly.

Rev. Tiffany will share what she knows about the agenda items for General Assembly that our delegates will be voting on, and then any participants in this forum will be able to ask questions and share their thoughts with our delegates.

We believe in the right of conscience and the power of the democratic process. This is your chance to make sure your voice is heard at General Assembly!

For questions, email minister@hvuuc.org

To register for this Zoom meeting, click here.

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!