Have you ever enjoyed a game of bocce ball? If not, you have missed out on a lot of fun but you may have an opportunity to experience that excitement in the near future...
Donations for HVUUC radio spots on W.E.T.S.
Zoom Security Listening Circle, Voter Postcard Writing Event, and Memorial Food Donations
We Are The Builders
We all want to make a difference in this world, but sometimes our narrow vision of what "counts" as activism or social change can limit and paralyze us. This Sunday Rev. Tiffany explores the many ways we can make a difference, with the help of a book that all the Unitarian Universalists are reading this year: Social Change Now by Deepa Ayer…
Finger Foods for Memorial Reception
The Memorial Reception Committee is in need of food donations for the reception for Ray Hatch on Sunday March 29.
Finger foods and sandwiches are ideal! If you need something warmed in the oven we can do that as well. All donations can be dropped off in the church kitchen on March 29th.
Email memorialreception@hvuuc.org with any questions.
Weekly RE News
HVUUC Men's Group: Now Less MACHO
Say hello to the renamed HVUUC Men’s Group, say goodbye to MACHO (Men Achieving Community Helping Others). In order to be more inclusive and focus on the social aspects of the group we are dropping the clever-but-confusing-not-to-mention-possibly-misleading moniker “MACHO” in favor of the more apt and gender-symmetrical “Men’s Group"…
Security Listening Circles, Pledge Drive, & Tree Day
5th Sunday Offering - Family Promise of Kingsport
Peace and Power
The Buddhist tradition has a lot to say about the connections between Peace and Power, and the connections between our inner state of being and how we impact the world. This Sunday Rev. Tiffany gets a little help from bestselling author and Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh to explore these big questions…
Security Listening Circles
Safety and Security has emerged as a big topic that our congregation has a lot of interest in at the moment. To best understand where the congregation is at with these matters, a team of board members, facilities volunteers and your minister are hosting Listening Circles to gather everyone's thoughts as we discern a way to move forward for our congregation's safety and security…
Pledge drive ends Sunday March 22nd
Our Annual Pledge Drive Ends Sunday March 22nd. It is important that Friends and especially Members pledge. These times are unsure, but please be sure that this church can stay open this next year! more than half of the congregation has pledged so far. It's important that you pledge not the amount!
Email pledge@hvuuc.org with any questions.
Religious Education Update
Sacred Snacks & Joyful Nommms
Help us restock the RE kitchen with snacks and drinks that spark joy! Share your favorites (healthy, sweet, salty, fizzy — no judgment here!) and help us create a welcoming, delicious space for all ages.
We’re refreshing our RE snack cabinets and fridge — and we’d love your input!
Around here, we believe in joyful experiences, self-love, and snack discernment. That means we honor the kale chips and the cookies. The sparkling water and the soda. The wholesome and the mischievous.
Tell us:
* What snacks make you happiest
* What drinks you actually reach for
* Whether brand names matter to you
Your input helps us balance stewardship and celebration — creating a space that feels welcoming, thoughtful, and well-stocked for everyone.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLRC_tGwqus-WQlhrNsc0uINae5Ctparjlo2if_1eCWZQc8Q/viewform?usp=header
Thank you for helping us nourish both body and community
Two Spots Left to Complete Our March K–5 Team!
Our K–5 Religious Education team is almost fully scheduled for March — and we’re just two volunteers away from completing the month!
We’re currently seeking:
A co-facilitator with Kita on March 8
A co-facilitator with Greg on March 22
Facilitators are never alone — lessons are prepared, you're paired with another volunteer, and support is always nearby. What matters most is your presence and willingness to help create a warm, engaging space for our young learners.
If one of these dates aligns for you, please reach out to Jess Ox at dre@hvuuc.org. Shared ministry thrives when many hands and hearts contribute. We are so grateful for you!
