Greater Nashville UU News Update
Sept. 24, 2025
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Minister’s Note
No matter your circumstances,
you will end up losing everything you love,
you will end up aging, you will end up ill
and the problem is that we need to make that be alright.
~Jane Hirshfield
I discovered to my joy that it is life, not death, that has no limits.
~Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Dear Ones,
How are you? How is it with your soul?
Perhaps you are keenly aware (as I seem to be several times a day) that civilization, or at least important bulwarks of it, is crumbling around us. With every scan of news headlines, I am aware of more needless death, compounded by aggressive threats to health, happiness, and just plain fairness. Are you (as I am) struggling to maintain realistic perspectives that support life and bear witness to the power of love?
The GNUUC Worship Team held a retreat last weekend, and we talked about the importance of being a compassionate community of belonging and truth-telling. Some of this requires willingness to face the hard truths of life generally, and of life in this time specifically, and find a way to make sure that we, in the midst of it, are somehow able to be alright. (Note: I am not saying we need to make the world around us be alright!)
During that Worship retreat, we had an idea that perhaps a mid-week text check-in would feel supportive and loving. In hopes that we can all use an extra reminder of belonging and support from time to time, you can expect to see a (very brief) text from me weekly, beginning next week. I hope you find it helpful to think of each other and the love among us between Sundays.
Yours in love and hope,
Rev. Denise
RevDenise@gnuuc.org
Saturday, October 4: 10:00 AM 2:00 PM (Fellowship Hall)
Please join us Saturday, October 4, from 10 AM - 2 PM for our 3rd Climate Justice Workshop.
We are making an action plan for our Goals from Workshop 2 and continue our work on the Green Sanctuary program.
If you have never attended a workshop before, please come!
This is a great opportunity to work in community as we create an action plan for climate justice at our church and in our community.
It is very rewarding to see your thoughts turn into action, and this is one place where we can make progress together. Plus the brainstorming and implementation group activities are really fun!
To Sign Up:
1) Email Kristin at kristin.reveal@gnuuc.org. Include any dietary restrictions for lunch.
2) Or just show up on Saturday - we are getting a head count primarily for lunch.
Questions? Contact Kristin Reveal or Caren Spencer-Smith.