Jessica Bowman
Soapbox Sunday

Join us for church on July 6, 2025!

  • NO RE

  • 11:00am Sunday Service

  • 12:00pm Coffee Hour

  • 12:30 Secret Life of Queer Folks Free Workshop

“Soapbox Sunday”

This is a yearly tradition in which a handful of your very own friends volunteer to "get up on their soapbox" to speak to us about something they feel is of great importance to them. This is our church's nod to the 1st amendment rights of the people of this country.

Soapbox Sunday
Jessica Bowman
Creepies and Crawlies

Join us for church on July 13, 2025!

  • 9:30am RE

  • 11:00am Sunday Service

  • 12:00pm Potluck

“Creepies and Crawlies”

A service about bugs, spiders, and snakes. What can we learn from these little creepy crawlies that inspire fear in so many people?

Creepies and Crawlies
Jessica Bowman
Snakes and Bugs at Church

We want to make everyone aware that at this Sunday's "Creepies and Crawlies" service, there will NOT be any snakes or bugs* inside the sanctuary.  While our topic is exploring how these feared creatures can teach us more about ourselves and acceptance, we are keeping them out of the sanctuary out of respect for people who may have phobias.


During All Ages Religious Education (which will either be on the back porch or in the REZ building depending on weather), two very docile non-venomous pet snakes will be present, but these snakes will NOT be present in the sanctuary.

*when we say there are no bugs inside the sanctuary, we mean no bugs that we put there on purpose.  The ones who show up on their own are outside of our control!

Snakes and Bugs at Church
Jessica Bowman
Adult Sex-Ed, Ukulele Jam, & Potluck

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.

Adult Sex-Ed, Ukulele Jam, & Potluck
Jessica Bowman
Roofing Project

There is a capital repairs project that will begin in a couple of weeks. This is to install a new roof for our main facility. There are a couple of phases, the first phase will start in the next couple of weeks.

In the first phase, the old tower on top of church will be removed. Additionally, the existing front door overhang will be removed and replaced. Depending on contractor schedule, there may be need to use an alternate entrance thru the music room sliding door. Signs will be posted if it becomes necessary to use the side entrance.

The second phase is a tear-off and reroof of the entire main building. Repairs to the roof decking and trim will be done at this time. the timing for this is weather dependent and currently set for as early as mid August or as late as end of Sept.

We'll keep updating information on scheduling as contractor updates become available.

Thanks for your patience as we proceed to maintain and improve our facility.

Email facilities@hvuuc.org with any questions.

Roofing Project

Appalachian Musical Styles

Appalachian Musical Styles

Join us for church on July 21, 2024!

  • 9:30am Religious Education

  • 11:00am Sunday Service

  • 12:00pm Coffee Hour

“Appalachian Music Styles”

Our Appalachian Living Tradition: The Music Committee is thrilled to present our beloved Music Sunday. This year promises a unique experience. We are honored to have Colin Hayden, a distinguished musician and academic, as our guest. He will lead a music-centered service exploring the rich traditions of Appalachian music and how to shed light on the fact that it is one of the most thriving living traditions today.

Clean Plastic Needed for 7/28 Summer RE

Clean Plastic Needed for 7/28 Summer RE

The youth and kids will be making plastic bottle bricks and ecobricks next Sunday during RE. They are in need of clean plastic bottles and bags to make this possible.

Please bring your washed plastic to the church and leave at the DRE's door or in the foyer of the REZ. For questions please contact our DRE, Justin Ridley, dre@hvuuc.org.

Learn more at ecobricks.org.

 

Nancy - Black and White Dialogue

Nancy - Black and White Dialogue

Black/White Dialogue, in partnership with The McKinney Center, has scheduled the play, “Nancy” for our August meeting, Monday, August 12, at 6:00pm at the auditorium of the International Storytelling Festival located in Jonesborough. Q&A will follow. Following the play, there will be time for casual conversation.

Advance tickets may be purchased directly from The McKinney Center at 423-753-0562. Supporters of this production will be listed in the program for $100, which includes 2 tickets. The McKinney Center is a non-profit organization.

You can find more information at the FB event here:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1010749363373182

How to Get Involved with Youth and RE Kids

How to Get Involved with Youth and RE Kids

Have you ever wondered how to get involved with our Youth and RE kids programming at HVUUC?


HVUUC offers RE classes for kids and Youth. We have also recently restarted our Youth Group. For the youngest children we have a nursery available. All of these age groups require volunteer support to make them happen.

