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Calendar Events.
Read our Wednesday E-blast Community Announcements, and Calendar Events.
What’s Up?
Community Announcements
Announcements can be added to this list, to the weekly e-blast, or to the Order of Service by submitting the Communications Form - Add Announcement form.
Jan. 4th, 4 pm at Immanuel Baptist Church, 222 Bellemead Blvd, Dr. Ryan Burge is presenting a lecture on "The State of American Religion." He is also speaking that morning at 10 am at First Unitarian Universalist Church. This event is free to the public.
GNUUC is one of several local congregations sponsoring this event.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee is dedicated to ensuring equitable access to the food and resources people in our community need to thrive. For nearly 50 years, we have welcomed our neighbors with radical hospitality, empowering them to live free from the daily burden of food insecurity. We prioritize innovation and remain committed to sustainability as we strive for a future where everyone is food secure, and no food is wasted.
GNUUC Women’s Group has provided requested toys, games, books, weighted blankets, etc. to the new Children and Youth ER Psychiatric unit at the Mental Health Cooperative in Nashville.
The need for mental health services for children is urgent and growing. Left untreated, mental health disorders can cause severe and long-lasting problems
We hope to make this an on-going service project and will inform the congregation of future opportunities.
Calendar Events
Events can be added to this list, to the weekly e-blast, or to the Order of Service by submitting the Communications Form - Add Event form.
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.
Come to GNUUC on Sunday, January 4, from 1:00 - 2:00 PM for an Auction brainstorming session.
New and previous auction planners - join us! We will decide the theme and divide up roles.
We need many different strengths in our Auction team: volunteers to plan the silent and live auction, volunteers to organize food, volunteers to organize entertainment, volunteers to help with the marketing, and volunteers in charge of decorations.
This year, Dan L. has volunteered to be the Auction Coordinator, as well as be our Auctioneer! THANK YOU, Dan for continuing to provide this valuable service!
The Auction Coordinator oversees the volunteers and keeps us all on schedule.
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 intermission silent action items.
Nathaniel B. is our coordinator for Room In The Inn Winter Shelter for the 2025-2026 year. We will be acting as hosts to eight guests on the first Wednesday of each month, from December to February.
Remaining date: February 4, 2026.
For January 7, we have all the volunteers we need. THANK YOU to those who signed up!
Click Title for more information about how to volunteer.
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.
Welcome to the 2025–2026 year of Children’s Religious Education at Greater Nashville UU!
Winter-Spring Dates:
-One-Room Schoolhouse (Pre-K–6th): Jan 11, Jan 25, Feb 8, Feb 22, Mar 8, Mar 22, Apr 12, Apr 19, May 10, May 31.
Stories, games, and activities from the Soul Matters themes.
-Multigenerational Sundays (1st Sundays): Jan 4, Feb 1, Mar 1, Apr 5, May 3
All ages worship together. Wiggle Room open (parent supervision).
-Wiggle Room/Playground Sundays:
Supervision provided: Jan 18, Feb 15, Mar 15, Mar 29, Apr 26, May 17
Parent Supervision Only: Mar 29, May 24
At GNUUC, children are celebrated just as they are—wiggles, play, and all. Parents and caregivers are supported as partners in nurturing spiritual growth.
For questions or to get involved, contact Kristin R.
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.
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.
Welcome to the 2025–2026 year of Children’s Religious Education at Greater Nashville UU!
Winter-Spring Dates:
-One-Room Schoolhouse (Pre-K–6th): Jan 11, Jan 25, Feb 8, Feb 22, Mar 8, Mar 22, Apr 12, Apr 19, May 10, May 31.
Stories, games, and activities from the Soul Matters themes.
-Multigenerational Sundays (1st Sundays): Jan 4, Feb 1, Mar 1, Apr 5, May 3
All ages worship together. Wiggle Room open (parent supervision).
-Wiggle Room/Playground Sundays:
Supervision provided: Jan 18, Feb 15, Mar 15, Mar 29, Apr 26, May 17
Parent Supervision Only: Mar 29, May 24
At GNUUC, children are celebrated just as they are—wiggles, play, and all. Parents and caregivers are supported as partners in nurturing spiritual growth.
For questions or to get involved, contact Kristin R.
Join us on Saturday, January 24, at 4 PM for Game Night! Bring your favorite board game to share. Bring your favorite board game to share. Pizza will be provided!
All ages are welcome.
Questions? Contact Ryan
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.
Welcome to the 2025–2026 year of Children’s Religious Education at Greater Nashville UU!
