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.
Why I Call Myself an Atheist
Join us for church on Sunday, March 5, 2023.
9:30am Religious Education, 11:00am Service
Why I Call Myself an Atheist
Several Holston Valley UU members and friends share what personally brings them to atheism and why they are proud to claim that title for themselves.
RISK LEVEL LOW
Risk Assessment Team has determined that we are in Risk Level Low.
Article 2 Workshop - Please RSVP
This workshop will give us a chance to explore the proposed revisions to the Unitarian Universalist Association's Article 2 in greater depth, as a community.
The Article 2 Study Commission's full report was released in January, and may be helpful for anyone interested in this work. You can find a link to it here:
https://www.uua.org/uuagovernance/committees/article-II-study-commission/blog/article-II-report
When:
There are two opportunities to participate in this workshop, both in-person and online.
March 5, 1:00PM in-person
March 7, 6:00PM online
If you’d like to join the zoom session you can find the link below. Please email minister@hvuuc.org to RSVP to either the in-person or online workshop.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/93111081367?pwd=SGxOQ1VDQVg5NS9qRXBTd0U5WEFwZz09
Girl Scout Collection
Girl Scout seniors Alexis, Moth, and Olivia are working on their gold award project, collecting period products for a local high school. They aim to improve access to period products for high schoolers and to eliminate period poverty.
They will have a well-marked bin set up near the front door starting the 5th of March specifically for collecting period products. This collection will be going on from March 5th to March 19th.
Thank you for supporting troop 543’s efforts and for supporting teens in need of period products.
March Newsletter Deadline
Text Scam Alert!
Announcing--Our new director of religious education!
Minister Out and Office Closed
From Feb 20th to Feb 27th Rev. Tiffany will be on Study Leave and unavailable. Our physical office will be closed and "office@" emails may be slower than normal to respond during this time as well.
For emergencies please contact president@hvuuc.org
Girl Scouts, Women's Night Volunteers Needed
Don't be fooled! Spam email alert.
Elephants, Orcas and Humans, Oh My! (MASKS REQUIRED)
Join us for church on Sunday, February 12, 2023.
9:30am Religious Education, 11:00am Service
Elephants, Orcas and Humans, Oh My!
Humans are not the only mammals that depend on the wisdom of community elders for survival. Elephants and Orcas both have matriarchal communities that depend on the wisdom of Grandmotherly figures. Today we explore the "grandmother hypothesis" and see what it might say about how we care for each other.
RISK LEVEL MEDIUM
Risk Assessment Team has determined that we are in Risk Level Medium. Masks are required for services.
Call for Girl Scouts
If your children are in Girl Scouts and selling cookies, please let us know, in order to organize each troop getting a table during Coffee Hour. A sign up sheet will be available Sunday, and you can email me directly if that is more convenient. The only info needed is contact email, troop, and number of kids.
WOMEN'S GROUP 2023
1st Friday evening each month
Please consider your schedule for the year ahead and arrange to be a host.
Arrangements can be made to use the Fred Ball room for your gathering or open your home or backyard. Occasionally we even have a pool party! Everyone brings a snack so no lengthy planning needed. Scheduling in advance recommended. So far only April is reserved.
All who identify as women are welcome for the chance to do some snackin' and relaxin'.
Meet new friends and reconnect with old ones.
Help sew up this schedule for the new year.
We look forward to hearing from you!
For greater connection, relaxation time and fellowship with your church family. See you soon!
contact:womensgroup@hvuuc.org
Girl Scouts, Women's Night Volunteers Needed
Monthly Brunch Gathering 2023
BrUUnch Bunch is a women's monthly gathering potluck.
We welcome all members and friends.
The meetup is 2nd Monday of every month.
The potluck is generally held at the Fred Ball room at church.
During kitchen remodeling we have met at the Gray Community Center nearby.
All who identify as women are welcome.
Mark your calendar each month and join us to meet old friends and greet new ones.
For more information or to host email brunch@hvuuc.org
From Campfire Myths to YouTube Church (MASKS REQUIRED)
Join us for in-person church on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.!
From Campfire Myths to YouTube Church (and everything in between)
"The more you know, the more you realize you don't know" is a truism attributed to Aristotle that feels especially relevant in the information age. This is both the joy and the frustration of the free and responsible search for truth and meaning. Today we look at how has religion evolved as our access to information has evolved, looking deep into our roots.
RISK LEVEL MEDIUM
Risk Assessment Team has determined that we are in Risk Level Medium. Masks are required for services.
February 2023 nUUsletter
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
Hearth Health Month and AEDs
February is Heart Healthy Month. According to the Word Health Organization Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death. Risk factors include high blood pressure, obesity, smoking, and high cholesterol levels. Take care of yourself by preparing heart health meals, work out, and develop healthier habits to help reduce stress. You can do it!
The Church has two AEDs. (Automatic External Defibrillator) They can be used to save both adults and children. One is located on the back right hand side wall in the Church, the other is located in the REZ as you enter on the left hand side wall.
To become more comfortable with using our Philips FRx Automatic External Defibrillator click here for an instructional video, you could save a life!
New Members Covenant Group
This is a short term Covenant Group for the latest Path to Membership Class. We have a short three session Covenant Group, for you to experience what covenant groups are like. These will be after church February 26th, March 12th and 26th. In the REZ at 12:30 after church. Please bring lunch or a snack because the meeting goes to 2:30.
After each Path to Membership class, a short term covenant group is setup. The Path to Membership which just finished your covenant group is setup for 3 sessions. These are after church at 12:30 to 2:30. Please bring a lunch or snack because we will be going to 2:30. No special preparation is required. Greg Kramer or Beth Calvert can be contacted about this. Greg will be sending you an invitation.