Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church

09/06/2026

From the mills and mines to modern workplaces, the labor movement has always been carried by voices — raised in protest, solidarity, and hope. This service traces the spirit of collective action through story and song, honoring those who built the foundations of workers’ rights and imagining what justice and dignity might look like in the years ahead. Join us as we lift up the power of community, courage, and creativity that continues to shape the world of work. Speakers: Shane Smit, Oliver Dattilo, and Beau Hawks

You can watch our worship service streamed at 11 am on our page https://tinyurl.com/yfx9pnx6, or our website https://tvuuc.org/ and also on our YouTube channel https://tinyurl.com/ycksxc98.)

09/05/2026

This Sunday, we invite you to a meaningful Labor Day service that highlights the importance of collective action and the impact of workers on our society. As we honor those who fought for labor protections, we will also reflect on the community, courage, and hope needed to create a just future. Our Generosity Offering supports our mission and operational needs, allowing us to continue our work in social justice.

08/31/2026

$10 GAME DAY PARKING AT TVUUC! 2931 Kingston Pike

Vol fan, or know one? Looking for parking on game days? Park with us, support great programs for children, youth, and adults. Please spread the word!

Vol fan, or know one? Looking for parking on game days? Park with us, support great programs for children, youth, and adults. Please spread the word!

08/30/2026

Are you happy with life, the universe and everything? Or do you have some complaints? Some religious traditions teach that we should never question or challenge God. However the Hebrew scriptures are full of examples of people who aren’t afraid to complain. What concerns would you share if God had a complaint department? This Sunday marks the beginning of our religious exploration classes where we teach our kids that it is ok to question authority.

You can watch our worship service streamed at 11 am on our page https://tinyurl.com/yfx9pnx6, or our website https://tvuuc.org/ and also on our YouTube channel https://tinyurl.com/ycksxc98.)

08/29/2026

At TVUUC, we believe that questioning is a vital part of spiritual growth. Many religious traditions encourage doubt and inquiry, much like the Hebrew scriptures, where individuals express their frustrations and concerns. As we embark on our new Religious Exploration classes, we invite individuals and families to engage in meaningful discussions and encourage children to explore their questions openly. This initiative, supported by our Generosity Offering, is essential to nurturing our community and living our values.

08/29/2026

A compassionate prayer from the Rev. Tina Gandhi

Spirit of Life,
We hold in our hearts the people of Nepal,
whose valleys and villages have been torn by flood and avalanche,
whose families grieve beloved ones lost,
whose homes and hopes lie buried beneath mud and stone.

May courage steady those who mourn,
may compassion surround the displaced,
may hands across nations join in rescue and rebuilding.

We remember that all creation is one body,
and when one part suffers, all are wounded.
Let our prayers become action,
our sorrow become solidarity,
our love become shelter for those in need.

Spirit of the earth,
carry the people of Nepal in your embrace.
May healing come, may peace endure,
and may life be renewed in the shadow of the Himalayas.
Amen.

Love and blessings, Rev Tina 🙏

Image: Giuseppe Mondì

08/26/2026

We will miss her wit and wisdom.

08/23/2026

The Reverend Joseph Smith of New Friendship Church in Lonsdale once asked the question, “Can fresh water come from old wells?” This Sunday we will have our annual water communion service. Everyone is invited to bring water from some special place where you spent time over the summer. The water could be from your vacation or staycation; a distant ocean or your garden’s water hose; a whitewater river or the sink in your hospital room. We will place this water in a common bowl to remind us of how our communal life is enriched by our individual journeys. We will also celebrate the 25th anniversary of Chris’s ministry and the 10th anniversary of Catherine’s service to the church.

You can watch our worship service streamed at 11 am on our page https://tinyurl.com/yfx9pnx6, or our website https://tvuuc.org/ and also on our YouTube channel https://tinyurl.com/ycksxc98.)

08/22/2026

Join us for our annual Water Communion Service, a unique opportunity to reflect on personal journeys while engaging with our community. Bring a small amount of water from a place that holds significance for you, as we pour our individual waters into a common bowl, symbolizing how our diverse experiences enrich our community. We will also honor milestone anniversaries for our Minister and Director of Religious Education, recognizing their invaluable contributions to our mission of inclusivity and compassion. Our Designated Offering will support the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, which promotes human rights and social justice globally.

08/21/2026

Federal court records have revealed that the First Universalist Church of Minneapolis was among Minnesota churches and community organizations secretly surveilled by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

The Unitarian Universalist Association condemns this intrusion into a house of worship and the targeting of people exercising their constitutional rights to organize, dissent, and act according to their faith.

First Universalist has been clear that this surveillance will not deter its ministry or its commitment to its neighbors. As Rev. Jen Crow told UU World, “We are not surprised and we are not daunted because we are clear about who we are and what we do.”

Our faith calls us to courageous, prophetic work—and to act together against intimidation, government overreach, and attacks on the right to organize peacefully.

Read more about what court records reveal, First Universalist’s response, and the UUA’s statement in UU World at the link in the comments.