EVENTS Calendar
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Sun., Mar. 15, 11 AM: Sunday Service, Guest Speaker: Denise Graves, “The Colors of Our Soul” (Hybrid)
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.
Sun., Mar. 22, 11 AM: Sunday Service, Doug Traversa “All is Not as it Seems” (Hybrid)
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.
Sun., Mar. 29, 11 AM: Sunday Service, Rev. Denise Gyauch, “When Resistance doesn't Look Like Resistance: The Magic of Sitting and Waiting” (Hybrid)
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.
Sun., Apr. 5, 11 AM: Multi-Generational Sunday Service, Introduction to Soul Matters Theme: "Embracing Possibility” (Hybrid)
Theme: Join us as we introduce the April Soul Matters theme of “Embracing Possibility.” 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.
Sun., Apr. 12, 11 AM: Sunday Service, Guest Speaker: Gabby DePalo, Easter & Jesus Christ Superstar (Hybrid)
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.
Sun., Apr. 12, 1 PM: Worship Team Meeting (Hybrid Sanctuary/Zoom) Newcomers Welcome!
The Worship Team meetings are in-person/hybrid on the 2nd Sunday of the month at 1 PM in the Sanctuary.
Please join us if you are interested in the Sunday Worship Service content, volunteering as a Service Leader or Service Designer, volunteering to play music or sing, or joining the Tech Team. We would love to have you!
If interested in joining on Zoom, the link is in Slack at the top of the Worship channel reach out to revdenise@gnuuc.org to join this channel.
Sun., Apr. 19, 11 AM: Sunday Service, Speaker: Rev. Michelle Pederson (Hybrid)
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.
Sat., Apr. 25, 2025, 10 AM - 2 PM: UU Climate Justice Revival Workshop: All are Welcome!
Climate Justice Revival – Part 3: Action Planning Workshop
Join us for Part 3 of our Climate Justice Revival, where we will focus on building our congregational action plan for climate justice.
You do not need to have attended previously to participate—everyone is welcome.
For the first time in memory, the entire Unitarian Universalist ecosystem is mobilizing together for climate justice. We are all deeply aware of the urgency of the climate crisis. Even seasoned environmental advocates often feel overwhelmed or powerless. But together, we are powerful.
Thousands of UUs across the globe are uniting in a denominational Climate Justice Revival, aimed at re-energizing our shared commitment and launching coordinated, effective action.
During our congregational workshop, we will:
-Review our insights and goals from Workshop 1 and 2
-Continue with our Green Sanctuary efforts
This is a rare moment of collaboration and collective purpose across UU congregations. It's not often that our churches act in concert, and this Revival series is a unique opportunity to be part of something larger than ourselves. The day promises not only to be meaningful, but also energizing and fun.
Let’s join hands in faith, courage, and action.
Sun., Apr. 26, 11 AM: Sunday Service, UU Climate Justice Revival Sunday (Hybrid)
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.
Sun., May 3, 11 AM: Multi-Generational Sunday Service, Introduction to Soul Matters Theme: "Awakening Curiosity” (Hybrid)
Theme: Join us as we introduce the MaySoul Matters theme of “Awakening Curiosity.” 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.
Sun., May 10, 11 AM: Sunday Service, Rev. Denise Gyauch (Hybrid)
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.
Sun., May 10, 1 PM: Worship Team Meeting (Hybrid Sanctuary/Zoom) Newcomers Welcome!
The Worship Team meetings are in-person/hybrid on the 2nd Sunday of the month at 1 PM in the Sanctuary.
Please join us if you are interested in the Sunday Worship Service content, volunteering as a Service Leader or Service Designer, volunteering to play music or sing, or joining the Tech Team. We would love to have you!
If interested in joining on Zoom, the link is in Slack at the top of the Worship channel reach out to revdenise@gnuuc.org to join this channel.
Sun., May 17 11 AM: Sunday Service (Hybrid)
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.
Sun., May 24 11 AM: Sunday Service (Hybrid)
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.
Sun., May 31 11 AM: Sunday Service (Hybrid)
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.
Sun., Mar. 8, 1 PM: Worship Team Meeting (Hybrid Sanctuary/Zoom) Newcomers Welcome!
The Worship Team meetings are in-person/hybrid on the 2nd Sunday of the month at 1 PM in the Sanctuary.
Please join us if you are interested in the Sunday Worship Service content, volunteering as a Service Leader or Service Designer, volunteering to play music or sing, or joining the Tech Team. We would love to have you!
If interested in joining on Zoom, the link is in Slack at the top of the Worship channel reach out to revdenise@gnuuc.org to join this channel.
Sun., Mar. 8, 11 AM: Sunday Service, Rev. Denise Gyauch, “Think Like a Poet” (Hybrid)
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.
Sun., Mar. 1, 11 AM: Multi-Generational Sunday Service, Introduction to Soul Matters Theme: "Paying Attention" (Hybrid)
Theme: Join us as we introduce the March Soul Matters theme of “Paying Attention.” 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.
