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Holidays at Westside!

Hanging of the Greens Party

This Sunday, December 15, after church, we're getting together to decorate our building for Christmas, Hanukkah, and the Winter Solstice!  We’ll set the mood with festive holiday music, light the tree, and add beautiful decorations throughout the church. Special activities are planned for kids of all ages!  We'll string garlands from both paper and cranberries and popcorn, make origami ornaments, and roll pinecones in peanut butter for the birds who visit Westside's yard. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOUR CHILD HAS NUT ALLERGIES.  Plus we'll have tables and all the supplies for wrapping gifts for Family Promise children.  Bring your favorite holiday cookies or light snacks  (cookies or bars, cheese and crackers, fruit, hummus and veggies, mulled cider, meatballs, etc) to share/eat while we decorate.  Don't miss these festivities! 

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Christmas Eve Service

Tuesday, December 24 th at 7pm: Songs of Unity, a Christmas Eve Celebration
Rev. Carol Bodeau
In the darkness of the year, and in times of uncertainty and upheaval, we turn to
sources of light, hope and inspiration. This year, we explore how music of the holiday
season reminds us, in so many ways, that there is always hope and inspiration to be
found. We will sing traditional and non-traditional songs, as we raise our voices for
promise, possibility, and commitment to all that is good in our world.

See below for our regular programming information.

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 9:30-10:30 a.m.
 

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

Our Sunday morning service begins at 11 a.m.
This Sunday:

The All-Inclusive UU Christmas Play 
presented by
Rev. Carol Bodeau
and the whole congregation

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Join us for this non-traditional traditional holiday play, remembering the story of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, but with a UU twist. Come prepared to participate—feel free to bring any costume pieces that will help you fit into the stable scene in Bethlehem. And come prepared to help us “deck the halls” after the service.

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We live stream our service
on YouTube! 

A Month of Sundays!
See our Sunday service
calendar

Kids Drawing

Children's & Youth Religious Exploration
at Westside

We offer child care for children of all ages.

Structured Religious Exploration begins January 2025!

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Spiritual Discussions
12:30p

1st Sunday of Each Month

Learn about how other traditions address the 'big questions,' and share your own journey with faith and whatever is sacred to you.

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Earth Church East Tennessee

4th Sunday of Each Month
2 p.m. Outdoors

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

Next meeting:
December 22, 1p
(Special time; meeting indoors)

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.

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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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NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

Monthly Meetings

First Wednesdays of the month

6:30-8p

Click here for more information

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Whole Notes Harmony

Sound bath/ Sound Immersion

Monthly

First Thursdays of the month

7-≈8:30p

Click here for more information

No January
Whole Notes
Harmony
Session.
See you in
February!

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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:

December 22, 1p

(Special time, meeting indoors)

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 2pm

on the fourth 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 & Youth Religious Exploration

at Westside

 

We now offer child care for children of all ages.

Children and youth of all ages are always welcome to remain in the Sanctuary during the service and 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.

We will offer regular Children's & Youth Religious Exploration programming beginning in January 2025.

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