Join us for a trip to Natural Tunnel State Park to explore the train tunnel.
There is a tunnel that a train goes through in Virginia, and there's a cave within the tunnel, but you can't normally go in because of the train. One day out of the year, they don't have a train go through so people can see the cave, and that day is July 19th!
Carpool at 9am at HVUUC or meet at the park yourself. The drive from the church is 1 hr 15 mins away.
$7 per car admission
If you don't want to walk, the chair lift is $5 per person
Bring a picnic lunch, railway walking shoes, a flashlight, and maybe rain gear. Some will go rain or shine!
Our guide is Michael Jones, a 30 year Appalachian geologist.
Email bradley@hvuuc.org to sign up.
The Youth Group will hold their monthly meeting on Sunday, July 20, from 4:00 - 6:00 pm.
This month they will continue planning for their Dollywood trip and fundraisers. They will be working on arts and crafts for their upcoming Arts and Crafts Sale Fundraiser. Please bring any materials you would like to use for creating your artwork.
Please reach out to our DRE, Justin Ridley, if you have any questions. dre@hvuuc.org
Friday August 1st, 6:30 p.m. All who identify as women are welcome to the first-Friday Women's night. Hosted by Dana E. in her north-Jonesborough home. Come be energized by the support of other women.
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/
Please join CUUPS in celebrating the first harvest ritual; commonly called Lughnasadh or Lammas.
We will hold ritual at 6 pm followed by a potluck dinner. Please bring a dish to share. All are welcome.
Email cuups@hvuuc.org with any questions.
Our Annual RE Teacher Training will be held Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm at HVUUC in the Fred Ball Room.
Please come if you are a new or returning teacher. We will go over the RE Teacher Training Packet, review curricula for Fall RE, and you will have a chance to collaborate and plan with you co-teachers.
Please reach out to our DRE, Justin Ridley, at dre@hvuuc.org if you are interested in teaching this Fall, or if you are unable to attend. New teachers are always welcome!
How do we understand religion in Appalachia beyond familiar church steeples and denominational labels? Join Dr. Jennifer Axsom Adler, a historian of religion at East Tennessee State University, for a workshop that explores the surprising diversity of religious life across the Appalachian region. Dr. Adler invites participants to explore how sacred landscapes, lived experience, and vernacular religious practices have shaped Appalachian identity, often in unexpected ways. This workshop offers an opportunity to challenge stereotypes, reflect on your own community’s religious history, and gain new insight into what religion has meant—and continues to mean—in Appalachia.
Dr. Jennifer Axsom Adler is an assistant professor of history at East Tennessee State University, where she teaches courses in world religions, American religious history, and religion in Appalachia. Her research focuses on sacred space, material culture, ritual practice, and lived religion in American life. A first-generation college student and native of Indiana, she earned her A.B. in Government from Harvard College and her M.A. and Ph.D. in Religion from Vanderbilt University.
The August NUTs community ukulele group meeting is August 23, at 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (just one meeting in August).
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.
NUTs Facebook group:
www.facebook.com/groups/nuts.uke.group/
This is a community event, held at the HVUUC campus. It is not an HVUUC event.
Email ukulele@hvuuc.org with any questions.
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.
A church- wide dance party with a DJ and snacks from around the world. All ages welcome! Begins at 5pm and ends at 9pm.
Intergenerational community fun with dance music for all, door prizes and dance prizes. Come ready to party!!
Cost is $10 per person or $25 per family. Pay when you arrive
RSVP to mary@hvuuc.org.
(If you purchased this at the auction, c’mon over-you've already paid!)
