The recent Shared Ministries meeting on Sunday, September 12th, resulted in two lists of committed volunteers for two task forces: one to complete and manage the COVID 19 Safety Policy and one to manage infrastructure needs related to a hybrid service structure.

The pencil kits are making a difference!

Now that the weather is getting nicer, you are welcome to use the outdoor facilities at GNUUC to schedule meetings and casual get-togethers. We have tables and chairs you can use.

For questions about our policies on social distancing, mask wearing, and bathroom use, contact Caren S-S.
Please contact Kris at gnuuc@gnuuc.org to get on the calendar and for logistics assistance.

The garden knows that fall is coming….

In the Governance and Ministry model, the Vision of Ministry is an answer to the question, “In what new and different ways will we transform lives this year?” Each year, at the Annual Board Retreat, the minister and the Board, do our best to answer that question. This year, we kept it simple. We have one goal: To nurture or connections. Our connections to each other. Our connections to our physical place. And our connections to our Middle Tennessee community. The Shared Ministries Council will be meeting this Sunday to discuss how different Teams can make this vision happen this year. For more details about this year’s vision, click Read More below.

Help Greater Nashville UU raise significant funds to support the critical mission of Nashville Cares. We have raised $1,723 so far and are ranked as the 5th highest Team! Click “Read More” to find out how to donate!

The Shared Ministries Council will be meeting soon to plan Fall Programming. All Team Leaders look for more information next week! We are excited to learn about the vision of ministry from the Board for the year and are looking forward to your ideas for implementing it.

We're donating 100 pencil kits to MNPS!

Despite the hot weather, blooms are still going strong in the memorial garden.

Thanks to those who attended the Day of Power and Prayer this past Sunday! NOAH, MICAH, and CALEB brought people together from across the state to hear about our broken education funding system and the value of nurses, counselors, and social workers in our schools. Those present signed a letter to Governor Lee, letting him know that we want change!

On Sunday, August 15 at 2:00 pm CT, NOAH, alongside our sister organizations, MICAH in Memphis and CALEB in Chattanooga, will draw attention to issues adversely impacting Tennessee’s public school students. Show up to support legislation to fund more social workers, more counselors, and more nurses in our schools! This action is both in-person and virtual.

The garden needs your help! Sandy B needs assistance in the garden. This would be a great opportunity for a student group or covenant group to volunteer. The weather is amazing and it is a perfect time to get some work done in the shade.

The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services, and counseling, for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning youth. It provides crisis counseling free of charge, 24/7, by phone, instant messaging, and texting, making sure LGBTQ youth who need support are not alone and have a safe place to turn in times of crisis.

July Shared Ministries Reopening Survey

Please fill out one form per family. All information is confidential and will only be shared in summary form. If you need help filling out this form, contact Kris T. and she can help you.

This survey has three purposes:

1. We are gathering general vaccination information about your family. No names will be collected and individual responses will not be shared. The purpose of this section is to determine if we have 70% of the congregation vaccinated at this point.

2. We are gathering feedback on your family's comfort level with meeting in-person, either outdoors or indoors, starting this fall.

3. If you are a parent/guardian with children in our CRE program, or if you are interested in teaching, being a classroom helper, or facilitating youth in the fall, we are gathering information about Fall Programming.

TAKE THE SURVEY

New blooms in our garden today are pale pink Rose of Sharon, our white Rose of Sharon, and our Bee Balm.

Please join us for a virtual walk through the Memorial Garden with Sandy and Jane while they share the meaning of the garden and its plants.

This month we have decided to raise funds for a social action partner organization in memory of Charles Sumner, dedicated to GNUUC social action for decades. The natural choice is the Nashville Chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, an organization Charles founded, where he was honored as president emeritus. All funds raised will go to AU.

Donate on-line easily: https://www.nashvilleuu.org/donate

Our guest has moved out of the church and is in an apartment in Nashville. Thank you to all who helped both physically and monetarily to make our guest’s stay successful and his move an easy process..

Tune in next week for more stunning visuals from the memorial gardens.

Children's RE is returning to onsite summer fun Sundays in June! Children's RE is returning to onsite summer fun Sundays! CRE will be outdoors. CRE will be from 10:15 - 11:00. Then the children and youth will attend service virtually through the Time for All Sages. Then, they will play on the playground while parents live stream the service. The dates we have chosen are June 27, July 18, August 8, and August 29! For details see the Events calendar for specific dates.