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Petrichor, Photosynthesis, and Decay: A Naturalist's Perspective on Resurrection
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What if resurrection isn’t about defying nature—but participating in it?
This Easter, we explore grief, memory, and transformation through the lens of the natural world. From the smell of rain on dry earth, to the unseen miracle of photosynthesis, to the quiet power of decay and compost, we consider how energy moves, changes, and continues.
Drawing on psychology, personal experience, and a deep skepticism of empire-shaped theology, this reflection invites us to reconsider what the resurrection story might have meant—and what it might still mean now.
Maybe the miracle isn’t that something came back.
Maybe the miracle is that something continues.
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This Sunday, April 5, 2026
11 AM - Sunday Service
5:00 PM - Sacred Hearth Circle
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Thanks to an anonymous downer, 10 tickets have been donated for the concert. There will be a sign up sheet in the church on Sunday to claim the tickets or you can email office@uucc.org if you would like to claim a ticket that way.
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4:30 PM Standing Out Chattanooga
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6:00 PM Hamilton County Democratic Party Meeting
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7:00 PM Eating Disorders Anonymous
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10:00 AM Small Group Ministry
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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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7:00 PM Spring SprUUng Concert
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UUCC's 2026-2027 Stewardship update
Thank you pledgers for supporting UUCC! So far 22 individuals and families have pledged to this year's Stewardship drive. The congregation, staff, and Stewardship team appreciate your pledges! Note that we will again draw from those who have pledged for a prize this Sunday. You need not be present to win, but you will need to have pledged. The Stewardship team will also present information on UUCC finances. We promise it will be brief! See you Sunday.
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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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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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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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Tennessee Environmental Council is holding a Recycling Roundup at Volkswagen on April 18. It’s easy. Between 9 a.m. and 1 pm, collect anything recyclable soon the list here and drive through the line to drop off your collection. Take everything from mattresses, electronics scrap metal and tires to tattered socks, eyeglasses, crayons, small batteries, blocks of styrofoam, shredding paper, pet supplies, ink cartridges and toner, medications, glass bottles, cardboard, clothing and shoes, and medical supplies. For more information go to tectn.org.
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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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