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Weekly E-blast.
Community Announcements.
Calendar Events.
Read our Wednesday E-blast Community Announcements, and Calendar Events.
What’s Next?
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.
Greater Nashville UU Congregation will have a booth at the Bellevue Community Picnic on Saturday, May 16, and we'd love for you to stop by.
Even better — consider helping out at the booth! Volunteers are signed up for 2-hour shifts, but even a 30-minute drop-in to give someone a bathroom or food break would be a huge help.
Booth Details
Booth hours: 11 AM – 6 PM
Want to help? Sign up by:
-Emailing organizer Caren S-S at caren.spencersmith@gmail.com
-Catching Kristin R. after service this Sunday
-Joining the Slack channel #bellevue_picnic
Bellevue Community Picnic Details
-Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
-Festival hours: 11 AM – 9:30 PM (our booth wraps up at 6 PM, but the festival continues into the evening with a fireworks display)
-Location: 655 Colice Jean Road, Nashville, TN 37221
The Bellevue Community Picnic is an annual festival hosted by the Bellevue Harpeth Chamber of Commerce, featuring live music, family entertainment, food trucks, carnival rides, inflatable attractions, exhibitors, and fireworks.
Hope to see you there!
All GNUUC members — please plan to attend these two important governance events:
Town Hall Meeting — Sunday, May 17 at 1 PM
Members should have gotten an email with the slate and budget. If you did not, reach out to kristin.reveal@gnuuc.org.
We'll discuss the agenda for the upcoming Congregational Annual Meeting, focusing on:
-The Nomination Slate for the Board
-The Budget for Fiscal Year 2026–2027
Absentee and Proxy ballots for the Annual Congregational Meeting will be available at the Town Hall and emailed out later that day.
This is the meeting for discussion and questions.
Annual Congregational Meeting — Sunday, May 31, immediately after service
We'll vote on:
-The Nomination Slate for the Board
-The Budget for Fiscal Year 2026–2027
The floor will not be open for discussion at this meeting — please bring your questions and concerns to the May 17 Town Hall.
Our May Share the Plate partner is Isaiah 117 House. Half of all plate donations will be donated to the organization in May.
Isaiah 117 House provides a safe, welcoming home for children awaiting foster placement—offering clean clothes, warm meals, toys, and loving volunteers during one of the most frightening moments of their lives. Their mission: reduce trauma for children, lighten the load for child welfare workers, and ease the transition for foster families.
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.
Documentary Film Screening
Date: Saturday, May 9
Time: 3:45 pm - 5:30 PM (Film starts promptly at 4 PM. Show up at 3:45 for seating and snacks!)
This is an Fundraiser. Suggested Donation: $15 per person.
To prepurchase tickets, see Kristin R. at Sunday potluck. Otherwise, show up at the door.
Pasha Talankin, a beloved Russian primary school teacher, becomes an unlikely dissident when Russia's invasion of Ukraine forces him into promoting state propaganda — horrified by what he witnesses, he secretly uses his role as the school's videographer to document the regime's impact on everyday Russians, from militarized youth groups to the recruitment of students for war, ultimately risking his life and planning a dangerous escape from Russia. Directed by Borenstein and Talankin himself, Mr. Nobody Against Putin is a 90-minute documentary and Sundance Official Selection that offers rare, intimate footage of how Putin's regime transforms communities and children from the inside.
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.
We invite each person to bring a flower to share, if you can. We’ll also have extra flowers for those who need them.
Children and youth are welcome to participate in this service or play in the Wiggle Room.
After service, please join us for a potluck lunch.
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.
Dr. Arunesh Nadgir is an acclaimed pianist and educator currently serving as Professor of Piano and Coordinator of Keyboard Studies at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU).
He was recently honored as the 2025 Teacher of the Year by the Tennessee Music Teachers Association (TMTA), where he also served as President from 2023 to 2025. As a soloist and chamber musician, he has performed internationally across the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America. Notable venues include Carnegie Hall (Weill Recital Hall), Jordan Hall, and Eastman Theatre.
