First Friday Women's Night on April 4th, 2025. For all who identify as women. Based in Nickelsville, VA, the host, Jasmine, will offer a farm-tour plus firepit and s'mores-makings.

Where: the Nickelsville, VA home of Jasmine.
The address, plus tips, can be accessed by contacting WomensGroup@hvuuc.org. Alternatively, it will be on the private women's group FB page.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/801122696605963

Driving and parking: Carpooling is suggested. ONLY USE GOOGLE MAPS TO GET THERE. All other GPS will get people lost. There will be a space for parking at the top of the driveway on the lawn.

Bring: your own camp-chair for around the fire-pit

Details: the main area is relatively flat and not hard to walk around. If it rains, we can all gather in the kitchen/dining room and the front porch.

Activity: farm tour, firepit with s'mores, and host will have basic drinks.

Food: snacks and libations are always welcome, but it is not required to bring something to attend; bringing food should never be a barrier. If bringing food, it should be easy to grab and handle on a plate. And for the host's comfort, please bring all food and drink home with you when you leave.

All are welcome to attend the Social Justice Committee meeting in the REZ after church on March 30th.  We will be discussing several important topics including several social justice congregational statements of support.

Email sjchair@hvuuc.org with any questions.

The Youth RE will be hosting a bake sale fundraiser during coffee hour on Sunday, March 30. They are raising money to work against hunger in our region.

Please come out to see what delicious goods they bake this time! Email DRE@hvuuc.org with any questions.

NUTs (Northeast Ukesters of Tennessee) Community Ukulele group is continuing to meet at HVUUC in March!

All ukulele enthusiasts of any level are welcome to attend. Are you curious or just want to sing along for now? Join us. We might even have an extra ukulele to loan out at the meeting.

Information about the meetings and NUTS group is on the official web page: https://sites.google.com/view/northeastukesters/home

This is a community event, held at the HVUUC campus. It is not an HVUUC event.  

Email ukulele@hvuuc.org for more info.

Our next Movie Night will be March 28th. We’ll be watching the movie “Sabrina”. If you did not buy this Movie Night at the annual service auction you still have a chance to join us at the church. Just bring $15.00 the night of the movie.

Heavy hor’s d’oeuvres will be served at 6:30pm and the movie will show at 7:00. 

Come join us for an evening of food, fellowship and film.  There is a sign up sheet on the counter at the back of the sanctuary. Email movie@hvuuc.org with any questions.

We play board games and card games in the spirit of inclusion and fun. We always teach the rules to the games, so you don’t need to know anything in advance. If you are curious about it, just show up ready to have some fun. If you want to bring a game that you love (and can teach to others), please do! Snacks (not mandatory) and all ages welcome.

Maybe for February 14th, ditch the commercial hearts and roses and come play a game!

Email gamegroup@hvuuc.org with any questions.

Wednesday Night supper this month is March 26th. at 6pm. Join us for hearty food and great company! All are welcome but be sure to sign up so we know how many to cook for! Helpers, especially for clean up, are very welcome!!

Cost:

• $8.00 per person

• $15 for two

• $5 for children under 12

Sign up by emailing WNS@HVUUC.org or in the Fellowship Hall by Sunday, 2/23 at 12:30pm

Join CUUPS in honoring the spring equinox.  We will hold a ritual at 6 pm followed by a potluck dinner.
Please bring a dish to share. Everyone is welcome!

Email cuups@hvuuc.org with any questions.

A MACHO (Men Achieving Community Helping Others) member is hosting a meeting at his home in Johnson City, TN, on Friday, March 21st, starting at 6 PM. Hamburgers and hotdogs will be provided, and participants are encouraged to bring a side dish or dessert, as well as their own beverage.

For the address and any questions, please email macho@hvuuc.org. Carpooling is suggested.

This gathering aims to discuss future event ideas, enjoy some food, and engage in whatever topics arise. The event will take place rain or shine.

The Youth Group will hold their monthly meeting this Sunday, March 16, from 4:00 - 6:00 pm upstairs in the REZ. We will be doing part 2 of the UUA Common Read book Authentic Selves. Please come even if you haven't read the whole book (copies are available). Additionally, the parents and guardians will be meeting at the same time with Rev. Tiffany to go over portions of the book. Please join us this Sunday afternoon!

We play board games and card games in the spirit of inclusion and fun. We always teach the rules to the games, so you don’t need to know anything in advance. If you are curious about it, just show up ready to have some fun. If you want to bring a game that you love (and can teach to others), please do! Snacks (not mandatory) and all ages welcome.

Maybe for February 14th, ditch the commercial hearts and roses and come play a game!

Email gamegroup@hvuuc.org with any questions.

NUTs (Northeast Ukesters of Tennessee) Community Ukulele group is continuing to meet at HVUUC in March!

