Our chair yoga group meets Monday and Wednesday at 10:00AM in Cockrell Hall. All yoga exercises are conducted using a chair for both seated & standing positions. Class lasts 45 minutes. Please join us!

Exploring Diversity Book Group – Start Reading for September 26 Meeting


The Diversity Book Group meets on Zoom at 1:30 pm about every 5th Monday. We’re starting our book for discussion on Monday September 26 at 1:30 pm: The Last Blue by Isla Morley. This historical novel is set in the mountainous backwoods of Appalachia in the 1930’s. A writer and photographer are dispatched by the WPA to document this place. Young Jubilee Buford has a genetic blue-colored skin aberration that makes her and her family community outcasts. Superstition and racism confront them; yet through it all, nothing affects her spirit. When photographer Havens discovers Jubilee by a creek in the woods, he is awestruck and captivated. A high-stakes drama unfolds along an unpredictable path where love just barely conquers all. This book is a memorable, ageless story with a timely message and a satisfying ending. This is the group’s second book about the blues of Appalachia.

To get advance notices, discussion questions, and the Zoom link, email Jane Malin at orkidfam@swbell.net. Our November book is Sonya Sotomayor’s My Beloved World.

Meet ‘n’ Eat is the Women’s Lunch Group of the Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Church. We meet every Tuesday at area restaurants outdoors for food an fellowship. Visitors and guests are always welcome. Please wear a mask and following safety procedures. For more info, contact Carol Phillips or office@bauuc.org.

We will be heading to College Station on Wednesday, September 28 to visit the George H.W. Bush Library.  The free passenger bus will pick us up at the church at 9am for a limit of 24 persons. The ticket to the library is $6.00 for groups of 20 or more, or $7 for seniors if there are less than 20.  Please pay the exact amount for the ticket to me on the day of the trip since the cashier will accept only one credit card for the group.  After our visit, which takes about an hour and a half, we will dine at the Cotton Patch for lunch.  Lunch is on our own.  We should return to Houston between 4:30 and 5pm.  To sign up for the trip go to https://rsvp.church/r/KILz75Nb .  For more information, contact LaVerne Nash

If you want to learn more about the many ways our church is working to address the climate crisis, including our recently installed solar panels, be sure to join the Climate Crisis Task Force Meeting on Tuesday at 7:00pm via Zoom. Check your email for the zoom link

The HIS Men’s Lunch Group meets every Thursday for lunch and conversation at local restaurants. Please see the Mid-Week Briefs and the Order of Service for Locations. Contact throop@fastmail.com   for more information

Our group of church members and friends meet on every Friday at 10:30am for knitting, crocheting, needlework and lively conversation via Zoom. You are invited to bring whatever project you are working on. Beginners are always welcome; we’ll teach you. If you’re interested in joining the group contact Deborah Kent at dkent2012@gmail.com .  You can also join their Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1186659734724119/

Do you play Dungeons and Dragons? Are you interested in learning how to play? Come join us for Dungeons and Dragons night at the church every Saturday from 7pm to 9pm in Cockrell Hall.  For more information or questions, contact Jim Ross-Nazzal.

The Adult Discussion Group meets every Sunday at 8:45am in Room 114 and via zoom. Please join them for lively and engaging conversations about spirituality, social justice, humor, and current events. No preparation is needed, and all are welcome.

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Hispanic Community of BAUUC will provide Hispanic pastries and refreshment on Sunday, October 2 and on Sunday, October 9. Stop by and enjoy coffee, aguas frescas, Hispanic style sweet breads, friendship and conversation  before the Sunday service. If you would like to help with this event, please contact Sonia Hernandez at justsonia8@att.net.

October is Witches Month! We’re starting by looking at “bad” witches in our stories and in pop culture. What can we learn from the trope of the “bad witch?” Join Minister J Sylvan and let’s explore together

Youth are invited to gather in the YRUU room (Rm. 102) at 11:00. All other age groups, PK-8th grade, are asked to attend the first part of the service through the Story For All Ages. They will then recess with their teacher to their classrooms. Parents will visit the classroom to pick up their child after the service has ended.

Following our 11:00am worship service most Sundays, a group of BAUUC members and friends goes out for a meal at anearby restaurant.  Everyoneis welcome, especially newcomers. 

