Lessons from the Long Night - Rev. Katie McQuage-Loukas - A political movement grounded in fear is brittle. A movement grounded in love and joy is strong and resilient. What practices can keep us grounded in love and delight even as we engage in work that can be stressful and heartbreaking? Let us consider the many ways that love and solidarity call us into wholeness, for ourselves and for our fragmented world.

Lessons from the Long Night - Guest Speaker Nina Kuzniak - Nina Kuzniak is a fourth-year UU seminarian at Starr King School for the Ministry. She is currently the Ministerial Intern serving First UU Church of Houston, which includes occasionally preaching at Bay Area UU. When she’s not preparing for parish ministry, she likes experimenting with new vegetarian recipes and exploring Houston with her dogs.

Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray - Faith in Unitarian Universalism isn’t just an intellectual exercise: it’s “heart” work. This worship experience features a sermon by former UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray, as well as elements from other Unitarian Universalist leaders across the country. This is an online-only service to give our staff and volunteers a much needed holiday.

7:00pm Christmas Eve Service - Rev. Katie McQuage - Come sing your favorite carols and celebrate the peace and joy of the Christmas season! Bring your family and friends and join us in honoring the magic and wonder of the holiday at our traditional candlelight services. During the services we will have a special offering to support the Minister’s Discretionary Fund which is used to offer immediate assistance to our members and others in need. The 5:30 pm service features the BAUUC Choir, and the 7:00 pm service features other church musicians.

5:30pm Christmas Eve Service - Rev. Katie McQuage - Come sing your favorite carols and celebrate the peace and joy of the Christmas season! Bring your family and friends and join us in honoring the magic and wonder of the holiday at our traditional candlelight services. During the services we will have a special offering to support the Minister’s Discretionary Fund which is used to offer immediate assistance to our members and others in need. The 5:30 pm service features the BAUUC Choir, and the 7:00 pm service features other church musicians.

The Growing Light - Rev. Katie McQuage - The winter solstice marks the moment of the year when the days begin to lengthen once again. Winter continues, but little by little the daylight grows. Let us light our Yule log and celebrate the return of the sun!