All ukulele enthusiasts of any level are welcome to attend. Are you curious or just want to sing along for now? Join us. We might even have an extra ukulele to loan out at the meeting.

Information about the meetings and NUTS group is on the official web page: https://sites.google.com/view/northeastukesters/home

This is a community event, held at the HVUUC campus. It is not an HVUUC event.  

Email ukulele@hvuuc.org for more info.

Path to Membership will be facilitated in two parts held on successive Sundays in March 2025. The first class, Sunday, March 9, will be dedicated to understanding Unitarian Universalism and our Covenant.

The second class, Sunday, March 16, will involve sharing spiritual journeys, discussing how to become integrated into church life, and how our church is governed. Each class will run from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Childcare will be provided if needed. Although these classes do not commit you to membership, they are necessary precursors for joining. They also allow you to get to know a small group of people on a more personal level. The number of participants will be limited. Get your name on the list, if you haven't already, by emailing PTM@hvuuc.org. There will also be a sign-up sheet on the side counter in the sanctuary.

Please provide the following information when you sign up: Name, email, and phone. If you require childcare, please provide the number of children and their ages. We look forward to your participation! 

Second Sunday of the month potluck!  February 9 after the service.

Bring your favorite entree, side dish, salad, or dessert to the kitchen, beginning at 10:30am.  If your dish needs warming or any other special instruction, please let the person in the kitchen know.  We can keep things warm but, because of the quantity of the contributions, we cannot cook anything from scratch.  Looking forward to a delicious lunch while enjoying HVUUC fellowship.

Email potlucks@hvuuc.org with any questions.

All who identify as women are welcome to the first-Friday Women's night on March 7th at Jennifer C's home in Johnson City. Come be energized by the support of other women, and bolster others with your support.

Sharing of snacks and libations are always welcome, but it is not required to bring something to attend; bringing food should never be a barrier.  For the host's comfort, please bring all food and drink home with you when you leave.

For questions and address information, contact womensgroup@hvuuc.org.

Our second Movie Night will be February 28th. We’ll be watching the movie “Regarding Henry”. If you did not buy this Movie Night at the annual service auction you still have a chance to join us at the church. Just bring $15.00 the night of the movie.

Heavy hor’s d’oeuvres will be served at 6:30pm and the movie will show at 7:00. 

Next month on March 28 we’ll be watching “Sabrina”.

Come join us for an evening of food, fellowship and film.  There is a sign up sheet on the counter at the back of the sanctuary. Email movie@hvuuc.org with any questions.

We play board games and card games in the spirit of inclusion and fun. We always teach the rules to the games, so you don’t need to know anything in advance. If you are curious about it, just show up ready to have some fun. If you want to bring a game that you love (and can teach to others), please do! Snacks (not mandatory) and all ages welcome.

Email gamegroup@hvuuc.org with any questions.

Wednesday Night supper this month is March 26th. at 6pm. Join us for hearty food and great company! Please indicate if you need a vegetarian meal. All are welcome but be sure to sign up so we know how many to cook for! Helpers, especially for clean up, are very welcome!!

Cost:

• $8.00 per person

• $15 for two

• $5 for children under 12

Sign up by emailing WNS@HVUUC.org or in the Fellowship Hall by Sunday, 3/23 at 12:30pm

Join CUUPS for a space to wind down and center ourselves.  We will share soups.  Please bring a soup dish to share .  After eating we will have a guided meditation.  All are welcome to attend.  

Email CUUPS@hvuuc.org with any questions.

The Youth Group will hold their monthly meeting this Sunday February 16th from 4:00 - 6:00 pm in the REZ.

We will be starting our UUA Common Read Book "Authentic Selves." If you have not received your copy yet please reach out to our DRE, Justin Ridley, dre@hvuuc.org.

We play board games and card games in the spirit of inclusion and fun. We always teach the rules to the games, so you don’t need to know anything in advance. If you are curious about it, just show up ready to have some fun. If you want to bring a game that you love (and can teach to others), please do! Snacks (not mandatory) and all ages welcome.

Maybe for February 14th, ditch the commercial hearts and roses and come play a game!

Email gamegroup@hvuuc.org with any questions.

Second Sunday of the month potluck!  February 9 after the service.

Bring your favorite entree, side dish, salad, or dessert to the kitchen, beginning at 10:30am.  If your dish needs warming or any other special instruction, please let the person in the kitchen know.  We can keep things warm but, because of the quantity of the contributions, we cannot cook anything from scratch.  Looking forward to a delicious lunch while enjoying HVUUC fellowship.

Email potlucks@hvuuc.org with any questions.

CUUPS will host a celebration of Imbolc.  We will have a ritual at 6 pm followed by a potluck dinner.  All are welcome.

Email cuups@hvuuc.org with any questions.

We have tons of old photos we'd like to label and digitize, but the problem is a lot of us don't know who are in the photos, when the photos were taken, and what events were going on in the photos. So we need some help from our church elders!

