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2931 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
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TN Valley Unitarian Universalist Church

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Past Worship Services

01-29-2023 11:00 am

The Importance of Being Wrong-In Person and Virtual Worship

Rev. Lisa Schwartz

In the dance of humanity, knowing the right steps (and avoiding stepping on toes) is key to keeping the organism moving. In today’s polarized world, making sure we’re right about things seems more important than ever. What if we could find more powerful insight in … read more.

01-22-2023 11:00 am

A Wake for Roe. In Person and Virtual Worship-TVUUC Reproductive Justice Task Force

Reproductive Justice Task Force

A Wake for Roe? Today would’ve been the 50th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Different Voices reflect and call us to action on this day of mourning, and ask us to recommit, hold on to hope, and work for a better day. Please join the … read more.

01-15-2023 11:00 am

Is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. a Bodhisattva?-In Person and Virtual Worship

Rev Chris Buice

Dr. King was a Christian minister of the gospel who served at Ebenezer Baptist Church but he also cultivated friendships with leaders of many different faiths. One such friendship was with the Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh who worked for peace in his home country … read more.

Unitarian Universalism in a Quaker Light – In Person and Virtual Worship
01-08-2023 11:00 amRev Chris Buice
“Doing the Work of Christmas”-In Person and Virtual Worship
01-01-2023 11:00 amBarbara Taylor
Christmas Eve: Lessons and Carols – In Person and Virtual Worship – Rev. Chris Buice
12-24-2022 7:00 pmRev Chris Buice
Family Focused Christmas Eve Service-In-Person
12-24-2022 4:00 pmCatherine Farmer Loya
Solstice Spiral Walk
12-21-2021 5:30 pm
Kibitzing Around the Christmas Tree-In Person and Virtual Worship
12-18-2022 11:00 amCatherine Farmer Loya, Rev Chris Buice
Joy to the World: An Argument for Ecstasy In-Person and Virtual Worship
12-11-2022 11:00 amRev Chris Buice
Charity: Beyond Minimum Help, Maximum Humiliation-In-Person and Virtual Worship
12-04-2022 11:00 amRev Chris Buice
Thankfulness: A Countercultural Practice-In-Person and Virtual Worship
11-27-2022 11:00 amCatherine Farmer Loya, Rev Chris Buice
The Virtues of Uncertainty-In Person and Virtual Worship
11-20-2022 11:00 amRev Chris Buice
THE DEEP SPIRITUALITY of CREATIVITY- In Person and Virtual Worship
11-13-2022 11:00 amDr. Neil Greenberg
Jesus in Whiteface-In-Person and Virtual Worship Rev. Chris Buice
11-06-2022 11:00 amRev Chris Buice
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THIS SUNDAY:

Without Fear, Without Hate-In-Person and Virtual Worship

02-05-2023 11:00 amRev Chris Buice

After the attack on the Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, the members of the congregation rallied around two core concepts of their faith: nirbhau (without fear) and nirvair (without hate.) Although Sikhism is by some estimates the 5th largest religion in the world, very … read more.

    News

    • TVUUC Spring Retreat March 3-5 2023
      Let’s retreat! And eat! And relax! Come to The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center in beautiful Highlands, NC March 3-5, 2023. This will be at the same time as a Youth Con for middle schoolers so we get to share the Center with their young spirits. March is a great time on top of Little Scaly Mountain because ...
    • Save the date! Rev. Duncan Teague Workshop
      𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲! The 8th Principle Task Force, with the support of The TVUUC Endowment Fund, is bringing in Rev. Rev. Duncan Teague, our former intern minister, to facilitate a racial justice workshop on February 25th. Rev. Teague is also doing the sermon on February 26th. More info soon!
    • What is QUUestions??
      What is QUUestions?? QUUestions is a new meeting for visitors or those who want to know more about TVUUC, Unitarian Universalism, and the path to membership. It is also open to current members who may want to deepen their connection TVUUC and Unitarian Universalism. The meetings will be held on the last Sunday of the ...
    • Wake for Roe Sermon Discussion-What’s Next-TVUUC Reproductive Justice Task Force
      The TVUUC Reproductive Justice Task Force invites you to attend a discussion following the Wake for Roe service on January 22nd at 12:30 pm. Come and learn more about the task force, as well ways that individuals and the congregation can be involved in the struggle for Reproductive Justice. Pizza and refreshments will be provided
    • The Alliance Used Book Sale Returns!
      𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞!!! 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐔𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟏𝐭𝐡! 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬, 𝐝𝐯𝐝’𝐬, 𝐜𝐝’𝐬, 𝐯𝐡𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐬, 𝐥𝐩’𝐬, 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 & 𝐩𝐮𝐳𝐳𝐥𝐞𝐬! (𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 January 29th) 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐃𝐎 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: *𝐄𝐧𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐬, 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬, 𝐎𝐥𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬* *𝐀𝐧𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧*
    • Erven Williams’ Memorial and Celebration of Life
      With great sadness, we share that Erven Williams passed away on December 31, 2022. Erven was the beloved husband of Elnora Williams and father of Elandria (deceased) and Frederick Williams. Erven was a long-time member of TVUUC, joining on May 29, 1991. Erven was involved in several TVUUC groups, but many will best remember him ...
    • ****Brunch & Meeting to be Rescheduled**** Let’s Connect Program Leader Orientation and Potluck Stand-up Brunch Sunday January 15, 2023
      To Be Rescheduled – Let’s Connect Stand-up Potluck Brunch and Program Leader Meeting before the service this Sunday. TVUUC Program Leaders start in the fellowship hall at 10:00 where you can fill your plate with yummy finger food and grab a cup of coffee.  Next, please join us in the Lizzy Crozier French room at 10:15 ...
    • 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡
      𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑, 𝟔:𝟎𝟎 𝐭𝐨 𝟕:𝟑𝟎 𝐩𝐦. 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬’ 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝟔:𝟑𝟎 𝐩𝐦. 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐕𝐔𝐔𝐂 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐕𝐔𝐔𝐂 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 The TVUUC Art Gallery Committee’s mission is to support the programming and outreach of Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church through ...
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    Religious Education

    • TVUUC Virtual Visit
      While we continue to be connected in community even as we are staying physically distanced, I know many of us are missing being in our beloved TVUUC building.  So when I stopped in one day recently, I made a little walk-through visit video so your family can visit your favorite spaces from home.  Feel free ...
    • RE Reflection Room Resource: Dancing Spider Yoga
      We are delighted to share a new spiritual practice resource, created for our kids (and friends of all ages!) by TVUUC friend Piper Hansen, who originally planned to visit our preschool RE class to introduce yoga, but has now recorded versions that we can share with everyone:   I am Piper Hansen, I am 18 years old ...
    • RE Learning Lab Challenge – The Three R’s!
      This week’s Learning Lab Challenge comes to us from Karen White, and she invites us to take part in a challenge that includes a “Three R’s” scavenger hunt. Are you ready to see what you can find? The Three R’s – Recycle, Reuse, and Reduce   Take the Three R’s Challenge! Try these challenges first, and then check ...
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    TN Valley UU Church

    2931 Kingston Pike
    Knoxville, TN 37919
    Directions

    (865) 523-4176

    Meet Our Senior Minister

    Rev. Chris Buice has served Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church since 2001. Rev. Buice is an inspirational speaker and a community leader with a passion for compassion.

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