OLMOS ENSEMBLE PRESENTS BAROQUE SONATAS
This Sunday, August 10, 3pm, First UU Sanctuary
Olmos Ensemble's Summer Concert Series returns with a spectacular lineup of performances! All concerts free with donations welcome, seating is open.
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OLMOS ENSEMBLE PRESENTS BAROQUE SONATAS
This Sunday, August 10, 3pm, First UU Sanctuary
Olmos Ensemble's Summer Concert Series returns with a spectacular lineup of performances! All concerts free with donations welcome, seating is open.
Board Service: How We Speak Up for What Matters - First UU Board of Trustees shared perspectives on what it means to be a board member. Read more in our Inspire Magazine on Substack.
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UU WRITER'S GROUP
TONIGHT - Thursday, Aug 7, 7-8 pm, Room 404
A meetup for readers & writers of all genres. Writing materials will be provided, but feel free to bring a pen or a personal journal along with a book or piece of writing you want to share. The Writer's Group meets every Thursday.
THIS WEEK'S COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Leadership - Tue, Aug 5, 6pm, Zoom
leadership@uusat.org
Green Sanctuary Team - Wed, Aug 6, 7pm, Zoom
greenteam@uusat.org
Stewardship - Wed, Aug 6, 7pm, Zoom
stewardship@uusat.org
Social Justice - Sun, Aug 10, 12:15pm, Room 404
socialjustice@uusat.org
At Sunday's Worship service Rev XK discussed the beauty of authenticity, vulnerability, & the courage to show up as our genuine selves. Grace Featherstone blessed us with her beautiful voice. If you missed Sunday's service, watch it anytime on our Youtube channel.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2IY...
Yesterday was the Adult Choir Ingathering (first rehearsal after being on break for the summer.) If you are interested in joining the choir, it's not too late. Rehearsals take place every Saturday from 11am - 12:15pm. Contact our music director, Susan Dill, at choir@uusat.org for more information.
03.08.2025 17:55 β π 5 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
Sunday, August 3, 11am, in person in Sanctuary or online on YouTube
www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2IY...
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Olmos Ensemble's Summer Concert Series returns in August with a spectacular lineup of performances!
August 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 3pm at First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Antonio. All concerts free with donations welcome, seating is open.
Serving Community Through the Power of Poetry - An introduction to the award-winning spoken-word artist and educator Anthony βThe Poetβ Flores. Read more in our Inspire Magazine on Substack.
inspiresanantonio.substack.com/p/serving-co...
UU WRITER'S GROUP
TONIGHT - Thursday, July 31, 7 - 8 pm, Room 404
**Due to high demand, the Writer's Group will begin meeting every Thursday starting this week**
This is a meetup for readers and writers alike. We welcome all genres: poetry, prose, and everything in between.
CARDBOARD TUBE COLLECTION
This Sun, Aug 3, before/after service on the patio
Primarily Primates is a non-profit org in Bexar Co that operates an animal sanctuary, housing 347 non-human primates & a variety of other birds & animals. We are collecting cardboard tubes for the primates to play with.
LAMMAS RITUAL
This Saturday, August 2, 7pm, Building 5
Come celebrate Lammas, the first harvest. Please, if able, bring a donation for the food bank. Email any question to celestial@uusat.org
CHAMBER ENSEMBLE
This Saturday, August 2, 4pm, Room 403 (new location)
This is a meetup for musicians looking to play classical and contemporary chamber music in a friendly and supportive environment. The Chamber Ensemble meets every Saturday from 4-5:30 pm.
UBarU Star Party
August 29-September 1
The Star Party at UBarU - our ninth comprehensive star-party event! Come to UBarU for star gazing, star parties in our observatory, presentations, and more! For more info & to register go to www.ubaru.org/ubaru-star-p...
photo by John Phelps
The Purple Martins Are Here - Birds have returned to our playground birdhouse. Read more in our Inspire Magazine on Substack.
inspiresanantonio.substack.com/p/the-purple...
ADULT CHOIR INGATHERING
This Saturday, August 2, 11:00 am, Sanctuary
This Saturday is our first rehearsal of the new choir season. We will be performing some great music & will need a lot of voices. Anyone withΒ a love of singing is welcome. For more info, contact Susan Dill at choir@uusat.org
UU WRITER'S GROUP
This Thursday, July 31, 7 - 8 pm, Rm 404
**Due to high demand, the Writer's Group will begin meeting every Thursday starting this week**
This is a meetup for readers. We welcome all genres: poetry, prose, and everything in between. Feel free to bring a piece of writing to share.
Our Justice Action Team led a thought provoking Worship Service on Sunday with lots of ideas on how to fight authoritarianism in our country. If you missed the service, you can watch it any time on YouTube.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Az8...
FIRST UU 101
This Sunday, July 27, 9:30 am, Conference Room
This class gives newcomers 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.
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
Sunday, July 27, 11am in Sanctuary or online on YouTube
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Az8...
βSaving Our Country from Authoritarianismβ β The Justice Action Team of the Social Justice Committee describes efforts that can save our country from authoritarianism.
SAVE THE DATE! - LAMMAS RITUAL
Saturday, August 2, 7pm, Building 5
Celestial Celebrations Circle invites you to join us to celebrate Lammas, the first harvest. Please, if able, bring a donation for the food bank. Email any question to celestial@uusat.org
UU Writer's Group
TONIGHT - Thur, July 24, 7-8 p, Rm 404
A meetup for readers and writers alike. We welcome all genres: poetry, prose, & everything in between. Feel free to bring a piece of writing you want to share. Starting in August the Writer's Group will meet on the 2nd and 3rd Thursdays
Thought for the day
24.07.2025 15:41 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0GenderfUUl Retreat at UBarU
August 15-17
The Genderfuul retreat is an affirming retreat where trans, non-binary & agender UUs can build community with each other.
For more info & to register: www.ubaru.org/genderfuul-w...
First UU 101
This Sunday, July 27, 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. All are welcome! This class is required for anyone considering membership.
CHAMBER ENSEMBLE
This Saturday, July 26, 4pm, Room 403 (new location)
This is a meetup for musicians looking to play classical and contemporary chamber music in a friendly and supportive environment. The Chamber Ensemble meets every Saturday from 4-5:30 pm.
First UU at San Antonio Area PRIDE Events - First UU members represented the church at several events throughout June. Read more in our Inspire Magazine on Substack.
inspiresanantonio.substack.com/p/first-uu-a...
UU Writer's Group
This Thursday, July 24, 7-8p, Rm 404
A meetup for writers of all genres: poetry, prose, & everything in between. Writing materials will be provided, feel free to bring a piece of writing to share.Β Starting in August the group will meet 2nd & 3rd Thursdays of the month.
Yesterday's service blessed us with words by Anthony "The Poet" Flores and music by our own Esperanza Flores Garza. If you missed yesterday's Worship Service you can watch it anytime on our YouTube channel.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VP05...
Highlights From the 2025 San Antonio Interfaith Summit by Rev. XK. Read more in our Inspire Magazine on Substack.
inspiresanantonio.substack.com/p/highlights...