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Some feelings refuse to come alone. Joy arrives with grief. Hope sits beside uncertainty.
This Sunday we’ll explore bluphoria—the strange grace of holding many emotions and values at once without getting hooked by any single one. Together we’ll reflect on how our values can guide us through the swirl of feeling and help us live with honesty, courage, and care.
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This Sunday, March 15, 2026
11 AM - Sunday Service
12:30 PM - Stewardship Campaign Kickoff Lunch
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On the 3rd Sunday of each month, a local organization is selected to receive our entire collection plate for the week. This Sunday, we will Donate The Plate to Chattanooga Room in the Inn!
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Their Mission: "At CRITI, we are committed to empowering women and their children through essential support services aimed at fostering stability and independence. Our offerings include transitional housing, weekday meals prepared by dedicated volunteers, life skills training, parenting classes, and mentoring. Additionally, we assist clients in locating affordable, permanent housing and provide tailored case management services. Through these initiatives, we aim to create sustainable opportunities for a successful future."
You don't have to wait until Sunday to donate! Donate online by filling out the form here.
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4:30 PM Standing Out Chattanooga
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7:00 PM Eating Disorders Anonymous
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9:30 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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9:30 AM Singing for Solidarity
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Searching for Justice Tour
The UUCC Social Justice Committee is planning to travel to see the sites where history was made and justice was served. Learn the civil rights stories and the impact of past civil rights battles that provided more rights to the oppressed. On separate trips, we hope to visit Montgomery/Selma, Birmingham and Atlanta. Trips would be open to all, ages 10 and above. Kids need a responsible adult traveling. Logistics are challenging and pending.
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We need your help in deciding what to do first, and if there is even enough interest. Look for another email over the weekend with more details!
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THEN, look for an interest indicator at church the next two weeks, March 15 and 22. Would you go? How many people would be in your group? This is not a sign-up or obligation, just a way to guide us in our planning.
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Be a Part of Our Small Group Sunday
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On Sunday, March 29, our service will include a special time of small group discussion as we explore the stories behind our values.
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We’re looking for five people who would be willing to help facilitate a small group conversation during the service. No experience is necessary—just a willingness to help guide discussion and make sure everyone has a chance to participate.
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All information will be provided to facilitators ahead of time.
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Facilitators may also take part in a few additional roles within the service if they’d like.
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If you’re willing to help make this meaningful service possible, we’d love to have you be part of it.
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UUCC has been operating an "Assistive Listening system (T-coil) to provide hearing assistance during services for those using T-coil equipped hearing aids. Unfortunately we are experiencing technical difficulties with this system. Before undertaking a project to try to resolve this issue, it would be very helpful to gauge the current need. If you or someone you know is using hearing assistance using T-coil technology, would you please contact the UUCC office as soon as you are able to let us know? The office phone number is 423-624-2985, and email address is office@uucc.org. Your response will be appreciated.
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Stewardship Campaign Kickoff Lunch
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You’re invited to help build the table—bring a small dish to share
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We’ll begin our stewardship season by creating a meal together.
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Instead of a traditional potluck where everyone brings a full dish, this table works differently: each person brings one part of the meal. As the bowls fill, the combinations emerge — nourishment shaped by the many unique hands, hearts, and personalities that bring this community to life.
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You’re invited to bring something inspired by anywhere — a memory, a culture, a craving, or curiosity. The foods don’t need to match — the variety is the point.
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How to participate (optional, but encouraged):
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- Bring ONE dish that could be added to a bowl or layered into a meal, such as:
- vegetables or legumes OR
- protein (meat or plant-based) OR
- chopped salads or mixes OR
- sauces, dressings, or toppings OR
- herbs or flavor additions
- UUCC will provide rice and noodles as “base” ingredients
- Label your item with its name and inspiration (cards provided) - and your name too!
- Come eat whether you bring food or not.
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We’ll also have a few fun ways to interact with the table —
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small invitations to taste, notice, and connect.
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Come hungry. Come curious. Stay for community.
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Please spread the word: at the No Kings 3 rally on 3/28 there will also be a food drive for our community neighbors in need.
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Donations requested: non-perishable food, feminine hygiene products, and all baby items to include diapers, formula, wipes, etc.
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DINNER & MAH JONGG EVENING
Date: March 28, 2026
Time: 5:30-8:30 pm
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Location: UUCC (3224 Navajo Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37411)
Cost: $25 per person
Scholarships available!
