Jessica Bowman
RE Volunteers Make it Happen

Volunteers Make the Magic Happen

As our Religious Exploration programming continues to grow, so does our need for wonderful volunteers!

Whether you'd enjoy:
Leading a class
Assisting a facilitator
Helping little hands explore the garden
Supporting Wonder Worship
Or serving quietly behind the scenes...

...there is a place for your unique gifts.

Each Sunday we're currently seeking:
2 adults for K–2
2 adults for Grades 3–5
2 adults for Grades 6–12
1 Adult Discussion Group Guide
1–2 Wonder Worship volunteers (serving 2–3 Sundays each month)

Not a classroom person? Wonderful! We have plenty of behind-the-scenes opportunities as well.

If you'd like to explore where your interests and gifts best align, we'd love to hear from you!

Volunteer Interest Form:

https://form.jotform.com/262058660418055

Background checks are required for those serving with children and youth and are provided by the church at no cost to you.

RE Volunteers Make it Happen
Jessica Bowman
The Merchant's Last Coin

Join us for church on August 9, 2026.

  • 9:30 am Religious Education

  • 11:00am Service

  • 12:00pm Coffee Hour

  • 12:30pm Metaphysical Group Presentation

“The Merchant's Last Coin”

The Merchant's Last Coin is a story of a person who gives up everything for the sake of greed. How much can we lose when we lose sight of who we are? And if greed can transform us, can generosity do the same?

The Merchant's Last Coin
Jessica Bowman
Religious Exploration: A Little More Space to ...

A Little Space to Breathe Before Our RE Year Begins!

Our fall Religious Exploration schedule has shifted! Summer All-Ages RE will continue August 9, 16 & 23, followed by a celebratory All-Ages RE Kickoff on August 30. After our Labor Day weekend pause, regular K–12 and Adult RE classes will officially begin September 13!


Religious Exploration: A Little More Space to Breathe

After hearing from our RE community, we're excited to share our updated schedule for the beginning of our new Religious Exploration year!

August is a season of transition—summer winds down, school begins, schedules shift, and families and volunteers start finding their new grooves. Your responses made it clear that a little extra space to breathe before jumping into our regular classes is very welcome!

Here's our new schedule:

Religious Exploration: A Little More Space to Breathe
Jessica Bowman
Religious Exploration Registration

Registrations are officially OPEN!

Whether you're enrolling a little one, a youth, or yourself, now is the perfect time to reserve your place for the year ahead.

A special note for our adults: If you're currently participating in—or interested in joining—one of our Adult Discussion Groups, please take a moment to complete the registration form, too. Registration isn't just for children...YOU matter, too!

Your registration helps us:
* Plan for our continually growing programs.
* Understand participation as we dream about future expansion.
* Keep our communication lists up-to-date so everyone who wants information receives it.

Register Today:

Nursery through Grade 12:

https://form.jotform.com/262060977369064

Adult Discussion Groups:

https://form.jotform.com/262061181173146

You can also find program descriptions and QR codes on colorful material throughout the sanctuary, in the lobby, on the REZ door and billboard, and in the Fellowship Hall!

Religious Exploration Registration
Jessica Bowman
Social Justice Survey

Let us know what kinds of social justice issues you’re interested in tackling as a congregation by taking this quick survey from the Social Justice Committee.

Click here to take the survey

Email sjchair@hvuuc.org with any questions.

Social Justice Survey

Newbies Covenant Group

Newbies Covenant Group

A new Small Covenant Group for people not as familiar with the church, called a newbies group is beginning.

It will meet for 3 meetings and is a good way to meet other new people in a quiet, friendly and welcoming setting. The meetings will be on 3 consecutive Mondays evenings (Sept. 19 and 26 and Oct. 3) from 6:30 to 8:30 at the church.

Contact George Cross for more information or to sign up at georgecross@hvuuc.org.

Water Communion

Water Communion

The Water Communion is an annual Unitarian Universalist gathering where we celebrate our interconnectedness with each other and the world. During this gathering we will pour water that we have brought with us into a shared bowl. Many people bring water that is of personal significance to them: water they've gathered during their travels, water from a family home, or even water from the church itself.

Bring your water to the water communion, Sunday September 18th.

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