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2931 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
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(865) 523-4176

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TN Valley Unitarian Universalist Church

Love is the spirit of this church.
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Upcoming Worship Services

05-29-2022 11:00 am

Love is the Spirit : Centering the Lives of Asian American and Pacific Islanders-The 8th Principle Task Force

8th Principle Task Force

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) are integral to our American cultural mosaic. AAPI communities encompass a wide range of diversity consisting of approximately 50 ethnic groups speaking over 100 languages, with connections to Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Filipino, Vietnamese, Korean, Hawaiian, and other Asian and … read more.

06-05-2022 11:00 am

What Do Moose Have to Do with Mysticism?–Rev. Chris Buice-In-Person and Virtual Worship Service

Rev Chris Buice

In the early 20th century William James gave lectures on the psychology of religion that were later compiled into a book which many of us read in high school or college called Varieties of Religious Experience. During a summer trip in Maine our minister had … read more.

06-12-2022 11:00 am

Progress Not Perfection: Can We Learn From the Buddha’s Mistakes?-In-Person and Virtual Worship Service-Rev. Chris Buice

Rev Chris Buice

Some religions teach we only have one lifetime to get it right with eternal heaven or everlasting hell waiting for us at the end. Traditional Buddhists believe in reincarnation which means we have more than one lifetime to get it right. Indeed, the Jataka Tales … read more.

06-19-2022 11:00 am

Anti-Apartheid Theology: Refusing a Racist, Homophobic Heaven – Rev. Chris Buice-In-Person and Virtual Worship Service

Rev Chris Buice

Archbishop Desmond Tutu won the Nobel Peace Prize for his work to end aparthied in South Africa. He is world famous for his efforts to combat bias, bigotry and racism. What you may not know is that he was also a champion LGBTQIA rights who … read more.

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THIS SUNDAY:

Love is the Spirit : Centering the Lives of Asian American and Pacific Islanders-The 8th Principle Task Force

05-29-2022 11:00 am8th Principle Task Force

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) are integral to our American cultural mosaic. AAPI communities encompass a wide range of diversity consisting of approximately 50 ethnic groups speaking over 100 languages, with connections to Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Filipino, Vietnamese, Korean, Hawaiian, and other Asian and … read more.

    News

    • Bylaw Revision Feedback Meetings
      Bylaw Revision Feedback Meetings At the upcoming June 12, 2022, Congregational Meeting, members will be voting on revisions to the church Bylaws, a vote anticipated at our last meeting but tabled after extended discussion. A subcommittee of the Board of Directors (Heather Kistner, Ken Stephenson (Chair), and Alice Woody) was tasked with adjusting the draft in ...
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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.

    Universalists and Unitarians in America
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