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Blossoming
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Service Leader: Rev. Mandy
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This Sunday we celebrate Flower Communion and the many ways we help one another bloom. Through music, movement, shared ritual, and reflection, we’ll explore the tension between individuality and belonging in a culture that often teaches us to go it alone. Bring a flower to share and leave with a different bloom as a reminder: no one blooms alone.
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This Sunday, May 10, 2026
9:15 AM - Singing Circle Rehearsal
11 AM - Sunday Service
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4:30 PM Standing Out Chattanooga
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7:00 PM Eating Disorders Anonymous
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10:00 AM Small Group Ministry
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10:00 AM RE Committee Meeting
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6:30 PM Church Band Practice
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6:00 PM Narcotics Anonymous Meditation Meeting
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9:00 AM 12 Step Group (Forum Room)
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12:00 PM Celebration of Life Service
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Stewardship Update for May 7, 2026
Help! We're stuck!
As of today our monetary pledges still total $137,151, the same as they did last week. Pledge dollars are UUCC's single largest source of income by far, and what we use when creating the budget for the upcoming year.
All is not lost though, as there are at least a dozen people who have supported UUCC in the past who have not yet done so this year, and there is another dozen who come frequently, but have never yet pledged. If you have ever considered pledging and have not yet done so, would you please pledge ASAP? Otherwise we may not be able to fund one of YOUR favorite programs this coming year. Please pledge via pledge cards on the table next to the office, or via email or phone call to UUCC (office@uucc.org, 423-624-2985). Please include your name, your annual pledge amount, the frequency with which you plan to fulfill your pledge (monthly, quarterly, annually) and what method you plan to use. If the method is "electronic transfer" please say whether that has already been set up, or whether someone should contact you to set that up.
Much appreciation goes to those who helped with the campaign this year, including Nicki, Jen, Judy, Arlan, Whitney, Mandy, Cass, Charlotte, Tim, John, the UUCC BoT, and others. On behalf of the entire UUCC community, please accept my sincere thanks!
Gary Beale - Stewardship Campaign Chair.
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Rev. Mandy's upcoming spring schedule is as follows:
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Tuesday: Writing, Reading, and Creativity Day.(evening virtual & phone availability)
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Wednesday: Work from home with evening availability
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Thursday: 11ish-4 Office Hours, evening availability
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Friday: 11ish-4 Office Hours, evening off
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Sunday: 10ish-1:30, afternoon and evening off
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To set up an appointment with her to chat, paint a chalice or just hangout. Reach out to the office at office@uucc.org to set up a time.
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Nominate a Local Group for Donate the Plate, 2026-27 Year
UUCC has a long history of supporting other local groups doing good in our community. Donate the Plate happens the third Sunday of each month. The entire offertory collected goes to a specified local organization to help sustain their mission. We seek ideas from the members of our congregation for worthy not-for-profits in Hamilton County. Once the nominations are gathered, the Social Justice Committee will make the final selections and create the Donate the Plate calendar for the fiscal year, July 2026-June 2027.
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Look for the nomination sheet in the fellowship area starting April 5. You can also send your nomination to judygallagher@uucc.org. Organizations must have a physical place a check can be mailed to; and be a local group, not a national organization. Please provide an address or website and/or phone number. Deadline for submissions is April 30.
Questions? Seek out Judy!
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Searching for Justice Trip Update
We're going to Montgomery and Selma, Alabama on October 16-17 to visit the civil rights history trail items there.
We have a small bus reserved with a maximum of 28 seats. About 20 people signed the interest form. They will have first dibs!
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If you're interested in being on the bus (whether you signed the interest form or not), please come to our meeting after the service on Sunday, June 7! We'll update you on the accommodations, sample (though not finalized) itinerary, costs and deadlines for deposit and balance; and some sample reading materials you can consider perusing to help you get more from our trip.
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April 26 - The Minister of Loneliness
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Facilitated by Gale Audier
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Japan is experiencing an epidemic of loneliness and suicide that has prompted the real position of Minister of Loneliness. What can we do in our own community to help those experiencing loneliness?
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May 17 - Yuchi History and Culture
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Facilitated by Charles Redwine
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Explore the history and culture of the Yuchi people.
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Included in our land acknowledgment, the Yuchi are an Indigenous nation with a rich and enduring story. This session traces their history from the late 1600s to today and touches on their continuing pursuit of federal recognition as a distinct tribe, separate from the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.
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FORUM WILL BE ON “SUMMER VACATION”
FOR JUNE AND JULY.
FORUM WILL RETURN IN AUGUST.
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SUN: 9:00AM - 1:00PM
MON: CLOSED
TUE: CLOSED
WED: 10:00AM-4:30PM
THU: 10:00AM-4:30PM
FRI: 11:00AM-2:00PM
SAT: CLOSED
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