Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Church

THIS WEEK


November 4 - November 10, 2026


Sunday Service

Rev. Katie McQuage-Loukas

Sunday, November 8 • 11:00 AM

Join us each Sunday for a welcoming and inspiring worship service as we explore life's big questions, reflect on our shared values, and celebrate the diversity of our community. Through music, thoughtful messages, and moments of reflection, we come together to connect, grow, and support one another. View the Order of Service here: https://bauuc.org/sundays/orders-of-service/

 

ALSO THIS SUNDAY

8:45 AM

Adult Discussion Group

Library + Zoom

12:00 PM

Coffee & Fellowship

Cockrell Hall

12:30 PM

Getting to Know BAUUC: Social Action, Community Service & Racial Equity

Library

12:30 PM

Service & Justice Ministry Team Meeting

Room 116

12:30 PM

Sunday Lunch

King Food

Fringe Art Fest

November 7 • 10:00 AM

Spend the day celebrating creativity and community at BAUUC’s annual Fringe Art Fest! Explore more than 30 artist booths indoors and outdoors, browse the special book room, enjoy live music throughout the day, and let the kids create something of their own at the Children’s Art Center. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Bring your friends and family, discover something wonderful, and support local artists.

Volunteers will help make the day possible. We need help setting out signs and canopies from 8:00–10:00 AM, staffing the refreshment stand, and giving artists breaks during the festival. To volunteer, email fringefest@bauuc.org.

WEEK AT A GLANCE

WEDNESDAY

Yoga

10:00 AM - Cockrell Hall

Deadline for Submitting Articles for the Sunday Order of Service

12:00 PM - Send submissions to office@bauuc.org

Strength Training

1:00 PM - Cockrell Hall

Wednesday Night Dinner

5:45 PM - Cockrell Hall

Vespers

6:30 PM - Sanctuary

Choir Rehearsal

7:00 PM - Sanctuary

THURSDAY

HIS Lunch

11:45 AM - Hunan Star, 2453 Bay Area Blvd

Covenant of UU Pagans: Warding Your Peace & Your Space

6:00 PM - Sanctuary

Learn More

FRIDAY

Stitching the Spirit

12:00 PM - Library and Join via Zoom

Strength Training

1:00 PM - Cockrell Hall

SATURDAY

Day at the Renaissance Festival

8:30 AM - Meet at the Church Parking Lot

Fringe Art Festival

10:00 AM - Parking Lot and Cockrell Hall

MONDAY

Yoga

10:00 AM - Cockrell Hall

Deadline for Submitting Articles for the Weekly Email Blast

12:00 PM - Send submissions to office@bauuc.org

Transitions Support Group

5:00 PM - Room 116

TUESDAY

La Madeleine

11:30 AM - 929 W Bay Area Blvd

Care Team Meeting

1:00 PM - Library

There’s always more happening at BAUUC! Find additional events, groups, and details on our website.

EVENTS & HIGHLIGHTS

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BAUUC Day at the Renaissance Festival

November 7 • 8:30 AM

Join BAUUC friends of all ages for Heroes and Villains day! Costumes are encouraged. Meet at BAUUC at 8:30 am to carpool. Tickets are approximately $35 for adults and $18 for children. Questions? Email youthdirector@bauuc.org

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Getting to Know BAUUC: Social Action, Community Service & Racial Equity

November 8 • 12:30 PM

Learn how BAUUC puts UU values into action through advocacy, community service, racial equity, and work against injustice.

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Houston Food Bank Volunteer Day

November 14 • 7:15 AM

Give back to our community by volunteering at the Houston Food Bank! Meet us there or carpool from BAUUC at 7:15 AM. Children ages 7–14 must attend with an adult; ages 15+ may volunteer independently with a permission slip. Email youthdirector@bauuc.org

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Cinema Circle: Coco

November 14 • 6:00 PM

Join Cinema Circle for dinner, a screening of Coco, and a discussion connecting the film's themes to our UU values. Open to high school juniors, seniors, and college students. RSVP to youthdirector@bauuc.org.

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Getting to Know BAUUC: Worship and Campus Tour

November 15 • 12:30 PM

Explore the holidays and rituals that shape BAUUC worship, and take a campus tour to learn more about how we take care of our shared spiritual home.

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Diversity Book Group

November 23 • 1:30 PM

Join us to discuss A Man of Two Faces by Viet Thanh Nguyen, a memoir exploring family, identity, and the Vietnamese refugee experience. We'll also nominate books for future discussions.

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Community Garden Workday: All Hands on Deck

December 5 • 8:00 AM

Help turn the donated pergola into two shaded garden areas! Volunteers are needed to dig 12 post holes. Bring gloves, water, and a shovel or post-hole digger if you have one. Come for an hour or stay longer!

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There are plenty of ways to lend a hand at BAUUC! Visit our Get Involved page to see current volunteer opportunities and find something that interests you.

Coming Up at BAUUC

  • Nov 26 - All Church Thanksgiving Potluck
  • Dec 5 - Community Garden Workday: All Hands on Deck
  • Dec 5 - Middle School Christmas Game Night
  • Dec 5 - Service Auction
  • Dec 19 - Arved Plaks Holiday Luncheon

ROOM RESERVATIONS

Planning a meeting or event? Please reserve your space in advance so we can welcome everyone well.