We embrace diversity within the congregation’s membership and in theology. We are committed to being a vital and growing progressive congregation within our larger community. And we promote spiritual growth, religious freedom, and ethical action.
We hope you will visit our church. Our worship services are at 11:00am; children’s and adult religious education classes are at 9:30am.
Sunday Schedule
9:30 a.m. Religious Education Classes
11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service
12:00 p.m. Coffee Hour
Past Services: HVUUC YouTube
Upcoming Services (Sundays @ 11 a.m.)
The Merchant's Last Coin is a story of a person who gives up everything for the sake of greed. How much can we lose when we lose sight of who we are? And if greed can transform us, can generosity do the same?
Where do we find the courage to be ourselves? How can we stand unshaken in the midst of circumstances that rattle us? Join us for a service full of art and music that can help us connect to the courageous human spirit that dwells within each of us.
Our annual interactive and intergenerational Water Communion service where we celebrate our interconnectivity. Many people bring water from their travels throughout the year, or from another water source that holds meaning for them.
What if the joy, healing, and clarity we seek are not something to be given to us, but something we already hold within? Join Jess Ox for an experiential service exploring The Journey Home—the movement from unconscious living to embodied wisdom. Through original music, guided breath, reflection, and insights drawn from multiple spiritual traditions, we'll explore how awareness transforms the way we experience ourselves, one another, and the world around us. This service invites us to pause, listen deeply, and remember the wholeness that has been within us all along.
Discover Your Gene Keys & the Spectrum of Consciousness.
After service, enjoy an experiential exploration of a wisdom tradition based on the I-Ching, The Book of Changes, one of the oldest books in the world. We’ll enjoy a calming contemplation practice and discuss how to read your hologenetic profile.
Julia Thie has been immersed in Taoist philosophy since 1992. On her own healing journey, she was exposed to this practice while studying Chinese medicine and experienced life-changing benefits in her own recovery.
If you'd like to get your free profile, go to www.juliathie.com/genekeys
Call her a drag queen, call her a musician, call her an entertainer—Flamy Grant is ALL those things & more. And she’s coming to do a concert at HVUUC on Aug 16. Mark your calendars—you do NOT want to miss this show!
This powerhouse vocalist, intrepid songwriter & shame-slaying drag queen serves up a therapeutic, theatrical experience that is fearless, flamboyant, & full of heart.
After church we’ll share a potluck lunch, then Flamy will perform. No charge; just celebration. Family & friends are welcome.
Fruit Dessert Bake-Off!
Lemon bars, peach cobbler, apple pie, banana cake... do you love baking? Are you ready for a delicious challenge?
The Memorial Reception Committee is hosting a Fruit Dessert Bake-Off at this year's church picnic!
Your entry should:
Include fruit as an ingredient.
Be able to sit out at room temperature (not refrigerated)
The event will be held in conjunction with the church picnic, Saturday, August 22. Now is the perfect time to dust off your favorite recipe or try something new!
Prizes will be awarded to the top three desserts.
Questions? Contact fellowship@hvuuc.org or speak with Debbie.
The Annual Church Picnic is happening on Saturday, August 22, beginning at 4:00 p.m.
This year's picnic will feature a Fruit Dessert Bake-Off, raffle prizes, cornhole, board games, children's activities, and—if you've ever wanted a chance to soak someone from church—our dunk tank will be ready! Take your best shot at Reverend Tiffany and a few brave members of the Board.
Hot dogs, hamburgers, all the fixings, sweet tea, lemonade, and water will be provided. Feel free to bring your favorite beverage, and please consider bringing a side dish to share.
Whether you're in it for the fellowship, the food, the games, the desserts, or the chance to send a board member for a swim, there's something for everyone. We hope you'll join us for a wonderful afternoon together!
Volunteers to help with the event are greatly appreciated! Please contact fellowship@hvuuc.org or talk to Debbie Vasut after a service if you are able to help.
The Church is having a Yard Sale September 12th at the home of Bryan and Rosemary Kleske, 409 W. Maple Street, JC. What a way to sell your donated items to the church and sell to a wider audience than the Service Auction. Larger and bulkier items can be sold at the Yard Sale. More information will be sent about when to deliver items to the Kleske’s.
Fall 2026 Path to Membership is coming soon! Our next class will be held on September 13th, 1:15-4:15.
Content will include Unitarian Universalism and our Covenant, an introduction to how our church is governed, and ways to be involved in the community.
We will also have an opportunity to share spiritual journeys and we will hear from leaders of a few of our committees. Attendance does not commit you to membership but is a necessary precursor for joining.
For questions or to reserve a seat, contact Lori or email PTM@hvuuc.org.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Tennessee UU Community Action Network (TUUCAN) in coordination with UU The Vote/Side With Love will be hosting a regional Solidarity Summit in Memphis, September 18-20th. This will be free to attend, and travel/housing will be arranged.
Solidarity Summits are interfaith justice gatherings designed to engage lay leaders, clergy, organizers, movement partners, and community leaders to organize the resources and networks to build and strengthen community-led infrastructure as we face impacts of authoritarian consolidation. Together we will learn and practice skills to respond faithfully in rapid response moments, but also harness our collective power and imaginations to build the very democratic communities and systems we are fighting for.
The Solidarity Summits equip participants with practical tools for action, develop regional care networks, strengthen long-term relationships, and help transform rapid response efforts into durable movement infrastructure rooted in collaboration, imagination, and collective power.
If you are interested in attending or have any questions, please email Alesha at vp@hvuuc.org.