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Join us at UUCC for dinner, great company and a fun introduction to American Mah Jongg!
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Whether you are new to the game or just need a refresher, this relaxed and
friendly evening will take you through the basics into game play. Instruction and play will follow the National Mah Jongg League, Inc. rules. All materials provided.
What You’ll Learn:
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- Understanding tiles, suits, and hands
- Step-by-step gameplay
- Winning strategies and table etiquette
- Practice rounds with guided instruction
Space is limited to 20 players (five tables of four players).
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- A wait list will be offered
- If there is enough interest, a second Mah Jongg evening will be scheduled!
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Payment is due prior to the event, no later than March 20, 2026.
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PLEASE WAIT FOR E-MAIL CONFIRMATION THAT YOUR SEAT IS RESERVED BEFORE PAYING.
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Hosted by Cindy Collins and Jeffrey Cross (game instructors), and Jen Horning
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Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 6:30 pm
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Unitarian Universalist Church of Chattanooga
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COST if registered and paid by March 29:
- $10 per person for ages 13+
- Free for ages 12 and under
- Scholarships available
COST if registered and paid between March 30 and April 3:
- $15 per person for ages 13+
- Free for ages 12 and under
COST for walk-ins at the Seder on April 4:
- $25 per person for ages 13+
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The Unitarian Universalist Church of Chattanooga’s Passover Seder is one of the most beloved annual events on our spiritual and culinary calendar.
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At the Seder, we celebrate the story of Exodus—the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt—while honoring one of our Unitarian Universalist sources in true UU fashion:
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- A Modernized Haggadah – Reflecting UU values while telling the ancient story.
- Delicious Traditional Foods – Options available for carnivores, vegetarians, vegans, and those who are gluten-free.
- Potluck Contributions – Drinks and main courses provided by UUCC. Side dishes, salads, and desserts will be potluck-style. Please follow the Kosher for Passover Food Guidelines (detailed below).
Children play an important role in the Seder & will have plenty of fun!
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- Ages 3 and up – Welcome at the Seder table(s).
- Children under 3 – Childcare available upon advance request.
⬥ Kosher for Passover Food Guidelines
Please do NOT bring foods containing:
Dairy - Milk, butter, cheese, or creamy dressings/sauces
Grains- Wheat, rice, corn, barley, oats, rye, farro, spelt, millet, sorghum, buckwheat, amaranth- Any flour made from grains- Any milks made from grains- Gluten-free breads or flours made with rice flour or other grains
Pork or Shellfish or foods containing these products
Allowed Alternatives- Nut milks- Plant-based butter- Nut flours- Cassava flour- "Paleo flour" (Bob's Red Mill)
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We hope that you and yours will join us for this special evening!
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ALL are invited to join "SINGING for SOLIDARITY and RESISTANCE," - a monthly community sing-along for Sustenance, Solidarity, ReSistance, and Support on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 10-11:30am at the Unitarian Universalist Church at 3224 Navajo Dr, Chattanooga, TN, 37411.
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Singing is a resource, a gift, and a power that helps to connect us, to regulate our nervous systems, to metabolize our feelings. Singing from the heart is not about perfection its about changing ourselves and our world.
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We will be sharing simple songs of historical significance (ie: "We Shall Overcome") as well as new songs for THIS moment in our collective history, including many being sung now by our friends in Minneapolis, MN. Whether you come to sing, breathe, or simply BE with us in these times, this space is for you and You are welcome HERE.
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March 8 - Sovereignty, One of Timothy Snyder’s
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Facilitated by Sandy Kurtz
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Sovereignty is the ability to choose, learn and make decisions. Excerpts from the documentary Atomic Bamboozle – False Promise of Nuclear Renaissance will be discussed. Warning: You may not read the news about planned nuclear plants in TN the same way.
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March 22 – Teaching Our Whole Lives (OWL)
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Facilitated by Steve Collins
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Steve Collins will discuss what it was like teaching the sexuality course based on the UU OWL curriculum, and challenges young women face today. We welcome all OWL teachers from UUCC to join in our discussion and share their experiences.
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April 12 - Community Victory for Enterprise South Nature Park
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Special guest speaker Melissa Ray, co-founder of Save ESNP will discuss the community organization and effort it took to save this valuable Chattanooga nature preserve.
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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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The following are some events/retreats that are upcoming at The Mountain. Be sure to check their website for more information about these events and other upcoming events.
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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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