Families, parents and children, are invited to a family-style potluck lunch. Please bring a dish to share. We will gather at 12:15 p.m., after service, in Cockrell Hall.   After lunch, children will play—childcare is provided by the church—and while they enjoy the company of other kids, parents will discuss parenting issues, parenting tips, etc. Contact Jennifer Ross-Nazzal at jrossnazzal@yahoo.com for more information.

Thank you to everyone who became Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrars in Harris and Galveston Counties during one of our three training events!  Our first registration event is Oct 1 and you will be contacted.   Next-up are our post-carding events, designed for busy members and  friends!  Pick up a few postcards before or after worship service Sunday Sept 25 to remind registered voters to vote or come to the postcard pizza party Sunday, Oct 2nd from 12:15-1:30 in Rm 114.  Children welcome!

Are you interested in learning more about Unitarian Universalist principles, identity, and history? Want to know more about BAUUC and the many opportunities for spiritual exploration, education, service and connection that our ministries provide? A new UU class will start Sunday, October 2 and run consecutively for six weeks ending November 6. The course will be in person in the church Library from 12:15 until 2:00pm. All are welcome but we hope people will make a commitment to make all the sessions. For information and sign up contact David Throop at throop@fastmail.com or Julie Blanford at Julianneblanford8@gmail.com. Hope you will join us. If you need childcare, please contact Kristi Gates at childcare@bauuc.org

The Buddhist Meditation Group meets at 4:00pm on Sunday evenings in the church sanctuary.  You do not need to be Buddhist to participate. For more information, please contact Doris Smith at 713-473-5363 or via email at dorisjs3d@yahoo.com

Our chair yoga group meets Monday and Wednesday at 10:00AM in Cockrell Hall. All yoga exercises are conducted using a chair for both seated & standing positions. Class lasts 45 minutes. Please join us!

Meet ‘n’ Eat is the Women’s Lunch Group of the Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Church. We meet every Tuesday at area restaurants outdoors for food an fellowship. Visitors and guests are always welcome. Please wear a mask and following safety procedures. For more info, contact Carol Phillips or office@bauuc.org.

Join our National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) free, 90-minute Bay Area Family Support Group for families and friends of those living with severe mental illness. We meet at 7:00pm on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays. The facilitators are family members who help you share your experiences in a safe and confidential virtual setting where you can benefit from others’ experiences, discover your inner strengths, and learn how to identify and use local resources. For more information, contact Don Rhorer at drhorer99@earthlink.net or 281-627-0207. To register, follow this link.

Our chair yoga group meets Monday and Wednesday at 10:00AM in Cockrell Hall. All yoga exercises are conducted using a chair for both seated & standing positions. Class lasts 45 minutes. Please join us!

We are thrilled to say that Wednesday night dinners will start back up once a month, on the First Wednesday of each month only. All are welcome to share a delicious, freshly-prepared meal and enjoy fellowship in Cockrell Hall. There is a suggested donation of $10.00 for Adults and $7.00 for children to cover expenses, but no one will be turned away. Dinner will be served at 6:00pm, and you are welcome to come to Mythology Study afterward at 7:00.

The Hebrew and Christian scriptures make up the foundational mythology of much of the western world, yet many UUs and other spiritually progressive people are unfamiliar with all but the biggest hits of the Bible. Join J Sylvan in room 114 or via Zoom on the first Wednesday of every month as we take a look at the stories and ideas that have shaped so much of our shared reality.

The HIS Men’s Lunch Group meets every Thursday for lunch and conversation at local restaurants. Please see the Mid-Week Briefs and the Order of Service for Locations. Contact throop@fastmail.com   for more information

Our group of church members and friends meet on every Friday at 10:30am for knitting, crocheting, needlework and lively conversation via Zoom. You are invited to bring whatever project you are working on. Beginners are always welcome; we’ll teach you. If you’re interested in joining the group contact Deborah Kent at dkent2012@gmail.com .  You can also join their Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1186659734724119/

Do you play Dungeons and Dragons? Are you interested in learning how to play? Come join us for Dungeons and Dragons night at the church every Saturday from 7pm to 9pm in Cockrell Hall.  For more information or questions, contact Jim Ross-Nazzal.

