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Join us for church on August 30, 2026.
9:30 am Religious Education
11:00am Service
12:00pm Coffee Hour
What if the joy, healing, and clarity we seek are not something to be given to us, but something we already hold within? Join Jess Ox for an experiential service exploring The Journey Home—the movement from unconscious living to embodied wisdom. Through original music, guided breath, reflection, and insights drawn from multiple spiritual traditions, we'll explore how awareness transforms the way we experience ourselves, one another, and the world around us. This service invites us to pause, listen deeply, and remember the wholeness that has been within us all along.
Our internet service has been interrupted at the church due to reasons out of our control so the office will be closed this week and until further notice. We are hoping that the issue will be resolved soon. Thank you for your understanding. You can still reach the office with any church needs at office@hvuuc.org.
🎉 All-Ages RE Kick-Off on the Deck — August 30!
🌱 A New Adventure for Our K–5 Explorers!
🙌 Volunteers Make This Possible!
🔥 Teacher Commissioning & Blessing
📦 Save Those Dryer Sheet Boxes!
🎶 “This Joy” — Time for All Ages
🏕️Youth Group Heads to Wilderness at the Smokies!
🧭 Adult 1: Exploratorium Continues!
🎤 Youth-Led Service — September 13
🎵 Heartstrings & Harmonies
🗓️A Quick Schedule Reminder
🤝 REC Meeting — September 6
Join us for in-person church on Sunday, Dec 4, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.!
Join us for coffee directly after the service!
Risk Assessment Team has determined that we can move our Risk Level back to Low. Masks are no longer mandatory during services if you are fully vaccinated. For full details see here: https://hvuuc.org/level-1-low
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.
December 2nd 6:00-9:30
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!
Join us for in-person church on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.!
Join us for coffee directly after the service!
Risk Assessment Team has determined that we can move our Risk Level back to Low. Masks are no longer mandatory during services if you are fully vaccinated. For full details see here: https://hvuuc.org/level-1-low
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.
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.
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
Join us for in-person church on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.!
Join us for coffee directly after the service!
Risk Assessment Team has determined that we can move our Risk Level back to Low. Masks are no longer mandatory during services if you are fully vaccinated. For full details see here: https://hvuuc.org/level-1-low
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.
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.
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.
Click to read full post.
Join us for in-person church on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.!
Join us for coffee directly after the service!
Risk Assessment Team has determined that we can move our Risk Level back to Low. Masks are no longer mandatory during services if you are fully vaccinated. For full details see here: https://hvuuc.org/level-1-low
You can also find a few printed copies of the newsletter on the visitors table in the sanctuary.
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