DATE: July 11, 2025, 6:30-9:00
At the JC home of Elsa J.
All who identify as women are welcome to the second-Friday Women's night. Come as you are, and be energized by the support of other women.
p.s. This event is the 2nd Friday this time due to the first Friday falling on a national holiday.
Our host, Elsa, is having a Southern Ladies Night with Peach Cobbler and a fun beverage provided. In addition, 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.
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: there is plenty of street parking.
July's potluck Sunday is July 13 directly after the service. Please bring a dish to share and join us for a time of fellowship and fun.
Email potlucks@gmail.com with any questions.
Get on Board! All are welcome to attend the HVUUC Board Meeting. This is a great way to contribute to our community, learn about our leadership opportunities, volunteer and just be "in the know"! All Welcome.
We meet by ZOOM:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4857776660
Email president@hvuuc.org with any questions.
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
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.
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 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.
