2/22/26:   To Be Non-Violent  Rev. Carol Bodeau 
As we continue our exploration of ways to respond in times of conflict and division, this week we learn more about what it means to respond "non-violently."  Following a safety workshop this weekend (on Saturday, 2/21) hosted by the Tennessee UU Community Action Network, we consider what it means when we say we want to be 'safe' and how we can respond to others in ways that cultivate harmony and connection, rather than triggering defensiveness. At the center of today's discussion will be a return to our congregational focus on non-violent or compassionate communication, based on the work of Marshall Rosenberg.

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3/1/26:  The Sounds of Silence  Rev. Carol Bodeau 
Many of us are familiar with the Simon and Garfunkel song "The Sound of Silence," which invites us to avoid the disconnection and despair associated with not really speaking to,  or hearing one another's perspectives.  But are there times when silence--not speaking, holding back--is a good thing?  How do we know when our silence is dangerous and destructive, a form of complicity or avoidance, and when it is the healthiest choice?
Potluck follows this week's service. If you are interested in learning more about membership at Westside, Rev. Carol will host a special small-group discussion of what it means to join our congregation during this month's potluck. 

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3/8/26: Arts at The Bottom Ty Murray, Director of Art at The Bottom 
This week, we hear from our long-time Justice and Generosity partner, The Bottom, with a visit from the organization's Art Director, Ty Murray.  Join us to learn about what's happening at the important Knoxville non-profit, supporting the African American community in our town.  

3/15/26: It's Still the Best Time To Be Alive  Suzanne Molnar 

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3/22/26: The Hidden Life That Breaks Forth Underneath Rev. Carol Bodeau 
Happy Spring Equinox!  As we celebrate the arrival of spring, we look beneath the darkness of winter to see, as poet Christina Rossetti put it, "the hidden life that breaks forth underneath."  What new life has been growing silently in the darkness in your life?  What is ready to break forth with new promise and possibility?  

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3/29/26:  We've Got A Good Thing Going On!   Rev. Carol Bodeau 
We kick off our annual canvass campaign with a celebration of all the great things happening in our community.  This is a time to talk about what's going right in the world, and the get excited about what's possible for us as a community.  
Potluck and party this week to kick off our canvass campaign, which runs through the month of April.   

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4/5/26:  Gaudeamus Hodie: Let Us Rejoice!   Rev. Carol Bodeau 
Join us for our annual Flower Communion service this Easter Sunday, as we celebrate the beauty of community and the joy of being together.  Please bring flowers from your garden to add to our communal bouquet, if you feel so inclined.  And plan to take home a visual and tactile representation of the gifts of sharing this journey with others.  
There will be no potluck this week, as it is Easter Sunday.  Join us before the service for some special morning coffee and treats. 

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4/12/26:  :   {Morgan Ringelspaugh on hope} 

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4/19/26: We Are All Theologians:  Presentations of the Building Your Own Theology Class   
This week, we hear the voices of the many people who have been exploring what it means to "build our own theologies" as Unitarian Universalists.  We will share music, readings, and some of our 'credos' or personal values in a service co-created by the group that has been meeting for many months.  And perhaps you will find yourself inspired to define your own personal 'theology' as well! 

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4/26/26:  {Samantha Monday from the Knox County Sheriff's Office}