Please support local restaurants.

On Tuesday, Dec. 29, NOAH is holding a PUBLIC ACTION, calling on Governor Lee and our state government to do the following:

• Issue a statewide mask mandate;

• Immediately free up the surplus $740 million in federal TANF funds to help low-income families with children (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families).

This public action will pay tribute to lives lost to COVID-19.

Read about the gifts set out for the birds.

If you've got a candle and a match, we need you!

Learn More About This Amazing Woman!

So what have NOAH’s task forces been accomplishing? They have been working on Affordable Housing, Education, Criminal Justice, and Economic Equity & Jobs. NOAH’s vision is for Nashville to be a city that is anti-racist and just and equitable for all people. Here a link to NOAH’s accomplishments and progress.

Recently, House Speaker Cameron Sexton appointed Laurie Cardoza-Moore, a notorious bigot, to the Tennessee Textbook Commission. A diverse group of interfaith leaders are uniting in opposition and asking for her appointment to be rescinded because of her anti-Muslim rhetoric and promotion of false historical narratives. And they are asking us to join them in signing on to their letter.

Listen for stillness.

So many activities of the congregation continue behind the scenes for many during this dramatic year – ministry, leadership, development, and outreach. The building may be quiet, but the newfound utilization of video conference has greatly expanded our meeting opportunities from Sunday afternoons.

Our December Share the Plate partner is the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee Guest At Your Table Program. UUSC works around the world to promote human rights and social justice, transforming UU values into action. This year marks GNUUC’s 26th year of participating in the Guest at Your Table program. Our primary fundraiser for UUSC is our Share the Plate program.

December's Theme is "Stillness," and we'd love to hear the songs that you listen to in order to bring peace and comfort.

Some suggestions for material donations for Room In The Inn. Look in the attic and the cupboards.

A Dusting of Snow

Some of us were able to attend the Palmer Lecture last Saturday, where we heard Rasheedat Fetuga, founder and CEO of Gideon’s Army, speak on Healing Justice. She described the inspiration driving her life’s work on behalf of children and the ongoing progress in bringing restorative justice practices to MNPS and the community. You can view the presentation here.

Thanksgiving or "Quiet Place" pictures wanted

Walk in the garden

Greater Nashville UU Members and Friends: Please take time to fill out the November GNUUC Congregational Survey. We are gathering information on your thoughts for programming and events this Winter. We would like all members and friends to participate. If you have any questions, contact Kristin R. or Rev. Cynthia Cain. Thank you for taking your time to contribute! The Shared Ministries Team

Read about Sandy's surprise discovery!

Some beautiful berries can be unfriendly to birds.

If you join our virtual Sunday Service live on Zoom, we'll have a new link starting this Sunday! You can click on

https://zoom.us/j/98698736958?pwd=SHg4T2pvWHdFbVBTSGxhdWRSeU1SUT09

on Sunday morning to join the service.