Greater Nashville UU News Update
April 30, 2025
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Welcome to May!
This month, as we reflect on The Practice of Imagination, we invite you to engage with open hearts and generous spirits. Together, we will practice imagination through an outdoor service, community picnic, planting raised beds, a game night, a Coming of Age service, and High School Senior Graduation recognition! Plus, we will have ongoing Rise for Freedom trainings and our Annual Meeting.
THIS WEEKEND AT GREATER NASHVILLE UU
Join us at the Gabezo for a special outdoor service!
Rain Location: Sanctuary (service) & Fellowship Hall (lunch)
Theme: Join us as we introduce the May Soul Matters theme of “Living Love Through the Practice of Inspiration.”
An interactive, multi-generational service. All ages are welcome!
Zoom will be available via a laptop - no slide deck and sound will be “outdoors” enhanced.
Afterwards Picnic lunch and raised bed planting.
Community Picnic
Join us for a community picnic after service at the Gazebo.
Ryan D. will be making hot dogs, turkey dogs, and veggie dogs on our electric grill. We will provide buns, ketchup, pickle relish, mustard.
Nathaniel B. will be organizing s’more at a fire pit as well.
You bring 1) Picnic sides (think potato salad, cole slaw, chips, baked beans, etc. 2) More hot dog toppings 3) More desserts!
Raised Bed Planting
After lunch, we will plant in our raised beds. Kristin will bring tomato plants. Contact kristin.reveal@gnuuc.org if you have other plant ideas (or plants!) to offer. Last year we planted basil.
(One of the raised beds is our, and the other is for the Sai group. Later this summer we would like to build more for the preschool, but I don’t have time to coordinate before this Sunday.)
CONGREGATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
Dear Members and Friends,
We are grateful to share that we have raised $68,360 so far in our annual pledge campaign. To fund our programs and commitments, we still need at least $11,640.
If you have not yet submitted your pledge card, we invite you to do so as soon as possible. Even if you are giving to sustaining pledge, we like to know that you plan to continue. Your continuing pledge has not been included in this year’s total.
Please visit nashvilleuu.org/pledge to make your pledge today. Your generous support sustains our shared ministry and strengthens our beloved community. (If the form is complicated, you are welcome to email Kristin at kristin.reveal@gnuuc.org or call her directly. Email for phone number.)
With gratitude,
Jesse S-S, Pledge Drive Coordinator
Kristin R, Finance Chair
As we face the growing threat of autocracy in our country, it's more crucial than ever to build a stronger, more united movement for democracy.
That is why Greater Nashville UU Congregation will be hosting in-person gatherings to participate in the Rise for Freedom Training Series every Thursday for the next few weeks. We are inviting friends like you to come together and learn how to organize and mobilize diverse, nonpartisan communities to demand democracy.
Please come to any or all of the scheduled meetings. Each session is designed to stand alone and will include music, calls to action, digital hygiene/safety tips, and a core online training module, with in-person breakouts for hands-on learning, planning, and community building.
This year’s banquet will again take place at the Boone Center at Trevecca Nazarene University, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Charlane Oliver, District 19 Senator in the Tennessee legislature, will be our keynote speaker. Tickets may be purchased here. GNUUC folks can share a table. For information about NOAH and some of its recent accomplishments, opportunities to purchase ads in the banquet program, as well as different levels of sponsorship, click here. An ad can be a great way to promote your business, honor someone, or simply say thanks or congratulations to NOAH. Ads will be projected during the banquet in addition to appearing in the program. Deadline for ad submissions is May 15.
Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee currently includes Nathanael R (past-president), Caren S-S, Ryan D, Gina A, and Elizabeth M. The committee faces a challenge finding a President from among the congregation, and board members are encouraged to consider suggestions.
Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, May 18th. The board voted to move their regular meeting from May 21st to Wednesday, May 14th to prepare for the Annual Meeting.
Budget Draft
Draft budget was discussed, but will be finalized after all pledges forms are returned.
The meeting concluded with appreciation for the successful auction fundraiser, which exceeded expectations.
