Westside
Unitarian
Universalist
Church
Love Unites - Caring Connects - Community Thrives
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
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's topic:
Integration and Celebration: The Rites of Beltane
presented by
Rev. Carol Bodeau
Many of us have seen images, or perhaps even participated in, some kind of May Day celebration. The traditional Maypole dance, or even the festivals of fire held in the British Isles are popular spring folk traditions. But what’s at the heart of Beltane (byell-te-ne), the Celtic festival of May? And how can we all learn something beneficial from the symbolic rituals of the earth-based holiday?
Potluck and Anti-Racism class after this day’s service
We live stream our
11 a.m. service
on YouTube!
A Month of Sundays!
See our Sunday service
calendar
Children's & Youth Religious Exploration
at Westside
We offer child care for children of all ages every Sunday, and structured Religious Exploration programming once per month.
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.
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:
May 25--SPECIAL TIME: 3PM
Special Community Events
Westside offers space to organizations for programs & events that benefit our community.
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
Special Community Events
While we only provide space 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.
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Monthly Meetings
First Wednesdays of the month
6:30-8p
Free Workshop: Challenging White Supremacy & Internal Biases
May 25, 12:30p
House of Church
Burmese-American Christian Church Service
Sundays
7:15p
Whole Notes Harmony
Sound bath/ Sound Immersion
Monthly
First Thursdays of the month
7-≈8:30p
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:
May 25th--SPECIAL TIME: 3PM
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!
Programs &
Membership Coordinator
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Senior
Minister
President,
Board of Trustees
Children's & Youth Religious Exploration
at Westside
We offer child care for children of all ages and Children & Youth Religious Exploration each month.
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.
