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The ACLU is in alignment with our congregation’s mission statement: "We champion justice, equity, and peace", as well as our status as a UUA "Welcoming Congregation." The ACLU states: “We are an enduring guardian of justice, freedom, fairness, and equality, working to protect and advance civil liberties and civil rights for all Tennesseans.” Please give generously.
Read MoreNOAH members are embarking on a new Listening Campaign to learn more about the “hearts and minds” issues in our community. This process identifies issues and develops our organizations. GNUUC, a member of NOAH, will be participating in the Listening Campaign, strengthening our congregation by having one-on-one conversations about members' deepest concerns.
Read MoreBlooms have arrived in the Still Spring Garden! The next time you visit the church, please take a few minutes to walk through the garden and see all the lovely blooms that have come up.
Read MoreSign 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.
Read MoreHybrid: 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.
Read MoreThe Tennessee Lookout is a nonprofit, ad-free news outlet started in May 2020 as part of States Newsroom, the nation’s leading network of state-based nonprofit news outlets. “Now more than ever, tough and fair journalism is important. The Tennessee Lookout is your watchdog, telling the stories of politics and policy that affect the people of the Volunteer State.”
Read MoreJoin 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.
Read MoreWest End Synagogue will present a forum on Nashville’s affordable housing crisis on Thursday, February 2, at 7:00 pm. WPLN News Director Chas Sisk will moderate. Panelists will address the need, what is being done, some challenges to moving forward, and what more we can do. Audience Q&A after the presentation, with a dessert reception to follow.
Read MoreStarting 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
Read MoreTeachers and facilitators will be meeting after lunch to plan out classes and fun events for Spring. Parents and interested classroom helpers are welcome to join us! The meeting will last about an hour. If you would like to join via Zoom, contact Kristin R and she can send you a link (kristin.reveal@gnuuc.org).
Read MoreOur next scheduled Winter Shelter is Wednesday, Feb. 1st. We need a volunteer to serve breakfast at 5 AM on Feb. 2nd before the men are taken back to Room In The Inn. Please contact Nathaniel B. for more information.
Read MoreOur Credo group is a discussion group addressing ethical and moral issues of current interest and events. We meet every Sunday from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM via Zoom. You can Zoom from your home or from the RE building at church.
Read MoreAt 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.
Read MoreAmericans United for Separation of Church and State is a nonpartisan educational and advocacy organization dedicated to advancing the separation of religion and government as the only way to ensure freedom of religion, including the right to believe or not believe, for all. Please donate to Americans United through Share the Plate in January, defending freedom of religion, and freedom of belief.
Read MoreLet’s all help take care of our community!
We’ve added the Campus Incident Report Form to the nashvilleuu.org website under the Member’s menu so that you can let us know about any incident, damage, or trash you have seen on the campus.
The form is also accessible in Breeze to all members now.
Check it out: Campus Incident Report Form
Read MoreIf you signed up to volunteer for RITI Winter Shelter tonight, please check your email for information from Nathaniel B.! Wednesday, December 7 is our first night to host for the season and we are looking forward to meeting our guests.
Read MoreOur Share the Plate partner for December is the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee Guest At Your Table Program. UUSC works around the world to advance human rights and social justice, transforming our UU values into action. GNUUC has a long tradition of celebrating our UUSC Guests. The theme of this year’s program is “Hope. Courage. Action.”
Read MoreMetro Council's East Bank Stadium Committee is holding public meetings across the city on the proposed new stadium for the Titans. It’s not a done deal yet, and this committee wants to hear from you. Some background information can be found here.
Please attend one and ask your questions!
Read MoreNathaniel B. is our coordinator for Room In The Inn Winter Shelter for the 2022-2023 year. We will be acting as hosts to eight guests on the first Wednesday of each month, from December to March. Those dates are December 7, 2022, January 4, 2023, February 1, 2023, and March 1, 2023. Click Read More for volunteer positions needed and a sample schedule. Contact Nathaniel B. with questions or to volunteer.
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