The Adult Discussion Group meets every Sunday at 8:45am in Room 114 and via zoom. Please join them for lively and engaging conversations about spirituality, social justice, humor, and current events. No preparation is needed, and all are welcome.

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Hispanic Community of BAUUC will provide Hispanic pastries and refreshment on Sunday, October 2 and on Sunday, October 9. Stop by and enjoy coffee, aguas frescas, Hispanic style sweet breads, friendship and conversation  before the Sunday service. If you would like to help with this event, please contact Sonia Hernandez at justsonia8@att.net.

Following our 11:00am worship service most Sundays, a group of BAUUC members and friends goes out for a meal at anearby restaurant.  Everyoneis welcome, especially newcomers. 

Are you interested in learning more about Unitarian Universalist principles, identity, and history? Want to know more about BAUUC and the many opportunities for spiritual exploration, education, service and connection that our ministries provide? A new UU class will start Sunday, October 2 and run consecutively for six weeks ending November 6. The course will be in person in the church Library from 12:15 until 2:00pm. All are welcome but we hope people will make a commitment to make all the sessions. For information and sign up contact David Throop at throop@fastmail.com or Julie Blanford at Julianneblanford8@gmail.com. Hope you will join us. If you need childcare, please contact Kristi Gates at childcare@bauuc.org

The Buddhist Meditation Group meets at 4:00pm on Sunday evenings in the church sanctuary.  You do not need to be Buddhist to participate. For more information, please contact Doris Smith at 713-473-5363 or via email at dorisjs3d@yahoo.com

Our chair yoga group meets Monday and Wednesday at 10:00AM in Cockrell Hall. All yoga exercises are conducted using a chair for both seated & standing positions. Class lasts 45 minutes. Please join us!

Meet ‘n’ Eat is the Women’s Lunch Group of the Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Church. We meet every Tuesday at area restaurants outdoors for food an fellowship. Visitors and guests are always welcome. Please wear a mask and following safety procedures. For more info, contact Carol Phillips or office@bauuc.org.

The BAUUC Care Team offers outreach to those in need in our church community. If you are ill, feeling down or just need a little support, please contact our Care Team coordinator Lynn Young. Our Care Team will meet on the second Tuesday of every month at 1:30pm in room 114.

Our chair yoga group meets Monday and Wednesday at 10:00AM in Cockrell Hall. All yoga exercises are conducted using a chair for both seated & standing positions. Class lasts 45 minutes. Please join us!

Join Transitional Minister J. Sylvan for a pint, a bite, and a bit of the ineffable at Nobi Public House located at 241 E NASA Pkwy. This is an informal discussion group where we talk about the Big Questions without taking them (or ourselves) too seriously.

The women of BAUUC will be gathering at 10:00am on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month in Room 114 and via Zoom to explore their spirituality and connect with others. If you’d like to be a part of this gathering, please contact Julie Blanford at julianneblanford8@gmail.com

The HIS Men’s Lunch Group meets every Thursday for lunch and conversation at local restaurants. Please see the Mid-Week Briefs and the Order of Service for Locations. Contact throop@fastmail.com   for more information

Our group of church members and friends meet on every Friday at 10:30am for knitting, crocheting, needlework and lively conversation via Zoom. You are invited to bring whatever project you are working on. Beginners are always welcome; we’ll teach you. If you’re interested in joining the group contact Deborah Kent at dkent2012@gmail.com .  You can also join their Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1186659734724119/

Volunteers are welcome to help us maintain our community garden, next to the parking lot across the road from the church. No gardening experience is necessary. You are welcome to join us anytime between 8:30am and noon. For more information, contact Nathan at nveatch@gmail.com

Do you play Dungeons and Dragons? Are you interested in learning how to play? Come join us for Dungeons and Dragons night at the church every Saturday from 7pm to 9pm in Cockrell Hall.  For more information or questions, contact Jim Ross-Nazzal.

The Adult Discussion Group meets every Sunday at 8:45am in Room 114 and via zoom. Please join them for lively and engaging conversations about spirituality, social justice, humor, and current events. No preparation is needed, and all are welcome.

Every Sunday we will offer coffee and light snacks in Cockrell Hall before Sunday service starting at 10am. (Please stay masked when not eating or drinking, and do not bring food or drink into the Sanctuary!) We look forward to joining you in fellowship.

