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Work Day Success on May 31, 2023

Many thanks to all those who helped with the GNUUC Spring Cleanup Work Day and exceptional potluck lunch on May 28.  Twenty members working as individuals, pairs and groups cleaned, culled and organized the shed, trimmed most of the bushes around the Main Bldg and some grass along the parking lot, removed bamboo from our side of the fence, prepped the RE Building entry stairs for painting, put down mulch on some of the garden trails, removed poison hemlock and half the weeds/grass from the playground area, filled woodpecker holes on the gazebo and shed, cleaned and repainted one set of metal table/chairs near the gazebo and degreased most of the kitchen walls and appliances.  For those items not completed, additional action items will be posted on the Action Board for later completion when volunteers feel the urge.  Thanks to the following hard-working attendees:  Jane S, Jane W, Sandy, Larry, Jon, Brandy, Cody, Nat, Kristin, Mirabelle, Theresa, Wayne, Mike, Elizabeth, Gene, Denise, Steve, Bonnie, Carol, and Dan!

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Lunch Update: Summer Sunday Potlucks

This summer all Sunday lunches are potluck. Due to summer travels, in lieu of a more organized Sunday lunch, we will be switching to potlucks. Bringing items for lunch is an easy way to contribute to our fellowship on Sundays and foster community. We invite you to bring appetizers, casseroles, sandwiches, salads, sides, desserts, or whatever you like or just show up if you're really busy. Join us for this time of multi-generational community.

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Thur., June 1, 2023, 7-9 PM: Nashville Mayoral Candidate Forum

If you are looking for an opportunity to practice democracy (and aren’t we all?) here is a Nashville mayoral candidate forum being co-sponsored by a local clergy group of which I am part. The mayoral candidate field is so large this year; I know I plan to attend so I can place an educated vote. Click “read more” to see the flyer and more information regarding location and topics.

-Rev. Denise Gyauch

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Sunday, May 28, 2023: B&G Work Day (8:30 - noon) + Potluck (noon - 1 PM) NOTE UPDATED TIMES

Join us this Sunday, May 28, for a few hours to spruce up our campus and enjoy a communal potluck lunch. This event is in leu of a Sunday service.

B&G Work Day: We are so happy to have Carol and Dan L. as our new B&G chairs and they have some volunteer projects for us!

Come anytime on Sunday 8:30 AM - noon and pick a volunteer task. If you are an early birder and show up at 8:30 AM, Nathanael will lead us in a short opening meditation.

It looks like it’s going to be a nice but cool day. Wear your work clothes, and bring work gloves and gardening tools if you have them. We will be concentrating on trimming shrubbery, weeding, mulching the garden trails, painting the outdoor furniture and cleaning out the shed…or does this seem too ambitious? We will have fun and enjoy each other’s company.

Potluck: The Potluck will be from noon - 1 PM.

We look forward to seeing you!

NO SUNDAY SERVICE THIS SUNDAY!

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Sat., Apr. 22, 2 - 5 PM: 2023 Feeling Groovy Auction & Festival - Online Auction is Live! Registration and Catalog are Open!

Join us for a family-friendly afternoon of festivities and fun! We’re going to transport you back to the late 60s, a time of peace, love, and music. Dress in your best tie dyes and join us. All are welcome!

The Annual Auction is our biggest fundraiser. Bid on fun events and items in the Live Auction or Silent Auction. Or buy items from our artisan and jewelry sale. Enjoy groovy throwback food from the late 60s and festivities like photo booths and music!

ONLINE TICKET PURCHASE, BIDDING, AND FOR SALE ITEMS IS OPEN!

Visit the Auction website to see current catalog items and to register!

If you can not attend the auction in person:

  • There are several group activities with set prices you can purchase online.

  • You can bid on items online as well.
    Note bidding stops at noon tomorrow and your bid will be the starting bid on the items, so if you really want the item, you can purchase online now at the “Buy It Now” price.

  • For Live Auction items, I suggest getting someone to act as your proxy. Buy a ticket online to get a bid number and then your proxy can pick up your paddle. Make sure they know your top budget!

DATE / TIME / LOCATION

We look forward to you joining us!

DATE: SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2023

TIME: 2 PM - 5 PM

Silent Auction & Food: 2 PM - 3:45 PM

Live Auction will start precisely at 4 PM. It should last about an hour.

LOCATION: 374 HICKS ROAD, NASHVILLE, TN 37221

TICKETS

Tickets include food & festivities. Adult/Teen Ticket includes bidder #.

Registration is now open! You can also register at the door.

ADULTS & TEENS: $10

12 & YOUNGER: FREE*

*Please add a "free" child's ticket to the cart so we can estimate numbers.

Live Entertainment

We are pleased to have such talent within our congregation.

Come between 2:00 - 3:30 for live entertainment!

  • Amelie Conti

  • Fran Gebuhr

  • Rachel Sumner

  • Ken Sizemore

Food

We have a fun spread of 1960s food planned.

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THIS Sunday, April 16: Last Sunday to Turn in Auction Donation Forms & Bring Auction Items

Join us for the 2023 Greater Nashville UU Congregation “Feeling Groovy Auction & Festival!”

The Auction is our largest fundraiser and we count on your donations of events/items/services, as well as festival items and food. A BIG THANK YOU for donating!

Bring donated items in this Sunday, April 16. Kristin will have a setup to photograph them during lunch. We’ll store items on the stage. Valuable items can be stored in Kris’ office. All donation forms due by April 16.

