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Westside
Unitarian
Universalist
Church
Love Unites - Caring Connects - Community Thrives
Special Events
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NAMI
Acute Inflections
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Monthly Meetings
First Wednesday of the Month
6:30-8p
NAMI Knoxville is a not-for-profit group which currently operates on a grant from the State of Tennessee to provide resources, including peer led group meetings from those living with mental illness. NAMI’s goal is to provide a support group convenient for working professionals but open to anyone who has a mental illness and is wanting group support. NAMI also provides an avenue to connect those in the groups with any needed resources they may need. Meetings are led by two trained facilitators. A Westside member is the facilitator for meetings held at Westside. For more information, visit NAMI Knoxville
Meetings are First Wednesdays of the month, 6:30-8p.
Whole Notes Harmony
Whole Notes Harmony
Sound Immersion Concert
Monthly
First Thursday of the Month
7-≈8:30p
Doors open at 6:30.
Doors will be locked at 7.
Please join us for an inner journey immersed in a healing cloud of sound. Jan Coe of Whole Notes Harmony blends the soulful sounds of singing bowls, the profound power of multiple gongs, and the vibrations of a myriad of other instruments to create a path for you to follow to your own inner harmony. All you need do is come with an open mind and heart, ready to allow the sounds to settle into your innermost being and guide you to the experience that is most beneficial in creating your own profound place of peace.
Many people enjoy these concerts in a reclining position. If that appeals to you, bring blankets and pillows for your comfort. If you prefer to sit, chairs are provided. Come a little early to find your spot and settle in for this profound experience.
A love offering of $25 in exchange for the experience is greatly appreciated but not required. Offering what you can is enough.
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Beyond the Veil
A Samhain Fair of Light, Legacy, and Ascension
Saturday, November 1st
10a-5p
$5 Entry
Step Beyond the Veil this Samhain…
As the veil between worlds grows thin, we gather for a day of magic, spirit, and community. Receive guidance from gifted intuitive readers, experience healing, and discover unique treasures from local vendors. This is the perfect time to honor the season, connect with Spirit, and even start your holiday shopping with intention.
Beyond the Veil: A Samhain Fair of Light, Legacy & Ascension will be held on Saturday, November 1st at Westside Unitarian Universalist Church, 616 Fretz Rd, Knoxville, TN 37934.
Attendees will enjoy a full day of lectures, intuitive readings, Reiki, and psychic guidance, along with the opportunity to browse offerings from local artisans, including handmade jewelry, crystals, artwork, and other metaphysical treasures.
Admission is just $5, which includes access to all lectures. Guests are also encouraged to bring canned food donations in support of the church's outreach efforts.
Come early, stay for the day, and step into the magic of Samhain with us.
Buddhist Meditation
Meditation
Finding True Happiness: Knoxville Conference with Buddhist Monk Tenzin Gawa
Learn the meaning and practice of meditation
Thursday, October 16, 7:00-8:30 PM
Ticket price: $12.50
Find calm in an uncalm world – learn about meditation in a Tibetan Buddhist tradition
Thursday, October 16, 7:00-8:30 PM
Westside Unitarian Universalist Church, 616 Fretz Rd, Knoxville, TN
Donation to be shared with WUUC
We all want more well-being and comfort in our lives, but the happiness we find is often elusive and disappointing. Buddhist teachings explain that real happiness stems from inside ourselves. By learning how to meditate, we enter the path to true happiness.
Join us for this special event and learn the meaning and practice of meditation from Tenzin Gawa, Tibetan Buddhist monk and a senior teacher of the Paramita Centers in Canada, France, and the US. During the conference, Genla will share his deep knowledge of the meaning of meditation and the practices of meditation in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Discover how to start a path to inner peace and mindfulness in your daily life.
You don't have to be Buddhist to benefit from learning about the teachings. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this event is perfect for anyone interested in exploring the benefits of meditation and the deeper meaning of the practice, and for anyone interested in how Buddhist Philosophy applies to our hectic life in the West.
Burmese
House of Church
Burmese-American
Christian Church Service
Sunday Evenings
7:15
A Burmese community Christian church service, filled with joyous music and a warm message of love, compassion and beauty.
While we only offer 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.
Calendar
For your convenience, we offer two views of the calendar: agenda and month view.
What do the letters in parenthesis mean? They are room codes, telling you the room where an event takes place. "(S)" means "Sanctuary." The room codes are below!
Room codes: S=Sanctuary, K=Kitchen, HS=High School Room, ARE=Adult RE Room, E=Elementary Room, N=Nursery.
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