Sun., Feb. 22, 11 AM: Sunday Service, Guest Speaker, Jesse Spencer-Smith, “Being Human in the Age of AI” (Hybrid)
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.
Sun., Feb. 15, 11 AM: Sunday Service, Speaker: Rev. Michelle Pederson, "When There is Too Much Happening, Pause" (Hybrid)
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.
Sun., Feb. 8: Worship Team Meeting in February Cancelled due to Townhall Meeting
The Worship Team Meeting in February is cancelled due to the conflict with the Town Hall Meeting. We’ll communicate via the Worship Slack channel instead.
Sun., Feb. 8, 11 AM: Sunday Service, Rev. Denise Gyauch “Covenant & Resilience: How Covenant Makes us Stronger, More Flexible, and Happier” (Hybrid)
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.
Sun., Feb. 1, 11 AM: Multi-Generational Sunday Service, Introduction to Soul Matters Theme: “Embodying Resilience” ZOOM ONLY, NO IN-PERSON SERVICES
Due to parking lot conditions, this service is ZOOM ONLY. No in-person service will be held.
See How to Join a Virtual Service at GNUUC.
Theme: Join us as we introduce the February Soul Matters theme of “Embodying Resilience.” An interactive, multi-generational service. All ages are welcome!
Sun., Jan. 25, 11 AM: CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
Due to inclement weather and wide-spread power outages, there will be no services today online or in person.
Sun., Jan. 18, 11 AM: Sunday Service, Speaker: Rev. Cynthia Stewart, “The Content of Their Characters” (Hybrid)
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.
On January 18, the Wiggle Room will be available for children during the service. One-Room Classroom does not meet today!
After service, please join us for a potluck lunch.
Sun., Jan. 11, 1 PM: Worship Team Meeting (Hybrid Sanctuary/Zoom) Newcomers Welcome!
The Worship Team meetings are in-person/hybrid on the 2nd Sunday of the month at 1 PM in the Sanctuary.
Please join us if you are interested in the Sunday Worship Service content, volunteering as a Service Leader or Service Designer, volunteering to play music or sing, or joining the Tech Team. We would love to have you!
If interested in joining on Zoom, the link is in Slack at the top of the Worship channel reach out to revdenise@gnuuc.org to join this channel.
Sun., Jan. 11, 11 AM: Sunday Service, Guest Speaker: Rev. Gary White, “Because, Whereas, and Therefore” (Hybrid)
Guest speaker, Rev. Gary White, will speak on “Because, Whereas, and Therefore – Our history has helped to craft who we are. Who we are will guide us into who we will become. Our journey of becoming, well, it might just change the world.”
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.
Sun., Jan. 4, 11 AM: Multi-Generational Sunday Service, Introduction to Soul Matters Theme: "Practicing Resistance" (Hybrid)
Theme: Join us as we introduce the January Soul Matters theme of “Practicing Resistance.” 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.
Sun., Dec. 28, 11 AM: Sunday Service, Rev. Denise Gyauch, Letting Go & Looking Forward (In-person only)
Join us for an informal service as we reflect on what we letting go from 2025 and what we look forward to in 2026.
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.
For children, the Wiggle Room will be available, with Parent Supervision. The staff has the day off.
After service, please join us for a potluck lunch.
Sun., Dec. 21, 11 AM: Sunday Service, Guest Speaker: Rev. Gary White, “The Shortest Day and the Longest Night” (Hybrid)
To suggest we live in challenging times is to not do a fair counting as to the current state of our nation’s health. This holiday season arrives laden with crisis and peril, but it may also have a stowaway that will provide the hope we desperately need to win this thing.This hybrid service will be held in the Sanctuary at Greater Nashville UU Congregation and on Zoom. See How to Join a Virtual Service at GNUUC.
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.
Sun., Dec. 14, 1 PM: Worship Team Meeting (Hybrid Sanctuary/Zoom) Newcomers Welcome!
The Worship Team meetings are in-person/hybrid on the 2nd Sunday of the month at 1 PM in the Sanctuary.
Please join us if you are interested in the Sunday Worship Service content, volunteering as a Service Leader or Service Designer, volunteering to play music or sing, or joining the Tech Team. We would love to have you!
If interested in joining on Zoom, the link is in Slack at the top of the Worship channel reach out to revdenise@gnuuc.org to join this channel.
Sun., Dec. 14, 11 AM: Sunday Service, Rev. Denise Gyauch, “Reading Hope Into the World” (Hybrid)
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.
Sun., Dec. 7, 11 AM: Multi-Generational Sunday Service, Introduction to Soul Matters Theme: "Choosing Hope" (Hybrid)
Theme: Join us as we introduce the September Soul Matters theme of “Choosing Hope.” 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.
Sun., Nov. 30, 11 AM: Sunday Service, Guest Speaker: Rev. Gary White, Giving Thanks for What Exactly? – a post-Thanksgiving reflection (Hybrid)
Guest speaker Gary White joins us to reflect on: Giving Thanks for What Exactly? – a post-Thanksgiving reflection.
