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
Jessica Bowman
Tree Day 2025 - Order Now!

TN Environmental Council Tree Day is March 15, 2025. Order early for best selection.

Plant a tree!

The TN Environmental Council has announced its 2025 annual Tree Day event.

Planting trees benefits our environment in many ways including decreasing air pollution, filtering rainwater, and improving wildlife and pollinator habitats. For more information about the impact of native trees: https://www.tectn.org/tennesseetreeprogram.html

Tree orders are underway and continue through early March 2025. Order early for the widest species selection. To order seedlings visit: https://www.tectn.org/tennesseetreeday.html

HVUUC is serving again as a community pick-up location! The dates are March 14th and 15th, 2025. Volunteers welcome to help with bundling and distribution during morning hours. We will need a tall stack of newspaper to bundle seedlings. Newspaper donations appreciated early 2025.

For questions or to participate one or both days contact, environment@hvuuc.org

Tree Day 2025 - Order Now!

New Years Eve Hike

New Years Eve Hike

We've Moved our traditional New Years Day Hike to New Years Eve. We will meet at the jump off point to leave at 10 AM December 31st Saturday Morning. This is a difficult and slippery hike. Take a view on top of Chimney Top Mountain Please let us know if you're coming.

Meet Saturday December 31st at 10AM at
345 Sugar Hollow Lane, Fall Branch, TN 37656.

This is a difficult hike and a slippery trail. Come and enjoy the vista from the top of Chimney Top Mountain and have some tea at the top. If we cancel, all who made reservations will be notified.

Email greg@hvuuc.org to sign up for this fun event.

Interim Director of Religious Education Needed

Interim Director of Religious Education Needed

Dear Holston Valley Unitarian Universalist Church members and friends.  This Sunday we announced that Sarah White, who has been our Director of Religious Education for the last seven years, will be stepping down from the position effective January 15th to pursue an opportunity with ETSU.


As we are searching for our next long-term Director of Religious Education, we want to find an interim to keep our program going.  This would be a paid position, 15 hours a week or less with flexible hours, and would last as long as it takes to find our next long-term Director of Religious Education.  You will get training and support from our outgoing DRE, and our minister.  Members and friends of HVUUC are encouraged to apply for this INTERIM position, with the understanding that the long-term position will be sought from outside the congregation.


Contact Rev. Tiffany at minister@hvuuc.org to send your resume and indicate interest.

Click for more details.

Christmas Eve Gathering

Christmas Eve Gathering

All ages are invited to come hear the Christmas story as we celebrate Christmas Eve with traditional carols & cookies. Singing will begin at 7 PM in the sanctuary, followed by cookies, fellowship, & more modern holiday songs in the Fred Ball Room.

Participants are encouraged to bring a plate of cookies to share if you like (totally optional—come either way!) Beverages will be provided.

There will be NO SERVICE on Sunday, December 25th.

Path to Membership Class

Path to Membership Class

This class helps those considering membership learn more about our church and opportunities for involvement. Additionally, it allows you to get to know a small group of people on a more personal level. Although the class is a necessary precursor for joining, there is no obligation. Childcare will be provided.


Class will be limited to 10 participants. Get your name on the list early by emailing membership@hvuuc.org. There will also be a sign-up sheet on the side counter in the sanctuary. Please provide the following information: name, email, phone, whether you require childcare, the number of children and their ages.


We look forward to your participation!