Dear Reader,
This is the Tuesday, November 3, 2026 full edition of the Tapestry newsletter of upcoming events and announcements. All events are open to anyone who wishes to join, except where otherwise noted.
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Upcoming Sunday Service at 11:00 AM:
The Wounded Healer and Post-Traumatic Growth
by Rev Dr Laura McGuire
As children, we show off our scars with pride as proof that we survived a challenge; as adults, we seek to minimize and hide them. But what if, like artifacts, we excavated and studied our scars, peered into them, looking for answers to who we are in ways that we may not always understand or easily relate to?
If you're unable to join us in person, Zoom is still an option by clicking HERE.
Announcements:
Letter from Our President: In Memory of Chris Lowe - UU the Vote!
by James Moore on 10/29/2026
Tapestry UU member Chris Lowe passed away last weekend on October 25, and our community is grieving her loss. To reflect on her life, I recently turned to her Facebook posts to consider what mattered to her most. Chris dealt with a number of health issues over the years, but that didn't stop her from having fun with friends by going hiking and playing games. One of my first memories of Chris was playing a Dungeons and Dragons campaign together. In addition to having good times, Chris was also incredibly passionate about politics and being actively involved in the electoral process. During the 2020 election, Chris' political yard signs were stolen. In response, she said, "I personally would never dream of doing any of these things." Chris believed wholeheartedly in every person's First Amendment right to freedom of expression and engagement in the electoral process. So, to celebrate Chris' life and carry on her legacy, we can play a game with friends, go for a hike, and UU the vote!
Read More and Comment on the Letter from Our President Blog
Share-the-Plate
November's share-the-plate offering is going to Meals on Wheels Montgomery County. Serving Seniors in Montgomery County with more than a meal, Meals on Wheels' mission is to empower local community programs to improve the health and quality of life of the seniors they serve so that no one is left hungry or isolated.
Upcoming December Events
Cooking Covenant Group: December: Holiday Treats Bake Sale Event
by Tracy Cook on 10/29/2026
Howdy, Friends and Neighbors!
It’s time to make the holidays a little sweeter! Tapestry’s annual Holiday Treats Bake Sale Event is back, and we’re looking forward to filling the tables with delicious homemade goodies and sharing some holiday cheer with our community.
A big thank-you to Allan Perkins for reserving the VFW Post for us! We’ll be there on Saturday, December 5, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and we need your help to make this year’s event a sweet success.
Here’s how you can join the fun!
🍪The Treat Makers
Cookies, cakes, breads, candies, and other holiday goodies—oh, my! If you enjoy baking or creating other treats, we would love to have your contributions. You can deliver your goodies to Tracy Cook on Friday or bring them to the VFW Post on Saturday morning.
Want to bake but need a little help covering the cost of ingredients? No problem! Let Tracy know by November 15, and we’ll work something out.
Whether you’re bringing one batch or a whole assortment, please sign up using the QR code below so we know what delicious treats to expect.
🎁 The Helping Hands Crew
Not a baker? You can still be part of the magic! We need volunteers to help set up, welcome customers, package purchases, run the register, and clean up. Choose the shift that works best for you:
- Shift 1: Set-Up Crew (8:00–10:00 AM)
Help us get the tables ready and the goodies displayed. - Shift 2: Holiday Helpers (10:00 AM–12:00 PM)
Welcome shoppers, package their purchases, lend a hand wherever needed, or run the register. - Shift 3: The Final Push (12:00–3:00 PM)
Help our customers, keep things running smoothly, and pitch in with cleanup so we can leave the space ready for its next event.
Every contribution matters, whether you’re baking, greeting a neighbor, wrapping up a box of treats, or helping us tidy up at the end.
Let’s share our gifts, spread some holiday cheer, and make this year’s bake sale a wonderful success for Tapestry and our community! We hope you’ll join us!
QR Code for Sign-Up Genius
Address for the VFW Post is:
21902 Northwest Fwy
Cypress, TX 77429
Read More and Comment on the Cooking Covenant Group Blog
Learning from a Weaver
The Tapestry UU Fiber Arts Group is sponsoring a night with Monica's stepmother! Barbara Ellen Watermelon, https://www.facebook.com/BarbaraEllenWatermelonDesigns/, is a bona fide weaver with a loom in her sewing room and a membership in her local Weaver's Guild. She will share with us life lessons she has gleaned while, quite literally, weaving a tapestry of love and action for decades from Florida. This event will be at 2338 Goldspring Lane, Spring 77373 on 11/23 at 6 pm. Please RSVP to 832-527-3905 by phone or text to ensure we have sufficient seating.
