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Now Accepting Donations for the Live Auction and Intermission Events, Services, and Items plus Italian Lunch Food

We are now accepting Live Auction and Intermission Items, Events, and Services. We are accepting food donations for the Italian lunch as well.

For the Live Auction Items

For Live Auction items we need donations of the following:
-Hosted meals
-Sporting event tickets
-Music tickets (concert or symphony)
-Art gallery tickets
-Expensive digital devices
-Fine art or high-quality artisan items, and more!

A good indicator if an event or item is a good match for the Live Auction is if it can generate at least $75.

For the Intermission Items

For the Intermission Items, we need events with a set price that multiple people (at least 8-10+) can attend. The set price is usually $10 - $20.

Event Ideas:
-A Movie & Popcorn Night at GNUUC
-Hosting a Local Tour
-Hosting a Congregation Birthday Party
-Hosting a Park Picnic

For the artists out there, if you can create multiple items (at least 8-10+), all at a single set price of $10 - $20, they are a good fit as intermission items. They do not need to be unique but do need to be in the same genre. (Think Sandy’s birds from last year.)

Artisan Ideas:
-A set of paintings based on a theme
-A set of sculptures that fit in the same genre.
-All items are at a set price.

No Silent Auction

Remember - no silent auction items this year!

Italian Lunch

Do you have a favorite Italian food to share? Sign up to donate an appetizer, entree, salad, side, dessert, or beverage for eight people! We look forward to sharing.

TO DONATE ITEMS

To donate items/events/food, use the Auction Donor Form.

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February Board Meeting Summary

The treasurer presented the finance report, noting pledge income may come in lower than budgeted. Insurance and asphalt repairs have increased expenses significantly. Getting additional asphalt repair quotes was discussed.

Discussing the congregation's 30th anniversary coming up in 2024, suggestions included celebrating with a special pledge drive theme highlighting the past 30 years and vision for the next 30. A homecoming event in the fall was also proposed.

The Board conducted a self-assessment. The facilitator closed by thanking the Board for their self-reflection.

Continued progress on visioning the future and sustainability goals will help ensure GNUUC's next 30 years are as strong as the past 30 have been.

Please email board@gnuuc.org if you have any questions or suggestions.

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Early Voting Ends Next Tuesday, February 27

Early voting for the March 5 primary election is underway at all locations, including new locations at the Bellevue Community Center, Goodlettsville Library, Hillwood High School, and South Inglewood Community Center. In addition to the presidential preference primary, there are important races for Circuit Court Judge, Division IV, 20th Judicial District, Assessor of Property, and School Board. A schedule is here.

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April 28: Auction Italian Lunch Food Donations Needed

Do you have a favorite Italian food to share? Sign up to donate an appetizer, entrée, salad, side, dessert, or beverage for eight people! We look forward to sharing.

Mirabelle S. is our food coordinator and she has made a chart of suggested food, homemade or store-bought - we won’t tell. Click Read More for details.

To donate items/events/food, use the Auction Donor Form.

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Auction 2024 Volunteer Coordinator Needed! Come to Auction Brainstorm Session to Learn More!

AUCTION BRAINSTORMING SESSION

Come to GNUUC on Sunday, January 28, from 12:45 - 1:30 PM for an Auction brainstorming session.

New and previous auction planners - join us!

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.

This year we are specifically looking for an Auction Volunteer Coordinator, who can oversee the volunteers and keep us all on schedule. Kristin has limited time this Spring and can specifically help with the Live auction only, however, is willing to train you!

Questions? Contract Kristin R.

About the Auction

At GNUUC, the Auction is more than just a fundraiser. We decorate, have food and entertainment, and have a great time!

This year’s Auction date and theme will be set by the Auction Planning Team. It is usually in late March or April.

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Sat., Nov. 11: UUA Southern Region - Tennessee Cluster Event in Nashville RSVP by Thursday, Nov. 9

Tennessee Unitarian Universalists are invited to attend an in-person Tennessee Cluster Gathering on November 11th, from 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM Central Time, at First Unitarian Universalist Church of Nashville. We hope you'll join us!

