Join us for church on December 28, 2025.

• No RE

• No Sermon

• 10:30am Breakfast

• 11:00am Musical Talent and Jam Session

“Pancakes and Jam”

Our beloved End-of-Year/New-Year tradition returns! A group of our HVUUC men and others volunteer to cook a pancake breakfast with common breakfast sides - 10:30 for food. Alongside the eating is an informal show of talent starting at 11 a.m., and if musicians choose, it wraps up in an on-the-spot jam session. This is not a traditional service: rather, it is a wonderful end-of-year event, an opportunity for fellowship. There will be no sermon or RE.

Due to illnesses and scheduling conflicts we’re sadly having to cancel our Christmas Eve Gathering. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Please email all submissions for the January newsletter by Monday December 29 to newsletter@hvuuc.org.

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Join us for church on December 21, 2025.

• 9:30 Religious Education

• 11:00am Sunday Service

• 12:00pm Coffee Hour

• 12:30pm Giving Tree Donations Packing

• 12:45pm Christmas Caroling for homebound members and friends.

“The Peace of the Season”

During this darkest time of the year, many religions and traditions call us to peace and rest.  And yet, this is often the busiest time of the year for many.  How can we listen to our needs for rest and better care for ourselves and each other?  Join Rev. Tiffany for this exploration of rest and peace, and come to say farewell to James as his time as our Music Director is coming to an end.

Leadership Development Opportunities:

Do you want to serve in a leadership position at HVUUC, but want more training before diving in? Would you like to development your existing leadership skills?

There are a number of trainings coming up:
Southern Region UUA- Lead with Love 2/7/26 in Greenville, SC (https://uua.wufoo.com/forms/qkqkmlm0mhvfl4/)

SOUUL Summit March 19-22, 2026 in Atlanta, GA (https://www.uuca.org/souul/) - early bird registration by 12/31/25!

General Assembly (GA) June 14-21, 2026 online (https://www.uua.org/ga)

UU Institute online training programs (https://uuinstitute.org/).

If you want to submit an application for financial assistance for any of these options, complete this form: www.tinyurl.com/HVUUCleaders or email questions to vp@hvuuc.org.

We are excited to see you step into leadership!

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NOW FORMING: Do you have an interest in metaphysics? There is a new fellowship group forming with the purpose of discussing metaphysical concepts, teachers, books, videos, experiences and more.

If you have any interest, please email metaphysics@hvuuc.org and put Metaphysics in the subject line.

Join us for church on December 14, 2025.

• NO RE

• 11:00am Sunday Service

• 12:00pm Potluck

“Festivals of Light”

An annual, intergenerational service to recognize different holidays of light celebrated throughout the year from different faith traditions, including Hanukkah, Diwali, Advent, Humanlight, Bhodi Day, Winter Solstice, and the history of our own Unitarian Universalist chalice. The entire service will be lit only by candles and includes a candle lighting ceremony for everyone to participate in. Join us for this beloved service full of stories and songs where we will discover how each of us has our own light to share for the world.

We are still collecting Giving Tree items for children, women, and men such as:

• gloves

• hats

• scarves

• socks

• undies

• individual snacks

• hygiene items

• hand warmers

Please join us after church service on Sunday, Dec. 21st from 12:30-1:30 p.m. to package items which will be hung from the Giving Tree.

If you would like to volunteer to re-stock the Giving Tree, please visit the following link to sign-up with details and instructions:
tinyurl.com/givingtreevols

If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to givingtree@hvuuc.org.

Update on December's Potluck.  Let's turn this month's potluck into a party!  This Sunday bring holiday treats, hors d'oeuvres, snacks, or finger food.

In addition to your dish, please bring a printed recipe.  We will place the recipe beside your dish.  That way, anyone wanting the recipe can easily snap a pic.  All are welcome!

Email potlucks@hvuuc.org with any questions.

Holiday Happenings around HVUUC

Saturday December 13

Greening of the Sanctuary, 10:00am-1:00pm

Sunday December 14

Festivals of Light Service—No RE, Performers arrive by 9:00am.

Second Sunday Potluck after service.

Sunday December 21

Come say farewell to James at this Sunday Service.

No Youth Group this month

Wednesday December 24

Christmas Eve Gathering, 6:00pm

December 23 and 25

The office will be closed this week!

Sunday December 28

Pancakes and Jam! Breakfast starts at 10:30. No traditional service or RE this week, just yummy eats and a jam session.

Thursday December 1

The office will be closed!

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Join us for church on December 7, 2025.

• 9:30am Religious Education

• 11:00am Sunday Service

• 12:00pm Green Arts Festival

“What's a UU anyway?”

How do you talk about being Unitarian Universalist to others? And why would we want to do that anyway? This Sunday Rev. Tiffany explores the idea of Elevator Speeches, and other ways of communicating why being Unitarian Universalist is important to you.

Headlines .…

• Social Justice Action

• Endowment Funds

• Leadership Opportunities

• Yule

• TN Renters United Potluck

• Greening of the Sanctuary

• Green Arts Festival

• Giving Tree Donations

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Thank you to everyone who so generously donated to the Project Deck the Halls with new and gently used holiday decorations.  One year ago, many families in Washington County suffered unbelievable losses due to Hurricane Helene.  Many have begun the long journey to rebuild their homes and their lives.  Because of your generosity, they will also be able to begin making new holiday memories with the decorations you donated. 

It took 2 full SUV trunks to deliver the items to storage in Jonesborough.  The Washington County Long Term Recovery Group will distribute to the hurricane survivors right after Thanksgiving.  You've shared your holiday gifts and joy with neighbors who truly needed a kickstart to a Joyous Holiday Season.  

Thank you HVUUC!

Please email all submissions for the December newsletter by Monday December 1st to newsletter@hvuuc.org.

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Join us for church on November 23, 2025.

• 9:30am Religious Education

• 11:00am Sunday Service

• 12:00pm Coffee Hour

“Sisterhood, Solidarity and the Work of Spirit: Lessons from the Women Coal Miners Movement”

Women miners changed the often stereotyped narrative of coal mining, coal miners, mine safety, race relations, and the gendered workplace. But their impact went far beyond mine portals. This movement was women-run, beginning with the lawyer who sued 153 coal companies, organized women miners around the country, and opened doors unimaginable to their UMWA brothers. Marat Moore shares with us on this interesting and important piece of history.