Westside
Unitarian
Universalist
Church
Love Unites - Caring Connects - Community Thrives
Welcome to Westside Unitarian Universalist Church. Where open minds and open hearts meet. A place to question, explore, and belong. A community for all seekers of truth and meaning. A place to grow spiritually and make a difference in the world. We hope that you will visit us soon.
Where
love unites,
caring connects,
and community
thrives.
This Sunday at 11 a.m.
Solstice Spiral
presented by Rev. Carol Bodeau
We live stream our service on YouTube!
Click here to go to our YouTube page.
Each year, we create a spiral labyrinth in our sanctuary to honor the coming of the winter solstice. We celebrate the darkest time of the year, and the natural magic of darkness met with candlelight, consumerism countered with natural beauty, and the simple ritual of walking a labyrinth path to help us go inward. Afterwards, join us for our holiday party and decorating the building for the holiday season.
Note: Our holiday party follows the service—feel free to bring finger foods or treats to share, and help decorate the building for the holidays.
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Earth Church East Tennessee
Our earth-based spiritual gathering
meets once monthly on Sundays.
Welcome, Visitors!
Get to Know Westside
and Unitarian Universalism.
See a special welcome message from our Minister, Rev. Carol Bodeau.
What is Unitarian Universalism, Anyway?
Unitarian Universalists are Christian, Buddhist, Hindu, Humanist, Jewish, Muslim, Pagan, atheist and agnostic, believers in God, and so much more.
Westside's Sunday Services are at 11 a.m. and are led by Rev. Carol Bodeau, Westside members, and guest speakers. Topics reach beyond religious texts to include a rich variety of life’s concerns, addressed with intelligence, inspiration, and wit. After the service, please join us for coffee and conversation.
You are welcome at Westside! Meet our Minister, Rev. Carol Bodeau, here.
Our Weekly Newsletter
Find out what's happening at Westside
Our weekly newsletter is packed with service information, news and events, Religious Exploration offerings, volunteer opportunities, blogs, and more. Add your email to the box to subscribe. Emails come from Westside Unitarian Universalist Church using the address "weeklyedition." Check your Spam folder and be sure to whitelist our address.
Our Current Covid-19 Advisement:
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Masks are not required, but you are welcome to wear one.
Regular Programs & Events
Earth Church at
Westside
Meets all year long, outdoors.
Reconnect with
Nature, with others,
and with yourself.
Westside is part of the Wild Church network.
Earth Church at Westside
Next meeting:
December 17, 3p
Yule Celebration
Join Rev. Carol Bodeau for an earth-centered gathering each month, on the third Sunday of the month. We will sit in a sacred circle, share experiences of inspiration in nature, create ritual together, and set intentions for the coming month. Then we’ll have time for food and fellowship.
Meetings outdoors (weather permitting)
at Westside at 3pm
On the third Sunday of each month.
Meet Westside's Team
Click the photos to learn more about just a few of the people who help make Westside such a special place!
Programs &
Membership Coordinator
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Senior
Minister
President,
Board of Trustees
Children's Religious Exploration
at Westside
Note: We are currently exploring ways to retool our RE program in a post-Covid world. At this time, we do not have a Religious Exploration program for children. Children and youth of all ages are welcome to stay in the Sanctuary during the service. Younger children can take advantage of our children's area at the side of our Sanctuary, which features story books, coloring activities, and a few quiet toys.
