Jessica Bowman
November 2024 Newsletter

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  •  Minister’s Note

  •  Disaster Relief Resources

  •  Sunday Potluck

  • Thanksgiving Potluck

  •  Service Auction

  • The Giving Tree

  • Green Arts Festival

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November 2024 Newsletter
Jessica Bowman
Women's Night, Samhain Ritual, and Youth Bake ...

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.

Women's Night, Samhain Ritual, and Youth Bake Sale
Jessica Bowman
A Year of Memories

Don’t forget to turn your clocks back this Sunday!

In honor of All Souls Day and Samhain, we will be remembering family, friends, and important figures who have passed away in the last year.  Please bring photos or mementos for anyone you wish to honor, to place upon our altar.

Join us for church on November 3, 2024!

  • 9:30am Religious Education

  • 11:00am Sunday Service

  • 12:00pm Coffee Hour and Youth Bake Sale

  • 12:15pm Choir Rehearsal

“A Year of Memories”

All Souls Day, Samhain, and Dia de Los Muertos all happen around the first of November, and are different culture's ways of remembering those who have passed away but are still very much in our hearts. During this service we specifically remember those who have passed away since last year, both in our HVUUC community, and in the world at large. Please bring photos of departed loved ones for our altar.

A Year of Memories
Jessica Bowman
Who is Coming to Our Door? A Halloween ...

Don't forget to come in costume this Sunday!

Join us for church on October 27, 2024!

  • 9:30am Religious Education

  • 11:00am Sunday Service

  • 12:00pm Coffee Hour

  • 12:00pm Trunk or Treating!

“Who is Coming to Our Door? A Halloween Celebration.”

The porch light is on and bowl of candy is prepared, who will come knocking on our door this year? We never know who is going to show up, but we know we always learn something when we see who we connect with enough to dress up as them! Come in costume and bring your kids, make sure to stay for the Trunk or Treat afterwards.

Who is Coming to Our Door? A Halloween Celebration.
Jessica Bowman
Giving Tree Donations Needed

The Social Justice Committee is reminding everyone that it's the time of year for collecting Giving Tree items.  Our tree will be in need of items for children, women, and men such as:

  • gloves

  • hats

  • scarves

  • socks

  • underwear

  • feminine hygiene items

  • washcloths

  • soap

  • lotion

  • shampoo and conditioner

On Sunday,  November 3, the Giving Tree donation bin will be in the Fred Ball room next to the grocery card table.  You may leave items as they are packaged.  Or, if you choose, you may put items in ziploc bags, just not the zippered bags.  We will collect items all through the holiday season to keep the tree replenished. Additionally,  monetary donations are welcomed and we will do the shopping for you!

Everyone is invited to help decorate our tree on Friday, November 29 at 11am.  A tall ladder would be a great help, as well.  The tree lighting ceremony is at 6:30 on November 30.

If you have questions,  please feel free to talk with Mary Williamson or Michele Markstrom-Frisch.  Our email address is givingtree@hvuuc.org.

Giving Tree Donations Needed

UPDATED: SPECIAL HVUUC CHURCH PICNIC INFORMATION 2022

UPDATED: SPECIAL HVUUC CHURCH PICNIC INFORMATION 2022

Using all precautions via Covid Safety Guidelines:

  • Volunteers with Gloves and Masks needed to serve food at our next church PICNIC

  • Hot dogs/condiments will be cooked/served outdoors within Covid Health guidelines only…

  • BBQ cook needed...

  • The "help yourself' buffet line is a separate table with individually wrapped foods allowed only….

  • Bottled water will also be provided.

****. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO SETUP AND CLEANUP ****

More updates will be provided as needed.

Contact PICNIC@HVUUC.ORG

Or text Cynthia G. With any questions or to lend a hand.

Let's all make this successful!!! THANKS MUCH!!!

New Accessible Parking at the REZ

New Accessible Parking at the REZ

A big thank you Doug, our Facilities Trustee, for getting a concrete pad poured in the upper parking lot for the Religious Education Zone building.

