We embrace diversity within the congregation’s membership and in theology. We are committed to being a vital and growing progressive congregation within our larger community. And we promote spiritual growth, religious freedom, and ethical action.
We hope you will visit our church. Our worship services are at 11:00am; children’s and adult religious education classes are at 9:30am.
Sunday Schedule
9:30 a.m. Religious Education Classes
11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service
12:00 p.m. Coffee Hour
Past Services: HVUUC YouTube
Upcoming Services (Sundays @ 11 a.m.)
Andy Brown, Executive Director of the Appalachian Resource Conservation and Development Council (ARCD) presents an overview of ARCD’s three core programs and how these impact our community: Farmland Conservation, Agricultural Enterprise and Nutrition and Food Access for All. Emphasis will be on the Nutrition and Food Access for All because ultimately that program has an impact for all of us. Relating this theme of nutrition/ ‘feeding the hungry” to the gospels of Jesus, and emphasized by Lao Tzu, considered the father of Taoism. And, offering a call to action that is in keeping with our UU principle of worth and dignity of every person.
What does the fable of the Emperor's New Clothes teach us about truth, leadership, accountability and growth? Join Rev. Tiffany for a unique re-telling of this story!
What does the genre of Apocalyptic literature teach us about human nature? For years as a young evangelical Rev. Tiffany was intensely interested in end-times stories. Now, with an entirely different perspective, she explores what these stories are and what they are not, and gleans what wisdom we can from them.
On the last Sunday of October, our congregation is visited by all sorts of interesting characters dressed up in their Halloween best! Rev. Tiffany hosts a very special service where we are taught about ethics from Robin Hood, the history of voting rights from a Suffragette, the importance of bees in our ecosystem from a bee, and many many other insightful characters. Come in costume and stay for the Trunk or Treat!
Join us for church on Oct 5, 2025!
NO RE
11:00am Sunday Service
12:00pm Coffee Hour
12:30pm Reclaim the Vote Postcard Writing Campaign
“Take This Soul and Make It Sing”
Andy Brown, Executive Director of the Appalachian Resource Conservation and Development Council (ARCD) presents an overview of ARCD’s three core programs and how these impact our community: Farmland Conservation, Agricultural Enterprise and Nutrition and Food Access for All. Emphasis will be on the Nutrition and Food Access for All because ultimately that program has an impact for all of us. Relating this theme of nutrition/ ‘feeding the hungry” to the gospels of Jesus, and emphasized by Lao Tzu, considered the father of Taoism. And, offering a call to action that is in keeping with our UU principle of worth and dignity of every person.
We had an ENews delivery outage for about a week. Here are some things you may have missed!
During our Sunday service on October 12th, we will be welcoming new members with this season’s New Member Ceremony.
If you have taken the Path to Membership classes and would like to participate in the ceremony and become a member, email PTM@hvuuc.org by October 6th. Please include 3 or 4 sentences about yourself, written in third person, as an introduction to the congregation. Your introduction will be read to the congregation as you sign the membership book. (This portion of the Sunday service is not posted to YouTube.)
If you have taken the Path to Membership classes and would like to become a member this fall but cannot participate in this ceremony, a private signing can be scheduled.
We welcome you to our congregation and look forward to hearing from you!
Headlines
Scammers Alert
Voter Postcards Event
Listening Circle about Music
TUUCAN Fall Flock
Resistance to Authoritarianism
Service Auction Donations
Veteran’s Plaque
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Believe it or not. It's time to think about the Service Auction on November 8th.
If you’re new to HVUUC, our Service Auction is a much anticipated event every fall. Yes, it’s a fundraiser but really it’s more of a FUN raiser, where you and other congregants get together to offer a service, event, or item.
There’s no limit to the activities or the items you can “auction” off. You can offer handyman services, teach a paint party, host a dinner, auction off baked goods, original art, and more! Wherever your passion and talents lie, there’s room for it at the service auction.
Want to provide a meal but don't have the room? Use the churches kitchen for your event! You can check the church calendar on our website and reserve time and space by emailing office@hvuuc.org.
We would encourage you to donate items that can be redeemed any time during the next year.
Donate your services, event, or items using the Auctria website using the link below. Email auction@hvuuc.org with any questions.
Click here to donate now.
Join us for church on September 28, 2025!
9:30am Religious Education
11:00am Sunday Service
12:00pm Coffee Hour
“Fools, Wise and Otherwise”
For years now, Rev. Tiffany has been obsessed with the archetype of the Fool. Whether it's Taoism's Wise Fool, the Fool of the tarot beginning a new journey of transformation, or a court jester who uses his outsider status to speak truth to power, the fool is often more than they seem.
The Music Committee and Rev. Tiffany will be hosting a Music Listening Circle after potluck on Sunday, October 12th.
This is your chance to help shape the future trajectory of our music program. Whether you like to make music or just want to listen to it, we want your help and your input to make our future programming and staffing the best it can be for HVUUC.
Email minister@hvuuc.org with any questions.
The "Odd Fellow Cemetery" is a historical black cemetery in Elizabethton that has both enslaved people and freed blacks buried there. The Helene flooding really messed it up and people are trying to restore this historical site.
There are currently two dates scheduled for a clean up. Saturday Oct 4th and Saturday October 11th. Folks will be meeting at Eastside Elementary in Elizabethton at 8:45am on these days.
For more info contact 423-737-5089
For more information about the cemetery visit this local news article:
/www.wjhl.com/news/local/elizabethton-community-members-working-to-restore-historic-black-cemetery/?
Please email all submissions for the October newsletter by Monday September 29 to newsletter@hvuuc.org.
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Join us for church on September 21, 2025!
9:00am Religious Education
11:00am Sunday Service
12:00pm Coffee Hour
“Hurricane Helene Remembrance”
In late September of 2024, Hurricane Helene changed the landscape of East Tennessee and Western North Carolina forever. A year later, we gather to contemplate our interconnectedness with the land, the weather, each other, and our wider community of East Tennesseans in a service that will make space for grief and gratitude. Rev. Tiffany will facilitate our experience.
First of all, thanks to the Let's Chat Covenant group for hosting coffee hour on September 7. Much appreciated.
Secondly, a coordinator(s) is/are needed for the October 13 potluck, If you can help or have questions, please contact fellowship@hvuuc.org. THANKS!
And, finally, coffee hour hosts are needed for Sunday, October 19. Please sign up on the calendar beside the large coffee urn in the Fred Ball room or email coffeehour@hvuuc.org.
Thank you for all the help!
The Tennessee Unitarian Universalist Community Action Network (TUUCAN) invites all Tennessee UUs to Nashville for the Fall Flock on Saturday, October 18th, at First UU Church of Nashville (FUUN) from 9 am to 4 pm (Central Time)
We will share food, fellowship, and support each other during these difficult times in our cities, state, and country. We will learn how UU State Action Networks across the United States turn UU values into positive action. We will nurture deeper relationships, strengthen our social justice ecosystem, and create plans for a world with love at the center.
We hope to represent - in person or via Zoom - each of our 14 UU communities in Tennessee and beyond. Register at https://bit.ly/tuucan25 or email sjchair@hvuuc.org for questions or assistance.
If attending via zoom, keep in mind that the event will be 10:00-5:00 Eastern Standard Time
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