Pardon the mess but we live here
In Unitarian Universalism, we are called to build the beloved community. Sometimes, this means we subscribe to a perfect vision for how human beings should live and be together. However,…
Church and State Separated and Two Lovers United
On this weekend after the Fourth of July we'll blend two fine American themes: the separation of church and state, and a touching love story. Gordon Gibson will be doing…
Juniper Snippet
Beyond Stonewall: 50 Years of Pride
Join TVUUC Member, Youth Programs Coordinator, sponsored seminarian, and influential force in the Knoxville Trans Community, Juniper Stinnett, for a service honoring the 50th Anniversary of Stonewall. Juniper has been…
The Coat of Many Colors
Jacob loved Joseph, the son of his old age. To show his love, Jacob made Joseph a coat of many colors. Yet, the coat of many colors came at a…
Reproductive Rights, Reproductive Justice, and YoUU
What are reproductive rights? What is reproductive justice? Are they the same thing, and how do they play into our Unitarian Universalist principles? Why is there a flurry of laws…
When the Spirit Says Do
Today, many Christian churches will celebrate Pentecost, which marks the descent of the Holy Spirit on the disciples of Jesus who were gathered for the Jewish festival of Shavuot. This…
Lessons from Frederick Douglass: His Impact on the US, World & Unitarian Universalism, Then & Now
Frederick Douglass’s life and writings have impacted our understandings of liberation, freedom, justice, and perseverance. His relationships with Unitarians and Universalists shifted how our faith leaders and influencers showed up.…
Where is Monica Lewinsky?!
You don’t have to look far to see that we have a problem with violence against women in our society. In a service informed by his work with Carpet Bag…
RE: Choice
Join us this week in celebration of the journey we’ve been on together at TVUUC this year as one community of all ages, marking spiritual milestones we’ve experienced and offering…
Community Care and other Lessons of Motherhood
What spiritual lessons can motherhood offer for our whole community? How might our spirit grow by walking alongside the care-givers of the youngest members of our church family? By way…