We want to know your thoughts about Safety and Security at HVUUC. Please attend our zoom listening circle on Tuesday March 24 at 6:30pm, to both share your thoughts and hear where others are at with this very serious issue.
zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/99010898582?pwd=hwS9ZTXDtnHb6YuUaUyZSCgmNxpkKC.1
(We will also be offering an In-Person Listening Circle on Sunday April 5th at 1:00 pm on the same topic)
The HVUUC Social Justice Committee invites everyone to join in participating in our Reclaim the Vote Postcards writing event on Sunday, March 29, 2026 after church in the REZ.
As in previous postcard writing events, the event is non-partisan, sponsored by the Reclaim Our Vote - Center for Common Ground. We are focusing on sending reminders to registered Black voters in the Chesapeake VA area regarding the Virginia Redistricting Special Election on April 21, 2026.
Postcards, labels and stamps are provided. We have a limited amount of colored pens and fine tip markers. Please join us!
Church-wide meal for all those who like good food and company!
Cost:
$8 per person
$15 for two
$5 for kids under 12
Please pay in cash.
Sign up by Sunday, March 29th at noon by either filling out the form in the fellowship hall or by emailing wns@hvuuc.org.
April 1st give cooks a chance to play with the word Fool in the world of cooking. We'll serve two vastly different "fools" and some non-foolish food as well!
Be sure to sign up in time so we can shop for you!
All who identify as women are welcome to the first-Friday Women's night in April. Come be energized by the support of other women. April is at the Kingsport home of Wendy H. and will feature a small-group style short check-in.
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 questions, contact womensgroup@hvuuc.org.
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 limited, so carpooling is highly recommended. There are two driveways; one leads to the upper level of the house and should be reserved for women with mobility issues. The second driveway leads to the lower level of the house and has space for several cars. Parking across the street is discouraged.
Are you a history fan? Do you like documentaries?
In the church sanctuary we will be watching Ken Burns' American Revolution documentary. We will watch six episodes over six Saturdays from 9am-12pm.
(April 4th, 11th, and 25th, and May 2nd, 9th, and 16th)
Bring your own snacks and beverages.
Email bradley@hvuuc.org with any questions.
We want to know your thoughts about Safety and Security at HVUUC. Please attend our in-person listening circle on April 5th, at 1pm as the Easter Egg hunt concludes, to both share your thoughts and hear where others are at with this very serious issue.
(We will also be offering a Zoom Listening Circle on Tuesday March 24th at 6:30pm on the same topic)
Find the link for the zoom event here: https://hvuuc.org/events/2026/3/24/zoom-security-listening-circle
Join us April 25 at 5:00pm for a presentation on Astronomy & Extraterrestrial Life
Techno-signatures In Space:
The Universe contains hundreds of billions of galaxies, each with billions of stars and countless planets, many of which could support life. Given these numbers, intelligent civilizations should be common, yet decades of searching have produced no confirmed evidence. This contradiction is known as the Fermi Paradox, famously summarized by Enrico Fermi with the question,"Where is everybody?" Thinkers like Frank Drake attempted to estimate the number of detectable civilizations through the Drake Equation, while Cosmos emphasized both the vastness of space and the fragility of technological societies.
Advancing the Cosmos - Women’s Role in Astronomy:
For much of history, the night sky has been a canvas for human curiosity - yet the stories of many who shaped our understanding of the Universe have gone unheard. Women have played a pivotal role in Astronomy, often working in the shadows of institutions that did not fully recognize their brilliance. Despite barriers to education, limited access to scientific institutions, and systemic exclusion, women have made discoveries that transformed astrophysics, cosmology and space exploration, Their work laid the foundation for star classification, galaxy evolution, dark matter research and even the technologies that allow us to explore the cosmos today. Highlighting their achievements not only honors their legacy but also reminds us that scientific progress thrives where every mind has the opportunity to contribute.
From Mars With Love!
If each of the many robot explorers we have landed on the Martian surface could send a postcard back to Earth, what were the most significant accomplishments/finds they would tell us about? AND, in it's first billion years as a young planet, Mars was very Earth-like. It had water on the surface, an atmosphere containing oxygen and surface minerals containing most of the prime ingredients for life. One of the primary questions we have about Mars - does it have signs of early life and, have we already found it? Maybe we have!!
Email astronomy@hvuuc.org with any questions.
