Westside
Unitarian
Universalist
Church
Love Unites - Caring Connects - Community Thrives
Regular Programs & Events
Westside offers a variety of Social Events & Religious Exploration programming for Adults, both in-person and virtually. Below are descriptions of our regularly scheduled offerings. For one-time or special events, see our events page.
Note: Visitors and non-members are welcome to attend our virtual offerings. For the safety and privacy of our members, if you are a visitor and would like to access our virtual offerings, you must provide your email and phone number in our Connection Card. Indicate that you would like to be contacted by either our Minister or our Programs & Membership Coordinator.
Visitors with unknown or unreachable contact information will not be granted access to our virtual content.
In-Person Offerings
Spiritual Discussions
Mystical Moments meets on the 1st Sundays during the monthly potluck (12:30ish) after service. This is an opportunity to discuss mystical experiences, whether you have them personally or not. Feel free to bring a delicious dish to share! Led by Rev. Carol.
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Rise Up and Call Her Name is a journey into the traditions of the Goddess or the divine feminine throughout human history. This group meets on the 2nd Sundays at 12:30 in the ART room.
Though modern culture often portrays the divine in only masculine form, the goddess or the divine feminine has been present throughout human history. This course, developed by Elizabeth Fisher and supported by UU Women and Religion, has for many years been an excellent resource to learn about the many faces of the divine feminine from cultures around the world. The curriculum includes 13 lessons with video content, stories, poetry, sharing and art practices. Our group at Westside will be meeting
every 2nd Sunday from 12:30-3pm starting in October through next summer. We will also be holding at least one weekend retreat, including a croning ceremony for those who are interested. There will be a small materials fee to participate, and a commitment to participate throughout the year is requested, to support group coherence.
Compassionate Communication meets on the 4th Sundays at 12:30 in the ART room. Learn the skills of Marshall Rosenberg's "non-violent communication" technique and put them into practice. For beginners and those already familiar with the technique--all are welcome! Led by Rev. Carol.
Get creative with us!
Arts & Crafts Club
First Saturday of each month
12-2 pm in the ART Room
Westside would like to welcome its artists (including budding, closet, and wishful artists) whether your thing is drawing, painting, knitting, crocheting, quilting, wood carving, jewelry making or any other art or craft (maybe not chainsaw sculpture) to join our new group.
The goal is to have a place where we can work on our various projects, share our experience, and learn from each other in a cordial and supportive environment. As Rev. Carol says, “Art is a powerful tool for self-expression and reaching others deeply. Art is for fun, for communication, for exploration and for transformation of ourselves and the world.”
Learn to Crochet with Morgan!
3rd Sundays from 12:30-2:30pm
Would you like to learn crochet with our kind and patient teacher, Morgan? Feel free to join this ongoing monthly class!
Social Connections
The 1st Sunday of each month
after the service
Our potlucks are a way for us to come together as a community and enjoy a meal. If you can, please bring a delicious main dish, side dish, or dessert to share. But even if you don't bring something, stay anyway. There's plenty of food for everyone.
First Sunday Potluck
Second Monday Lunch
Our 2nd Monday Lunch is an opportunity for Westsiders to get together and converse about their lives and the news of the day. Held on the second Monday of each month (hence the title!) at a restaurant in the East Tennessee area. See the newsletter for the next date and location.
2nd Monday of each month,
11:30 a.m.
Location varies
Virtual Offerings
Links to our virtual content are found in our weekly email newsletter. You can subscribe here.
If the Spirit Moves You...
Wednesdays
at 6:30p on Zoom
Sharing stories and conversations is a way to break barriers, a way to find common ground in a divided world. This group uses conversations and stories to find peace, explore spirituality, and share joy in what is around us. Our topics range from backyard gardens to the Garden of Eden. We explore books, poetry, religious beliefs, social justice issues, and so much more.
Thursday Evening Conversations
Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m. on Zoom
This is an ongoing Adult RE series which meets for discussion on various topics. Each session is stand alone and can be joined at any time. Our topics include those specific to UU values (LGBTQ, racial justice, religious exploration, etc.) and more general topics of interest.
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We have a new topic each week! Please check the newsletter for what we are currently discussing.
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Book Club
Typically meets on the
Fourth Sunday
of each Month, 10 a.m.
on Zoom
Calling all readers! Join our Book Club for a lively discussion about books. We read fiction, non-fiction, and the occasional biography. The Book Club currently meets once a month on Zoom. And we have our own page on the site! Click here to go to the Book Club page.
Earth Church
East Tennessee
4th Sunday of each Month, 2-4 p.m.
Outdoors at Westside
(Weather permitting)
Earth Church is a ministry of Westside UU Church. We meet the fourth Sunday of each month, from 2-4 pm in the afternoon, to share sacred time outdoors, fellowship, and some light snacks.
Meetings outdoors (weather permitting)
at Westside at 2pm on the 4th Sunday