Learn more about the schedule of events, workshops offered, AND register/RSVP here: https://uua.wufoo.com/forms/me4asnb1xqj5fu/. Download a shareable flyer here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FKSaesBphRKgNcw4ARlUoGhTMenR6UQD. Please share this information with your congregation's members.

Advance registration is required - please RSVP using the registration form link above to let us know if you plan to attend! Registration will close on November 9th.

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Sat., Nov. 4, 2023: Join Rev. Dr. Pederson on an Exploration of Nashville Labyrinths

Nashville is home to many labyrinths. Come join us as we explore two of them on Saturday, November 4. We will begin with a classical-style labyrinth located at Glendale United Methodist Church, meeting there at 10 am. Then we will travel to a Medieval style labyrinth located at Scarritt Bennett. 

Those who purchased this event at the 2023 Auction and have not attended can attend for free. Suggested ticket donation for others is $12 to GNUUC. Please RSVP to Rev. Michelle P.

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This Sunday, October 29: Heritage Celebration: Potluck, Community Activity, Build Room In The Inn Lunches

Sunday, October 29 is going to be a spectacular Sunday for us to gather together, in person, at GNUUC at 11 a.m. CT. All ages are welcome.

We are planning a community event to celebrate our UU Heritage. Events include a community activity, a service activity building Room in the Inn lunches, and a heritage potluck.

For the heritage potluck - bring dishes that are special to your family. If you are moved, include a title and/or description along with your dish.

For the service project - bring items to help us build Room In The Inn lunches - click Read More to see who has volunteered to bring what and additional needed items. Email Kristin R if you can contribute more!

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Sat., Sept. 16, 7 PM: Movie and Gourmet Popcorn Fundraiser (On-site)

Date & Time: Sat., Sept. 16, 7:00 PM 

Location: Greater Nashville UU Congregation, 374 Hicks Road, Nashville, TN 37221. 

Tickets: $15* Tickets can be purchased at GNUUC on-site on September 16. For more information, contact Kristin R. at kristin.reveal@gnuuc.org.

Movie: The movie will be chosen once we see who shows up (for rating limitations). We’re thinking maybe Barbie, Everything Everywhere All at Once, Into the Spider-Verse, or Coda.

*All funds are 100% tax deductible and go towards the Greater Nashville UU Congregation General Fund.

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CommunityKris Thresher
Visit the New Lending Library

The Women’s Covenant Group welcomes you to use the new Lending Library which is located on one of the book shelves in the Wiggle Room. 

Bring a book, in good condition, that you have enjoyed reading and would like to share with others.  Take a book from the shelves that you would like to read. If the bookcase becomes overcrowded, we will donate books to the Bellevue Library.

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Members & Friends: Submit Directory Info and Photos. Last week to update!

Members & Friends Directory: We're updating our info!

Please update your info in Breeze, with Kristin R. on Sundays in September, or fill out the Directory Information Card online (see link below).

We would like to distribute new paper copies of our Members & Friends directory in October. If you would like a paper copy, please let us know. We can also send a PDF via email to save paper.

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Sat., Sept. 9, 4 PM: Stowegood Fundraiser Concert (Open to the Public - Tickets Available Now. Click Link for Info.)

Saturday, September 9, 2023

4:00 PM 5:30 PM

Greater Nashville UU (map)

Date & Time: Sat, Sept 9, 4:00 PM for 1 1/2 hours. 

Location: Greater Nashville UU Congregation, 374 Hicks Road, Nashville, TN 37221. 

Tickets: $25* Tickets can be purchased at GNUUC or onsite on September 9. For more information, contact Kristin R. at kristin.reveal@gnuuc.org.

Open to the Public.

*All funds are 100% tax deductible and go towards the Greater Nashville UU Congregation General Fund.

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Pledge Year 2023-24 starts on July 1

After your June contribution has been withdrawn, please be sure to update your payment amount, if necessary, to reflect your upcoming pledge amount. If you need assistance with this process, please contact Kris at gnuuc@gnuuc.org for help.

If you are interested in setting up a recurring payment in Breeze rather than sending a payment through your bank or a check in the donation box, please let Kris know and she’ll be happy to help with that process.

If you would like a statement on the status of your current 22/23 pledge, Kris can send you that information. We appreciate every pledge and contribution. Thank you for your continued support of GNUUC.

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