Jessica Bowman
November 2024 Newsletter

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  •  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

First Friday Women's Group Gift Exchange

First Friday Women's Group Gift Exchange

Be ready to celebrate together our SECRET SANTA GIFT EXCHANGE.
A fun evening with our usual small gifts of gags and surprises.


Can't use what you receive? On this game night you can re-gift it away! It's all in fun and fun for all.
Join us as we gather at HVUUC with the usual light refreshment to share.

When:

December 2nd 6:00-9:30

Where:

Fred Ball Room Fellowship Hall


Donations of varied toiletries will be collected and delivered to a local women's center.


Don't miss this seasonal festive evening. All who identify as women are welcome!
Your host is Cynthia G. See you there!

Green Arts Festival

Green Arts Festival

Support local artisans while you do your holiday gift shopping & find great swag for yourself, too. An enticing variety of arts, crafts, and delicious edible goodies await. And sales help to support HVUUC’s Green Initiative.

This year the Green Arts Festival will be online from 9AM on Nov 21- noon on Nov 29 AND in person from noon-2PM on Dec 11.

Rebecca Rowe Alom Memorial Service this Sunday

Rebecca Rowe Alom Memorial Service this Sunday

On Tuesday November 15th 2022 long time member Rebecca Rowe Alom peacefully passed away. This Sunday, November 20th, Rebecca’s family, friends, and church community are invited to gather here at Holston Valley Unitarian Universalist Church at 2:00PM for her Celebration of Life.

Reception will follow.

Rebecca was known by those who loved her as a woman of science who marched for social justice before illness limited her mobility. Come gather with us to celebrate the life of this extraordinary woman.

Masks optional.

Food Needed for Auction

Food Needed for Auction

We will be in-person!!!! After three years, the annual auction will be in-person. As in the past, there is a lot of excitement about the auction, including looking forward to finger foods/hor d'oeuvres and beverages to sustain us through the evening.

If you plan to attend, please consider bringing food to share. Most appreciated is food that doesn't require eating utensils. The planning group will provide non-alcoholic beverages and wine, as well as napkins and plates. Please email auction@hvuuc if you have questions. Thank you in advance for contributing!

We also still need product and service donations for the auction and it’s not too late to add donations. Use the link below to contribute. https://auctria.events/2022HVUUCauction

HVUUC Holiday Tree Donations Needed

HVUUC Holiday Tree Donations Needed

HVUUC will have a holiday tree at Founders Park/King Commons in Johnson City this year!

We are calling our tree “The Giving Tree”. On it will be new/unused free items in ziplocks for those in need to take from the tree.

Items needed for ziplocks:

  • Socks

  • Mittens

  • Gloves

  • Hats

  • Scarves

  • Dental items - toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss

  • Shampoo/soaps


    We need donations of the following to decorate the tree: (the tree comes with lights already strung)

    Large plastic outdoor tree ornaments (balls or other shapes) that can be securely tied to the tree
    Weather resistant garland

    Volunteers:
    Elves to decorate the tree on Friday, Nov. 25
    Elves to check and restock tree as needed

    Please leave donations by Sunday, Nov. 20 in our bin near the library in the sanctuary.
    Please respond to socialjustice@hvuuc.org for volunteering or questions.

We Need More Auction Donations!

We Need More Auction Donations!

Auction items are needed; please consider what you can donate. You can donate items, services, and experiences. The auction provides both the benefits of income for the church and an opportunity to engage as a community. Please go to https://auctria.events/2022HVUUCauction now to enter those donations! If you would like help entering your items, please send a description of you item including the value to the auction committee by emailing auction@hvuuc.org please.

Proposed Changes to UUA'S Article II

Proposed Changes to UUA'S Article II

Friends, this month's newsletter article is a little complex, and is about potential changes proposed for the Unitarian Universalist Association's organizing documents. While I will be addressing this proposal in more detail from the pulpit at a later date, the Article II Study Commission is offering a series of feedback sessions in November that you may want to participate in, so I wanted to make you aware of this proposal in time to participate in these upcoming sessions.

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