Foothills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

08/19/2026

Have you signed up for Circles of Trust yet? Signups close this week! https://forms.gle/C8g2cAcVsHQPCw9A9

08/18/2026

Our perception is based upon our individual experiences. Merleau-Ponty wrote of this very human way of understanding phenomena.

When we come across someone who is outside our experience, we have difficulty empathizing with their way of being in the world. (This applies to race, immigrant status, gender, disability, etc.)

To satisfy our need for understanding, we often fall back on stereotypes and tropes. These tropes can be long-held and lead to great misunderstanding. For example, "blind leading the blind," despite its biblical metaphorical intent, can be a damaging stereotype to those with sight impairment.

08/18/2026

08/10/2026

🙌 Volunteers Needed for Blount Pride 2026! 🌈

We’re just one month away from Blount Pride, and we still need volunteers to help make the day fabulous!

Whether you can give us a few hours or spend the whole day with us, there’s a place for you. We have opportunities for a variety of availability and ability levels.

Come be part of the team, meet some great people, and help make Blount Pride a day our community won’t forget. Be part of something spectacular! ✨

Vols are needed for set-up on Friday, Sept. 11, during the afternoon and evening, and on Saturday, Sept. 12, for the day of the festival.

Sign up to volunteer:
https://forms.gle/v2VVuyEi88kHyyp88

Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

07/31/2026

EARLY VOTING ends Saturday, August 1st (TOMORROW)!

Don't miss the chance to have your voice heard -- there are lots of big issues facing our community, and these local races are where the decisions are made.

Questions? Try govotetn.org to see which districts you're in!

07/30/2026

Ingathering Services mark the beginning of a new congregational year. Our Ingathering Service includes a water communion ceremony.

Congregants are welcome to bring a small bit of water from places that are significant to them and combine them together while sharing the sentiment it holds.

This symbolizes how our lives are joined in community, not unlike how waters are joined in the places they converge.

07/30/2026

SignUp.com makes it easy to coordinate school events & classroom activities, fundraisers, snack schedules, potlucks & more!

07/29/2026

FUUF's 2026 Ingathering Service will be held this Sunday at the Chilhowee Club. See you at 10:00!

07/28/2026

Join us Friday, July 31 for our FREE monthly Stone Soup Community Meal! Stop by Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church (809 Oak Ridge Turnpike) Friday between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. and try a new recipe--Vegetarian Greek Pasta Salad--fresh fruit, and brownies. Dine in or take out a meal for yourself or your family, or grab one for a neighbor or friend you know might love a cool dish during this summer heat! Maybe you just need bags of non-perishable groceries--we've got those, too! As always, this meal is open to all--no questions asked!

07/24/2026

You do not want to miss our online service this Sunday!

Democracy isn’t a spectator sport. Neither is our faith. This Sunday, join longtime activist and community organizer Caitlin Breedlove for an energizing call to turn our Unitarian Universalist values into collective action.

In a time when discouragement can tempt us toward retreat, we’ll explore how organizing with others can restore hope, protect democracy, and help build the world we believe is possible. Come ready to be challenged, encouraged, and connected to the work ahead.