Update on Great Backyard Bird Count
Read MoreRadio Free Nashville adds another time slot for Rachel's Fun Time slot. (Rachel is daughter of Charles and Marj.)
Read MoreThe hellebore, or Lenten Rose, is blooming now, and the daffodils are about to pop. Notice more colors and shapes that will be hidden later by foliage: red rotting logs, green mossy logs, and dusky mushrooms,
Read MoreLook for the Girl Scout table during lunch this Sunday, January 12. Most cookies are $3.50 per box, except for the girl scout s’mores and toffee-tastic, which are $5 per box. Girl Scouts will be taking pre-orders on Sunday. Cookies arrive in mid-February, by Valentine’s Day! See you Sunday!
Read MoreThis holiday season, either within or outside or congregation (including yourself), please send Cynthia a note. There is a fund that can be used to help them. cyncain@gmail.com
Read MoreThank you, Mike, for the wonderful concrete benches and wrought iron tables and chairs!
Read MoreLate Autumn Garden
Read MorePlease contact Cynthia, Mary Hinton or Denise Graves if you have suggestions or ideas for workshops. We also need people to lead workshops on some areas of expertise, hobby, or interest. Some past workshops that have been successful are flower arranging, art projects, and intergenerational games and activities.
Read More“This is What Democracy Looks Like!” is a joyful and defiant chant heard at countless marches since it’s origins in Seattle in 1999. But like much of our shared movement history, you don’t know where it came from. Before sharing what happened on that cold and rainy November morning, there’s even older context that adds depth to that movement moment.
Read MoreCivil War discussion at Credo; tour after lunch
Read MoreRev. Cynthia Stewart is collecting money or Christmas bags for the 800 incarcerated men at DeBerry Special Needs prison here in Nashville, where those who have severe medical and sometimes end of life needs are sent. The prison ministry she works for is already working on providing other things like shampoo, socks, and beanies, but would like some help purchasing goodies to go in the bag. Would you consider donating $5 or $10 during the pot luck lunch on December 1? Or you can make a donation through GoFundMe at Candy for the Incarcerated.
Read MoreThe Memorial Garden is still beautiful even at this time of year!
Read MoreThe Board is soliciting congregational comments on a draft of the upcoming public statement policy.
Read MoreDonate items for Room in the Inn lunches! Please bring your items on November 2, 2019, during the game night. Click the link for a list of needed items. Email Kristin what you decide to bring and she will update the “needed” list. On the November 2 Game Night, we will form an assembly line to build all 40 lunches needed for the season. You do not need to come to Game Night to donate items. Everyone pitch in!
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Read MoreCynthia is interested in attending the “Congregational Stewardship that Engages All” one day conference in Knoxville if other leaders in the congregation would like to attend as well. It is on Saturday, November 9th. You would drive up early morning and return late afternoon. Greater Nashville UU would cover the $45 registration fee. If you are interested, please contact Cynthia Cain.For details click this link: Congregational Stewardship That Engages All
Read MoreOne of the ways Greater Nashville UU provides sanctuary to our community is through the Room In The Inn Winter Shelter Program. Room In The Inn’s Winter Shelter program runs from November through March each year, in coordination with almost 200 congregations throughout Middle Tennessee. The program provides safe shelter, warm meals, and fellowship for our neighbors struggling with homelessness during the coldest months of the year. We need volunteers: Click to see different opportunities. Contact Jesse Spencer-Smith to volunteer.
Read MoreAre you using smile.amazon.com? A percentage of your purchases can go to Greater Nashville UU. Click to find out how.
Read MoreThe UUA is offering a year-long "gathering of ideas" to help Small Congregations reach our greatest potential. GNUUC is all registered, and any number of our members and friends may take part in the webinars. Click to find out more.
Read MoreHere is the garden in late Summer.
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