Greater Nashville UU News Update MAY 22, 2019
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Office Hours: Office Administrator, Monday and Thursday from 10:00-2:30pm
Office closed on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
Kris will be out of the office from May 25 - June 5, 2019. The office will be closed during this time.
If you need assistance, please contact Kristin Reveal.
If you would like to share an announcement or event with the congregation through the weekly eblast or Order of Service, please use the form on the website to do so. For Announcements, click for the link to forms at the top of the Announcements page on the website (https://www.nashvilleuu.org/announcements). For Events with a date, click for the link to forms at the top of the Events page on the website (https://www.nashvilleuu.org/events). The deadline is Wednesday at 10:30am each week. Click for more details.
We’re changing the way we do a few things to better align our lunch practice with our UU principles! Please read for important details. Contact Annie Terrell if you have any questions or to volunteer! In addition, you can now prepay for your lunch on Breeze! You can even set up recurring payments. Click to read more…
Rev. Peter Connolly, "Gratitude As a Spiritual Practice"
Family Service: What does it mean to be a people of Beauty?
Summer Song Sundays are lay led by members of the congregation. They are a time of sharing of stories from our experiences and life journeys. On June 9 Denise Graves will be speaking.
Past Sermon Audio Files
We have discussed the power of story to shape our perspectives before. This Sunday, Mary will share how GNUUC and Launch Pad have rewritten their narratives on her mind and heart, and in these ways lived into their roles as teaching communities.
Visit Religious Education & Covenant Groups
ARE = Adult RE; CRE = Children's RE
During the summer we combine all the Children and Youth classes into a single class and have fun, UU-friendly activities. We are looking for 2 Adult Volunteers to supervise the children each Sunday. This is a perfect time for those of you who would like to volunteer a single Sunday with our CRE programming to see if you like it. Click More to find out dates needed and how to sign up!
The Women's Soul Matters Covenant Group will welcome new members at our meeting on Thursday, June 13. We foster community, thoughtful listening and a deeper understanding of ourselves and each other while following the Soul Matters curriculum. We meet the second and fourth Thursday of each month. Please contact Pegatha Duke or Carol Looney for more information.
Visit Community
Announcements
Events
The first Sunday of each month is a potluck. Please bring a dish to share after the service. Please sign up to help with future lunches in the Fellowship Hall.
Join us for an interactive Inter-generational House Concert hosted by our own Roger Wiesmeyer. Roger plays oboe & english horn for the Nashville Symphony. He also plays piano and loves Mozart! This is an Auction event, so if you purchased a ticket then, you are set. Otherwise, look for the Sign Up Sheet in the lunch room starting May 12. Click more for pricing…
Worship retreat to plan services for August thru October. Who should come: Worship Coordinator, Service Coordinators, Choir, Bell Choir, Family Service Coordinators, Event for All Sages Storytellers, and Tech Crew. (Current people and anyone interested in joining one of these groups!)
Visit Social Justice, Outreach, Volunteering
Announcements
All students were appreciative of Greater Nashville UU’s efforts and donations for the SIFE Hygiene Project. They enjoyed the experience, gained knowledge they likely wouldn’t have without hands-on learning, and much appreciated the hygiene products.
The Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC) is a statewide, immigrant and refugee-led collaboration whose mission is to empower immigrants and refugees throughout Tennessee to develop a unified voice, defend their rights, and create an atmosphere in which they are recognized as positive contributors to the state. Please give generously to share the plate in May!
Events
Details of Top issues from the GNUUC listening campaign and invitation to participate in NOAH Issues Convention