Don’t forget Daylight Savings time is this Sunday!
Join us for church on November 2, 2025!
9:30am Religious Education
11:00am Sunday Service
12:00pm Coffee Hour
This time of year many religious traditions take time to honor their dearly departed, and the Remembering service here in our church has become an annual tradition. During this service Rev. Tiffany names and honors the people connected to this congregation that have died this year, as well as important figures in the world. And then we share a ritual of remembering together. You are invited to bring photos or mementos of your departed friends and loved ones to place on the altar during this service.
No need to wear yourself out making an entire meal. Join us at HVUUC for a Thanksgiving potluck from 2-5pm on Nov 27.
Sign up in the sanctuary or by emailing thanksgiving@hvuuc.org to tell us who’s coming & what you’re bringing.
Everyone is welcome!
Please email all submissions for the November newsletter by Monday November 3rd to newsletter@hvuuc.org.
At our recent Listening Circle, it became very clear that choir deserves more energy and attention than it has been given. This coming Sunday, November 2, will be the first official rehearsal for our re-booted choir program! Please assemble in the sanctuary by the piano at 12:30, after relaxing for a while at Coffee Hour. Rehearsal will last approximately an hour.
This Sunday we will begin working on two songs for the upcoming Festival of Lights: Pass on the Light and De Noche. If you have never joined the choir or are hesitant to sing, you are invited to sit with the choir and simply observe! New voices are always welcome.
Email musicdirector@hvuuc.org with any questions.
What happens at the Auction, besides purchasing items?
We will have lots of food while you peruse tables laden with Silent Auction Items. When you enter you will be given a bidder’s paddle. Use this number when purchasing items during the silent auction as well as the live auction.
The Silent Auction starts as you enter the church at 6 PM and after the first half of the Live Auction the Silent Auction ends, and all the winning bids are entered, and you can catch another snack.
How do you find out what is in the auction?
Click this link to to see what items and events have already been added to the auction. You can use the same link to enter your own auction items and events you may want to donate, as well.
Do want to spend another person’s money? You’ll need PROXY bidders so that people who can’t make the Auction but want to purchase items. If you can’t be at the Auction, you can ask about needing a PROXY bidder.
Can’t pay your whole bill that night? We can allow you to defer payments.
Email auction@hvuuc.org with any question.
You can also find a few printed copies of the newsletter on the visitors table in the sanctuary.
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Up to date church info is always available at www.hvuuc.org
Join us for in-person church on Sunday, Jan 8, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.!
Our Living Tradition: Article 2 Proposed Revisions Part 1
The Unitarian Universalist Association has been re-imagining our foundational documents. This Sunday we will take a look at the history of Article II, what changes have been proposed, and what the rest of the revision process will look like.
Risk Assessment Team has determined that we are in Risk Level Medium. Masks are not required for services. For full details see here: https://hvuuc.org/level-1-low
Damage to the kitchen ceiling from the broken water pipe.
During the recent cold weather we had frozen pipes at the church. A pipe in the kitchen ceiling broke and has caused damaged to the kitchen, Fred Ball Room, and hallway. Our insurance company has been contacted and the process for repairing the damage has started. We will let everyone know once more information is available.
The Church of the Larger Fellowship, a Unitarian Universalist online community, is inviting Unitarian Universalists everywhere to join them for a special Christmas Day online worship service.
This YouTube link will be live by Christmas Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eqericUCj4
Happy Holidays Friends!
Reminder: there will be NO IN PERSON SERVICE Sunday December 25th.
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.
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.
Join us for in-person church on Sunday, Dec 18, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.!
Join us for coffee directly after the service!
Risk Assessment Team has determined that we are in Risk Level Medium. Masks are mandatory during services. For full details see here: https://hvuuc.org/level-2-medium
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.
Join us for in-person church on Sunday, Dec 11, 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
