Join us for in-person church on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.! No coffee hour this week as we are at risk level high.
Click for more service details and upcoming events.
Due to illnesses and scheduling conflicts we’re sadly having to cancel our Christmas Eve Gathering. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Please email all submissions for the January newsletter by Monday December 29 to newsletter@hvuuc.org.
Click through for a collection of upcoming news and events at HVUUC. Click the images to be directed to more information.
Join us for church on December 21, 2025.
9:30 Religious Education
11:00am Sunday Service
12:00pm Coffee Hour
12:30pm Giving Tree Donations Packing
12:45pm Christmas Caroling for homebound members and friends.
During this darkest time of the year, many religions and traditions call us to peace and rest. And yet, this is often the busiest time of the year for many. How can we listen to our needs for rest and better care for ourselves and each other? Join Rev. Tiffany for this exploration of rest and peace, and come to say farewell to James as his time as our Music Director is coming to an end.
Leadership Development Opportunities:
Do you want to serve in a leadership position at HVUUC, but want more training before diving in? Would you like to development your existing leadership skills?
There are a number of trainings coming up:
Southern Region UUA- Lead with Love 2/7/26 in Greenville, SC (https://uua.wufoo.com/forms/qkqkmlm0mhvfl4/)
SOUUL Summit March 19-22, 2026 in Atlanta, GA (https://www.uuca.org/souul/) - early bird registration by 12/31/25!
General Assembly (GA) June 14-21, 2026 online (https://www.uua.org/ga)
UU Institute online training programs (https://uuinstitute.org/).
If you want to submit an application for financial assistance for any of these options, complete this form: www.tinyurl.com/HVUUCleaders or email questions to vp@hvuuc.org.
We are excited to see you step into leadership!
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.
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.
You can also find a few printed copies of the newsletter on the visitors table in the sanctuary.
Click here to read the entire newsletter.
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Up to date church info is always available at www.hvuuc.org
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!!!
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.
"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.
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!
It is with deep sadness that we inform you that David Paul Hess, Father of David Hess, passed away on August 9, 2022, in Dandridge, TN.
We send David and Jessica, and the Hess family, our love and prayers for their comfort and peace.
A Service with military honors will be held September 11 at Resthaven Memorial Gardens in Dandridge.
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
You can also find a few printed copies of the newsletter on the visitors table in the sanctuary.
Click here to read the entire newsletter.
Click here for past newsletters.
Up to date church info is always available at www.hvuuc.org
Up to date church info is always available at www.hvuuc.org
Up to date church info is always available at www.hvuuc.org