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
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Upcoming Services (Sundays @ 11 a.m.)
So much has changed, both with technology and humanity, since Rev. Tiffany last explored topics around Artificial Intelligence. So she revisits this topic, this time with an eye toward who we humans are becoming as usage of AI becomes more pervasive in our society.
Come kick off Banned Books Week with Rev. Tiffany as we look at some of the books that were banned or challenged this year and why.
As religions are often keepers of tradition, it's natural to assume that most religions are not LGBTQ+ friendly, and this is supported by the vocal components of many world religions that equate their own bigotry with the tenets of their faith. And yet, there are strong, beautiful, and sometimes ancient queer voices in most world religions that say otherwise. This day after Tri-Pride Rev. Tiffany explores a few world religions and the LGBTQ+ voices within them.
Eriel Starre shares how exploring community building as a way to heal deep wounds, invites the divine, and helps us find meaning in the difficulties we face. Drawing from the Jewish tradition of Rosh Chodesh (a new moon) where women gather under the new moon, inviting the presence of God/the divine. Reclaiming this tradition serves as an invitation of renewal, to build a world where building community heals our wounds.
On the last Sunday of October, our congregation is visited by all sorts of interesting characters dressed up in their Halloween best! Rev. Tiffany hosts a very special service where we explore femininity with Tinker Belle, fear and mortality with the Grim Reaper, and joys of competition from the cast of the Great British Baking Show, and many many other insightful characters. Come in costume and stay for the Trunk or Treat!
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!
TriPride parade begins in Bristol, TN at noon from Shelby St parking lot.
Parade goes to Cumberland Square Park in Bristol, Va where the festival will be held.
The 7the Annual TriPride Parade and Festival is celebrating “Unbreakable, Unshakable and United!”
Lineup for parade begins at 10am at the Shelby St Lot in Bristol, TN
Parade begins at noon and proceeds to Cumberland Square Park, 200 Lee St in Bristol, Va for the festival (12p-5p)
Ways to join:
-Ride in the cab of the truck
-Walk in the parade handing out rainbow colored candy
-Help carry our banner in the parade
-Sit under a tent at the HVUUC table greeting festival goers who are invited to engage in fun, meaningful activities.
Join us for a day of celebration, community connection, pride and fun.
We Need Volunteers!
We need at least 6 folks to sign up for 1-2 hour intervals to sit in the HVUUC tent. Email pride@hvuuc.org to sign up.
We’ll also need help setting up before hand and tearing down at the end of the day. Many hands make light work!
If you have any questions or if you’d like to volunteer for a shift in the HVUUC tent please email pride@hvuuc.org or talk to Elizabeth F. during a service.
For more information about the parade and festival visit https://tripridetn.org/
Alesha and Jess Ox will be hosting a Pronouns Workshop on Sunday, October 11 after potluck.
We want this workshop to be useful, welcoming, and responsive to the questions and experiences within our community.
Please take a moment to complete this short survey so we can shape the workshop in ways that are meaningful for those attending:
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Get those costumes ready and start dreaming up those decorated trunks—HVUUC's Annual Trunk or Treat is coming! 🎃🚗✨
And Trunk Decorating Sign-Ups are officially OPEN!
Anyone who signs up to bring and decorate a vehicle will automatically be entered into our Trunk Decorating Contest, with prizes in three fun categories:
🎨 Most Creative
👻 Spookiest Trunk
✨ Best Overall Experience
Go big, get silly, make it spooky, create a whole experience—or just have fun with it!
Not decorating a trunk? Come anyway! Dress up, bring the family, enjoy the decorated vehicles, and join us for an afternoon of Halloween fun and community.
🚗 Sign Up to Decorate a Trunk!
https://form.jotform.com/262644541863058
Save the date: Sunday, October 25! We can't wait to see what you create! 🎃✨
It’s not uncommon for scammers to pose as members or staff of the church. Please remember that no one from HVUUC will ever spontaneously reach out to you and ask for you to purchase something with promises of being reimbursed later!
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Join us for church on Sept 20, 2026.
9:30am RE
11:00am Service
12:00pm Coffee Hour
4:00pm Youth Group
“Whaddya Know?”
The Rev. Jeff Briere doesn't know much, so he wants to know what you know. He wonders if we rely too much on others to know what we know.
💜 A Note from the DRE
🧭 Our RE Journey Has Begun!
🌟 Youth Group Gathering — This Sunday!
👶 Nursery Families — Please Register
🍎 Facilitator Training
🗣️Pronouns Workshop — October 11
🎃 Save the Date: Trunk or Treat!
📦 Small Boxes Needed!
💜 Gratitudes Across the Bridge
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There has been SO MUCH community care happening behind the scenes and in plain sight lately! Religious Exploration is never created by one person—it comes to life through all the many ways our community shows up, pitches in, adapts, and shares their gifts.
This week, a whole lot of gratitude goes to:
Join us for church on Sept 13, 2026.
9:30am RE
11:00am Service
12:00pm Potluck
1:00pm Metaphysics Group (Near Death Experience discussion)
1:00pm Path to Membership
“Green Eggs and Youth”
During this youth-led service our teens and preteens will be sharing their wisdom about Friendship, Empathy, and Trying New Things! Plus a LOT of music. Rev. Tiffany will be providing support, but the youth are in charge today!
Sunday, October 25
Trunk or Treat is coming to HVUUC! 🎃🚗✨ Start dreaming up those costumes—and those
decorated trunks!
We'll soon be sharing a sign-up for anyone who would like to enter a vehicle in our Trunk
Decorating Contest , complete with prizes and plenty of Halloween fun. Whether you're
decorating a trunk, dressing up, bringing the family, or simply coming to enjoy the festivities,
save the date and join us!
More details and sign-ups coming soon!
💜 Note from the DRE
🎉 We’re Back! Regular RE begins this Sunday.
🎤 Youth-Led Service This Sunday!
🌱 Teacher Commissioning
🌿 Path to Membership
📦 Small Boxes Needed!
🎃 Save the Date: Trunk or Treat!
💜 With Gratitude
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Come join HVUUC for a day of celebrating inclusion, diversity and a safe place to be your own unique self at the Seventh Annual Tri-Cities TriPride festival and parade in Bristol, TN/VA.
Saturday October 10, 2026
Mark your calendars to be part of “YOU MAKE PRIDE: Unbreakable-Unshakable-United” Tickets are free.
Come enjoy a day of fun and inspiration!
Interested in volunteering? Email Elizabeth at pride@hvuuc.org.
Join us for church on Sept 6, 2026.
NO RE
11:00am Service
12:00pm Coffee Hour
“A Ball Without Billionaires”
Rev. Tiffany explores lessons learned from the 2026 MET Gala, and the valuable lessons it offers us in relationship to Art and Labor.
Church Yard Sale at Bryan and Rosemary’s Home in the Tree Streets, September 12th. This allows congregants to donate bulkier and smaller items to the church and sell them to a larger audience than the Service Auction. All proceeds of sold donations go to HVUUC.
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Men’s Annual BBQ
Wednesday Night Supper
Paid Nursery Substitutes
Church Yard Sale
Path to Membership
Potluck
Women’s Day Retreat
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