If you are passionate about teaching or caring for kids and youth please consider volunteering in one of the following areas:

  • RE Teacher (K-2; 3-5; or 6-12 (when available))

  • Youth Group Facilitator (ages 11 -17 and grades 6-12)

  • Backup Nursery Volunteer (ages 6 and younger)

Training and background checks are provided. Please reach out to a member of the RE Collaborative or our DRE, Justin Ridley if you are interested in using your passion to help out.

July and August Summer RE Events

July and August Summer RE Events

Summer RE is in full swing. Please see the upcoming events for July and August RE.

Here is a list of Summer RE events for kids and youth grades K-12:

  • July 14 - Wildflower Seed Bombs with Peggy Wolfe and Judy Wade

  • July 21 - Wild Edible Walk with Charis Carter

  • July 28 - How to Make a Bottle Brick/Ecobrick with Catherine Pearson

  • August 4 - How to Make Pizza with Cyndi Hatch and Beth Calvert

  • August 11 - Musical Instruments out of Natural and Re-cycled Materials with Sue Cadwallader

  • August 18 - HVUUC Worship 101 with Rev. Tiffany and friends

Please come out and join us from 9:30 - 10:45 am. Most Sundays we will meet on the back covered deck of the church. For questions please contact our DRE Justin Ridley dre@hvuuc.org

Won't You Be My Neighbor?

Won't You Be My Neighbor?

We have noticed a spike in Covid cases in the congregation this week.  If you are medically vulnerable or feeling unwell in any way please stay home to protect yourself and others! Our services are always on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@holstonvalleyunitarianuniv3495

Join us for church on July 14, 2024!

  • 9:30am Religious Education

  • 11:00am Sunday Service

  • 12:00pm Coffee Hour

“Won't You Be My Neighbor?”

There are few people known in this modern era that are as beloved as Mr. Rogers. And this children's show had some DEPTH. Let's explore how Mr. Rogers used the platform of his television show to build the Beloved Community.

Help with Historical Marker Reception Needed

Help with Historical Marker Reception Needed

On August 8th at 11am, we will have the chance to host an unveiling of an historical marker titled "Freed African-Americans Win First Inheritance Suit," a project several years in the making in partnership with the McKinney Center in Jonesborough.  We would like to celebrate with a reception after the unveiling and need some food and cleanup volunteers.

Email Peggy at fellowship@hvuuc.org to volunteer!

Scam Email Alert

Scam Email Alert

On the morning of July 5 someone posing as a member of the congregation reached out to several HVUUC alias emails requesting the password to the members section of the website. This is a great time to remind us all to never give out passwords or other sensitive information to someone via email without first verifying their identity through a phone call. It is very easy to create a new email address with the name of someone we trust.
If you did give it out, please let us know at the office so we can fix our security. No judgement, just working together!

Soliciting names for HVUUC’s Memorial Wall

Soliciting names for HVUUC’s Memorial Wall

It is the custom of HVUUC to memorialize deceased members or long-term friends by having their names engraved on our Memorial Wall. It is time to collect those names so they can be added this year.

The first and last name are engraved along with the year of birth and the year of death. The cost for this has risen since it was last done. It now costs $250 per entry. While it is not required to donate the cost of adding a name, it is greatly appreciated.

Some church members and friends have already been contacted about having this done. If you have questions, or would like more information about how to have a name added to the wall, please contact Tish Kashdan at president@hvuuc.org.

Please return submissions by July 15th.

Question Box Service

Question Box Service

Join us for church on June 30, 2024!

  • 9:00am Religious Education

  • 11:00am Sunday Service

  • 12:00pm Coffee Hour

  • 12:15 Voter Postcard Writing Event

“Question Box Service”

A long beloved Unitarian Universalist tradition is the Question Box service. In our free and responsible search for truth and meaning we often have more questions than answers. Rev. Tiffany might try to answer a question you submitted during the service.

Living in Inclusion and Affirmation

Living in Inclusion and Affirmation

Join us for church on June 23, 2024!

  • 9:00am Religious Education

  • 11:00am Sunday Service

  • 12:00pm Coffee Hour

  • 12:15 Choir Rehearsal

“Living in Inclusion and Affirmation”

Spiritual reflections in light of Pride month: What do queer experiences, joy, and hardship teach us about divine diversity and how to live out an inclusive spiritual praxis? Reflections situated in pride month.