Join us for church on April 12, 2026.

• 9:30am Religious Education

• 11:00am Service

• 12:00pm Potluck

• 1:00pm Meeting about Music

“Holy Humor”

Holy Humor: The Sacred Art of Not Taking Ourselves Too Seriously. Brought to us by Rev. Eric Coleman, his message will reflect on using humor as spiritual resistance and community building.

We have received word that there was a Covid exposure at church last Sunday. While they will be communicating with individuals who had close contact, we wanted to make the congregation aware of the possible need to make additional health precautions.

Upcoming News and Events

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HVUUC is sending four individuals to UUA's virtual General Assembly this year, June 14-21! If you are interested in leadership development and building connections with other HVUUC folks as well as the wider UU community then please submit your application here: https://tinyurl.com/HVUUC-GA2026

Learn more about UUA's General Assembly here: https://www.uua.org/ga

Email vp@hvuuc.org with questions

Join us for church on April 5, 2026.

• 9:30am Religious Education

• 11:00am Service

• 12:00pm Egg Hunt

• 12:30pm Security Listening Circle

“Easter Sunday”

This Easter Sunday Rev. Tiffany and Alesha Chaffin explore the different ways we Unitarian Universalists relate to Jesus and the symbolism connected to Christian belief and practice.

On 08/19/2025, the Board appointed a special task force to review policy around those who are survivors of domestic abuse. At a special Board meeting on 01/06/2026, the Safe Here Task Force reported back to the board with; a letter, a statement of conscience, a proposed Abuse Response Policy, appendices, and a proposed charge if the Board determined to create the suggested Survivor Care Collaborative. The Board reviewed the documents over the next two months, consulting with the UUA and an attorney. In an Executive Session at the Board’s meeting on 03/17/2026, the Board voted unanimously to move forward in the following ways to address concerns of survivors and those who are close to survivors, security, and covenantal living:

Headlines .…

· The April Fool

· New Men’s Group

· Security Listening Circle

· Easter Egg Hunt

· Astronomy Presentation

· Bocce Ball Clean Up?

· Annual Church Meeting

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You can also find a few printed copies at our visitors table in the sanctuary.

HVUUC will hold its Annual Meeting on Sunday, April 26th at 12:30 in the church sanctuary at 12:30. All members are encouraged to attend to vote on the proposed slate of officers for 2026-2027, as well as the proposed budget and other church business. Childcare will be provided.

Email president@hvuuc.org with any questions.

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Join us for church on March 29, 2026.

• 9:30am Religious Education

• 11:00am Service

• 12:00pm Coffee Hour

• 12:30pm Reclaim the Vote Postcard Writing Event

“The Neurodiverse Universe”

In the beauty and complexity of this world, no two brains are alike. The Neurodiversity alliance estimates that 15 to 20% of the population is neurodiverse whether they have ADHD, are Autistic, are Dyslexic, or some other unique way of looking at the world. This Sunday Rev. Tiffany explores the Neurodiverse Universe that we live in, and takes a look at how our community is stronger and better because of the neurodiversity within our congregation.

Please check the calendar beside the coffee urn in the fellowship hall. There are several Sundays where coffee hour volunteers are needed.  If you would like to "learn the ropes" of volunteering, please email coffeehour@hvuuc.org.  Your friends will be ever so grateful!

There is so much beautiful energy flowing through our RE spaces right now — thank you for being part of it all! Here are a few updates, opportunities, and upcoming events to stay connected…

Have you ever enjoyed a game of bocce ball?  If not, you have missed out on a lot of fun but you may have an opportunity to experience that excitement in the near future...

Do you make contributions to our local public radio station WETS or are you interested in beginning this year? WETS has a deal for us!…

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We all want to make a difference in this world, but sometimes our narrow vision of what "counts" as activism or social change can limit and paralyze us. This Sunday Rev. Tiffany explores the many ways we can make a difference, with the help of a book that all the Unitarian Universalists are reading this year: Social Change Now by Deepa Ayer…

The Memorial Reception Committee is in need of food donations for the reception for Ray Hatch on Sunday March 29.

Finger foods and sandwiches are ideal! If you need something warmed in the oven we can do that as well. All donations can be dropped off in the church kitchen on March 29th.

