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.
Guess Who?
Join us for church on October 8, 2023
9:30am Religious Education
11:00am Sunday Service
12:00pm Coffee Hour
“Guess Who”
Our Minister Emertis Jeff Briere retired two years ago. What's he been up to? As the has-been minister, does he have anything worthwhile to share with us? Attend this service or watch on YouTube and find out.
Annual Auction: Where to Submit Donations
HVUUC Service Auction coming in less than a month, on November 4th. This page and email offers some important links for your convenience in finding information about the auction and the donation submission form.
Where to Donate
The HVUUC Service Auction is November 4th. It is time to start submitting donations.
The link to the 2024 online donation form: auctria.events/2023HVUUCauction
What to Donate
To learn more about the service auction and see past items submitted visit:
https://hvuuc.org/service-auction
What is a Service Auction?
Read more about the basics in the "What is a Service Auction" article:
https://hvuuc.org/congregation-news/2023/9/12/what-is-a-service-auction
October 2023 nUUsletter
Headlines
Minister’s Note
Covid Risk Assessment
Auction Donations Needed
Generational Strengths Workshop
The Giving Tree
Trunk or Treat
Click here to read the entire newsletter.
Click here for past newsletters.
You can also find a few printed copies at our visitors table in the sanctuary.
Up to date church info is always available at www.hvuuc.org
Service Auction Donations Needed
You can now add Donations to the auction catalog!
We would encourage you to donate items that can be redeemed during the next year. All donations will be collected using the Auctria website. This is the same website we have used for donations the past few years.
As items are donated, they will appear in the catalog on the Auctria website. You can review the catalog to consider what you would like to target the evening of the auction.
Click here to donate items.
If you need assistance, please email auction@hvuuc.org.
Generational Strengths Workshop, Women's Group, and Yoga Cancelation
Let's Chat Covenant Group Open to New Members
Art as a Spiritual Practice
Join us for church on October 1, 2023
9:30am Religious Education
11:00am Sunday Service
12:00pm Coffee Hour
“Art as a Spiritual Practice”
Art used to be something everyone did, it was a practice that was good for the soul, and was less about making something objectively good, and more about engaging in processes that invited us to the present moment. Today we are going to reclaim that art is for everyone. This highly interactive service invites us to do more than talk about Art and Spiritual Practices, but to actually give them a try. All art projects presented during this service come with a 0% chance of messing up your clothes, so come play with us.
Yoga Canceled for Next Two Weeks
Art Sunday: What to Expect
This Sunday we are offering a very special service called "Art as a Spiritual Practice" We will be doing more than talking about and thinking about art, we will get a chance to actually do art! The sanctuary has already been rearranged to prepare for this interactive service. Since this is pretty unusual, we want to give you an idea of what to expect.
1. There will be "spectator seats" available if you are uncomfortable participating in the art.
2. Children are expected to either stay with their parents or another trusted adult during the service as usual, and nursery will be available as usual. We'd like you to participate with your kids rather than apart from them.
3. We will be working with crayons and colored pencils, NO paints or permanent markers, as an effort to care for our carpet, our chairs, our tables and our clothes
4. There will be three clearly marked tables for beadwork near the library. If you have a kid who tends to put things in their mouths, please don't sit at the bead tables.
5. During the "making art" part of the service there will be four different options available with the hopes that everyone will find the activity that is right for them. Switching between options is totally acceptable, and there will be more information about the options in Sunday's bulletin. The options are:
-Contemplating Classic Fine Art
-Phone Photography in response to a theme
-Beaded Branches (involving beads, strings and sticks)
-Indra's Net group art project (involving coloring and collaging on circles we will connect)
We hope this information will invite you to be a little more comfortable with stretching your comfort zone this Sunday!
October Newsletter Deadline
Staff Vacation, Dried Herb Bundles, and Auction Info
Tri-Pride After Party
Join us for church on September 24, 2023
9:30 Religious Education
11:00 Sunday Service
Join us after the service for coffee hour!
“Tri-Pride After Party”
Come celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community with us on this day after Tri-Pride with music, reflections and more! To quote Michel Luong, "Queer joy must be a centerpiece to our resistance."
Music Director Out of Office
Office Admin Out of Office
Sierra Club, Mabon Ritual, and Service Auction 101
COVID Notification
We have learned of a person who tested positive for COVID after being at the church last Sunday. Folks who were in close contact have been notified. Thank you for remaining vigilant--washing/sanitizing your hands often, covering a cough or sneeze, respecting others' distancing needs, staying home if you feel ill, and letting us know if you test positive. This helps us all stay safe and healthy--and make informed decisions for ourselves and our families.
Speaking Truth to Power
Join us for church on September 17, 2023
9:30 Religious Education
11:00 Sunday Service
Join us after the service for coffee hour!
“Speaking Truth to Power”
The Second Sunday in our "Exploring our Sources" series, the second source of Unitarian Universalism is "Words and deeds of prophetic people which challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil with justice, compassion, and the transforming power of love." Let's explore why prophetic is such a loaded and powerful word and what it means in the context of Unitarian Universalism's mission and message. Also on this Sunday we will recognize Rev. Jeff Briere as our Minister Emeritus.
Fall Programming from Side With Love: Learn, Gather, and Connect
This can be a bittersweet time of year for so many, but we are taking joy in what UUA President Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt reminds us is the time when we “come back to each other in our congregations and communities.”
Whether you are coming back to your community after a long time away or whether you have been there all summer, we are grateful for your shared ministry toward collective liberation and beloved community.
This summer, Side With Love program and field staff created a wealth of events, resources, and opportunities to balance the need to rest and play with the necessity of honing our skills and staying informed and prepared to respond to the ongoing attacks on communities and people beloved of us.
Whether you need a space to grieve and pray, the opportunity to gather with others doing the work, or dedicated time to learn, they have something that will serve you.
Click here to learn about the many opportunities available this Fall to Learn, Gather, and Connect.
What is a Service Auction?
Holston Valley Unitarian Universalist Church’s biggest fund raiser is our service auction. A Service Auction is where congregants offer services to each other. On November 4th we will be auctioning off these items. Anybody can offer a service and on Auction Night that service will go to the highest bidder or bidders.
What services have been offered before?
Do you have a favorite hike you’d like to share with others? Or a special meal you like to make? Handyperson services, gardening, decluttering, or other household services. We have several murder mystery dinners where you play a character in a thrilling play as you run through your meal courses. Pool parties, Superbowl, New Years, St Patrick’s Day, July 4th, or unbirthday parties.
There is much more to come that will be in the News and Announcements. If you have any questions contact Greg Kramer auction@hvuuc.org.