Thanksgiving 2026
Thanksgiving - Thursday, November 26 We had so much fun at Meyer Park last year! I have reserved the same pavilion as last year - I can’t tell you where it is because I am directionally challenged, ha! But it is through the archway, and in the same section as the dog park. There is a sign-up sheet (code linked below). But you can also just show up and eat some food. Last year I had enough leftovers to last several days without cooking! Isn’t that great! I will be there at 8:30-ish in the morning. I say ‘-ish’ because this is vacation and Before Coffee. George will start the grill for reheating, and it will be ready to receive items around noon. We can start nibbling on snacks and appetizers at any point, but the Main Meal will begin at 3:00. Please feel free to stop by even if you are having your own festivities at home! Say hello to people, maybe get a piece of pie… And remember your to-go containers!!! Sign-Up Genius Code: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C45A5AA2BA7F4C70-66505020-thanksgiving
Bread Communion on Sunday, November 15
This is a much-loved annual tradition at many UU churches, ours included.
We will have our Bread Communion in the Fellowship Hall after services on Sunday, November 15. Please bring bread, or a dish whose main component is bread. Homemade or store bought is fine! If you have a gluten-free bread, please label it as such. Alternately, you can bring something to put on the bread - butter, jellies, cheeses, etc. Have your breads sliced ahead of time, so the people who set up our tables do not have extra work or miss the actual services.
Cooking Covenant Group: November: TRIPLE Events This Month!
by Tracy Cook on 10/6/2026
Howdy, Friends and Neighbors!
This is a busy time of year for a lot of us, and Tapestry is no exception. We have three events coming up next month!
1. Tamalada on Saturday, November 7 at Tracy’s house starting at 3:00 PM. We will go late on this day, guaranteed! But there will be lots of laughter, too. Many hands make light work.
- If you wish, bring a tamale filling already prepared, enough to fill an 8X8 baking dish. That gives you enough to have some of your own and also share with others.
- Make sure your filling is not too wet, or your tamales will never firm up.
- If you just want some tamales, you can have some, but you have to do the work! For your efforts, you will get a dozen tamales. You can mix and match, if you’d like that option.
- I am making: Sweet Potato Mole (vegan); King Ranch Casserole; and Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake
2. Bread Communion
- This event will be held in the Fellowship Hall after services on Sunday, November 15. Please bring bread, or a dish whose main component is bread. Homemade or store bought is fine! Alternately, you can bring something to put on the bread - butter, jellies, cheeses, etc.
3. Thanksgiving - Thursday, November 26
- We had so much fun at Meyer Park last year! I have reserved the same pavilion as last year - I can’t tell you where it is because I am directionally challenged, ha! But it is through the archway, and in the same section as the dog park. There is a sign-up sheet (coming soon). But you can also just show up and eat some food. Last year I had enough leftovers to last several days without cooking! Isn’t that great!
- I will be there at 8:30-ish in the morning. I say ‘-ish’ because this is vacation and Before Coffee. George will start the grill for reheating, and it will be ready to receive items around noon. We can start nibbling on snacks and appetizers at any point, but the Main Meal will begin at 3:00.
- Please feel free to stop by even if you are having your own festivities at home! Say hello to people, maybe get a piece of pie…
- And remember your to-go containers!!!
Read More and Comment on the Cooking Covenant Group Blog
Letter From Our Minister: New Religious Education Course Announcement
by Laura McGuire on 10/5/2026
Join us virtually on the below dates for the new UUA Woven Faith course. Explore your faith, thought-provoking questions, and more with your Tapestry friends and Rev. Dr. McGuire. More information can be found HERE.
1 PM CT at this ZOOM LINK.
- October 25th
- November 22nd
- December 13th
- January 17th
- February 21st
- March 28th
- April 11th
- May 30th
- June 27th
- July 25th
- August 15th
Read More and Comment on the Letter From Our Minister Blog
UBarU News: Fall Events at UBARU
by Tracy Cook on 9/8/2026
September 11-14: Creative Arts (NEW!)
