UU Voice for Justice

Houston UU Voice for Justice

A network of Unitarian Universalists from across Houston dedicated to being a public voice for LGBT equality, women’s rights and religious freedom. Join the members of our BAUUC community as we publicly witness for justice at events
throughout the Houston area. Learn More

December 2021

Tuesday December 7

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Tuesday Meet 'n' Eat

Hyde Park, 247 E NASA Pkwy, Webster, TX 77598, USA

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 communication of upcoming restaurants, we have an mailing list, updates in the order of service, and a Facebook page called “Meet ‘n’ Eat”. If you wish to be added to the mailing list, please contact Tamar Wasoian at dlre@bauuc.org.
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Mental Health Support Group for Families at 7:00 PM

Mental Illness Family Support Group at 7:00pm December 7
Join our National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) free, 90-minute Bay Area Family Support Group that is for families and friends of those living with serious mental illness. We meet virtually at 7:00pm on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays. The facilitators are family members who help you share your experiences in a safe and confidential setting where you can learn from others’ experiences, increase your inner strength, and learn how to use local resources. For more information, contact Don Rhorer at dr horer99@earthlink.net or 281-627-0207. To register, follow this link.

Wednesday December 8

7:45 am – 12:00 pm: Mercy Tree Lunch Preparation

Recurs monthly
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Wednesday Conversations

This week we travel the path of Opening to Joy. One of the ways we open to joy is to find our funny bones. We create joy by celebrating the power of silly and the work of whimsy. So let’s create some joy by letting whimsy guide our way!

Please join our DLRE, Dr. Tamar Wasoian on fun and lighthearted conversation on joy!

Thursday December 9

10:00 am – 11:00 am: Women’s Spirituality Group

Zoom

The women of BAUUC will be gathering 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
Recurs monthly
11:45 am – 1:00 pm: HIS Lunch

Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet, 19443 Gulf Fwy, Webster, TX 77598, USA

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
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm: Circle of Friends

zoom

This closed groups meets weekly online. It is a forum for sharing joys and concerns, supporting each other, and keeping up to date with new Covid related information. The group will meet via Zoom every Thursday at 3:30pm.
Recurs weekly

Friday December 10

10:00 am – 12:30 pm: City Wide Club Beading Party

Cockrell Hall

On Friday, December 10 from 10am – 12:30pm. we will have a special gathering in Cockrell Hall to make beaded bracelets and pendant necklaces for teen girls for the Citywide Club Christmas Eve Feast Event at the George R. Brown Convention Center on December 24. There will be plenty of beads, pendants and chains from our collections. We’ll help you if you would like to learn. Youth and families are welcome.
10:30 am – 12:30 pm: Knitting the Spirit Group

ZOOM Meeting

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.

Topic: Knitting the Spirit
Recurs weekly

Saturday December 11

10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Religious Education Playground Time

BAUUC Playground - Inside Cockrell Hall on rainy days

Place: Church’s playground and Cockrell Hall on rainy days.
This is a time for our children and families to enjoy learning and have fun together.
All safety procedures would be observed in the playground and indoors. Bring your mask, chair and water bottle. If you are planning on attending, please RSVP no later than Friday evening.
For more information and RSVP contact Tamar Wasoian at dlre@bauuc.org
Recurs weekly
11:30 am – 2:00 pm: Holiday Darcy’s Luncheon

At our festive holiday luncheon, we like to give some tender loving care to our year-round caregivers, past and present church volunteers, and staff. We also like to “turn the tables” and ask partners, spouses, and friends to volunteer to cook and serve our attendees. Everybody get ready for a great time on Saturday December 11, from 11:30am to 2:00pm. As part of the fun, come prepared for a White Elephant gift exchange! So that we can make adequate preparations, please text Darcy Truehan to make a reservation.

Sunday December 12

8:45 am – 9:45 am: Sunday Morning Discussion Group-Virtual Gathering

ZOOM Meeting

Recurs weekly
9:30 am – 10:30 am: Online Religious Education Grades K-5

ZOOM Meeting

Recurs weekly
10:20 am – 11:00 am: Visit with Santa

Mr. and Ms. Claus are including Bay Area UU Church in his global tour to gather gift ideas from young people (and those not so young). They will join us on Sunday December 12 from 10:20 to 11:00 am in Cockrell Hall or outside weather permitting. Parents are invited to bring their cameras and take photos. The Religious Education Ministry Team will provide doughnuts and hot apple cider. Join us for this special holiday visit!
11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Sunday Service - The Media or the Message?: Modern Media vs. Our Minds, Hearts, and Relationships

BAUUC Sanctuary

Is social media the downfall of society? Will cable news spark a civil war? J Sylvan doesn’t know, but they urge us to look at how these communication streams affect us in our daily lives.
11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Religious Education - In Person - Middle and High School

BAUUC Religious Education Wing

Recurs weekly
11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Religious Education - In Person Grades K-5

BAUUC Religious Education Wing

Recurs weekly
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm: Sunday Lunch

Mamacitas Mexican Restaurant NASA, 515 E Nasa Rd 1, Webster, TX 77598, USA

Following our worship service most Sundays, all members, friends, and visitors are invited to join our friendly lunch group.
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Buddhist Meditation

Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Church - (Sanctuary)

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
Recurs weekly
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm: Zumba Exercise Class

We are gathering outside in our church parking lot for Zumba class. Spots are limited, Please contact Tamar Wasoian at dlre@bauuc.org or 603-706-1573 to RSVP and for more information.
Recurs weekly

Monday December 13

All Day: Deadline for Weekly Briefs and Order of Service Insert at noon

Recurs weekly

Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Church

Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Church

Sunday Services - at 11:00am