Women's Retreat 2026 is scheduled for September 2026 at nearby Bays Mountain Camp. This will be a casual weekend focused on connection and fun - as much or as little as you need, it is up to you.
The camp requires a minimum of 15 people signed up for the full weekend in order for us to secure the facility. A sign-up sheet will be available on the back counter in the sanctuary. Deadline to sign up is August 21.
Write to womensGroup@hvuuc.org and you'll receive a Q&A email answering questions about the retreat: costs, meals (PROVIDED), facilities, etc.
The retreat is OURS and it becomes what we make it. During the weekend, we will have several available activities as well as ample time to chat and relax. Activities are NOT compulsory and you are encouraged to make this retreat what you want it to be! If you have an idea for an activity or would like to lead one please let us know.
Again, write to WomensGroup@HVUUC.org.
Alternative contact - Rosemary K.
Our delicious meal and fellowship series begins again this fall with a "September to Remember".
Cost will be:
$8.00 per person
$15 for two folks
$5 for the under 12s
BE SURE TO SIGN UP! Last day to sign up is Sunday, the 27th at noon-in the Fellowship Hall on the kiosk. Or, email WNS@Hvuuc.org.
Join us for a hearty fall feast and fellowship with friends. Meal will be served at 6pm
We love it if you can help clean up afterwards!
Let us know what kinds of social justice issues you’re interested in tackling as a congregation by taking this quick survey from the Social Justice Committee.
Click here to take the survey
Email sjchair@hvuuc.org with any questions.
Upcoming News and Events
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Join us for church on August 2, 2026.
Don’t forget to bring a backpack or school supply this Sunday for our backpack blessing for all students and teachers!
9:30 am Religious Education
11:00am Service
12:00pm Coffee Hour
“Why UU?”
Hear from a number of people in our community why they have chosen to be Unitarian Universalist. We will also have a backpack blessing to bless our students and teachers as they prepare to go back to school.
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Flamy Grant Concert
Church Picnic
Social Justice Survey
Church Yard Sale
Church Bake Off
Different Potluck Date
Women’s Retreat
Fall RE Registration
Click here to read the entire newsletter.
Click here for past newsletters.
You can also find a few printed copies at our visitors table in the sanctuary.
Registrations are officially OPEN! 🎉
🎒 Backpack Blessing — August 2
💜 Volunteers Make the Magic Happen
👶 Paid Nursery Caregiver Substitute Opportunity
🌈 Join the HVUUC Families Facebook Group
🌟 Religious Exploration Collaborative (REC)
✨ Wonder Worship Begins August 9!
🌞 Summer All-Ages Religious Exploration
Upcoming News and Events
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Please email all submissions for the August newsletter by Wednesday July 29th to newsletter@hvuuc.org.
Join us for church on July 26, 2026.
9:30 am Religious Education
11:00am Service
12:00pm Coffee Hour
12:30pm Social Justice Committee Meeting
Lessons from a Day of Prayer
When Rev. Tiffany attended an Interfaith Day of Prayer, she learned a lot about building interfaith community, and about the nature of prayer itself. What do these lessons have to teach us about living our value of Pluralism?
Does anyone have a chess or checkers set (or two) they'd be willing to let us borrow for the upcoming church picnic? We'd love to add a little friendly competition to the day. Bragging rights are free, but good sportsmanship is required. If you have a set we can borrow, please contact fellowship@hvuuc.org or talk to Debbie Vasut after a service.
🌉 The Bridge Weekly — July 26, 2026, 9:30-10:45AM, REZ Building
🌱 Religious Education is now Religious Exploration
🎨Summer All-Ages RE: Expressing Emotions Through Art
🧘 All Ages, All In — Healers
🎬 Family Movie Night Fundraiser
🌟 Wonder Worship Task Force
🌈 26'-27' RE Registrations Open This Sunday!
👶 Nursery
🌼 K–2: Flourishing Hearts
🌎 Grades 3–5: My Mindfulness Passport
🎲 Grades 6–12: The Journeys of Deeper Joy RPG
☕ Adult 1 Discussion Group
🌿 Adult 2: The Journey Home to YoUU
💜 Volunteers Make the Magic Happen
👶 Caregiver Substitute Opportunity
On Sunday August 2nd, we will be blessing backpacks, notebooks, or favorite school supplies for both our Students and Teachers for the beginning of the school year. They will be blessed by the congregation during our August 2nd worship service, to celebrate our interdependence and send all our good energies to school with our students. Bring your backpack to church on August 2nd!
Upcoming News and Events
Click through for a collection of upcoming news and events at HVUUC. Click the images to be directed to more information.
Join us for church on July 19, 2026.
9:30 am Religious Education
11:00am Service
12:00pm Coffee Hour
Eat the Strawberry!
Life is short, so eat the strawberry! Rev. Tiffany shares one of her favorite stories from the Buddhist tradition and we all explore the gifts that the present moment has to offer us.
MUSIC LOVERS: Donnie Barnett's Bad Cats Brass Band will be bringing us several special music pieces on this day!
🌉 The Bridge Weekly 7/19/26
✨ A Note from the DRE
🌈 Religious Education is now Religious Exploration!
🎲 Summer All-Ages RE: D&D 101
🔥 S'mores & Stories
💜 Wonder Worship Task Force
🛠️Behind the Scenes Gratitude
🧸 Nursery Wish List
If your group or committee is looking for additional volunteers, or if you'd simply like to share information about your group's purpose and activities, tables will be available at the church picnic for displays and outreach.
If you would like to reserve a table, please email fellowship@hvuuc.org or speak with Debbie after a service. We encourage all groups to take advantage of this opportunity to connect with our church community!