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“We all feel scared sometimes, but courage is when
you feel scared but you still help others.”
~Elmo, at Climate Week
Dear Ones,
I was in Memphis last weekend for the TUUCAN Solidarity Summit sponsored by UU the Vote. (TUUCAN = TN UU Community Action Network, of which GNUUC is a founding member.) Several of us from GNUUC enjoyed time with UU siblings from all across the state: we learned from Memphis partners in justice work, practiced new skills, enjoyed each other’s company, worshiped together, solved problems as they arose, and did a thing (which included Justin Pearson!) that got coverage on the local evening news. I had a good time and came home energized and equipped with new tools.
You may or may not know that public protest does not come naturally to me. I almost always would prefer to be somewhere other than in a crowd, and not having a firm plan for whatever I’m doing in that crowd is not my favorite setup for an afternoon. However, this TUUCAN weekend was energizing and empowering as well as informative. We learned together, solved problems as they emerged, enjoyed each other’s company, and gathered ideas and energy to bring home to our congregations. And oh, what a joy it was to spend not just an hour on Zoom, but a few days in person with UU siblings and colleagues from around the state! It was so worth pushing through my reluctance and the anxiety of packing.
Yours in the happy outcome of balancing a little fear with a little courage,
Rev. Denise
RevDenise@gnuuc.org
P.S. I’m happily anticipating seeing y’all twice this weekend: on Saturday at 2 p.m. for my Installation as your settled minister, and on Sunday morning at 11 a.m. for worship!
Theme: Join us as we introduce the October Woven Faith theme of “Living the Question.” An interactive, multi-generational service. All ages are welcome!
This hybrid service will be in the Sanctuary at Greater Nashville UU Congregation, as well as on Zoom. See How to Join a Virtual Service at GNUUC.
After the service, join us for a potluck lunch.
All members and friends, join us at 1 PM for the Shared Ministries Meeting, where we organize and plan our upcoming events.
Please make sure that we have a representative from each of the following Teams/Groups. If you are interested in joining/working with any of these teams, show up too!
- Greeters
- Worship Team
- Lunch Team
- Religious Education Team
- Building and Grounds Team
- Women’s Group
- Fellowship/Fun Events Team
- Room In The Inn Team
- NOAH Team
- TUUCAN Team
- Climate Justice Team
- Membership Team (NEW Potential)
- Social Media Team (NEW Potential)
This hybrid service will be in the Sanctuary at Greater Nashville UU Congregation and on Zoom. See How to Join a Virtual Service at GNUUC.
Children and youth will be dismissed to programming after the Time for All Sages.
After service, please join us for a potluck lunch.
During lunch, we’ll be making 32 snack bags for our Room In The Inn (RITI) guests to take with them after they spend the night.
To sign up contact Kristin R. (email kristin.reveal@gnuuc.org or via Slack.)
Last weekend, Rev. Denise, Caren S-S, Kristin R., Nancy C., and Zenith V. traveled to Memphis for the TN UU Solidarity Summit, joining Unitarian Universalists from across the state for a weekend of learning, worship, and community.
Highlights included author Emily Yellin sharing stories from her memoir with Rev. James Lawson Jr., workshops on protest safety and community organizing, and presentations from MICAH, Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi, and Young, Gifted, and Green. The weekend closed with Rep. Justin Pearson at the National Civil Rights Museum.
Read Kristin's full reflection for more details and ways to get involved, including attending the NOAH Public Meeting this Sunday, September 27 at 3 PM, and participating in the Unitarian Universalists X Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi GOTV Phone Bank on October 8th, from 12-1 CT on Zoom.
Join Us at the Bellevue No Kings: Vote Early! Day of Action
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10 AM - Noon
Location: Bellevue Red Caboose Park
Focus: Nonpartisan voter participation, early voting plans, and community engagement ahead of the November midterm election.
Goal: ensure every eligible voter knows their options, has a clear voting plan, and is ready to vote early.
