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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance 2024

Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays

10a-1p

There will be NO VITA on March 30th.

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Berea College Folk-Roots Ensemble

Free Concert

Saturday March 23 7:30p at Westside

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Welcome to Westside Unitarian Universalist Church. Where open minds and open hearts meet. A church where you can 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.

Sundays at Westside

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Spiritual Practices Sundays 9:30-10:15 a.m.
 

Our early Sunday morning service
featuring meditation and breathing practices, singing and drumming, and simple yoga movements. 

Spiritual Practices for March: The Sacred in Our Lives This month, we’ll be exploring what we consider ‘sacred’ or ‘divine.’  We may or may not have a concept of ‘God’ or ‘gods’ in our personal theology, but all of us consider some things ‘sacred.’  This is revealed in what we prioritize, and how we make our day-to-day decisions. We’ll explore: what is sacred to each of us; whether or not we consider ourselves sacred; the sacredness of the body; what we think about a divine being or presence; and start looking at the nature of transcendent or mystical experiences. 


Our regular Sunday morning service begins at 11 a.m.

PUU-rim Spiel
presented by Rev. Carol Bodeau

In the Jewish tradition, the story of Queen Esther is told each year in a range of wild, wacky, and wonderful ways.  The “Purim Spiel” is a tradition dating back to the 1500s, and has been used as political satire, social commentary, and just all-around fun for centuries. This year, we’ll have a “UU” focused “PUUrim-Spiel” that shares the historical story of Esther, while helping us laugh a little at our own world and culture. Congregational Meeting Following the Service! 

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We live stream our service
on YouTube! 
Click here to go to our YouTube page.

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Earth Church East Tennessee

Next meeting:
April 21 at 3p

Our earth-based spiritual gathering
meets once monthly on Sundays.

Berea

Berea College Folk-Roots
Ensemble to Give Free Concert
Saturday March 23, 7:30p

You might remember this amazing group visiting us in 2022—and now they’re back! Founded in 2012, the group has played with the Chieftains, opened for Vince Gill, Guy Davis, and Tom Paxton, and toured the Southeastern U.S. The Berea College Folk-Roots Ensemble plays Appalachian music in all its forms and branches out into other kinds of folk and roots music from there. A $10 donation to Westside is suggested and appreciated.

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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.

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Connect With Us Before You Visit!

If you are considering visiting us, we'd love to get to know you before your visit. Please consider taking a moment to fill out our

Connection Card.

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:

  • Masks are not required, but you are welcome to wear one. ​

Community Events

Regular Programs & Events

Special Community Events

While we only rent to groups or entities that align with our values, Community Events are neither sponsored by nor affiliated with Westside UU Church. The contents, discussions and activities in these events are not necessarily endorsed by Westside UU Church.

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New Age Faire

April 27

10a-5p

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How to Meditate, Knoxville - Conference with Lama Samten, Buddhist monk

May 18

12:30-2p

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NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

Monthly Meetings

FIRST MEETING MARCH 13, THEN MEETS First Wednesdays of the month

6:30-8p

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Death Cafe

Saturday April 20

3-5p

 

We're all going to die, so why not talk about it?

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People in Park

Earth Church at

Westside

Meets all year long, outdoors.

Reconnect with
Nature, with others,
and with yourself.

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Westside is part of the Wild Church network. 

Learn more here.

Earth Church at Westside

Next meeting:

March 17th, 3p

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!

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Programs &
Membership Coordinator

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Senior

Minister

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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. 

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