Covenant Groups are a great way to meet others, you don't have to be a member of the church to join us.

“Let's Chat” topics are very variable. The next sessions are:

• Hospitality

• The Positive Side of Darkness

• Centering as a Spiritual Practice and Healing.

We meet 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. We meet in the REZ (Religious Education Zone) the building up the hill from the Sanctuary. We have a covenant which describes on how we are to interact with each other, so you can feel safe.

Email letschat@hvuuc.org with any questions!

Rev Tiffany and our music director Charis Carter are planning a listening circle to discuss MUSIC at HVUUC after the service on July 24th.

1. We would love your feedback on your experience of music in the service in general. Hymns, Special Music, style, amount of music. Do you feel that music during our services offers a level of fulfillment to you? If so, how fulfilling on a scale of 1 to 5? In what ways is it fulfilling or not fulfilling?

2. In what ways would you be willing and interested in participating in music making at HVUUC? Choir? Music Committee? Special Music? Other ways? Do you feel like you're getting enough opportunities to contribute? Do you feel like you're being asked to contribute too often?

I will be on vacation from July 23 through July 30th.
I will reply to emails starting on Sunday, July 31st.
If there are any emergencies, you may text me and I will respond as soon as I am able.

Thank you!

Sarah W

Kirtan is a Sanskrit word that has many loose translations in English. The music that comes to life in a Kirtan is designed to effortlessly guide a group of people through songs or mantras designed for storytelling, meditation, and a praise and worship to divinity.

This musical concert is designed to be an interactive experience for everyone in the family. It can just as easily be enjoyed solely through the listeners experience but encourages participation in its repetitive and meditative sounds.

The band's name is "Nambhava". Nam references the holy names and Bhava means bliss of existence generated from Bhakti

Sound healing is a practice that has been used for as long as we know and the activation of our inner divinity is at the core of this event. Please join us as we sing together and celebrate this sacred life <3

Suggested sliding scale for the concert is $1-$20.

Stay after the concert for coffee hours! Email any questions to musicdirector@hvuuc.org

The financial summary for the fiscal year 2021/2022 is shown below. Our income was above the budgeted amount due to strong support of the auction and pledges. Our expenses were only 82% of the budgeted amount giving a surplus for the year of $27,122. This surplus is critical for funding major spending that is not part of the annual budget. This year it was divided between the Capital Repairs fund ($14,000), the Capital Projects fund ($8,122), and the Board Discretionary fund ($5,000). Clearly the support of the congregation has us in a very strong financial position.

Join us for in-person church on Sunday, June 10, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.! Plan to stay after the service for Coffee Hour.

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Rev. Tiffany will be out of the office from Monday 7/11 through Monday 7/18.

Our office administrator will be available next week but will be working from home. If you have an emergency you can contact the caring team at caring@hvuuc.org.

Beloved friends and members, it's been quite a year! By the time this note goes out I will have been the minister here for 11 months. With ongoing pandemic concerns, and all the work around reopening, and the urgent-feeling need for a more just world, it has been a whirlwind!

Understanding that things will never completely "settle down" (and that I'd be bored in a job that did), I'm recognizing the need to visit more of you all at your homes or parks or on the back porch of the church. Especially for those of you all who have been unable to join us in person.

If you would like me to swing by and see you, could you let me know by emailing minister@hvuuc.org, or calling the office during office hours to set up a time?

I'm so grateful to be a part of this community, and a part of the living tradition that is Unitarian Universalism. And I'm so grateful for each of you. As we begin to move into year 2, please let me know if you'd like a visit.

With joy and thanks,

Rev. Tiffany

MASK UP!

We’re at a Medium risk level for COVID, due to rising case numbers in our area. This means everyone over 3 will need to wear a well-fitting face mask while in the church. Thank you for helping to keep each other safe and healthy, and allowing us to worship together in beloved community.

You can read more about Risk Level Medium by clicking here.

If you have any questions please direct them to reopeningtaskforce@hvuuc.org.

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Up to date church info is always available at www.hvuuc.org

Join us for in-person church on Sunday, June 3, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.! Plan to stay after the service for Coffee Hour.

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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.