Youth are invited to gather in the YRUU room (Rm. 102) at 11:00. All other age groups, PK-8th grade, are asked to attend the first part of the service through the Story For All Ages. They will then recess with their teacher to their classrooms. Parents will visit the classroom to pick up their child after the service has ended.

Following our 11:00am worship service most Sundays, a group of BAUUC members and friends goes out for a meal at anearby restaurant.  Everyoneis welcome, especially newcomers. 

Are you interested in learning more about Unitarian Universalist principles, identity, and history? Want to know more about BAUUC and the many opportunities for spiritual exploration, education, service and connection that our ministries provide? A new UU class will start Sunday, October 2 and run consecutively for six weeks ending November 6. The course will be in person in the church Library from 12:15 until 2:00pm. All are welcome but we hope people will make a commitment to make all the sessions. For information and sign up contact David Throop at throop@fastmail.com or Julie Blanford at Julianneblanford8@gmail.com. Hope you will join us. If you need childcare, please contact Kristi Gates at childcare@bauuc.org

The Buddhist Meditation Group meets at 4:00pm on Sunday evenings in the church sanctuary.  You do not need to be Buddhist to participate. For more information, please contact Doris Smith at 713-473-5363 or via email at dorisjs3d@yahoo.com

Our chair yoga group meets Monday and Wednesday at 10:00AM in Cockrell Hall. All yoga exercises are conducted using a chair for both seated & standing positions. Class lasts 45 minutes. Please join us!

Meet ‘n’ Eat is the Women’s Lunch Group of the Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Church. We meet every Tuesday at area restaurants outdoors for food an fellowship. Visitors and guests are always welcome. Please wear a mask and following safety procedures. For more info, contact Carol Phillips or office@bauuc.org.

Join our National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) free, 90-minute Bay Area Family Support Group for families and friends of those living with severe mental illness. We meet at 7:00pm on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays. The facilitators are family members who help you share your experiences in a safe and confidential virtual setting where you can benefit from others’ experiences, discover your inner strengths, and learn how to identify and use local resources. For more information, contact Don Rhorer at drhorer99@earthlink.net or 281-627-0207. To register, follow this link.

Our chair yoga group meets Monday and Wednesday at 10:00AM in Cockrell Hall. All yoga exercises are conducted using a chair for both seated & standing positions. Class lasts 45 minutes. Please join us!

Join us on the third Wednesday of every month at 7:00pm in Cockrell Hall or via Zoom for Transgender Inclusion in Congregations. Carla Seibert and Gloria Miller will be leading this 7 week course. This course is for individuals who want to take their knowledge and skills to the next level in terms of trans identity and how to create congregations that are fully inclusive and affirming of the full breadth of gender diversity. We will meet at for 7 sessions on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from September 2022 to May 2023, excluding December and March.  Virtual attendance is also possible. For information and to sign up contact Carla Siebert (carlaseibert@gmailcom) or Gloria Miller (dlre@bauuc.org).  To request childcare during the class, contact childcare@bauuc.org. 

The HIS Men’s Lunch Group meets every Thursday for lunch and conversation at local restaurants. Please see the Mid-Week Briefs and the Order of Service for Locations. Contact throop@fastmail.com   for more information

Our group of church members and friends meet on every Friday at 10:30am for knitting, crocheting, needlework and lively conversation via Zoom. You are invited to bring whatever project you are working on. Beginners are always welcome; we’ll teach you. If you’re interested in joining the group contact Deborah Kent at dkent2012@gmail.com .  You can also join their Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1186659734724119/

It’s a long BAUUC tradition. We celebrate the month’s end with a party at a member’s home.  Bring a friend. Expect good conversation. 
When: Saturday, Oct 22, 7-11pm
Where: Jeff Boxell’s houseCheck the weekly briefs for the location]
Bring: BYOB and a snack to share.  Also, bring friends. 
Childcare: No child care provided. House is not child-resistant.
Questions / Directions: Call or text Jeff

Do you play Dungeons and Dragons? Are you interested in learning how to play? Come join us for Dungeons and Dragons night at the church every Saturday from 7pm to 9pm in Cockrell Hall.  For more information or questions, contact Jim Ross-Nazzal.

