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Speaker: Cathy Vance

Embracing the Strange

Sunday July 3, 2022 at 11:00am Cathy Vance

Most of us have heard of the Emma Lazarus poem on the Statue of Liberty: “Give us your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to be free…” And many of us have wondered: “Whatever happened to the American value of welcoming the foreign and the strange?” While we might approach modern celebration of our … Continue reading Embracing the Strange

April 2024

Wednesday April 24

10:00 am – 11:00 am: Chair Yoga, Zen, Relaxation, Flexibility, Community
Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Church - Sanctuary
Get ready to elevate your yoga experience with our BAUUC Chair Yoga group! Join us every Monday and Wednesday at 10:00AM in the church sanctuary for a rejuvenating session. Whether you prefer seated or standing positions, our chair yoga exercises will help you find your inner peace and improve your flexibility. The 45-minute class is designed to help you relax, unwind, and connect with a supportive community. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your well-being and join us for some chair-iffic yoga sessions!
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6:30 pm – 7:00 pm: Vespers
BAUUC Sanctuary
Join us in the church Sanctuary every Wednesday at 6:30pm for a serene vespers service. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the week to reflect and recharge your spirit. All are welcome to join in this peaceful moment of community and contemplation.

Recurs weekly
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm: Choir Rehearsal
BAUUC Sanctuary
Are you a fan of singing? Want to spread the joy of music? The BAUUC Choir is calling all music enthusiasts to join us every Wednesday night at 7:00pm in the church sanctuary. Let’s harmonize, have fun, and create unforgettable musical moments together! Contact John Marcum at [email protected] for more details and to become a part of our choir family. Don’t miss out on this melodious opportunity!
Recurs weekly

Thursday April 25

10:00 am – 11:00 am: Women's Spirituality Group
Cockrell Hall
This group is currently full.
Recurs monthly
11:45 am – 1:00 pm: HIS Lunch
Barcenas Mexican Restaurant, 2200 W Bay Area Blvd, Friendswood, TX 77546, USA
The HIS Men’s Lunch Group invites you to join us every Thursday at 11:45am for a delicious meal and engaging conversations at various local restaurants. Stay updated on the locations by checking the Mid-Week Briefs and the Order of Service. We look forward to sharing good food and great company with you!
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Augustine Fellowship Rental
Library
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Friday April 26

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Knitting the Spirit Group
Library and via zoom

Are you ready to knit, crochet, or do some needlework while engaging in lively conversation? Join us every Friday at noon in the church Library and via for our Knitting the Spirit group! Beginners are always welcome – we’ll help you get started on your creative journey. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, we’ve got you covered with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Don’t forget to check out our Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/groups/knittingthespirit/ for updates and the zoom link in the weekly email blast. Let’s stitch together a fantastic time!

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6:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Pearland Jr. High School Choir Performance
Get ready to witness a magical moment as the Pearland Jr. High School West Choir records a demo for the Texas Music Educators Association! Join us at 6:00pm on Friday, April 26th in the church Sanctuary. This demo could be their ticket to becoming a Texas Honor Choir! The event is open to the public, and the performance will be a short but sweet 15 minutes. Due to the recording process, no one will be admitted into the sanctuary after 5:50pm. Remember, no latecomers allowed, so be there by 5:50pm sharp to catch all the action!

Saturday April 27

10:00 am – 4:00 pm: Building Beloved Community - Beyond the Bianary
On-line
Building Beloved Community Beyond the Binary is our first collaborative, multi-site, justice-making event happening throughout the Southern Region. Join us for a day of creating community with transgender, nonbinary folx, and our allies. This conference is an opportunity for LGBTQIA+ folks in our local communities to gather, laugh, create joy, and find partnerships in our local communities which will be a sustaining force throughout the upcoming year AND for folks not in the LGBTQIA+ community to learn effective, appropriate allyship through a Unitarian Universalist lens. We will gather online and in-person at various host-sites around the Southern Region to learn, grow, and become – together. https://www.uua.org/southern/calendar/region/beyond-binary
10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Memorial Service
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm: End of the Month Party
Home of LaVerne Nash
Get ready to party with BAUUC! We are excited to announce that we will be celebrating the end of the month with a house party hosted by LaVerne Nash at her home. Join us on Saturday, April 27th from 7:00 to 11:00pm for a fun-filled gathering both indoors and outdoors (weather permitting). Enjoy music, delicious food, refreshing drinks, great conversations, and a whole lot of celebration! Please note that this is an adult party and is BYOB. Don’t forget to bring a snack to share and let’s make this party one to remember! For directions call LaVerne at 281-795-5836.