His performances include a wide range of classical works, from Bach and Haydn to Schumann, Debussy, and Barber.
His playing has been featured on live broadcasts via Nashville Public Radio (WPLN) and New York City’s WNYC.
Greater Nashville UU Congregation will have a booth at the Bellevue Community Picnic on Saturday, May 16, and we'd love for you to stop by.
Even better — consider helping out at the booth! Volunteers are signed up for 2-hour shifts, but even a 30-minute drop-in to give someone a bathroom or food break would be a huge help.
Booth Details
Booth hours: 11 AM – 6 PM
Want to help? Sign up by:
Emailing organizer Caren S-S at [email address]
Catching Kristin R. after service this Sunday
Joining the Slack channel #bellevue_picnic
Bellevue Community Picnic Details
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Festival hours: 11 AM – 9:30 PM (our booth wraps up at 6 PM, but the festival continues into the evening with a fireworks display)
Location: 655 Colice Jean Road, Nashville, TN 37221
The Bellevue Community Picnic is an annual festival hosted by the Bellevue Harpeth Chamber of Commerce, featuring live music, family entertainment, food trucks, carnival rides, inflatable attractions, exhibitors, and fireworks.
Hope to see you there!
Theme: Join us as we introduce the May Soul 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.
Join us for a Townhall Meeting on Sunday, May 17, at 12:45 PM.
Agenda
To discuss the Budget for our next Fiscal Year, June 2026 - July 2027.
To discuss the Nominations for the Board of Directors for June 2026 - July 2027.
Both of these items will be voted on at the Sunday, May 31 Congregational Meeting, immediately after the service. Please attend the Townhall Meeting with your questions - we will not open discussion up to the floor during the Congregational Meeting.
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!
Upcoming Dates:
-One-Room Schoolhouse (Pre-K–6th): May 31.
Stories, games, and activities from the Soul Matters themes.
-Multigenerational Sundays: May 10 (Flower Communion), Jun 7
All ages worship together. Wiggle Room open (parent supervision).
-Wiggle Room/Playground Sundays:
Supervision provided: May 3
Parent Supervision Only: 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 31.
Stories, games, and activities from the Soul Matters themes.
-Multigenerational Sundays (1st Sundays): Jan 4, Feb 1, Mar 1, Apr 5, May 10 (Flower Common), May 17.
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 3
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.
Our annual Congregation Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, May 31, immediately after the service via Hybrid (Sanctuary/Zoom).
Join us for UU Compass, a multi-generational small group (teens through adults) based on the Starting Point curriculum from Soul Matters.
Remaining Spring Dates: 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 June Soul Matters theme of “Flourishing Together.” 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.
All members and friends, join us on June 7, 2026, at 1 PM for the Shared Ministries Meeting, where we organize and plan our upcoming events. Shared Ministries is co-lead by Ryan Davison and Rev. Denise.
Please make sure that we have a representative from reach of the following Teams/Groups. If you are interested in joining/working with any of these teams, show up too!
- Greeters
- Worship Team
- Lunch Team
- Religious Education Team
- Building and Grounds Team
- Women’s Group
- Fellowship/Fun Events Team
- Room at the Inn Team
- NOAH Team
- TUUCAN Team
- Climate Justice Team
- Membership Team (NEW Potential)
- Social Media Team (NEW Potential)
Join us on Saturday, June 13 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.
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.
NOTE THE TIME CHANGE! Sunday Service starts at 10 AM.
Plus Community Sing-a-long at 9:30 AM.
Topic: Live Streaming of the UUA General Assembly 2026 Sunday Worship
Embrace the electrifying spirit of the year's largest UU gathering, where we come together in unity for an awe-inspiring Sunday worship celebration like no other! It's a vibrant, communal worship experience that promises to uplift your soul and ignite your passion. Don't miss out on this extraordinary gathering of hearts and minds!
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. The Wiggle Room is available off the sanctuary for those who need it.
After service, please join us for a potluck lunch.