Speaker: Rev. Bruce Beisner

The Greater Wholeness

Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 9:30am and 11:00am Rev. Bruce Beisner

Unitarianism began with the affirmation that “God is one.” And many of us still think of the diverse religions of the world as simply being about different expressions of the same source of creation and goodness. But what if we are all actually worshipping … read more.

From You I Receive, To You I Give

Sunday, February 16, 2020 at 9:30am and 11:00am Rev. Bruce Beisner

Unitarian Universalism teaches us that our lives are interconnected. We all have a responsibility to care for others and help heal the world. We all also have times when we need care and healing and rely on those around us. As we kick-off our … read more.

Change of Heart

Sunday, February 9, 2020 at 9:30am and 11:00am Rev. Bruce Beisner

We often think of learning and growing as an ongoing process of adding additional information to what we already know. But the deepest and most profound learning we do comes out of moments when something or someone challenges our assumptions and compels us to … read more.

It’s About Race (and So Much More!)

January 19, 2020 at 9:30am and 11:00am Rev. Bruce Beisner

We live amongst societal systems that perpetuate attitudes about racial identity that create injustice. These often unspoken attitudes have a “trickle-down effect” and impact the ways our communities approach everything from gender identity to reproductive justice to economic inequality. Understanding these intersections is essential in … read more.

Move Your Feet, Lose Your Seat

January 12, 2020 at 9:30am and 11:00am Rev. Bruce Beisner

Is there enough room for everyone? Is there enough love for everyone? Is there enough money to make sure everyone has healthcare, safety and education? Rev. Bruce will explore how our perspectives of scarcity and abundance influence our beliefs about social justice, fairness and … read more.

It’s About Time

January 5, 2020 at 9:30am and 11:00am Rev. Bruce Beisner

As we mark the coming of another new year, we will explore how the human concept of time shapes our lives and our spirituality. Being surrounded by clocks and calendars may keep us on schedule but it makes living in the moment an ongoing … read more.

Christmas Eve Services – “Birthing God Into the World Again”

Christmas Eve - Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at 5:30pm and 7:00pm Rev. Bruce Beisner

Christmas Eve at BAUUC means carols, readings, stories, candles and wonderful music from our Choir. Bring your family and friends and join us in honoring the magic and wonder of the holiday at our traditional candlelight worship services. Between our services from 6:30pm-7:00pm, we’ll have a time … read more.

For the Earth Forever Turning

December 22, 2019 at 9:30am and 11:00am Rev. Bruce Beisner

The darkest week of the year reminds us of our connections to the changing of the seasons and the movements of the Universe around us. How might our commitments to respect all that lives and to address climate change be strengthened by becoming more … read more.

The Curious Story of a Man Named Jesus

December 15, 2019 at 9:30am and 11:00am Rev. Bruce Beisner

As we prepare for the coming of Christmas, we will take some time to explore the teachings and happenings in the life of the man known as Jesus of Nazareth. The human side of the one called Christ by so many of his followers … read more.

Waiting for God

December 8, 2019 at 9:30am and 11:00am Rev. Bruce Beisner

Our friends in the United Church of Christ like to say “God is still speaking.” But at times, what is most holy and sacred in life seems not to be saying much. When those awe-inspiring revelations and truths are few and far between, we … read more.

Wednesday Night Discussions with Rev. Bruce
- 01/29/2020
- Among the diverse sources that inspire our Unitarian Universalist tradition are “Jewish and Christian teachings which call us to love our neighbors as ourselves.” For many, the essence of this source can be summed up in The Beatitudes, eight ethical insights said to have been expressed by Jesus in his Sermon on the Mount. Rev. Bruce Beisner invites you to join him on Wednesdays January 15, 22 and 29 at 7:00pm for a 3-part discussion about The Beatitudes and how they relate to our understanding of ethics, morality and spirituality. The session on January 15 will include a historical look at the context of these famous words and an exploration of Jesus’ teachings about poverty and loss. The session on January 22 will focus on Jesus’ proclamations about humility, righteousness and mercy and the session on January 29 will end with a look at the Beatitudes on love, peace and justice. The class will meet at 7:00pm on Wednesday nights in the church library. Childcare will be available if requested in advance by contacting Dr. Tamar Wasoian at dlre@bauuc.org.
Exploring Diversity Book Group
- 01/30/2020
- “Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood”, by Trevor Noah, is the new book that our BAUUC book club is reading. This book was named one of the best books of 2016 by the New York Times, USA Today, San Francisco Chronicle, NPR, Esquire, Newsday and Booklist. Noah recounts in funny, brisk, warmly conversational prose how he learned to negotiate his way through bullying and ostracism. It is a soul-nourishing pleasure, even with its darker edges and perilous turns. The group will gather on Thursday, January 30 at 1:30pm in the library to discuss the book. For more information, please contact Jane Malin at orkidfam@swbell.net.
Great Decisions Foreign Policy Series Kick-Off Speaker
- 01/30/2020
- Our 2020 Great Decisions Foreign Policy Study-Discussion Series will begin on Thursday January 30. John B. Williams, a fellow at the Baker Institute who oversees the Institute’s Presidential Elections Program will be the kickoff speaker for this annual series of weekly speakers and discussions. Mr. Williams has served as a policy assistant to former Secretary of State James Baker since 2004, supporting Baker’s efforts to find solutions for a wide array of international and domestic challenges, including the Iraq Study Group, the Commission on Federal Election Reform, the National War Powers Commission and the BP U.S. Refineries Independent Safety Review Panel. He also prepares speeches, op-eds and other written materials for Secretary Baker and is an employee of Baker Botts L.L.P. Williams had a long career reporting on governmental and political issues, serving as a political columnist and reporter in his prior job with the Houston Chronicle, where his focus was on state and local news. He will speak on Thursday January 30 starting at 7:00pm in our sanctuary. Great Decisions is a citizen foreign-policy study-discussion program, sponsored nationally by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA) in New York. Each year, participants around the nation, study and discuss eight current foreign-policy issues, submitting opinion ballots by the end of the eight weeks. The ballots are tabulated, with the results being distributed to the President of the United States, members of congress and the media. The expressed opinions are highly regarded, as participants are considered a part of the 20% “attentive” American public. For further information, please contact Bob Handy at bobhandy@comcast.net.
Bay Area Amnesty International
- 02/03/2020
- The next monthly meeting of Amnesty International-Bay Area will be on Monday, February 3, at 6:30 PM at the Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Church, 17503 El Camino Real, Houston, TX 77058.
  
  The guest speaker is Whitney C. Kubik. He is the Associate Director, Center for Criminal Justice, Earl Carl Institute for Legal & Social Policy, Inc., Innocence Project, Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Texas Southern University. His presentation/talk is titled, “An introduction to the Innocence Project.” Attached is the meeting flyer.
  
  Please put this on your calendar. Please plan to attend. Bring a friend. Share this message with your contacts. Post it on social media.
Green Sanctuary Program
- 02/05/2020
- Learning about how we can protect our environment and promote positive change is the mission of BAUUC’s Green Sanctuary Program. On Wednesday February 5, we will be watching short videos on climate change and have discussion about them. Please join us in attending this informative session on Wednesday February 5 at 7:00pm in Cockrell Hall following our community dinner and Wednesday Night Service. For more information, contact Peter Bowman.
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Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Church

Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Church

Sunday Services - 9:30AM and 11:00AM

Speaker: Rev. Bruce Beisner