The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services, and counseling, for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning youth. It provides crisis counseling free of charge, 24/7, by phone, instant messaging, and texting, making sure LGBTQ youth who need support are not alone and have a safe place to turn in times of crisis.

July Shared Ministries Reopening Survey

Please fill out one form per family. All information is confidential and will only be shared in summary form. If you need help filling out this form, contact Kris T. and she can help you.

This survey has three purposes:

1. We are gathering general vaccination information about your family. No names will be collected and individual responses will not be shared. The purpose of this section is to determine if we have 70% of the congregation vaccinated at this point.

2. We are gathering feedback on your family's comfort level with meeting in-person, either outdoors or indoors, starting this fall.

3. If you are a parent/guardian with children in our CRE program, or if you are interested in teaching, being a classroom helper, or facilitating youth in the fall, we are gathering information about Fall Programming.

TAKE THE SURVEY

New blooms in our garden today are pale pink Rose of Sharon, our white Rose of Sharon, and our Bee Balm.

Please join us for a virtual walk through the Memorial Garden with Sandy and Jane while they share the meaning of the garden and its plants.

This month we have decided to raise funds for a social action partner organization in memory of Charles Sumner, dedicated to GNUUC social action for decades. The natural choice is the Nashville Chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, an organization Charles founded, where he was honored as president emeritus. All funds raised will go to AU.

Donate on-line easily: https://www.nashvilleuu.org/donate

Our guest has moved out of the church and is in an apartment in Nashville. Thank you to all who helped both physically and monetarily to make our guest’s stay successful and his move an easy process..

Tune in next week for more stunning visuals from the memorial gardens.

Children's RE is returning to onsite summer fun Sundays in June! Children's RE is returning to onsite summer fun Sundays! CRE will be outdoors. CRE will be from 10:15 - 11:00. Then the children and youth will attend service virtually through the Time for All Sages. Then, they will play on the playground while parents live stream the service. The dates we have chosen are June 27, July 18, August 8, and August 29! For details see the Events calendar for specific dates.

“Given our nation’s history of genocide, slavery, and inequitable life outcomes based on race as well as the role race has played historically and continues to play in the death penalty system, we (TADP) believe it is imperative that we incorporate a racial equity lens and bring a commitment to racial justice into our work to end the death penalty.”

The Worship Team needs wisdom and wonder that only YOU can provide.

For me, the first time I heard of K and his need for emergency shelter was on April 22nd at the GNUUC board meeting, although others in Social Action and leadership had already begun plans for GNUUC to provide sanctuary - a place of refuge and safety - to a new member of our community in desperate need.

Some weeks are busier than others, in the world, in our lives, and in the congregation. For GNUUC, this was one of those weeks.

The 5/23/2021 Sunday Service included the Annual Meeting, with about 30 attendees. Within this meeting, Nathanael Reveal and others provided an update on the ministerial search, presented the proposed GNUUC budget and slate of GNUUC board officers for the 2021-2022 operational year.

The Mayor has presented his budget for Metro to the Metro Council. The Council will make changes that they think are important. A budget must be adopted by June 30. If we want real change in affordable housing, the Council must hear from us NOW and throughout June – while they will be negotiating with one another!

A joyful visit with Jane was a delight.

Please offer feedback on the proposed "Emergency Shelter" policy.

Please offer feedback on the proposed "Outdoor Gathering" policy.

Minister Search Task Force Formed

On May 5 and 6, nonprofits throughout Middle Tennessee will be participating in The Big Payback, a 24-hour, online giving event sponsored by The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. Nonprofits can earn cash prizes by having the most donors in a certain time block. Please help NOAH in The Big Payback by donating at this link, starting at 6:00 PM today. Read more>>

In lieu of our Share the Plate program in May, please donate to the Minister’s Discretionary Fund. 100% of the funds will go to help with the housing needs of our asylum-seeker from Ukraine.

You are invited to a Zoom meeting celebrating Americans United for Separation of Church and State - Nashville Chapter - 20th Anniversary - You must register to obtain the link.