8/10:  Sing and Rejoice: All Music Service   Rev. Carol Bodeau and the WUUC Choir 
Sometimes, you've just gotta sing!  Join us as we spend an hour in song and celebration, letting music help us open our hearts to all that is our life.  You don't have to have any musical experience or 'talent' to join in this joyful uplifting of our voices.

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8/17: Neighboring Faiths: Hinduism   Chris Edkins and Jan Coe

Our worship theme for the 2025/26 church year is neighbours.  In this spirit we will exploring the neighbouring faith of Hinduism through its philosophies and, with the help of Jan Coe, through worshipful music.

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8/24: Keeping the Tennessee River Beautiful   Yetta Jager and Kathleen Gibi

Our watershed drains to the most-biodiverse river in the US. In this service sponsored by the Green Sanctuary committee, we celebrate our river home and learn about how we can help restore mussels and other species that live in the river. Kathleen Gibi will be here to introduce us to the non-profit, Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful. Come listen to the Tailwater Blues while we envision a more-uplifting ending together.
Earth Church at 2pm on this day.

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8/31:  There's A River Flowin' in My Soul: Water Communion  Rev. Carol Bodeau
In our annual in-gathering service, we mark our return from summer outings with a ritual that symbolizes our collective 'gathering' as a community.  Pouring water into a collective vase, we share what it means to be part of a community where all gifts are valued, and each person's presence is treasured. 
This year, we will conclude our in-gathering with a trip out to our Memorial Garden, to pour water from our collective vase into the water feature which represents the flow of community from generation to generation.

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9/7: I Seek The Spirit of A Child Rev. Carol Bodeau 
As we kick off our Children's Religious Exploration program for the year, we are all challenged to remember what it's like to be a child. What is it like to retain the wonder, the curiosity, and the authenticity that children model for us all?  Families with school-aged children will have a chance after the service to learn more about our programs.
Sundae Sunday!  Potluck today will include an ice-cream sundae buffet.
 

9/14:  TBD 
Spirit Quest is this weekend in the Great Smoky Mountains.

 

9/21: In Sweet Fields of Autumn   Rev. Carol Bodeau 
Today we recognize the arrival of autumn by celebrating the Fall Equinox, known as Mabon in many earth-based traditions.  This time of balanced daylight and darkness reminds us of the importance of keeping balance in our lives, even as the season turns towards the busy holiday time of year.  We call into our minds, hearts, bodies and spirits a sense of quietude that matches the turning of the year, and welcome the arrival of a darker, more inward season.    
 

9/28: Days of Atonement and Forgiveness  Rev. Carol Bodeau 
The Jewish High Holy Days are a time to reflect on ways we have caused harm through our words and deeds, and offer us an opportunity to make atonement within ourselves and within our communities.  Rather than feeling shame at things we regret, this is an opportunity to transform those things into a renewed sense of clarity and purpose.  

 

10/5: Blessing of the Animals
In honor of the great nature-loving St. Francis, whose feast is celebrated on October 4th this year, we gather this week with our beloved animals (or photos of them if you prefer). Dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects…all are welcome so long as you can keep them in a space safe to you and others.  This service is typically held outside on our grounds, weather permitting.