If you've been a part of the church for 20+ years, your experience is required on February 8th from 10AM-1PM in the Fred Ball Room. We had to reschedule last month because of the snow. You all can look at old photos and reminisce while the Archiving Task Force writes down your observations.

Email history@hvuuc.org with any questions.

First Friday Women's Group on February 7th at the near-downtown Kingsport home of Linda W.

All who identify as women are welcome. Come be energized by the support of other women!

Sharing of snacks and libations are always welcome, but it is not required to bring something to attend; bringing food should never be a barrier.  For the host's comfort, please bring all food and drink home with you when you leave.

Parking is limited but can park street-side on the opposite side of the hosts home. Carpooling is always encouraged.

For questions and exact address, contact womensgroup@hvuuc.org.

THE MILKY WAY GALAXY - Imagine gazing up at a clear night sky, far from city lights, and seeing a luminous band stretching across the heavens.  This breathtaking sight is the Milky Way galaxy, our cosmic home.  With its swirling spiral arms and a core teeming with stars, the Milky Way is a vast and dynamic system, housing billions of stars, planets and mysteries waiting to be unraveled.  From ancient myths to cutting edge astronomy, the story of the Milky Way is a journey through space and time, inviting us to explore the wonders of our galaxy......and beyond.

ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY - Donnie will guide you through the fascinating world of astrophotography using just your smartphone, whether you have an Android or iPhone.  We'll explore how, with or without a modest telescope, you can capture stunning images of the moon and planets, transforming your smartphone into a powerful tool for celestial photography.  You will be introduced to free software that can enhance your imaging experience, and we'll delve into essential techniques for capturing and editing your night sky photos.  We will also share tips and tricks to help you make the most of the equipment you already have, proving that the phone in your pocket can open up a universe of photographic possibilities. In addition, weather permitting, Donnie will bring is telescope and share views of the stars, galaxies, or the moon - whichever is most prominent in the January night sky.

THE KARST TOPOGRAPHY IN E. TENNESSEE
A study of the local Karst (limestone) features as seen on topographic maps and a very local field trip (weather permitting).  Chemical weathering of local carbonate rocks around HVUUC illustrate streamless valleys, sink holes, sink lakes, sinking streams and blind valleys.

These presentations are open to all Church members and friends of the Church.  If you have friends interested in the above presentations, feel free to bring them with you.
Note - we will not be providing refreshments at this event.

Email space@hvuuc.org with any questions.

The first of three movie nights is Friday, January 24.  If you did not buy this at the auction you still have a chance to join us at the church.

Heavy hor’s d’oeuvres will be served at 6:30 and the movie will show at 7:00.  Bring $15.00 the night of the movies. 

• January 24: “Witness”

• February 28: “Regarding Henry”

• March 28: “Sabrina”

Come join us for an evening of food, fellowship and film.  There is a sign up sheet on the kiosk in the Fred Ballroom.

Email movie@hvuuc.org with any questions.

Winter Wednesday night supper welcomes you!
Soup, potato bar, salad, and dessert…good friends and fellowship!  Join us!

Meal starts at 6pm.

Cost:

• $8.00 per person

• $15.00 per couple

• $5.00 for kids under 12

(Cash in the basket when you get there thank you!)

Email WNS@hvuuc.org to sign up or use the sign up sheet in the Fred Ball Room.

Sunday January 19th is the last day to sign up!

The Youth Group will hold their monthly meeting on Sunday, January 19th, from 4:00 - 6:00 pm in the REZ.

This month we will be starting our UUA Common Read Book "Authentic Selves." If you have not received your copy yet please reach out to our DRE, Justin Ridley, dre@hvuuc.org.

A ukulele enthusiast meetup + jam sessions are happening in this region! We have four sessions scheduled for January and February for interested community members in the general Tri-Cities region.

HVUUC facility is a central meeting spot for these initial meetings, but this is not a church event. These are community events.

Mark the dates:

• Saturday January 18, at 10-11:30 am

• Tuesday January 21, at 7-8:30 pm

• Saturday February 22, 10-11:30 am

• Tuesday, February 25, 7-8:30 pm

The goals are to meet and jam, plus a bit of business:

*Set possible future locations and dates;

* Assign co-leaders to different future sessions, so planning isn't falling on one person; (e.g. someone to host the location, someone to suggest jam songs; someone to lead one or more songs);

*Jamming in a supportive environment for all levels.

For more information,

1. go to the NUTs (web page:

https://sites.google.com/view/northeastukesters/meetings

2. There is a FB group "Ukulele Group of NE TN", https://www.facebook.com/groups/617919292006550

Weather permitting - if it is snowing or has ice on the ground that day in Kingsport or Johnson City, consider the session cancelled.

Email Ukulele@hvuuc.org with any questions.