The NUTs community ukulele group meeting is November 22nd, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
We will incorporate a lot of favorite holiday songs and maybe even one honoring fall in Appalachia.
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
Check out the Music page for the upcoming month's playlist where you can download chord sheets, and review play-along videos.
NUTs Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/nuts.uke.group/
This is a community event, held at the HVUUC campus. It is not an HVUUC event.
Email ukulele@hvuuc.org with any questions.
Come share Thanksgiving dinner with our HVUUC family. Thanksgiving Day (Nov 27), 2-5 pm, Fred Ball Room. Sign up on the sheets in the sanctuary, or by emailing thanksgiving@hvuuc.org--with your name, contact text or email, how many adults & children will attend, what food you want to bring, & whether you can help with setup or cleanup.
Can't bring a dish? No worries. Just bring you & come on. EVERYONE is WELCOME!!!
Everyone is invited to help decorate our tree on Friday, November 28 at 11am. We are tree #78, in King Commons Park.
We’d also love for you to join us for the tree lighting ceremony on November 29th at 6:30pm.
Email givingtree@hvuuc.org with any questions.
Come on down regulars and new people alike! Game night happens every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month up in the REZ building.
Email gamegroup@hvuuc.org with any questions.
CUUPS will host a soup and mediation event as a way to slow down during the busy holiday season.
Join CUUPs on the Saturday after Thanksgiving to enjoy breads and soups followed by a guided meditation.
Please bring a favorite soup or bread to share. All are welcome.
Email cuups@hvuuc.org with any questions.
All who identify as women are welcome to the first-Friday Women's night at Deb H's home in Kingsport. Come be energized by the support of other women.
Special focus: We will collect more items for the HVUUC Giving Tree and help prepare the items for placement by separating and bagging, etc.
Sharing of easy finger-food 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 the special activity, preparing items for replacement on the HVUUC Giving Tree - you are welcome to bring donation items like hand warmers, scarves, socks, gloves, hats, etc. Also feel free to bring items to package them for the tree: ziplock bags, twine, hole punches, scissors, and permanent markers if attendees want to have that readily available as they bag items. We will work under the guidance of Jenna W. (member of the Social Justice Committee). She will be passing around a daily sign-up sheet for the month of December in case anyone would like to volunteer checking the Giving Tree to see if re-stocking bagged items is needed.
NOTE: We will be decorating the Giving Tree on Friday, November 28th at 11 a.m., and everyone is invited.
You do not need to bring items or packaging to attend. Just come and pitch in or simply be buoyed up.
The address can be accessed by contacting WomensGroup@hvuuc.org. Alternatively, it is posted on the private women's group FB page. www.facebook.com/groups/womensgrouphvuuc/
Driving and parking: parking is plentiful. Carpooling is always a fun idea - the "party before the party".
For questions, contact womensgroup@hvuuc.org.
The Green Arts Fair is ON. This is a chance for local crafters to sell their works, and friends and members to purchase locally - either for self or for holiday gifting with meaning.
When you purchase an item at the Green Arts Fair, a percentage of the proceeds goes to the church for green initiatives for the facility.
Calling all friends and members, and local crafters. This long-standing annual tradition of the Green Arts Fair at HVUUC continues. This is a great opportunity to support our local economy by purchasing unique handcrafted goods. Plan ahead for holiday gifting, birthday gifting, or treat yourself. You may find items such as jewelry, knits and crochet, music CDs, weaving, bookmarks, ornaments, etc.
If you are a crafter interested in selling, contact GreenArts@hvuuc.org no later than December 5th, 2025. We want to hear about what you'll be selling so we can put out some 'teasers' to tempt folks.
We are decorating the sanctuary for Festivals of Light! If you enjoy decorating, have an eye for beauty, or just want to get involved, please join! Anyone and everyone is invited. If you have any fresh, evergreen branches please bring some. A wide variety is always welcome and needed. Light finger foods will be provided.
If you also want to participate in Festivals of Light on Dec 14th, email Sarah S at festivals@hvuuc.org. Thanks!!
TN Renters United is a statewide organization of renters fighting for tenant rights and truly affordable housing. This gathering is for people who want to connect to others with similar values, learn more about this issue, and get involved in the cause.
Potluck will begin at 6pm and all are welcome with or without bringing food to share.
Email alesha@hvuuc.org with any questions.
CUUPS will host a winter solstice/ Yule ritual on Sat 12/20/2025 at 6:00pm.
Join CUUPS in honoring Yule. Activities this year we include a ritual, bonfire, potluck dinner, and a "dirty" Santa gift exchange. All are welcome.
For the gift exchange hand crafted items are welcome, purchased gifts should be be limited to $15-25.
Email cuups@hvuuc.org with any questions.