Pronoun Survey, Youth Group, and Giving with Zelle
Volunteers Needed for New Helping Hands Group
A new group is forming to care for the physical needs of our members and friends. We need someone to lead this effort.
Who do you contact when you need physical help and want to ask the church for a hand? Our church has plenty of people willing to help. We need a Point Of Contact to receive requests and communicate with volunteers. Today it is an idea without a formal name. There is an opportunity to help this take form and support to get you started.
In the past, this effort was conducted by the men's group; we want to extend this group to include all genders. Typically we would receive 6-8 requests in a year that were managed on the fly, so we expect this to take a small amount of time while making a meaningful impact.
If you would like more information, please contact programs@hvuuc.org.
The Seven Deadly Sins
Don’t forget it’s Day Light Savings this week!
Join us for church on March 8, 2026.
9:30am Religious Education
11:00am Service
12:00pm Potluck
“The Seven Deadly Sins”
On International Women's Day Rev. Tiffany explores the Seven Deadly Sins from a feminist perspective. Where did the Seven Deadly Sins come from? What is their purpose? And how can we use this framework to consider how we shape our own meaningful and happy lives?
Religious Education Weekly Update
There is so much beautiful movement happening across our Religious Education community this week — thank you for being part of it all.
K–5 RE
Kita and Sue will be guiding our young humans through the lesson “What Is Time?” This playful and thoughtful exploration will include a one-minute challenge game, creating 3D stars, and (weather permitting!) some time enjoying the beautiful outdoors together.
Families are also invited to continue participating in the ongoing Gratitude Zine challenge and to make use of the Sanctuary Fidget Station — both small but meaningful practices that support our shared worship experience.
6–12 RE
This Saturday, March 7th, those who are available will be handing out food and care bags at The Melting Pot in downtown Johnson City as part of our continued outreach efforts. If you have any questions, please email Jess Ox at HVUUCDRE@gmail.com
During Sunday’s class, youth will reflect on the service event — celebrating what felt aligned, noting what could evolve, and continuing to build upon our growing collaborative connection with The Melting Pot. They will also finalize their curriculum shift goals for the remainder of the session.
Reminder: Families registered for Stellar Sex Health (grades 6–8) are reminded that classes meet in the Meditation Room.
Adult RE 2
Byron will be facilitating this week, holding space for rich conversation, thoughtful reflection, and meaningful connection. Adult RE continues to be a place where curiosity, lived experience, and deep listening come together in powerful ways.
As our Adult RE community grows, we are exploring the possibility of adding an Adult RE 3 group to support smaller discussion circles and deeper engagement. We would love your input! Please consider sharing your thoughts through our
More Circles, More Connection Survey:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRkninSMUUyju7xlfmmnbDRpm3vgx9faiov0xLC2szIbmzsQ/viewform?usp=header
Thank you for being part of this shared ministry — learning, growing, and building together.
Love & Light,
Jess Ox
More Than Words: Exploring Pronouns Together
Jess Ox and Alesha are building a gender affirmation support workshop and would love your input. This short, anonymous survey helps them tailor the experience to real-life needs and relationships within our community.
Alesha and Jess Ox are collaborating on an upcoming workshop centered around gender affirmation support.
The intention is to offer practical tools, thoughtful processes, and supportive language that help loved ones show up in ways that feel aligned and affirming — whether as parents, friends, congregants, leaders, or community members.
We know that for some, pronouns are deeply personal. For others, it may feel like new terrain. For many, it’s a mix of curiosity, care, and wanting to “get it right.”
This short, anonymous survey will help us understand:
* What pronouns mean to you
* How comfortable you feel using them
* What kind of support or tools would be helpful
* The roles and relationships you’re hoping to strengthen
Your voice helps us build something that meets real needs with compassion and clarity.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9Sx-pB-vlqLqv75i8SiRQFOgWlIVUBSTcvtMnFEfEKkdz8Q/viewform?usp=header
Thank you for growing with us