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Tomorrow belongs to those of us who conceive of it as
belonging to everyone, who lend the best of ourselves to it, and with joy.
~Audre Lorde
Friends,
All I have to say today is that joy is easier to bring to the work on some days than on others.
And (ha! Did you really think that was all I had to say?): Here's a challenge for us as faithful Unitarian Universalists right now: How are we called to move forward? How can we include everyone, bring our full selves, and protect each other’s joy?
I have some ideas; you?
Yours in joy and dedication to the tomorrow that belongs to everyone,
Rev. Denise
RevDenise@gnuuc.org
P.S. Our Worship Team will be expanding their November & December meetings (we meet on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 1 pm) from our usual one hour to two hours, so that we have time to “retreat” from the usual business of brainstorming and scheduling to spend time reflecting deeply and planning creatively. As with any of our meetings, if you are interested in seeing behind the scenes of Sunday mornings at GNUUC, we welcome you to join us in the sanctuary from 1-3 pm on Sunday, Nov. 8 and Sunday, Dec. 13.
Age Range: Elementary - Middle (~Pre-K to 6th) with Teen helpers
Meeting Location: Either Fellowship Hall or Gazebo area of Playground, depending on weather
Date: 3rd Sundays of the Month
Class Time: 11 AM (attend service through the Time for All Sages, then proceed to class) - end of service (around noon to 12:15)
Facilitators: Kristin R. and Nathaniel B.
This year, our Children’s Religious Education program is using the UUA Woven Faith Religious Education (RE) Packets, a flexible and engaging curriculum designed for Unitarian Universalist congregations.
Each month (October–June), we’ll explore a new theme filled with:
Meaningful stories from diverse voices and traditions
Hands-on games, crafts, and activities
Embodied chalice lightings and extinguishings
Videos, experiential learning, and creative projects
Want more information? Contact Kristin R. (kristin.reveal@gnuuc.org)
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.
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.
Members of our community reflect on the monthly theme of “Covenant.”
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.)
The Worship Team is having a 2 hour Worship Retreat on Sunday, December 13, from 1 - 3 pm. Join us in-person or via Zoom (use the Sunday Service Link.)
During the retreat, we will rest and reflect on how Worship has been going & where we collectively would like to take the congregation during the hour we have them gathered each week.
Looking for an easy, low-pressure way to connect with your community?
Become a Greater Nashville UU Greeter!
Volunteer once a month at one of the two welcome tables. There is a short training and you are ready to go.
Have a friend? Volunteer together!
Those who attend regularly online - this is a great way to attend in person once a month and relieve those who work to make the service happen each week.
If you are interested, contact Zenith via email or Lisa on Sundays.
Greater Nashville UU is starting a Legacy Project to document our history.
If you have photos, newsletters, videos, or other media that is part of our history, bring it to Greater Nashville UU between now and December 20th.
Susan T and Kristin R are leading this project and will be organizing the materials. If you have digital media, talk to Kristin R. to get an upload link. Caren S-S will also be recording stories from our past.
Long term we will create a library of materials for congregants to learn from.
This is an ongoing project that will take several months to put together, and will make a lasting impact on recording the legacy of our congregation.
If you are interested in helping with this project, reach out to Susan T or Kristin R.
On Sunday, November 29, after Sunday service, join us for a Thanksgiving Leftovers Potluck! Bring your family favorites to share.
On Sunday, November 29, during lunch, we will make snack bags for our 2026-2027 Room In The Inn Guests to take with them after their night with us. We need 32 snack bags total.
Please sign up to bring items. Click Room In the Inn Community Service Project to see what is needed.
Email kristin.reveal@gnuuc.org with what you would like to donate or sign up on the form in the lunch room. Thank you!
This month we’re sharing our plate with Razom for Ukraine. Razom means “together” in Ukrainian, and the name describes how the organization works. Ukrainian and Ukrainian American volunteers founded it in 2014, and it has grown from a grassroots effort into an international nonprofit with offices in New York, Washington, Kyiv and Lviv.
Razom’s work rests on three commitments:
Delivering aid: tactical medical kits, surgical equipment, evacuation vehicles, generators, water filtration units, and winter supplies for front-line medics, rescuers, and families.
Educating: hands-on trauma care and mental health training for first responders, healthcare fellowships, and job training for displaced people and veterans.
Building connection: linking community organizations across Ukraine and sharing Ukrainian culture with the world through film and literature.
Their guiding belief is “Ukrainian success is the world’s success.” Your gift helps people meet hardship with care, skill, and solidarity. To learn more, visit razomforukraine.org.
How to give
Each Share the Plate gift is divided evenly: half supports the current Share the Plate recipient, and half supports GNUUC's general fund. To direct your gift to Share the Plate, use the keyword "share":
In the Sanctuary: cash or check in a provided envelope (memo: share)
Online: visit nashvilleuu.org/donate, then click Give to and choose the "Give to Share the Plate" fund
By text: text 615-246-5553 with "[Amount] share" (example: $50 share)
By mail: GNUUC, 374 Hicks Road, Nashville, TN 37221 (memo: share)
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 for UU Compass, a multi-generational small group (teens through adults).
Upcoming Dates: Nov 15, Dec 20
What is UU Compass Small Group?
Join us for UU Compass, a multi-generational small group (teens through adults) that explores how to use our UU Values as we interact with the world.
Together, we’ll practice deep listening, share our personal journeys, and explore Unitarian Universalism as a living path of meaning and connection.
Who is UU Compass Small Group for?
Newcomers who want more than information — a real taste of UU community.
Long-time members seeking to reconnect with UU values and practices.
Teens and adults alike, eager to walk together across generations.
Facilitators: Kristin R. and Nathaniel B.
Want more information? Contact Kristin R. (kristin.reveal@gnuuc.org)
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.)
On Sunday, November 29, after Sunday service, join us for a Thanksgiving Leftovers Potluck!
Bring your family favorites to share.
Nathaniel B. is our coordinator for Room In The Inn Winter Shelter for the 2026-2027 year.
We will be acting as hosts to eight guests on the first Wednesday of each month, from December to February. Those dates are: December 2, 2026, January 6, 2027, and February 3, 2027 and March 3, 2027.
Click the title to learn how to volunteer this season. We are looking for volunteers to cook dinner, setup beds, wash linens, and prepare breakfast. Talk to Nathaniel B.
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!