There will be sign holding along 70S followed by a rally with speakers, and then a march to Bellevue Library to vote.
Questions? Contact Mir S.
We've moved the piano generously donated by Roger W. into the Fellowship Hall.
This means we now need to find a good home for the piano that was previously there. This piano has been kept up-to-date with tuning and has been a great practice piano for the choir.
It is free to anyone who can come pick it up!
If you or someone you know is interested, please contact gnuuc@gnuuc.org.
We're excited to come together to participate in The 34th Nashville AIDS Walk & 5K Run, a fundraiser supporting Nashville CARES. Our collective passion for this cause drives us, and we need your support to make a difference! Every donation—big or small—helps us reach our fundraising goal and directly impacts this important cause.
Here's how you can help:
Donate: Contribute whatever you can. Every dollar counts!
Spread the Word: Share our Greater Nashville UU fundraising page with your friends, family, and social networks. Let’s spread awareness so we can raise more!
How to Donate
Help Greater Nashville UU raise funds to support the critical mission of Nashville CARES. Our goal this year is to raise over $500! Here are ways to donate:
Most members of the congregation will be giving to Nashville CARES through the regular Share the Plate fundraiser. You can donate via Breeze to “Share the Plate”, or by paper check, made out to “GNUUC”, with “Share the Plate” in the memo. 50% of your donation will go to our Greater Nashville UU fundraising pageand 50% of your donation will go to the GNUUC general fund.
On the other hand, if you can contribute $100 or more, your generous donation will go 100% to our Greater Nashville UU fundraising page. If you want your donation to be in memory of someone, please let us know.
Thank you so much for your support! We couldn’t do this without you!
This hybrid service will be in the Sanctuary at Greater Nashville UU Congregation and on Zoom. See How to Join a Virtual Service at GNUUC.
Children and youth will be dismissed to programming after the Time for All Sages.
After service, please join us for a potluck lunch.
Join us on Saturday, October 17 at 4 PM for Game Night! Bring your favorite board game to share. Bring your favorite board game to share. Pizza will be provided!
All ages are welcome.
Questions? Contact Ryan / Kristin
Join us at GNUUC on October 18th at 3PM for a concert by Shawn Tairyu Head. Attendance is free and open to the public.
https://www.tairyushakuhachi.com/
With an active performing and recording schedule, and a growing studio of students, Shawn Tairyu Head has dedicated himself to bringing the shakuhachi to new audiences around the world. While he embraces the traditional melodies of the ancient repertoire known as honkyoku, his classical conservatory training and Western spiritual perspective make him equally at home composing and commissioning new works that explore the unique sonic possibilities of the shakuhachi. As a performer, composer, and teacher, his goal is nothing less than a shakuhachi revival.
Join us on Saturday, November 7 at 4:30 PM for Movie Night with pizza and popcorn!
Cost: This is an Auction Fundraiser Event. If you purchased tickets at the Auction, you are set. Otherwise, we encourage a suggested donation of $10.
We’ll be watching Wicked For Good, the continuation of the Wicked series. It is rated PG.
Adults - you will enjoy this movie too! Please come! Wicked reframes a familiar fantasy based on The Wizard of OZ, through complex moral, political, and social questions. It challenges the ideas of good and evil, showing how systems of power define morality to maintain control. The main character, Elphaba refuses to conform when she sees injustice, choosing truth over reputation. Wicked also explores how propaganda, fear, and bureaucracy sustain power. The Wizard’s regime depends on controlling narratives and silencing dissent. In short, Wicked asks profoundly adult questions: What does it cost to stay true to your values? How do we tell truth from illusion when authority shapes the story?
Join us for a potluck chili dinner and to decorate the building for the holidays! All ages welcome.
We need 5 people to bring a pot of chili to share. The rest of y’all can bring sides/desserts.
After dinner, we will decorate the building for the holidays.
Then, join us for an evening of Trivia! We’ll form teams and have several fun (and random!) categories to choose from. Prizes too!
