Greater Nashville UU News Update
March 4, 2026
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Minister’s Note
“Our human compassion binds us the one to the other–not in pity or patronizingly,
but as human beings who have learnt how to turn
our common suffering into hope for the future.”
~Nelson Mandela
Beloveds,
One of the wise people in my life recently reflected to me that I am feeling anxious. They’re right, and there are a number of factors both close and very far away contributing to this week’s version of anxiety. And I’m accustomed to recognizing my anxiety and inviting it to step back and give me some breathing space.
Recently, I’ve begun to feel that we (people alive right now) are most closely bound by our anxieties; there is certainly plenty in our world and the unfolding of our leaders’ actions to induce anxiety. It’s not hard to see how anxiety and fearful concern bind us together, AND I wonder what possibilities might arise if we choose to turn our attention to the human compassion and hope that Nelson Mandela suggests can be alchemized in the service of a better future. Perhaps we are (or could become) more connected by our hopes than by our fears.
Yours in noticing our humanity and our hope,
Rev. Denise
RevDenise@gnuuc.org
THIS WEEK
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.
Come to GNUUC on Sunday, March 15, from 1:00 - 2:00 PM for an Auction planning session.
New and previous auction planners - join us!
Our theme this year is: Going, Going, Greek!
The lunch will be Greek food - think gyro, falafel, Greek salad, dolmades, marinated veggies, feta, hummus, spanakopita, baklava, etc.
Dan L. is our Auction coordinator.
Mir S. is in charge of lunch. Ryan D. will reach out to local Greek and Mediterranean restaurants for donations. Allie W. will be also be helping. Reach out to Mir to find out how you can help with food.
Carol L, Theresa K., and Sandy B. are in charge of decorations. The Women’s Group will help. They will also make sure the bid paddles have all numbers 1-50.
Ryan D. is in charge of Gift Cards - if you have a place you would like to recommend to donate a gift card, or to recruit yourself, just reach out to him.
Kristin R. is in charge of e-blast updates and marketing to members. She will also recruit Live, Silent, and Intermission events. If you would like to help in this capacity, please reach out. Also, if you are an artisan and could make 10-15 items for donation, let her know.
Kris T. and Kristin R. will enter donations into the Auction software and be in charge of tech.
ABOUT THE AUCTION
At GNUUC, the Auction is more than just a fundraiser. We decorate, have food and entertainment, and have a great time! It is one of the best social events of the year. Items are priced so that everyone goes home with something. Join the Auction team - we have so much fun planning this event!
The date of the 2026 Auction is set for the afternoon of Sunday, March 29, 2026. It will include a themed lunch, a live Auction, and fun set price intermission events and silent auction artisan items.
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 a special Worship Service to celebrate our participation in the UU Climate Justice Revival and Earth Day!
If you are able, also plan to participate in the UU Climate Justice Workshop at GNUUC the previous Saturday, April 25.
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. The Wiggle Room is available off the sanctuary for children.
After service, please join us for a potluck lunch.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
NOAH and Gamaliel are hosting an Organizing Revival Bootcamp where we will dig deeper into the work we need to do to topple authoritarianism in our city, state, and country.
This Bootcamp will be on Friday, March 6th, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and concluding at 5:00 p.m. (An optional breakfast is available at 8:00 a.m. Lunch will be served midday, and an optional dinner will be held at 6:00 p.m.) Location is the Millennium Maxwell House Hotel, 2025 Rosa Parks Blvd. Register here.
On the day of the auction, 3–4 people are needed at 9 a.m. to help with food prep. If you are available, please contact Mirabelle S.
The Auction Website is Live! Look at the Online Catalog, Purchase Tickets, and Fill out the Donation Form Now!
The Auction is our largest fundraiser and we count on your donations of events, items, and services.
Visit the Auction Website to learn more about the Auction, Purchase Tickets, Donate Items, or Browse the Catalog, which is now live and being continuously updated!
YOUR DONATIONS ARE NEEDED NOW! Especially hosted events!
Donations can be made using the Online Donation Form OR by filling out the Paper Donation Form at the Welcome tables on Sunday and handing it to Kristin Reveal.
Bring donated items in on any Sunday, from Sunday, March 1, through Sunday, March 22. Kristin will have a setup to photograph them during lunch. All donation forms due by March 22.
Donations needed:
Live Auction Items
Live Auction events, services, and items are auctioned off to the highest bidders.
Live Auction Events or Services could include Hosted Dinners, Sporting Event / Music / Gallery Tickets, Subscriptions, Community Events)
Live Auction Items have a value of $50 + and include fine art, quality artisan items, digital devices, and more.
Silent Auction Artisan Items & Gift Cards
Silent Auction Artisan Items and Gift Cards are auctioned off to the highest bidders via paper bid sheets.
Silent Auction Artisan Items could include any hand-made art, artisan, or craft items.
Gift Cards include donated gift cards to local eateries, parks, events, and services.
Live Auction Items have a value of up to $50 (if it is valued more than $50, we'll probably put it into the Live Auction.)
Intermission Set Price Events or Services
Intermission Events and Services have a set price of $10 to $25.
Intermission Events and Services need to accommodate at least 10+ items/seats to participate. This is so that all the people who want to attend can get a seat. Otherwise, the event would go in the Live Auction.
Event Examples: hosting a Movie & Popcorn Night at GNUUC, hosting a local tour, hosting a Picnic Day at the park.
Questions? Contact Kristin Reveal. (kristin.reveal@gnuuc.org)
