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.
Help Us Represent You on Article Two!
We've had the sermon series, we've had the workshops, we've had a bunch of Newsletter articles, and now it's time for you to share your feedback with your delegates about how you want them to represent you at General Assembly regarding the Article 2 revision vote.
Please use the google form below to give feedback and indicate your voting preferences to the people who will be representing you at General Assembly this year.
To see the full Article 2 Study Commission Report click here: https://www.uua.org/files/2023-02/article-II-study-report-2021-23.pdf
If you missed the workshops, we will soon be publishing a "Q & A" developed from the questions people posed at the workshops, so be watching for that soon.
Improvisational Church
DON’T FORGET DAYLIGHT SAVINGS THIS WEEKEND!
Join us for church on Sunday, March 12, 2023.
9:30am Religious Education, 11:00am Service
Improvisational Church
How do we address uncertainty and change together? Can we make it fun? What do the lessons and rules of Improv groups and Jam Sessions have to offer us?
RISK LEVEL LOW
Risk Assessment Team has determined that we are in Risk Level Low.
Urgent Volunteer Opportunity
Some work will be taking place, beginning next week, in which two people will be volunteering their time for two full days. As a thank you, the church would like to provide them with lunch.
The dates are tentative because the weather is a factor, so this would be a task that may need to be filled on short notice. At the moment, the dates are during the week.
If you're interested in providing a light lunch, please email Doug at facilities@hvuuc.org
March 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
Heart to Heart Covenant Group
Heart to Heart 7 Week Covenant Group every Monday morning starting March 13 and ending April 24.
Topics include Listening, Gratitude, Balance, Forgiveness, etc.
When and Where:
10:30 am to 12:30 pm in the REZ.
Books can be purchased from Facilitator, Wanda Earp. Sign up deadline is March 10 via heartsgm@hvuuc.org. Limited space.
Article 2 Workshop, Girl Scout Collections, New Covenant Group
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