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We are a community of women, men and children with diverse spiritual orientations, who come from many different backgrounds. We hope you will join us as we strive to grow in diversity, compassion, and service, creating a church where all people can freely explore their theology and spirituality and be their truest selves.

Welcome to Holston Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, or HVUUC as we often abbreviate our name. As a visitor to the church, you will be welcomed in the church foyer by greeters who will provide you with an order of service. At the visitor table inside the inner doors, you can sign the guestbook, get a name tag, sign up to receive the church e-newsletter, and talk with a volunteer who will be happy to give you information about the church. If you have children, various childcare and religious education options are available. The minister or the service coordinator will be happy to talk with you after the service if you have additional questions.

HVUUC is wheelchair accessible and hearing assisted devices are available.

    We hope you find the following information helpful in planning your visit to Holston Valley Unitarian Universalist Church.

Worship Schedule

9:30AM-10:45AM   -

Adult and Youth Religious Education

11:00AM-12:00PM -

Worship

12:00PM -1:00PM

Fellowship Hour

Sunday School

Children 3yrs old (potty trained) through high school attend religious education classes at 9:30AM. There is nursery care for children birth through 2yrs old (or not potty trained) during this time.

Worship Service

All children are welcome to attend the Sunday Worship service.  Childcare is available during the service for children age birth through 2nd grade.

Dress

Please wear what you are comfortable in; people wear suits, blue jeans, and everything in between to worship.

Fellowship

After the service the congregation gathers for coffee, snacks, and fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. We hope you will plan to join us for this vital part of our Sunday morning time together. Please get a cup of coffee and make your way to the Welcome Table in the Fellowship Hall where we can answer any questions you have and get to know you better.

After Church Activities

The second and fourth Sundays of the month activities that everyone can participate in are planned.  Check the newsletter for what is planned for this month.

We are located at 136 Bob Jobe Road in Gray, Tennessee.  You can see HVUUC from Interstate 26 which connects Johnson City, TN and Kingsport, TN.
  • From the South (Johnson City) On I-26, take Eastern Star Road Exit #10 (old Exit #45). At the end of the exit ramp, make a right on Eastern Star Rd. Make an immediate (100ft) right onto Bob Jobe Rd.
  • From the North (Interstate 81 and Kingsport) On I-26, take Eastern Star Road Exit #10 (old Exit #45).  At the top of the exit ramp, make a left onto Eastern Star Rd. Cross over I-26 and turn right at the first road past the interchange - Bob Jobe Rd.
  • On Bob Jobe Road - travel 1.6 miles. The church is on the left. Do be careful - Bob Jobe Road is a winding rural road with lots of hills. (but it's pretty).

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Current Events
What is changing with the new expanded Sunday service schedule? Click here to find out!
HVUUC Youth R.E.
Youth religious education classes are at 9:30AM Sunday mornings.
HVUUC Adult R.E.
Every Sunday there are two Adult RE classes at 9:30AM.
Sat May 19
CUUPS is offering this workshop that will give an introduction to the art of Shamanic journeying, the process by which a Shaman connects with the spirit world.
Sat May 19
Join other HVUUC parents for potluck social on Saturday, May 19th.
Sun May 27
Please join us after church for our 4th Sunday Luncheon.
Sun May 27
Join us for a showing of the documentary The Last Mountain this Sunday.
This Sunday

Click here to learn about upcoming sermons and what is happening this Sunday at HVUUC.

Up Coming Sermons

May 20
Speaker

Sr. High Youth RE Class

A look at the UUA Resolutions on some controversial and relevant moral issues.  The youth seek to challenge members to investigate where the UUA stands on four different topics and to contemplate their own personal positions and actions on the matters.

May 27
Speaker
Reverend Luck
The Universalist part of this faith tradition has a proud and remarkable history of doing justice work. I plan to share a bit of their commitment as we prepare to watch The Last Mountain after lunch for the 4th Sunday Justice activity. I think this film would be interesting to older elementary, middle school, and high school kids, so I hope you bring your family to the service and stay for the DVD viewing in the sanctuary. Childcare will be available.

What's Happening This Sunday