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First UU Church of San Antonio is a community of radical love & acceptance combining theological exploration, lifelong learning, & social justice. Visit our website at www.uusat.org
FIRST UU 101
Sunday, October 26, 12:15pm, Conference Room
This class gives newcomers or anyone considering membership, an overview of how the church is organized and what services are offered. All are welcome! This class is a requirement for anyone considering membership with the church
SAMHAIN RITUAL
Saturday, October 25, 7pm, Fellowship Hall
We celebrate the third and final harvest and our new year. We speak the names and honor our departed loved ones. We celebrate, not as a costume event but a memorial service.
Please bring a non-perishable food item for the food bank.
Defending Public Money for Public Good - A COPS/Metro Update. Read more in our Inspire Magazine on Substack.
inspiresanantonio.substack.com/p/defending-...
CHOIR REHEARSAL
Every Saturday, 11am-12:15pm, Sanctuary
Weekly practice for our fabulous First UU choir, led by music director, Dr. Susan Dill. Choir membership is open to all who have a love of singing. If you are interested in joining the choir, contact choir@uusat.org
CHAMBER ENSEMBLE
Every Saturday, 4-5:30 pm, Room 403
A meetup for musicians looking to play classical & contemporary chamber music in a friendly & supportive environment.
UU WRITER'S GROUP
This Thursday, 7-8p, Rm 404 & Zoom
Contact office@uusat.org to obtain zoom link.
A meetup for writers of all genres: poetry, prose, & everything in between. Writing materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own along with a book or piece of writing you want to share.
Texas Unitarian Universalist Justice Ministry
Thursday Night Action Hour
Thursday, October 23, 7pm, Zoom
Join us for Thursday Night Action Hour this week as we prepare to vote on November 4th! Sign up at secure.everyaction.com/fWdX6iDWUE6p...
Thank you to everyone who made our UU Halloween Party happen!
From setup to cleanup, decorations to treats, your time, and creativity made the night shine. 💛
#FirstUUSanAntonio #StewardshipInAction #UUCommunity #UUFamilies
THIS WEEK'S COMMITTEE MEETINGS - Committees develop, organize, & execute programs of the church. To get involved, email the addresses below.
Membership-Wed, Oct 22, 8pm, Zoom
membership@uusat.org
At Sunday's Worship Service we celebrated this year's Community Responsibility Endowment Fund awardees. We also enjoyed beautiful classical music by William Westney. If you missed service on Sunday, you can watch it anytime on YouTube.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HA2V...
Member Care-Thu, Oct 16, 3p, Zoom
membercare@uusat.org
Worship-Thu, Oct 16, 7p, Zoom
worship@uusat.org
Social Justice-Sun, Oct 18, 12:15p, Room 403
socialjustice@uusat.org
THIS WEEK'S COMMITTEE MEETINGS - Committees develop, organize, & execute programs of the church. To get involved, email the addresses below.
Board of Trustees-Wed, Oct 15, 6:30p, Zoom
president@uusat.org
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Sunday was Social Justice Day. Starting off with protest sign making, followed by an inspiring worship service led by our Social Justice Committee, capped off with an Indigenous Peoples Day lunch. If you missed service, you can watch it anytime on YouTube.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hykx...
Interfaith Safety & Security Symposium - Church leaders learn more about how to keep our congregation safe. Read more in our Inspire Magazine on Substack.
inspiresanantonio.substack.com/p/nsgp-plann...
THIS WEEK'S COMMITTEE MEETINGS - Committees develop, organize, & execute programs of the church. To get involved, email the addresses below.
Youth Religious Education-Wed, Oct 8, 7pm, Zoom
youthre@uusat.org
Inclusion Team-Thu, Oct 9, 1pm, Zoom
inclusionteam@uusat.org
Sunday's Worship service was all about making covenants and connections with each other and featured a baby dedication ceremony. If you missed Sunday's service you can watch it anytime on our YouTube channel.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2oS...
Big thanks to everyone who made our Chili Cook-Off a spicy success! Like all good things at First UU, it reminded us: Some Assembly is Required. Together we build something bigger than ourselves.
#SomeAssemblyRequired #StewardshipInAction #FirstUUofSA #ChiliCookOff #UUGenerosity #EveryGiftMatters
The Origins of the Flaming Chalice - Read about it in our Inspire Magazine on Substack. inspiresanantonio.substack.com/p/the-origin...
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CHILI COOK OFF
This Sunday, Oct 5, 12p, Fellowship Hall
Join us for our annual Chili Cook Off, sponsored by the Stewardship Committee. Prizes given for the best chili entries. Volunteers needed to bring sides/beverages, & help with set-up/clean-up. Sign up at www.signupgenius.com/go/70A094DAF...
ENVIRONMENTAL READING GROUP
Thursday, October 2, 7 pm, Zoom
Environmental Justice discussion group that meets on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays on Zoom. 1st Thurs we watch/discuss the PBS Wild Hope video series. 3rd Thurs we read/discuss short essays/articles. For Zoom link, contact adultre@uusat.org
DAY OF MINDFULNESS
Coming Home to Mother Earth
This Sat, Oct 4, 9:30am-3pm
Reconnect with Mother Earth through meditation, Dharma sharing, mindful listening, & song. Co-sponsored by Plum Branch Sangha & Celestial Celebrations Circle. Free and open to all. For more info contact office@uusat.org.
THIS WEEK'S COMMITTEE MEETINGS - Committees develop, organize, & execute programs of the church. To get involved, email the addresses below.
Green Sanctuary Team-Wed, Oct 1, 7pm, Zoom
greenteam@uusat.org
Stewardship-Wed, Oct 1, 7pm, Zoom
stewardship@uusat.org
At Sunday's Worship service, guest speaker Debu Dasgupta discussed the valuable lessons you learn when encountering challenges. If you missed the service, you can watch it anytime on our YouTube channel.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGIX...
Bioblitz Weekend at UBarU
October 3-5, 2025
“A bioblitz is a communal citizen-science effort to record as many species within a designated location and time period as possible.
For more info and to register go to www.ubaru.org/bioblitz
Raising Youth Awareness: Understanding Homelessness & Empowering Meaningful Action - Read more in our Inspire Magazine on Substack.
inspiresanantonio.substack.com/p/raising-yo...
DAY OF MINDFULNESS
Sat, Oct 4, 9:30a-4p, Bldgs 2, 5, 6
Celestial Celebrations Circle, in partnership with Plum Branch Sangha, will be hosting an all day Day of Mindfulness event. It will include sitting, walking, & eating meditation. There will aslo be mindful listening, sharing, & singing!
FIRST UU 101
Sunday, September 28, 9:30 am, Conference Room
This class gives newcomers or anyone considering membership with the church, an overview of how the church is organized & what services are offered. This class is a requirement for anyone considering membership with the church.
BOOK COLLECTION & SALE
Collection-Sept 28 & Oct 5
Sale-Oct 12 & 19
Clear your bookshelves of unwanted books. Give away books you no longer want and let others claim them for a donation. Take your books to our library (rooms 602/603) on Sept 28 or October 5. Book sale will be on Oct 12 and 19.
CHAMBER ENSEMBLE
Every Saturday, 4-5:30 pm, Room 403
A meetup for musicians looking to play classical & contemporary chamber music in a friendly & supportive environment.
CHOIR REHEARSAL
Every Saturday, 11am-12:15pm, Sanctuary
Weekly practice for our fabulous First UU choir, led by music director, Dr. Susan Dill. Choir membership is open to all who have a love of singing. If you are interested in joining the choir, contact choir@uusat.org