Winter-Spring Dates:
-One-Room Schoolhouse (Pre-K–6th): Jan 11, Jan 25, Feb 8, Feb 22, Mar 8, Mar 22, Apr 12, Apr 19, May 10, May 31.
Stories, games, and activities from the Soul Matters themes.
-Multigenerational Sundays (1st Sundays): Jan 4, Feb 1, Mar 1, Apr 5, May 3
All ages worship together. Wiggle Room open (parent supervision).
-Wiggle Room/Playground Sundays:
Supervision provided: Jan 18, Feb 15, Mar 15, Mar 29, Apr 26, May 17
Parent Supervision Only: Mar 29, May 24
At GNUUC, children are celebrated just as they are—wiggles, play, and all. Parents and caregivers are supported as partners in nurturing spiritual growth.
For questions or to get involved, contact Kristin R.
Join us for UU Compass, a multi-generational small group (teens through adults) based on the Starting Point curriculum from Soul Matters.
Spring Dates: January 25, February 22, March 22, April 10, May 31
What is UU Compass Small Group?
Join us for UU Compass, a multi-generational small group (teens through adults) based on the Starting Point curriculum from Soul Matters.
Together, we’ll practice deep listening, share our personal journeys, and explore Unitarian Universalism as a living path of meaning and connection.
This Spring we are matching longer term UUs to new UUs as mentor/mentee pairs. We’ll start with a discussion of one of the UU values and then break into discussion groups with mentors/mentee pairs. You are welcome to drop in at any time - we’ll recruit a mentor/mentee for you.
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.
Whether you’re brand new or have been here for decades, UU Compass will help you find your bearings, discover companions, and chart the next step of your journey.
Want more information?
Contact Kristin R. (kristin.reveal@gnuuc.org)
Want more information? Contact Kristin R. (kristin.reveal@gnuuc.org)
Theme: Join us as we introduce the February Soul Matters theme of “Embodying Resilence.” 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.
Join us for an Auction Planning Session on Sunday, January 4, from 1:00 - 2:00 PM.
New and previous auction planners - join us!
We need many different strengths in our Auction team: volunteers to plan the silent and live auction, volunteers to organize food, volunteers to organize entertainment, volunteers to help with the marketing, and volunteers in charge of decorations.
This year, Dan L. has volunteered to be the Auction Coordinator, as well as be our Auctioneer! THANK YOU, Dan for continuing to provide this valuable service!
The Auction Coordinator oversees the volunteers and keeps us all on schedule.
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 intermission silent action items.
Nathaniel B. is our coordinator for Room In The Inn Winter Shelter for the 2025-2026 year. We will be acting as hosts to eight guests on the first Wednesday of each month, from December to February.
February 4, 2026 is our last Room In The Inn date.
Click Title for more information about how to volunteer.
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.
Welcome to the 2025–2026 year of Children’s Religious Education at Greater Nashville UU!
Winter-Spring Dates:
-One-Room Schoolhouse (Pre-K–6th): Jan 11, Jan 25, Feb 8, Feb 22, Mar 8, Mar 22, Apr 12, Apr 19, May 10, May 31.
Stories, games, and activities from the Soul Matters themes.
-Multigenerational Sundays (1st Sundays): Jan 4, Feb 1, Mar 1, Apr 5, May 3
All ages worship together. Wiggle Room open (parent supervision).
-Wiggle Room/Playground Sundays:
Supervision provided: Jan 18, Feb 15, Mar 15, Mar 29, Apr 26, May 17
Parent Supervision Only: Mar 29, May 24
At GNUUC, children are celebrated just as they are—wiggles, play, and all. Parents and caregivers are supported as partners in nurturing spiritual growth.
For questions or to get involved, contact Kristin R.
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.
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.
Welcome to the 2025–2026 year of Children’s Religious Education at Greater Nashville UU!
Winter-Spring Dates:
-One-Room Schoolhouse (Pre-K–6th): Jan 11, Jan 25, Feb 8, Feb 22, Mar 8, Mar 22, Apr 12, Apr 19, May 10, May 31.
Stories, games, and activities from the Soul Matters themes.
-Multigenerational Sundays (1st Sundays): Jan 4, Feb 1, Mar 1, Apr 5, May 3
All ages worship together. Wiggle Room open (parent supervision).
-Wiggle Room/Playground Sundays:
Supervision provided: Jan 18, Feb 15, Mar 15, Mar 29, Apr 26, May 17
Parent Supervision Only: Mar 29, May 24
At GNUUC, children are celebrated just as they are—wiggles, play, and all. Parents and caregivers are supported as partners in nurturing spiritual growth.
For questions or to get involved, contact Kristin R.