When exhaustion and sadness aren’t enough, we can always rest in the numbness of our despair.
Brief Bio: Gary White
An ordained Unitarian Universalist minister, The Reverend Gary White has served as a religious professional for a variety of agencies and institutions that share in purpose to address the human condition. Some of these include: local community service agencies, hospitals and universities, as well as serving as a part-time parish minister and itinerant speaker. Receiving his certification in International Tour Management, Gary travels the world introducing his clients to various cultures and the histories and traditions that ground them. In turn, he welcomes the world to Nashville as a local tour guide.
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.
Sun., Nov. 23, 11 AM: Sunday Service, Rev. Denise Gyauch (Hybrid)
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.
Sun., Nov. 16, 11 AM: Sunday Service, Denise Graves, “Eating Our Way to Heaven” (Hybrid)
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, Rev. Denise will be leading a small ceremony with Gina A. to scatter Jeff’s ashes in the Memorial Garden.
Then, join us for a potluck lunch.
Sun., Nov. 9, 1 PM: Worship Team Meeting (Hybrid Sanctuary/Zoom) Newcomers Welcome!
The Worship Team meetings are in-person/hybrid on the 2nd Sunday of the month at 1 PM in the Sanctuary.
Please join us if you are interested in the Sunday Worship Service content, volunteering as a Service Leader or Service Designer, volunteering to play music or sing, or joining the Tech Team. We would love to have you!
If interested in joining on Zoom, the link is in Slack at the top of the Worship channel reach out to revdenise@gnuuc.org to join this channel.
Sun., Nov. 9, 11 AM: Sunday Service, Jesse Spencer-Smith, "The Call We Make Together" (Hybrid)
For the past four years, Rev. Denise Gyauch has served as our contract minister, guiding the Greater Nashville UU Congregation through a time of growth, connection, and renewal. As we enter the Contract to Call process recommended by the Unitarian Universalist Association, our congregation begins a season of discernment — listening together for whether to call Rev. Denise to settled ministry.
In this service, Jesse Spencer-Smith explores the meaning of the call in our UU tradition, the power of congregational polity, and the beauty of shared ministry. Grounded in our congregational mission, covenant, and vision of ministry, this service invites all members and friends to reflect on how we live our faith through love, trust, and community.
Prepared by the Contract to Call Task Force, this service outlines the steps of the Contract to Call Process. All members are encouraged to attend.
Join us as we begin this important chapter in our shared story.
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.
Sun., Nov. 2, 11 AM: Multi-Generational Sunday Service, Introduction to Soul Matters Theme: "Nurturing Gratitude" (Hybrid)
Theme: Join us as we introduce the September Soul Matters theme of “Nurturing Gratitude.” 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.
Sun., Oct. 26, 11 AM: Sunday Service, Mike Morgan, “Core Values: What Does That Mean?” (Hybrid)
Recently, my grandson had a kerfuffle with his college roommate. He explained it by saying they don’t share the same “core values.” I wondered if he was using fashionable jargon that I am too old to understand, sort of like my having to ask for a definition of “radical hospitality” when it came up in a presentation of our mission statement. In this brief homily, I will talk about what our “core values” might be and why it matters.
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.
Sun., Oct. 19, 10 AM: Sunday Service at First UU Nashville (Hybrid)
Join Us and other Tennessean UUs for Worship at FUUN
10 AM, with Social Hour following at 11 AM
1808 Woodmont Blvd, Nashville, TN, 37215
This is a special Sunday! It is the day after UUs from all over Tennessee have come for the TUUCAN Flock. We are joining First UU Nashville (FUUN) for service at their location to welcome and worship with our fellow Tennessean UUs.
This hybrid service will be in the Sanctuary at First UU Nashville and on Zoom. Register for a Zoom Service at First UU.
After service, please stay for a social hour.
There will be no service at 374 Hicks Rd this Sunday.
Sun., Oct. 12, 1 PM: Worship Team Meeting (Hybrid Sanctuary/Zoom) Newcomers Welcome!
The Worship Team meetings are in-person/hybrid on the 2nd Sunday of the month at 1 PM in the Sanctuary.
Please join us if you are interested in the Sunday Worship Service content, volunteering as a Service Leader or Service Designer, volunteering to play music or sing, or joining the Tech Team. We would love to have you!
If interested in joining on Zoom, the link is in Slack at the top of the Worship channel reach out to revdenise@gnuuc.org to join this channel.
Sun., Oct. 12, 11 AM: Sunday Service, Rev. Denise Gyauch, “Compassion in the Face of Disruption and Trauma” (Hybrid)
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.
Sun., Oct. 5, 11 AM: Multi-Generational Sunday Service, Introduction to Soul Matters Theme: "Cultivating Compassion" (Hybrid)
Theme: Join us as we introduce the October Soul Matters theme of “Cultivating Compassion.” 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.