Beware of email scams! Rev. Tiffany’s email is tiffanysappuu@gmail.com or minister@hvuuc.org. If you receive an email from any other address claiming to be Rev. Tiffany this is an impersonator!

A lost item of value was found in the REZ. If you’ve been in the REZ recently and are missing something please email office@hvuuc.org.

Did you know that we have people in our community who have fragrance sensitivities that make it very difficult for them to be in spaces where there are perfumes and other scents?

For that reason we have designated the side of the sanctuary closest to the Fred Ball Room as a "Scent-Free Zone" If you wear perfumes or scented lotions please sit on the other side of the sanctuary. There are signs marking the "Scent-Free Zone."

Sometimes our paid childcare staff have to cancel on us last minute due to life or sickness, and we're looking for a few volunteers to be on a "backup" list. If we have a cancellation we will call down the list to see who is available. Because these things happen last minute, we'd love a long list so we have a variety of people to contact.

If you can help us in this way, please email childcare@hvuuc.org for a background check and to get on the list.

Join us for in-person church on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.! Plan to stay after the service for Coffee Hour.

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Facilities and Religious Education are making some changes in the REZ building!

Adult RE 2 will be meeting in the bottom level of the REZ this fall. As a result we need to get rid of the furniture in the first room on the right. If you want it, come and get it! If you would like to pick it up and donate it, come and get it!

Doug and Sarah need it removed ASAP, so if you’re interested in the furniture, please make arrangements.
Any questions, contact facilities@hvuuc.org or dre@hvuuc.org

Please email all submissions for the July Newsletter by Wednesday, June 29th to newsletter@hvuuc.org.

Meal Train for Guerry McConnell

Guerry McConnell is waiting for a hip repair and dealing with pain. We have all enjoyed her singing many times, and now she needs some support. Days available, address, diet and other information @ mealtrain.com/4m8298. Or contact Joy Boyd at joy@hvuuc.org

Meal Train for Bryan Kleske

http://mealtrain.com/2eq8g7

Use the link above to connect with the Meal Train for Bryan. Once there, click on "Calendar" and next you will want to click on the highlighted yellow area entitled "Review all Instructions" to read delivery instructions and dietary requirements. Thank you very much.

Any questions? Contact Joy Boyd at joy@hvuuc.org.

Join us for in-person church on Sunday, June 19, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.! Plan to stay after the service for Coffee Hour.

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We are looking for a few good women to host our monthly Women's Nights gathering.

So what does hosting involve? Maybe cleaning up a bit, putting out some set ups/drinks and then our great group of women will bring the party to you.

We need hosts for the rest of this year (except October) starting July 1. If you haven't experienced Women's night and you identify as female, come join us, first Friday night of each month.

Email womensgroup@hvuuc.org for more info.

There are many helpful resources found on our website hvuuc.org.

Members Area

You can find the Members Area at the bottom of the site. Here you’ll discover an assortment of useful links including tax exempt certificate, reimbursement forms, and more. This is a password protected feature of our website. For log in information contact the office at office@hvuuc.org.

Directory

An up-to-date version of our church directory is also located in the members area of our website. Please take a moment to download the most recent version and be sure your information is correct. If a change is needed, email the office at office@hvuuc.org with the relevant details.

This congregation has really showed up and showed off with volunteering to be RE teachers this year! I have been overwhelmed with gratitude. We only need 6-8 more people to fully staff all classes and give us a substitute or two.

The RE Collaborative likes to have 8 teachers for each class so that the rotation is full enough to provide plenty of Sundays every month for teachers to meet their own spiritual needs by attending Adult RE.

We will be hosting a teacher training after the service on August 14th, and its going to be a fun time. Please reach out to me at DRE@hvuuc.org if you would like to help guide the future leaders of Unitarian Universalists!

Rev. Tiffany will be out of the office from Sunday 6/19 until Monday 6/27? Our office administrator can be reached during her normal office hours that week on 6/21 and 6/23 but she'll be working from home.

Let's Chat Covenant Group is a discussion group with no specific topic but is wide ranging discussion group where we explore how we, as people in this ever confusing world choose to be in harmony with other people for a time together.

When

We meet 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, from 6:30 to 8:30. We are now meeting in the Susan B Anthony room in the REZ (Religious Education Zone) which is the building to the left of the main church building. Come check us out.

If interested please contact Greg Kramer before you come. letschat@hvuuc.org

Join us for in-person church on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.! Plan to stay after the service for Coffee Hour.

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All who identify as women are invited to the monthly Women's BrUUnch Bunch on Monday, June 13th. This group meets every month on the second Monday, beginning at 10:00am, in the Fred Ball Room.

This event gives HVUUC women an opportunity to socialize in an informal setting. The host for June is Michele Markstrom-Frisch. We ask that each person bring a brunch item to share. Beverages will be provided.

Please email Michele Markstrom-Frisch at brunch@hvuuc.org for more information or to let her know that you will be attending.

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As General Assembly approaches, I am reflecting on how a key part of our Unitarian Universalist identity is that we are a democratic religious movement. General Assembly is the annual meeting where delegates from all over the nation gather to vote on the direction our movement will take, elect representatives to the UUA's Board, and also get a chance to learn from amazing speakers, workshops and worship services.

In Unitarian Universalism, the goal is for everyone to have a voice and a vote. This year, we have three delegates serving as the voice and vote of Holston Valley Unitarian Universalist Church.

Our delegates are going to General Assembly to REPRESENT YOU, which means that listening to our community is an essential part of how they do that representing.

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Calling all weed whackers, root diggers and anyone else that wants to help get our playground ready for our Religious Education sign-up day!

If you have a weed eater, loppers, hand tools or just want to use your hands to pull those imposing weeds, come on out to be a part of this work day. Other tasks include mulching and some things that require mechanical skills, if that’s more your skill.

Anyone willing to use their truck or trailer to haul mulch is much appreciated. If you can’t come on this day, no worries, there are plenty of open dates that you can pick from. Please contact me to work out another date/time.

Light snacks and water will be served. Lunch will NOT be served.

Thanks, Doug (Facilities Trustee)

faciliates@hvuuc.org