Donations needed:
- Live Auction Events or Services (Dinners, Tickets, Subscriptions, Community Events)
- Live Auction Item (Donation Total $100 +)
- Silent Auction (Donation Total $10 - $100)
- Artisan/Jewelry Items (Fixed cost)
- Festival Activity (Ideas: Perform live folk music, Perform slam poetry, photo booth items, etc.)
- Food Table Item (please make enough for 10 people):
We have a fun spread of 1960s food planned and need donations!
Bring out your favorite 1960s food favorites. See the form for categories.

Please consider filling out a Donation Form.

Online 2023 Feeling Groovy Auction & Festival Donation Form. Hard copies are at Greater Nashville UU Congregation.

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Sun., Apr. 9, 2022, 11:00 AM: Community Spring Festival: Building a Community Garden, Egg Hunt, Oasis Center Emergency Shelter Drive, & Potluck. Outdoors. (No Zoom this Sunday.)

Come celebrate Spring with us! During this combined Worship/CRE event we will have the following fun events planned:

A short meditation.
Let’s take a moment to bless and celebrate our Still Spring Park.

Planting a community garden! Plus garden-related crafts & activities.
We are planting raised bed gardens. Nathanael R. will be making the beds. Join us during the Spring Festival to get them installed and plant some seedlings. This will be a fun multigenerational event! Plus we’ll have garden-related crafts & activities.

An egg hunt.
For our children and teens. If you would like to contribute bags of wrapped candy BEFORE April 9, let Kristin R. know.

A Community Service Project.
We are having a drive for the Oasis Center’s Emergency Shelter for teens aged 13-17. Click “Read More” below to see their wish list.

A Shared Lunch.

Everyone bring a potluck item! We’ll eat at the tables near the gazebo.

Outdoors at GNUUC. No Zoom service this Sunday. Rain location: Sanctuary/Fellowship Hall.

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Room In The Inn was a big success!

A BIG THANK YOU to all involved with Room In The Inn this year. We hosted 32 people this winter season with dishes including shrimp stir fry, baked potatoes, a Trifle dessert, breakfast casseroles, and homemade cookies. Yes, my mouth is watering too! I would like to thank Sandy and Larry B., Jesse, Mike M., Mirabelle, Sheri F., Theresa and Wayne T-K, Jane S., and everyone who gave donations. 

We made a difference! 

Nathaniel B.
Room in the Inn Coordinator

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Continuing on February 23: Sign-up For Listening Circles

Sign up now to participate in a Listening Circle about GNUUC! Choose one from among two Sunday afternoons and two Zoom gatherings and plan to spend an hour or so sharing your transformative experiences and dreaming some dreams for our future. 

Each group will be facilitated by one of the following trained leaders:  Thena B, Tina C, Nathanael R, Jesse S-S, Rev. Denise.

To Sign-up, click Read More below.

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General Assembly 2023: Hybrid Portland, Pittsburgh, PA/ Zoom. Are you interested in attending?

Hybrid: Pittsburgh, PA/ Zoom. June 21 - 25, 2023. Are you interested in attending GA this year? GNUUC will pay the registration fees for its 2 voting delegates. Plus, members can apply to the Larry Romans Leadership Fund if they are not a delegate and interested in attending for assistance with registration fees. If you are interested in attending or learning more, click Read More below.

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Sat. Feb. 4, 2023: 1 PM - 3:30 PM Auction Planning Session at GNUUC - Join Us!

Join the Auction Team! We need many different strengths in our Auction team: volunteers to plan the silent and live auction, volunteers to organize food, volunteers to organize entertainment, volunteers to help with marketing, and volunteers in charge of decorations.

Come on Saturday, February 4, from 1 PM - 3:30 PM for our next planning session. We will finalize the theme, and start working on organization, publicity, poster/flyer, decorations, and more.

Questions? Contract Kristin R.

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TONIGHT! Wed, Jan. 18: 6 PM: Adult Religious Education 2023: Spiritual Practices

Starting January 18, 2023, Greater Nashville UU Congregation will offer a new Adult Religious Education series on Spiritual Practices. Each month, we will explore a different spiritual practice – both learning about and then experiencing the practice. The practices chosen are aligned with the Soul Matters monthly theme.

The January theme is Finding our Center and the spiritual practice we will explore is the Labyrinth where we will have hands-on experience navigating to the center of a Labyrinth. Join us tonight at 6 PM in person at Greater Nashville Unitarian Universalist Congregation 374 Hicks Road, Nashville, TN or online via zoom https://uuma.zoom.us/j/92840637625

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THIS Sunday, Jan 8, 12:45 PM: Auction Team Interest Meeting - All Welcome!

At GNUUC, the Auction is more than just a fundraiser. We decorate, have food and entertainment, and have a great time! Last year our theme was “Country Fair.” In the past, we’ve had themes like “Broadway” and “Mardi Gras.”

The Auction is traditionally in late March to late April.

We need many different strengths in our Auction team: volunteers to plan the silent and live auction, volunteers to organize food, volunteers to organize entertainment, volunteers to help with marketing, and volunteers in charge of decorations.

Come on Sunday, January 8, after lunch, to figure out the best way for you to help. We will pick our Auction date top choices, and brainstorm themes and other auction ideas.

If you are interested in joining via Zoom, let Kristin R. know. Questions? Contract Kristin R.

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