Join us for church on August 9, 2026.
9:30 am Religious Education
11:00am Service
12:00pm Coffee Hour
12:30pm Metaphysical Group Presentation
The Merchant's Last Coin is a story of a person who gives up everything for the sake of greed. How much can we lose when we lose sight of who we are? And if greed can transform us, can generosity do the same?
A Little Space to Breathe Before Our RE Year Begins!
Our fall Religious Exploration schedule has shifted! Summer All-Ages RE will continue August 9, 16 & 23, followed by a celebratory All-Ages RE Kickoff on August 30. After our Labor Day weekend pause, regular K–12 and Adult RE classes will officially begin September 13!
Religious Exploration: A Little More Space to Breathe
After hearing from our RE community, we're excited to share our updated schedule for the beginning of our new Religious Exploration year!
August is a season of transition—summer winds down, school begins, schedules shift, and families and volunteers start finding their new grooves. Your responses made it clear that a little extra space to breathe before jumping into our regular classes is very welcome!
Here's our new schedule:
Registrations are officially OPEN!
Whether you're enrolling a little one, a youth, or yourself, now is the perfect time to reserve your place for the year ahead.
A special note for our adults: If you're currently participating in—or interested in joining—one of our Adult Discussion Groups, please take a moment to complete the registration form, too. Registration isn't just for children...YOU matter, too!
Your registration helps us:
* Plan for our continually growing programs.
* Understand participation as we dream about future expansion.
* Keep our communication lists up-to-date so everyone who wants information receives it.
Register Today:
Nursery through Grade 12:
https://form.jotform.com/262060977369064
Adult Discussion Groups:
https://form.jotform.com/262061181173146
You can also find program descriptions and QR codes on colorful material throughout the sanctuary, in the lobby, on the REZ door and billboard, and in the Fellowship Hall!
Let us know what kinds of social justice issues you’re interested in tackling as a congregation by taking this quick survey from the Social Justice Committee.
Email sjchair@hvuuc.org with any questions.
Join us for church on Sunday August 27, 2023
9:30 Religious Education
11:00 Sunday Service
Join us after the service for coffee hour!
One in Five US Adults experience Mental Illness. Mental Healthcare is shockingly difficult to obtain. And the last few years have definitely made matters around mental health more difficult to navigate. How can communities like ours make a difference in the journey to have a healthier life, mentally and emotionally?
Job Description: Video Production Specialist
Reports to: Minister
Effective: Fall 2023 – will be updated to match hire date
The Video Production Specialist will provide reliable expertise and weekly video production services on Sundays, to maintain and enhance Holston Valley Unitarian Universalist Church’s online presence.
Note: HVUUC members and friends will not be considered for this position. However, if you know someone who might be a good candidate, please share this with them and encourage them to submit a resume and cover letter to pastpresident@hvuuc.org by Sep 8, 2023.
***ATTENTION**
*CANCELLATION NOTICE*
September UU Women's Group cancelled due to the many Labor Day weekend activities already planned.
Next meetup will be October 6 2023.
Remember to MARK YOUR CALENDAR EVERYONE!
Further info to be announced!
Thank you.
See sign up list in Fellowship Hall
womensgroup@hvuuc.org
Join us for church on Sunday August 20, 2023
9:30 Religious Education
11:00 Sunday Service
Labels. We love them and we hate them. Religious labels are especially interesting when you're a Unitarian Universalist, because we are very much a both/and religion. Come explore how you label yourself, how your friends in this community label themselves, and how different that is than when someone puts a label on you.
For extra fun, take the Belief-O-Matic before the service starts, at https://www.beliefnet.com/entertainment/quizzes/
A sociology graduate students at ETSU, Charles Mawuli Nutsugah, is hoping to be able to live with a host family. Do you know any folks who might be willing to host a grad student for approximately a semester? (or less, depending on their situation)
Mawuli is from Ghana, is in his 30s, and he's a fluent English speaker (it's the language used for public education in Ghana). He would like to get acculturated to the U.S. He is going to be on a graduate assistantship and will be able to pay rent to the host family, if that would help.
Email minister@hvuuc.org if you’re interested.
Join us for church on Sunday August 13, 2023
9:30 Religious Education
11:00 Sunday Service
Join us after the service for Coffee Hour!
Music is a rich metaphor for community and tells the story of how we harmonize, explore our differences, and learn our own true song. Hear musical gifts from our congregation's musicians, and hear stories of community from several of our members and staff.
Fall RE begins on Sunday, August 13, with classes for K-12! This year we will have offerings for K-2; 3-5; 6-8; and 9-12.
Our K-2 and 3-5 classes will be using a LEGOS based curriculum.
Our 6-8 class will engage in Popcorn Theology a movie based curriculum.
The 9-12 class will have a social justice themed curriculum called Social Action For Tweens and Teens.
Come join us at the REZ at 9:30 - 10:45 to meet your RE Teachers!
A 7 week Covenant Group based on the book, Heart to Heart. We will be meeting every Monday beginning August 28 and ending Oct 9 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Book ($5) available from Facilitator, Wanda Earp. Meets at HVUUC in the REZ. Maximum of 10 members. Subjects vary every week, covering chapters 8-14. No requirement to have participated in the Part 1 Group. Deadline to register August 25 via heartsgm@hvuuc.org
Let's Chat is an ongoing Covenant Group, that meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Members may join after talking to Greg Kramer, and may leave at any time. Topics have included Mystery, Integrity, Laughter, Leisure and Spirituality as Community. Our next meeting July 23rd is Empowering our True Selves and Shedding the Imposter Syndrome. See me after the service or email letschat@hvuuc.org
A four-session Covenant Group focusing on the divine feminine will take place on Sunday afternoons from 12:30 – 2:30 upstairs in the REZ. 9/24, 10/15, 10/29, 11/12 Open to all who identify as women.
In these four sessions the group will explore a culturally diverse, feminine face of God and ask how we can live into Her and bring more of Her into the world. Four goddesses from matrilineal cultures in different geographic regions will be explored. For more information, email divinefeminine@hvuuc.org.
Join us for church on Sunday July 30, 2023
9:30 Religious Education
11:00 Sunday Service
Join us after the service for Coffee Hour!
Hear reports from our delegates and our minister about our trip to General Assembly, the annual national gathering and business meeting for the Unitarian Universalist Association. What did we learn? How did it make us think? Who are we becoming as a movement? We will also offer our kids and youth a backpack/notebook blessing during this service. Students of ALL ages (including adults!) should bring either their backpack or a notebook to the service.
CUUPS will be offering an ages 21+ Rock Painting craft event. CUUPS membership will provide rocks and painting supplies. Attendees may bring their own rocks and supplies if they prefer.
Set up starts at 4pm and doors open at 5 pm. Alcohol will be on premises.
A Donations basket will be set up to receive funds or nonperishable food items. Donated food will be given to the church to add to their food drive
Headlines
The Divine Feminine Covenant Group
Kitchen Stuff Swap
Church Picnic
Social Justice Initiatives
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Join us for church on Sunday July 30, 2023
9:30 Religious Education
11:00 Sunday Service
Join us after the service for Coffee Hour!
There are so many problems we care about in the world. Unfortunately, Climate change may be the most pressing issue of our time because of its ability to make every other social justice concern far worse. Joshua Long is a recent seminary graduate and the Director of music ensembles at the UU church of Annapolis. He will come to share, through sermon and song, his journey to becoming a faith-based Climate activist and musician.
