We focus our service and justice work in five main areas
From mental health to environmental stewardship, BAUUC offers regular opportunities for everyone to participate together in changing lives and healing our world.
Mental Health
Support, education, and advocacy
We live out our commitment to provide education, advocacy, and support to those affected by mental illness and mental health concerns.
NAMI Greater Houston Walk
Each spring our team walks to support the Houston chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
NAMI Support Group
For relatives and friends of people with serious mental illness — 7:00 PM the first and third Tuesday of each month at BAUUC. Persons with mental illness are also welcome.
Education & Advocacy
Programs that reduce stigma and increase acceptance, plus advocacy for funding and services at the local, state, and national level.
LGBTQIA+ Equality
A Welcoming Congregation
We live out our commitment to justice and fairness for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
Houston Pride Parade
Every June we join other Unitarian Universalists to march together in this great Houston celebration.
PFLAG — Clear Lake Chapter
Peer counseling and support for LGBTQ people, families, and friends — 2:00 PM the fourth Sunday of each month in our Fellowship Hall.
UU Voice for Justice
A network of UUs across Houston bearing public witness for LGBTQ equality, women’s rights, and religious freedom.
Our Whole Lives
Comprehensive, values-based sexuality education for children, youth, and adults, offered each spring.
Designated a UUA “Welcoming Congregation“
Sustainability & Environmental Justice
Living in harmony with the Earth
We live out our commitment to care for the Earth and advocate for sustainable living — as individuals and as a faith community.
Community Garden Project
Vegetables grown by our members are donated to the Interfaith Caring Ministries food pantry. Workdays are the second Saturday of each month — bauucgarden.org.
Installing Rooftop Solar Panels
Our massive 44 kW array can produce about 250 kWh of electrical power on a sunny day
Sustainability & Simplicity Group
Sharing resources and ideas on how to eat locally, consume less, and care for our environment.
Climate Crisis Task Force
Driving our Climate Emergency Resolution, solar panel project, and Green Sanctuary 2030 goals.
Designated a UUA “Green Sanctuary Congregation” part of Green Sanctuary 2030
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Join us in healing our world
There’s a place for everyone in our service and justice work. Find a ministry that speaks to you, or reach out to learn how to get involved.