In an effort to make our Religious Education building fully inclusive we assessed the accessibility of the building and determined that while our doors were wide enough, the transition from gravel lot to sidewalk was too difficult for our members and friends with mobility limitations.


Both Adult Religious Education classes are being held on the first floor as well. Religious Education classes for all ages run from 9:30am until 10:45am every Sunday morning.

Updated Covid Response Plan

Updated Covid Response Plan

"In the six months since HVUUC implemented our COVID-19 Plan, much has changed—with vaccines, science, and the virus itself. Accordingly, the Board has approved an updated plan. Please read it on our website so you can evaluate the mitigation factors in place and make informed decisions about how and when you feel comfortable to participate in person. Click through to read more details.

Click here to read the new plan.

Tri-Pride Volunteers Needed

Tri-Pride Volunteers Needed

If you aren't aware that the TriPride Festival and Parade IS BACK....what have you been doing?? It will be held this year on August 27th for the first time in Bristol.

So, what does all of this mean for HVUUC? It means we need a group of volunteers to march in the parade, spend time at the HVUUC booth, and generally just have a great time!

Click through for more info or contact socialjustice@hvuuc.org to volunteer!

Erik Anderson Celebration of Life

Erik Anderson Celebration of Life

Please join us to celebrate the life of Erik C. Anderson.

  • August 13, 2022

  • Celebration of Life 2pm

  • Potluck & Memories 4pm

Erik C. Anderson Park, aka Roan Mountain Community Park

146 Carter Street, Roan Mountain TN (near intersection of 19E and Hwy 143)

Please bring your own chair if you can.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to ACS Thrift Shop & Food Pantry, c/o Magil Memorial Presbyterian Church, Roan Mountain, TN 37687

From Reverend Tiffany--Caution!

Email Scammers Strike Again!

Someone out there is posing as me in email, reaching out specifically to email addresses that are _____________@hvuuc.org.

I will never send vague and covert emails asking you all for money or gift cards, I promise!

You also will be able to tell it’s not me because it does not come from my email address.

Please spread the word!

Thanks! Rev. Tiffany

A Free and Easy Way to Help

A Free and Easy Way to Help

With our Risk Assessment Level currently at medium or high, every speaker and singer we have unmasked on Sunday morning takes a Covid test that morning before the service.

With our commitment to economic justice, we do not wish our service leaders, speakers, singers and staff to have to pay for this expense out of their own pockets. How sad would it be if someone couldn't contribute to our programming because of that expense! But the expense of the church providing these tests does add up when a higher risk level surge lasts a long time.

Here's how you can help!

You can get free rapid tests through the Postal Service by filling out an online form. You are able to order this up to three times.


IF you do not need these free tests for your own non-church use, and you are willing to fill out this form to get free tests and donate them to the church, we would greatly appreciate it!

Here's the link with the form, and thank you!
https://special.usps.com/testkits

What's Brewing - New Covenant Group

What's Brewing - New Covenant Group

What's Brewing Covenant Group led by Wanda Earp.

Covering a variety of topics:

  • joy milestones

  • porch conversations

  • making friends as we age

  • work of our hands

  • animal friends

  • small kindnesses

  • our legacy/gifts and more


Starting at 10:30 am and ending at 12:30pm in the Emerson Room of the REZ. Bring our morning beverage of choice and reap the joys of deep listening and sharing.


Dates: Sept 12, 19, 26, Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31.


Limit of 10 members. Email Wanda at whatsbrewing@hvuuc.org to sign up.

Saturday Swim with Ladies on the Lake

Saturday Swim with Ladies on the Lake

All beds are filled for the Women’s Group sleepover but please join us Saturday August 13 for an optional lakeside swim party! Bring your favorite towel & folding chair. Relax on the deck or swim in the lake.

When: 11am-6pm Saturday August 13

Bring a dish or favorite snack to share as food will be potluck style. Water and ice tea provided.

Please contact womensgroup@hvuuc.org with any questions.