Email memorialreception@hvuuc.org with any questions.

So much gratitude for Shylah, Justin, and Heather who all stepped in to lead classes this week — such a beautiful reflection of our ever-growing shared ministry in action! …

Say hello to the renamed HVUUC Men’s Group, say goodbye to MACHO (Men Achieving Community Helping Others). In order to be more inclusive and focus on the social aspects of the group we are dropping the clever-but-confusing-not-to-mention-possibly-misleading moniker “MACHO” in favor of the more apt and gender-symmetrical “Men’s Group"…

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This quarter's recipient of the 5th Sunday Offering is Family Promise of Greater Kingsport. Family Promise’s mission is to help low-income and unhoused families achieve sustainable independence…

The Buddhist tradition has a lot to say about the connections between Peace and Power, and the connections between our inner state of being and how we impact the world. This Sunday Rev. Tiffany gets a little help from bestselling author and Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh to explore these big questions…

Safety and Security has emerged as a big topic that our congregation has a lot of interest in at the moment. To best understand where the congregation is at with these matters, a team of board members, facilities volunteers and your minister are hosting Listening Circles to gather everyone's thoughts as we discern a way to move forward for our congregation's safety and security…

Our Annual Pledge Drive Ends Sunday March 22nd. It is important that Friends and especially Members pledge. These times are unsure, but please be sure that this church can stay open this next year! more than half of the congregation has pledged so far. It's important that you pledge not the amount!

Email pledge@hvuuc.org with any questions.

I’m refreshing the RE snack cabinet and fridge, and I’d love your input! We want to make sure the snacks and drinks we keep on hand are things our community actually enjoys — everything from healthy bites to fun treats is welcome here (no snack judgment in this space )…

Help us restock the RE kitchen with snacks and drinks that spark joy! Share your favorites (healthy, sweet, salty, fizzy — no judgment here!) and help us create a welcoming, delicious space for all ages.

We’re refreshing our RE snack cabinets and fridge — and we’d love your input!

Around here, we believe in joyful experiences, self-love, and snack discernment. That means we honor the kale chips and the cookies. The sparkling water and the soda. The wholesome and the mischievous.

Tell us:

* What snacks make you happiest
* What drinks you actually reach for
* Whether brand names matter to you

Your input helps us balance stewardship and celebration — creating a space that feels welcoming, thoughtful, and well-stocked for everyone.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLRC_tGwqus-WQlhrNsc0uINae5Ctparjlo2if_1eCWZQc8Q/viewform?usp=header

Thank you for helping us nourish both body and community

Our K–5 Religious Education team is almost fully scheduled for March — and we’re just two volunteers away from completing the month!

We’re currently seeking:

A co-facilitator with Kita on March 8

A co-facilitator with Greg on March 22

Facilitators are never alone — lessons are prepared, you're paired with another volunteer, and support is always nearby. What matters most is your presence and willingness to help create a warm, engaging space for our young learners.

If one of these dates aligns for you, please reach out to Jess Ox at dre@hvuuc.org. Shared ministry thrives when many hands and hearts contribute. We are so grateful for you!

Upcoming News and Events

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A new group is forming to care for the physical needs of our members and friends. We need someone to lead this effort.

Who do you contact when you need physical help and want to ask the church for a hand? Our church has plenty of people willing to help. We need a Point Of Contact to receive requests and communicate with volunteers. Today it is an idea without a formal name. There is an opportunity to help this take form and support to get you started.

In the past, this effort was conducted by the men's group; we want to extend this group to include all genders. Typically we would receive 6-8 requests in a year that were managed on the fly, so we expect this to take a small amount of time while making a meaningful impact.

If you would like more information, please contact programs@hvuuc.org.

Don’t forget it’s Day Light Savings this week!

Join us for church on March 8, 2026.

• 9:30am Religious Education

• 11:00am Service

• 12:00pm Potluck

“The Seven Deadly Sins”

On International Women's Day Rev. Tiffany explores the Seven Deadly Sins from a feminist perspective. Where did the Seven Deadly Sins come from? What is their purpose? And how can we use this framework to consider how we shape our own meaningful and happy lives?