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Early voting in Metro’s September 14 run-off election for mayor and at-large council members, as well as several districts, runs from Friday, August 25, through Saturday, September 9. Have you decided who will get your vote? Please join NOAH for our Run-Off Community Meeting, featuring both mayoral and at-large candidates, this Sunday, August 27th, at 4 p.m. at 15th Avenue Baptist Church.
Read MoreFor over 27 years, the Tennessee Justice Center (TJC) has been standing with vulnerable Tennessee families and helping them access basic necessities of life. TJC has made an incredible impact for families across the state, for moms and children with special needs, for older adults and caregivers, for people with disabilities and those who need long-term care, and many more.
Read MoreStill deciding who should be Nashville’s next mayor? Then make plans to attend NOAH’s mayoral candidates public meeting this Sunday, July 9, at 3:00 pm, at Fifteenth Avenue Baptist Church, 1203 9th Ave N, 37208. Nine candidates will be answering questions prepared by each of NOAH’s task forces. Each candidate will also be asked to promise to meet quarterly with NOAH representatives if elected.
Click Read More for the flyer. Please share this flyer with your friends and on social media.
To save time when checking in, you may register in advance to attend at bit.ly/Nashmayor23, but it is not required.
Email Nancy C or Doug L with any questions or if interested in carpooling from GNUUC.
Read More“Neighborhood Health is committed to improving the health and well-being for all in our community. We will do this by providing compassionate quality care, serving as a healthcare home and eliminating barriers to care.” Neighborhood Health fully serves LGBTQ, the uninsured, homeless, those addicted, immigrants, refugees, and others. Please give generously to this share-the-plate healthcare organization grounded in our UUA principles.
Read MoreAfter your June contribution has been withdrawn, please be sure to update your payment amount, if necessary, to reflect your upcoming pledge amount.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.
Read MoreOlivia Hill will speak at Americans United Meeting Thursday, June 8, 2023 (Hybrid). First Lutheran Church 113 8th Ave S, between Broadway and Demonbreun, Side Entrance on 8th Ave S, Free parking available.
Sign up here: https://bit.ly/43uPHYS
Read MoreThe Tennessee Equality Project Foundation provides educational and awareness programming in Tennessee to advance the inclusion and equality of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people in our state. They monitor and analyze state legislation related to the LGBTQ community, conduct voter registration, advocacy training, sensitivity training, and work against bullying. They also educate the public about state preemption of local government.
Read MoreMany 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!
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreIf 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
Read MoreLast Saturday, delegates from NOAH member organizations gathered for the Issues Convention, at which they would select the issue areas on which NOAH will focus over the next several years. After two-minute speeches in support of each of the eight proposed issue areas, voting commenced. After four rounds of voting, the following were chosen: Affordable Housing, Education, Economic Equity and Jobs, and Transportation.
Read MoreJoin 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!
Read MoreEvery three to four years, NOAH re-evaluates what issues it should be focusing on over the next several years by having a Listening Campaign among its member organizations, and then taking the issue areas that emerge from that to form a slate of issue areas to be presented and voted on by the membership at an Issues Convention. Sign up here to attend!
The Convention will take place on Saturday, May 20, from 3:00 to 5:30 pm at Greater Bethel AME Church, 1300 South St, Nashville, TN 37212. We will carpool from GNUUC, leaving around 2:00 pm to allow plenty of time for parking, signing in, and finding our place in the sanctuary. We will have one vote for each of us attending from GNUUC, up to a maximum of 10 votes, so be sure to indicate that you are from GNUUC when you sign in. We are not limited in the number of our attendees.
Read MoreMoms Demand Action is a grassroots movement of Americans fighting for public safety measures that can protect people against gun violence. They are calling for a Mother’s Day of Action: This Mother’s Day, we don’t want cards. We don’t want flowers. We want Congress to reinstate the assault weapons ban.
From their website: We pass stronger gun laws and work to close the loopholes that jeopardize the safety of our families. We also work in our own communities and with business leaders to encourage a culture of responsible gun ownership. We know that gun violence is preventable, and we’re committed to doing what it takes to keep families safe.
For more information, see: https://momsdemandaction.org/
Moms Demand Action is part of Everytown for Gun Safety. Check out their Statement of Diversity, which reflects many of our UU values..
Read MoreThe GNUUC Board invites you to attend the Annual Congregational Meeting on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at 1PM (after Mother’s Day lunch). All voting members will have the opportunity to vote, in person or via Zoom, on the following: 1) Election of the Board Slate and 2) Annual Budget.
We are looking forward to seeing you all there! GNUUC President, Tina Conti
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!
Visit the Auction website to see current catalog items and to register!
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!
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 include food & festivities. Adult/Teen Ticket includes bidder #.
Registration is now open! You can also register at the door.
*Please add a "free" child's ticket to the cart so we can estimate numbers.
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
We have a fun spread of 1960s food planned.
Read MoreAt Homeland Heart Collective, the core mission is to promote and protect maternal, perinatal, and infant health among women, infants, and families of color. Homeland Heart serves as a sanctuary for birth workers and families before, during, and after pregnancy.
Read MoreJoin 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.
Read MoreCome 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.
Read MoreThe family will receive friends on Saturday, April 8, 2023, from 1 pm until 4 pm at West Harpeth Funeral Home located at 6962 Charlotte Pike in Nashville.
Please “click more” for Judy’s obituary.
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