Jessica Bowman
Decorating the Giving Tree

Holiday Greetings!


We are continuing to collect items for the Giving Tree.  Our donation bin is in the Fred Ball room at HVUUC.   Suggested items are for children, men and women are:

· gloves

· hats

· scarves

· socks

· underwear

· feminine hygiene items

· washcloths

· soap

· lotion

· shampoo and conditioner


We have been given our specific spot for The Giving Tree at Kings Common, in front of the JC library.  We are tree number 113, best accessed from W. King St., but Millard St. is good, too.  This will be easy access for both decorating and restocking the tree.   The Giving Tree will be decorated on Friday, November 29th, 11:00.  We will have decorations, presents, and ladders coming.   We just need volunteers with giving spirits.  


We also need volunteers to restock the tree daily from November 29th to January 7. We will supply you with packages and the timing is up to you.  Please email us at givingtree@hvuuc.org with dates that you’d like to volunteer for restocking. Consecutive dates would logistically be easier than scattered dates throughout the season.  see you Friday!  Thanks for your generosity.

 

Decorating the Giving Tree
Jessica Bowman
Giving Tree Decorating, Cookie Exchange, 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.

Giving Tree Decorating, Cookie Exchange, and other Holiday Happenings
Jessica Bowman
Policy on Plastic Kitchen Utensils

Proposal: HVUUC disposes of all plastic kitchen utensils and use the Green Sanctuary Fund to purchase non-plastic kitchen utensils to replace them.

Sources:

The study: From e-waste to living space: Flame retardants contaminating household items add to concern about plastic recycling - ScienceDirect

The news story reporting the study: Black-colored plastic used for kitchen utensils and toys linked to banned toxic flame retardants | CNN

The news story with Dr. Leonardo Trasande: Black plastic items could contain harmful chemicals, study finds (youtube.com)

Policy on Plastic Kitchen Utensils
Jessica Bowman
Touch the Wounds Service - NO RE this week

Join us for church on November 24, 2024!

  • NO RE this week

  • 11:00am Sunday Service

  • 12:00pm Coffee Hour

“Touch the Wounds”

We can only become our truest selves, our most holy and hopeful selves, when we touch the wounds of God not by turning away from suffering but by confronting it. Join us this Sunday as Chaplain Michael Woods shares his thoughts on this important topic.

Touch the Wounds Service - NO RE this week
Jessica Bowman
Holiday Happenings

There’s a lot going on this Holiday season, here’s everything we know of at the moment!

Thanksgiving Potluck, Thursday November 28th at 2:00pm

Email thanksgiving@hvuuc.org. Come early to help with setup!

(office will be closed Thanksgiving Day)

 

Decorating The Giving Tree, Friday November 29th at 11:00AM

Tree #113 in Kings Commons Park, Johnson City.

Email givingtree@hvuuc.org

 

Tree Lighting Ceremony, Saturday November 30th at 6:30PM

Meet at The Giving Tree #113 in Kings Commons Park

 

Cookie Exchange during coffee hour Sunday December 1st

Bring a batch of  favorite cookies to the kitchen before church and we’ll all get cookies during coffee hour. Email fellowship@hvuuc.org

 

A Giving Tree Women’s Night, Friday December 6th at 6:30PM. We will be packaging items for the Giving Tree and enjoying snacks.

Email womensgroup@hvuuc.org for location.

 

Green Arts Fest, Sunday December 8th at 12:00PM. Come ready to shop and support local craftspeople at this fun annual event.

Email greenarts@hvuuc.org

 

Greening of the Sanctuary, Saturday Dec 14th 9:30AM-12:30PM

Help us decorate for Festivals of Light. Email rosemary@hvuuc.org

 

Festivals of Light, Sunday Dec 15th at 11:00AM

Join us for our favorite, pluralistic holiday tradition.                          This service is a must see!

 

Christmas Caroling, Sunday December 15th at noon.

After Festivals of Light stay for soup and then we will carpool to sing Christmas Carols for some of our members and  friends.

Email minister@hvuuc.org

 

Christmas Eve, Tuesday December 24th time TBA

We will gather for cookies, carols, and candlelight again on the night before Christmas.

 

Pancakes and Jam, Sunday December 29th  at 11:00AM

Our favorite casual “service” where we leave the sanctuary for the Fred Ball room to eat breakfast and enjoy some open mic  music.

Email pancakesandjam@hvuuc.org if you’d like to sing or play.

 

Holiday Happenings

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.