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.
Welcome to the 2025–2026 year of Children’s Religious Education at Greater Nashville UU!
Winter-Spring Dates:
-One-Room Schoolhouse (Pre-K–6th): Jan 11, Jan 25, Feb 8, Feb 22, Mar 8, Mar 22, Apr 12, Apr 19, May 10, May 31.
Stories, games, and activities from the Soul Matters themes.
-Multigenerational Sundays (1st Sundays): Jan 4, Feb 1, Mar 1, Apr 5, May 3
All ages worship together. Wiggle Room open (parent supervision).
-Wiggle Room/Playground Sundays:
Supervision provided: Jan 18, Feb 15, Mar 15, Mar 29, Apr 26, May 17
Parent Supervision Only: Mar 29, May 24
At GNUUC, children are celebrated just as they are—wiggles, play, and all. Parents and caregivers are supported as partners in nurturing spiritual growth.
For questions or to get involved, contact Kristin R.
Join us for UU Compass, a multi-generational small group (teens through adults) based on the Starting Point curriculum from Soul Matters.
Spring Dates: January 25, February 22, March 22, April 10, May 31
What is UU Compass Small Group?
Join us for UU Compass, a multi-generational small group (teens through adults) based on the Starting Point curriculum from Soul Matters.
Together, we’ll practice deep listening, share our personal journeys, and explore Unitarian Universalism as a living path of meaning and connection.
This Spring we are matching longer term UUs to new UUs as mentor/mentee pairs. We’ll start with a discussion of one of the UU values and then break into discussion groups with mentors/mentee pairs. You are welcome to drop in at any time - we’ll recruit a mentor/mentee for you.
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.
Whether you’re brand new or have been here for decades, UU Compass will help you find your bearings, discover companions, and chart the next step of your journey.
Want more information?
Contact Kristin R. (kristin.reveal@gnuuc.org)
Want more information? Contact Kristin R. (kristin.reveal@gnuuc.org)
Join us for an Auction Planning Session on Sunday, January 4, from 1:00 - 2:00 PM.
New and previous auction planners - join us!
We need many different strengths in our Auction team: volunteers to plan the silent and live auction, volunteers to organize food, volunteers to organize entertainment, volunteers to help with the marketing, and volunteers in charge of decorations.
This year, Dan L. has volunteered to be the Auction Coordinator, as well as be our Auctioneer! THANK YOU, Dan for continuing to provide this valuable service!
The Auction Coordinator oversees the volunteers and keeps us all on schedule.
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 intermission silent action 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.
Welcome to the 2025–2026 year of Children’s Religious Education at Greater Nashville UU!
Winter-Spring Dates:
-One-Room Schoolhouse (Pre-K–6th): Jan 11, Jan 25, Feb 8, Feb 22, Mar 8, Mar 22, Apr 12, Apr 19, May 10, May 31.
Stories, games, and activities from the Soul Matters themes.
-Multigenerational Sundays (1st Sundays): Jan 4, Feb 1, Mar 1, Apr 5, May 3
All ages worship together. Wiggle Room open (parent supervision).
-Wiggle Room/Playground Sundays:
Supervision provided: Jan 18, Feb 15, Mar 15, Mar 29, Apr 26, May 17
Parent Supervision Only: Mar 29, May 24
At GNUUC, children are celebrated just as they are—wiggles, play, and all. Parents and caregivers are supported as partners in nurturing spiritual growth.
For questions or to get involved, contact Kristin R.
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.
Welcome to the 2025–2026 year of Children’s Religious Education at Greater Nashville UU!
Winter-Spring Dates:
-One-Room Schoolhouse (Pre-K–6th): Jan 11, Jan 25, Feb 8, Feb 22, Mar 8, Mar 22, Apr 12, Apr 19, May 10, May 31.
Stories, games, and activities from the Soul Matters themes.
-Multigenerational Sundays (1st Sundays): Jan 4, Feb 1, Mar 1, Apr 5, May 3
All ages worship together. Wiggle Room open (parent supervision).
-Wiggle Room/Playground Sundays:
Supervision provided: Jan 18, Feb 15, Mar 15, Mar 29, Apr 26, May 17
Parent Supervision Only: Mar 29, May 24
At GNUUC, children are celebrated just as they are—wiggles, play, and all. Parents and caregivers are supported as partners in nurturing spiritual growth.
For questions or to get involved, contact Kristin R.
Join us on Saturday, March 21, at 4 PM for Game Night! Bring your favorite board game to share. Bring your favorite board game to share. Pizza will be provided!
All ages are welcome.
Questions? Contact Ryan