Sunday April 28

8:45 am – 10:45 am: Sunday Morning Discussion Group
Church Library and via ZOOM Meeting
Interested in engaging discussions about religion, values, and current world events? Join us for our Sunday Discussions every week at 8:45am in the church Library and on Zoom. Don’t miss out on the chance to connect and share your thoughts with like-minded individuals. The Zoom link can be found in the BAUUC News. See you there! To join the Zoom meeting: Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/98790184160?pwd=blM0UjhpSE1QZlYvWU1ESkNKbUE1UT09

Meeting ID: 987 9018 4160
Passcode: 154787
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11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Sunday Service - Multi-Generational Service - Make a Joyful Noise!
BAUUC Sanctuary
We honor the role of music in shaping our spirits and our worship by doing more of it! Come celebrate our choir and musicians in this multigenerational service.
12:00 pm – 12:15 pm: Coffee & Fellowship
Cockrell Hall
Members and friends are invited to join us immediately after the service to mingle over coffee and enjoy light snacks in Cockrell Hall. If you would like to donate snacks or help with setting them out, please use the sign-up sheet available in Cockrell Hall. Let’s come together and share some quality time as a community.

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12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Cinco de Mayo Meeting
Library
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Sunday Lunch
Angelo's Pizza and Pasta, 400 W Bay Area Blvd, Webster, TX 77598, USA
Following Coffee & Fellowship each Sunday, we extend a warm invitation to join us for lunch at a local restaurant. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with others and enjoy a delicious meal in a welcoming environment. Newcomers are especially encouraged to attend and become part of our community. We look forward to seeing you there! Check the weekly email blast or order of service for the weekly location. Let’s share laughter and stories over a meal together!
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Clear Lake Small Group Meeting of PFLAG
Church Sanctuary, 17503 El Camino Real, Houston, TX 77058
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 on the 4th Sunday of every month at 2:00 pm in the church Sanctuary. PFLAG is the pioneering organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families. Join us in keeping families united in loving bonds, fostering understanding, and embracing their gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning family members.
Recurs monthly
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Buddhist Meditation
Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Church - (Sanctuary)
Our Buddhist Meditation Group warmly welcomes everyone to join us for our weekly sessions. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or new to meditation, our group meets every Sunday at 4:00pm in the church sanctuary. No prior experience is required, and you do not need to be Buddhist to participate. Come and experience the benefits of mindfulness and inner peace in a supportive and inclusive environment.
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Monday April 29

10:00 am – 11:00 am: Chair Yoga, Zen, Relaxation, Flexibility, Community
Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Church - Sanctuary
Get ready to elevate your yoga experience with our BAUUC Chair Yoga group! Join us every Monday and Wednesday at 10:00AM in the church sanctuary for a rejuvenating session. Whether you prefer seated or standing positions, our chair yoga exercises will help you find your inner peace and improve your flexibility. The 45-minute class is designed to help you relax, unwind, and connect with a supportive community. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your well-being and join us for some chair-iffic yoga sessions!
Recurs weekly
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm: Exploring Diversity Book Group
Zoom
The next Exploring Diversity Book Group Discussion will be April 29 at 1:30pm via zoom. We will discuss Here We Are: American Dreams, American Nightmares by Aarti Shahani. This memoir follows the lives of Aarti, a precocious scholarship kid, and her dad, a New York shopkeeper who mistakenly sells watches and calculators to the Cali drug cartel. The book is a coming-of-age story and a love letter from an outspoken modern daughter to her soft-spoken Old-World father. It is also about an Indian immigrant family’s American Dream, the justice system that took it away, and the daughter who fought to get it back. Join us! We read books with personal stories from diverse groups in the U.S. There’s nothing more engaging than a good personal story! Watch your email for the zoom link.

Tuesday April 30

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Tuesday Meet 'n' Eat
Mamacita's, 515 E Nasa Rd 1, Webster, TX 77598, USA
At Meet ‘n’ Eat, we bring women together for delicious meals and great company every Tuesday at various outdoor restaurants. Whether you’re a regular or a first-time guest, our doors are always open for you to join in the fun and connect with like-minded individuals. So come hungry and leave happy with new friends and full bellies!
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Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Church

Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Church

Sunday Services - at 11:00am

Speaker: Cathy Vance