Last Wednesday Night Supper until fall! Join us for food, friends and fellowship. 6-8pm.
Cost:
$8.00 each
$15 for two
$5 for kids under 12
Sign up by emailing WNS@HVUUC.org or on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall. (Not on F/B) Deadline to sign is Sunday, May25 at noon.
Eat and laugh together. Cash in the box as you walk in.
We love it when you can stay to help clear and clean up afterwards.
Don't forget to sign up by the Sunday beforehand so we know how many to shop for.
MORE DETAILS TO COME!!!
PROPOSED HVUUC WOMEN’S RETREAT
FRIDAY- SUNDAY, MAY 30-JUNE 1, 2025
THEME:
Radical Joy in Hard Times
PLACE:
The Peace Pentagon (www.peacepentagon.net)
88 Oracle Way, Independence, VA
We will have access to the entire campus which includes New River frontage, a babbling creek for water ceremony, turtle labyrinth, medicine wheel and peace pole as well as the picnic pavilion, bathhouse and, of course, the Peace Pentagon chapel.
CONVENER:
Rev. Becky Suzik, UU Peace Fellowship (https://uupf.org) Raleigh, NC;
Rev. Becky’s personal charity: www.joyfuel.org
The purpose of our gathering is to persist in bringing the frequency of JOY into our lives as we face difficult times. The greatest antidote to fear and separation is community, heart resonance and kindling JOY. And, yes, better together!
This gathering is flexible. Come Friday evening for a bonfire, drumming and stay on campus – rates ranging from $25/night camping to $100 for a private King bed and bath. Another option it to rent the whole house and share costs. Plus taxes.
OR – come for just Saturday.. arrive at 10 for a full day of JOY immersion.
PLANNING:
Are you interested in planning the details for the gathering? For example, food committee, leading a JOY activity, other?
REGISTRATION:
Fee: By Donation – No One Will be Turned Away;
INTERESTED? – More details as they are developed.
Email Noel: VP@hvuuc.org
The 2nd May NUTs community ukulele group meeting is May 31st at 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (Bryan K. is your host)
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.
We will meet at the church at noon, drive 1hr 15 min to the mountain, have lunch, visit excellent fossil sites, and come back by 6pm.
We will be visiting several excellent fossil sites that represent a wide range of time. We will meet at the church at noon, drive up to Clinch Mountain Bakery and Restaurant for lunch (1 hr 15 min drive), view the sites, then arrive back at the church by 6pm. The trip should take a total of six hours. We will be carpooling, so prepare for that, and you might be the driver, depending on how many people come!
Wear outdoor shoes and clothing and sunscreen. No hiking is going to happen, so all ages can take part in this. Ages 8-80.
If rain is forecasted, we will cancel and reschedule.
The admission fee is a donation to the church of your choosing and money for lunch.
Please RSVP with Michael Jones as soon as possible by emailing clinchmountain@hvuuc.org
We are setting up the Music Room so that it can also be used as a respite room during our Sunday Services if they have a screaming baby, a toddler that won't settle down, or simply for an adult that is having sensory overload.
This is an optional tool that many church's have to provide additional hospitality for anyone who needs it. With a glass wall directed at the pulpit, and a speaker to bring in the sound, we are hoping that this resource will be helpful for growing families.
On June 1st after church, Rev. Tiffany and the music team will be arranging the space so that it can serve this purpose while continuing to provide storage and practice space for our music program every other time besides the 11-noon hour.
If you would like to help out, just show up after church on the 1st! You can email Rev. Tiffany at minister@hvuuc.org if you have any questions or if you would like to help.
Friends and members of HVUUC have been meeting for over a year about revising the current policies around domestic abuse. Join us on the first Sunday of the the month 12:30-1:30pm in the REZ if you like policy work!
Email safehere@hvuuc.org with any questions.
We will have a Zoom meeting at 6:30pm on Tuesday June 3rd to learn about the voting agenda at this year's General Assembly (the annual meeting of the Unitarian Universalist Association). Your delegates will be present and will be ready to listen to your feedback so that they can represent you.
Please use this zoom link to attend:
https://zoom.us/j/99453195963?pwd=8GqP5gMLkb0iU3WXQqgeRTHVkdPpQG.1
The Church will supply the burgers, hot dogs, buns, drinks, and condiments. Please bring a snack, side dish, salad, or dessert!
Email fellowship@hvuuc.org with any questions.