Blood Drive at Bay Area UU Church Sunday October 23, 2022

The need for blood donations continues during epidemics and economic and political upheavals. The Bay Area UU Church is sponsoring a Mobile Coach blood drive on Sunday October 23. Have a heart, and sign up to donate at

https://www.commitforlife.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/340567

The Blood Center is keeping Staff and Donors safe from coronavirus with appointments, temperature checks, social distancing, masks, hand sanitizers, and sanitizing of donor beds and other equipment.
Donors will receive a pair of Blood Center socks as a thank you, as well as a Saint Arnold Brewery voucher.

Don’t forget your mask and photo ID. Also let your family and friends know about this opportunity to serve people in need.

If you have questions, or need assistance, please contact the Larsens or Ruth Bastian who is our most experienced blood donor. Also let us know if you are computer savvy and would like to help with publicity.

The Adult Discussion Group meets every Sunday at 8:45am in Room 114 and via zoom. Please join them for lively and engaging conversations about spirituality, social justice, humor, and current events. No preparation is needed, and all are welcome.

Every Sunday we will offer coffee and light snacks in Cockrell Hall before Sunday service starting at 10am. (Please stay masked when not eating or drinking, and do not bring food or drink into the Sanctuary!) We look forward to joining you in fellowship.

Youth are invited to gather in the YRUU room (Rm. 102) at 11:00. All other age groups, PK-8th grade, are asked to attend the first part of the service through the Story For All Ages. They will then recess with their teacher to their classrooms. Parents will visit the classroom to pick up their child after the service has ended.

Come join in the Fun on October 23 2022 after Sunday’s Service Sponsored by the Religious Ministry Team, we plan to have entertainment with something for everyone! Take part in crafts, games, face painting, hayrides, festival fare, and joyful comradery. Enter our Chili Cook-off: Create your favorite version of this Texas staple—vegetarian, spicy hot, chicken, traditional or anything in between and go to town. OR are you a baker? Participate in our Dessert Bake-off: Cakes, pies, or dessert bars… More details to come soon, so mark your calendar and get to perfecting those recipes!

Following our 11:00am worship service most Sundays, a group of BAUUC members and friends goes out for a meal at anearby restaurant.  Everyoneis welcome, especially newcomers. 

Are you interested in learning more about Unitarian Universalist principles, identity, and history? Want to know more about BAUUC and the many opportunities for spiritual exploration, education, service and connection that our ministries provide? A new UU class will start Sunday, October 2 and run consecutively for six weeks ending November 6. The course will be in person in the church Library from 12:15 until 2:00pm. All are welcome but we hope people will make a commitment to make all the sessions. For information and sign up contact David Throop at throop@fastmail.com or Julie Blanford at Julianneblanford8@gmail.com. Hope you will join us. If you need childcare, please contact Kristi Gates at childcare@bauuc.org

As part of our commitment to support LGBTQ+ people in our community, BAUUC is pleased to host the monthly gatherings of the Clear Lake Small Group Meeting of PFLAG. PFLAG is the first and largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and their families. The group meets on the 4th Sunday of every month at 2:00pm in the church Sanctuary. The group works to keep families together in loving relationships, helping them understand and affirm their gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning family members. Contact the church office at office@bauuc.org for more information.

The Buddhist Meditation Group meets at 4:00pm on Sunday evenings in the church sanctuary.  You do not need to be Buddhist to participate. For more information, please contact Doris Smith at 713-473-5363 or via email at dorisjs3d@yahoo.com

Our chair yoga group meets Monday and Wednesday at 10:00AM in Cockrell Hall. All yoga exercises are conducted using a chair for both seated & standing positions. Class lasts 45 minutes. Please join us!

Meet ‘n’ Eat is the Women’s Lunch Group of the Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Church. We meet every Tuesday at area restaurants outdoors for food an fellowship. Visitors and guests are always welcome. Please wear a mask and following safety procedures. For more info, contact Carol Phillips or office@bauuc.org.

If you want to learn more about the many ways our church is working to address the climate crisis, including our recently installed solar panels, be sure to join the Climate Crisis Task Force Meeting on Tuesday at 7:00pm via Zoom. Check your email for the zoom link