Westside Unitarian Universalist Church

Westside Unitarian Universalist Church WUUC is a welcoming religious community in Farragut, Tennessee. Where love unites, caring connects, and community thrives.

Sunday at 11, at Westside and YouTube. A few weeks ago, the Department of Defense dropped 180 faiths from its list of re...
08/03/2026

Sunday at 11, at Westside and YouTube. A few weeks ago, the Department of Defense dropped 180 faiths from its list of recognized religions, consolidating them into the two broader categories of "other religion" and "no religion." Unitarian Universalism was one of the traditions that was cut, so which of these new categories do we fit into? Are we an "other" religion or "no" religion at all? This is something UUs don't necessarily agree on, so let's consider both possibilities, and what they might mean for us. YouTube link https://www.youtube.com/live/GL1hnaFNEY4
Compassionate Communication follows the service.

How do we cultivate a digital community that genuinely nourishes us?In this week's blog post, Kari K. shares Westside's ...
07/29/2026

How do we cultivate a digital community that genuinely nourishes us?

In this week's blog post, Kari K. shares Westside's vision for building a warm, intentional virtual space. Whether you join us in person or from home, we want to create a space for everyone, with interactive forums, video discussions and original writings.

Read Kari's full blog to see where we're headed and discover how your voice can help shape this space before its autumn launch. Blog link: https://www.westsideuuc.org/post/hello-online-and-virtual-westsiders-we-have-plans-for-you Are you social media savvy and want to join our team? E-mail us at [email protected] and keep an eye out for our launch this autumn!

Sunday at 11, at Westside and streaming to YouTube. In an older version of our denominational bylaws, UU's identified a ...
07/27/2026

Sunday at 11, at Westside and streaming to YouTube. In an older version of our denominational bylaws, UU's identified a number of 'sources' of inspiration for our tradition. One of these was "direct experiences of transcending mystery and wonder." Many UU's experience mystical moments that are central to their spiritual journeys, so today we consider the place of mysticism in our living tradition.
Potluck after service on this day.
Mystical Moments discussion group follows potluck. YouTube link in comments.

If you've been to Westside recently, you might have seen our rattan test person. They went away for a while so that our ...
07/21/2026

If you've been to Westside recently, you might have seen our rattan test person. They went away for a while so that our B&G man Dave G. could improve the design. Now they're back, with the whole rattan family! Stop by and say hello.

When we think of speaking compassionately, we often include evaluations, judgements and assessments as part of our frami...
07/20/2026

When we think of speaking compassionately, we often include evaluations, judgements and assessments as part of our framing. What does it mean to leave evaluation or assessment—in other words, judgment—entirely out of the ways we speak and act towards one another? Is it even possible? And why would we want to do it? This week, we explore and practice the Non-Violent Communication method that many Westsiders have been studying in recent months. Link in comments.
Compassionate Communication practice group is open to anyone interested, from 12:30-2pm on this day.
Earth Church is from 2-3pm on this day.

Breaking News: Water Visits Westside RE Wing, Leaves WetnessThe recent heavy rains caused water to sneak under a few doo...
07/17/2026

Breaking News: Water Visits Westside RE Wing, Leaves Wetness
The recent heavy rains caused water to sneak under a few doors in the RE wing, causing some damage to the walls, baseboards, paint, etc. Fortunately our crack Building & Grounds team of Jerry, Anne, and Dave were there with mops, brooms, and wet-dry vacs. The B&G team is inspecting the damage to ensure no mold is present. We will keep you updated.

Good fiscal news is always worth sharing. Finance Chair Anne Harvey has a comprehensive wrap-up of Westside's 2025–2026 ...
07/15/2026

Good fiscal news is always worth sharing. Finance Chair Anne Harvey has a comprehensive wrap-up of Westside's 2025–2026 fiscal year, which successfully concluded with a surplus of over $3,000!
And, find out why our annual fundraising event, the Westside Auction, is moving to November 1, 2026, and learn how you can start thinking about your donations and hosted events today. Read the full post here: https://www.westsideuuc.org/post/fiscal-wrap-up

Our Membership & Programs Coordinator, Drew Coffey, shares a beautiful reflection on the power of community care and the...
07/14/2026

Our Membership & Programs Coordinator, Drew Coffey, shares a beautiful reflection on the power of community care and the launch of our new Caring Connections Committee. From providing rides to checking in on friends, we're building a foundation of support, one small act of love at a time. https://www.westsideuuc.org/post/making-caring-connections

This Sunday at 11, at Westside and YouTube. Based on the song "Change Is Coming" by composer Molly Bajgot, we consider h...
07/14/2026

This Sunday at 11, at Westside and YouTube. Based on the song "Change Is Coming" by composer Molly Bajgot, we consider how to accept the changes in our world, how to name and deal with the emotions these changes bring, and then imagine a response that is life-affirming and inspirational. YouTube link in comments.

Way back in 2024, Westside's officially-endorsed UU seminarian Pastor HP Rivers (they/she) offered us a glimpse of what ...
07/06/2026

Way back in 2024, Westside's officially-endorsed UU seminarian Pastor HP Rivers (they/she) offered us a glimpse of what goes into becoming a Unitarian Universalist minister - including an advanced degree, internship, full psychological evaluation, and more. This Sunday they are back to give us an update on that process, their community-based ministry, and how UU religious professionals all over the country are meeting this moment in bold and faithful ways. YouTube link in comments

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Knoxville, TN
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