Sunday, June 1st:  Hangin’ in the Holler: A Mite of Appalachian History        

Rev. Carol Bodeau 
Though Tennessee has become a more cosmopolitan place in recent decades, it is still rich with the history of culture of Appalachian peoples.  Today, we’ll take a quick run through the outlines of our region, starting with the original indigenous inhabitants, through waves of settlers, and consider how the traditions of those ancestors still shape our culture here today. 
Potluck after this day's service. 
 
Sunday, June 8th:     Late Life Learning Rev. Gordon Gibson  
The Rev. Gordon Gibson started taking people on pilgrimages to visit civil rights sites and meet civil rights veterans in 2004. He didn't at that time realize that he would still be doing this in 2025. He started doing this because he knew something about the civil rights movement, having participated in Selma and then lived for 15 years in Mississippi. This morning he will share some of what he has learned since 2004.

Anti-Racism class meets after this day's service

 

Sunday, June 15th: Love Can Build A Bridge  Rev. Carol Bodeau 
“Bridging” is a tradition in UUism by which we honor graduating seniors, as they make the step into the next phase of their lives.  As we celebrate ‘bridging,’ we also mark the importance of community and the role that all ages play in our lives. 

 

Sunday, June 22nd:  Proud to Be Who We Are   Rev. Carol Bodeau 
Our annual PRIDE celebration is a time to rejoice in the rainbow of identities, personalities, and gifts that fill our congregation, as we honor all LGBTQIA+ people and their community’s history.  In a time of cultural stress and transition, we remain proud to be a community that honors all expressions of the beauty, power and wisdom. 
Anti-Racism class meets after this day's service. 

Sunday, June 29th:  A Mite More Appalachian History

We can't talk about Appalachian history without touching on the rich tapestry of Appalachian music. Folk, bluegrass, and country all intermingle here in East Tennessee, and in this special service, we'll hear sounds from our own Yetta Jaeger and Jan Coe.