Rev. Bruce Beisner - What are the differences between faith, optimism and hope? In the face of an ever-growing pandemic, widespread financial hardship, a global climate crisis, and deep social divisions, is it naïve and unwise to continue to believe in the goodness of others and that the future can and will be better? Rev. Bruce Beisner will delve into these questions and ask us to consider how Unitarian Universalism might guide us in answering them. The link to our video service on January 24 will be emailed out at 10:45am and posted on Facebook and on our church website.

Rev. Bruce Beisner -- As we prepare for the celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the beginnings of a new presidency, we will reflect on how our history has been shaped by great leaders who changed minds and hearts and inspired others to work for justice. The service on January 17 will include songs from our Choir, stories, readings, a time for honoring our sorrows and joys and a sermon message from Rev. Bruce Beisner. The link to our video service on January 10 will be emailed out at 10:45am and posted on Facebook and on our church website.

On many surveys of Unitarian Universalists, people say that what they value most about church is "the sense of community." As the one year anniversary nears of the first cases of Covid-19 in the United States, we will consider what the past year has taught us about the true meaning of "community" and celebrate all the wonderful and inventive ways we have found to stay connected while keeping each other safe.

Rev. Bruce Beisner -- In our church Covenant, we say that we are here to "the quest for truth is our sacrament." As 2021 begins, we live in a society where misinformation, conspiracy theories and outright lies shape the reality of so many. Rev. Beisner will ask us to consider: How do we find the truth? Can truth change and if so how? Can there be competing truths at the same time?

guest speaker: Ralph Krog The past nine months have been challenging to say the least. We'll reflect on how we've coped with it all and kept hope alive. Ralph is a member of BAUUC and a graduate of the Starr King School for the Ministry. He served on the ministry team at First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston from 2014-2016.

Christmas Eve Online Service - Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Church -December 24, 2020

Rev. Bruce Beisner -- The coming of the Winter Solstice brings us to the darkest time of the year. Rev. Bruce Beisner will offer us a message about embracing our connections with the universe as a way of grounding us mentally and spiritually. Our service on December 20 will be presented LIVE on Zoom and will include beautiful music from our church Choir, delightful stories and songs, an interactive time of honoring our sorrows and joys, and a special Share the Plate Offering to support the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee.

Rev. Bruce Beisner - As our Jewish neighbors celebrate Hanukkah and we prepare ourselves for the coming of the Winter Solstice and Christmas, we will explore what brings the light of hope and love into our lives and keeps the fire of spirit burning within.

Rev. Bruce Beisner It has been said that “faith” is putting our trust in things we believe can be. When our leaders and our life experiences let us down, where do we turn? In what and whom do we place our trust during these uncertain and precarious times?

Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Church is pleased to welcome Rabbi Deborah Schloss to lead our online service on November 29. Rabbi Schloss serves as spiritual guide to the members of Temple Beth Tikvah and as a chaplain at the DeBakey Veterans Hospital in Houston.

Rev. Bruce Beisner - We are taught to be thankful for good things and not for bad things. But what might happen if we adopted an attitude of simple awe and wonder at the miracle of life itself? As Thanksgiving 2020 approaches, we’ll reflect together on this past year and all that it has brought.