Join us as we support a wonderful local organization, Four Paws Food Pantry, at our Blessing of the Animals service on Sunday, October 5th. We will be collecting donations of
Unopened bags of dry dog food for small dogs (small-sized kibble).
Unopened dry or canned food for any size dog or cat.

Join us for our kids' program kick-off with ice cream sundaes after church on Sunday, 9/7! Whether you're a child, parent, or young at heart, enjoy a potluck lunch and ice cream as we discuss UU Religious Exploration. Share your ideas for the RE program and help us strategize for success.

Experience the serene beauty and personal stories at Westside Art Gallery's inaugural exhibit in our narthex. Featuring striking black-and-white Yosemite photography and vibrant watercolors and mixed media by local artists like Linda Fippin, this collection blends memory, place, and imagination.

We want to make you aware of a special opportunity to donate to a good cause. It's a silent auction to benefit Mobile Meals. They're in need of purses and jewelry for the auction. You can bring items to the church and we will get them to the auction coordinators.

A number of Westsiders are planning to meet and carpool downtown to attend the No Kings Demonstration this Saturday, June 14. If you would like to join us, please comment below, and we will send you detailed information. Please note that this is not a Westside-sponsored event.

Knoxville New Age Fair is happening tomorrow--Saturday, May 3rd from 10–5 at Westside Unitarian Universalist Church! Come explore psychics, card readers, crystals, aura photography & more! Just $5 admission — and we’re also collecting canned food donations
616 Fretz Road, Knoxville

Ever danced around a Maypole? Rev. Carol's latest blog post spins around the deeper meaning behind this festive tradition, revealing its ancient Celtic roots in the festival of Beltane. Discover how the Maypole and ribbons symbolize the powerful interplay of the masculine and feminine principles.

We're celebrating the end of our Canvass campaign with a virtual cake slice! The deadline is Friday. Pledges help the Finance team plan budgets for effective community service. Please consider pledging as it plays a vital role in financial planning. Visit the website and click "donate."

Dear friends, this week we are introducing you to TUUCAN--the Tennessee UU Community Action Network. This amazing organization is off to a great start, and the Board of Westside has formally stated our support of its development.
Blog link www.westsideuuc.org/post/what-is...

Discover efforts to plant native trees and shrubs, and how unexpected moments lead to blooms. Join the Green Sanctuary Committee for a spring workday and Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 26th, from 1 pm to 4 pm, followed by pizza and drinks.

Easter Egg Hunt-Sunday, April 20th, right after the church service! Children, please remember to bring your own basket to collect the goodies. If you'd like to contribute to the fun, we're collecting donations of small toys or candy that fit inside eggs. You can drop off your donations at church.

Join our new virtual poetry writing group in January, led by Westsider Alice Frost-Dearing! Here's the format:
- Alice sends an email with a thought-provoking writing prompt.
- Share your poems and discussions in the email thread.
Check our newsletter for more info.

Due to an unexpected illness, our Spiritual Practices 9:30 service for this Sunday is cancelled. It will resume next week.

This Christmas Eve, Tuesday at 7:00 PM, we will once again pass the collection plate during the service. All donations will directly benefit Rev. Carol's Minister's Discretionary Fund. This fund provides confidential support to those in our community facing emergency financial needs.

Last Sunday at Westside, our Sanctuary was transformed into a very diverse stable! Reverend Carol reminded us on Sunday of the UU value of inclusion. We welcomed visitors interspersed with traditional and (not so) carols. Did you see the elves, cows, magi, angels, shepherds, and even the grinch?

The holiday season inspires us to choose light, see possibilities in darkness, and cherish people and traditions. Rev. Carol's reflection highlights holidays as acts of hope, resilience, and unity in uncertain times. Read the blog: https://buff.ly/3D7lUNS

A philosopher, a psychologist, and an ecologist, went on separate spiritual journeys to understand the meaning of life. Watch the rebroadcast here:
www.youtube.com/live/vAoUBZy...