Bring your art projects to work on, share, and collaborate with friends at UBarU! Formerly known as “Fiber Arts” but we have expanded the range of projects. Come join the Fun!
September 18-21: Writers’ Retreat
Come with your drafts, finished products, and empty pages. All genres welcome, from fiction to memoir, from poetry to sermon.
October 2-4: Bioblitz
Over the weekend we will have time for learning, sharing and fellowship, and gathering info about plants and other wildlife at UBarU
October 16-18: Women’s Retreat
Every fall and spring UU women-aligned folks gather for a weekend of relaxing, having fun and Sharing Our Stories. Please join us for this Friday evening through Sunday morning retreat at UBarU. ALL ARE WELCOME!
October 16-18: Men’s Retreat
You are invited to join other Men-aligned folks from UU churches across Texas who will gather for a weekend retreat at UBarU Camp & Retreat Center near Kerrville. Come and enjoy fellowship in the Texas Hill Country. Rest, relax, enjoy delicious meals, and use the time as a break from your normal routines and schedules.
November 6-8: GenderfUUl
The Genderfuul retreat is an affirming retreat where trans, non-binary and agender UUs can build community with each other. From nature walks to spiritual discussions and crafts, we hope that each person is able to relax and connect with the sacredness of being genderful. Our chaplain will foster an environment where everyone is encouraged to acknowledge and value a wide variety of identities, experiences, feelings, and vocabulary.
Read More and Comment on the UBarU News Blog
We're Looking for More Liturgists!
Tapestry Disc Golf!
Disc Golf Signal app group SIGN-UP
Interested in getting together for disc golf? If you'd like to play disc golf some early Saturday morning then join the Disc Golf Signal app group for notifications on the day(s) before the game. Then if you are available show up with some water and a hat. There will be discs available so there is no need to buy or bring discs. The game takes less than 2 hours and is free.
You can email dg@uutapestry.org with your Signal app phone number or userName to get an invite to join the Signal app Disc Golf group. If you have the Signal app installed you can send a message to: oldwippersnapper.01 to join the group. Then you'll get a Signal app Disc Golf group event notification whenever anyone posts an upcoming disc golf game event with the date, time, and location for the game. If you see the event notification just show up on Saturday to get some exercise, to spend some time in nature, and to enjoy playing disc golf with friends.
Disc Golf is good fun, companionship, and a great way to get out in nature. All skill levels are welcome, and loaner discs are available. There are a variety of attractive and challenging courses in the NW Houston area (no fees required), and we sometimes organize road trips to sample other venues. See our Disc Golf group slideshow at: https://uutapestry.org/DiscGolf. We also meet on Zoom Fridays at 4 pm CT to talk and plan future events.
The Group is open to current and former members and friends of Tapestry UU Church of Houston who are interested in playing disc golf. Games and other outings are organized on the Tapestry Disc Golfers Facebook private group page and via the Signal app. To learn more, request to join the Tapestry Disc Golfers Facebook group, or email dg@uutapestry.org. See you on the course!
Tapestry Caring Team
Upcoming Events From Our Calendar:
November 4 (Wednesday), 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Membership Team Meeting
November 6 (Friday), 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Disc Golf V-Beer Meeting
Weekly Friday 3 PM to 4:30 PM disc golf v-beer Zoom meeting. Contact dg@uutapestry.org for more information.
November 7 (Saturday), 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Cooking and Eating Covenant Group
These meetings will be either potluck-style events or demonstrations. You are welcome to attend any of these events, even if you don’t cook! Everyone needs to eat, correct?!
November 9 (Monday), 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM: Pastoral Care Services
Rev. Dr. Laura McGuire will be available to schedule pastoral care sessions. Please use the following link to schedule your time with them.
https://calendly.com/ncea/tapestry
You can also email them at TapestryMinister@gmail.com
November 9 (Monday), 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM: WITS Meeting
- What's that Document Repository all about and how do I use it?
- I'm on the worship team and I'm puzzled about some of the features of the Worship Schedule.
- I'm a snack provider, greeter, or liturgist and I have questions about how the scheduling works.
- How can I update the church calendar, or submit a newsletter article to the editor?
These are some of the many questions you may have if you are a member of Tapestry and have explored the Members Portal and other interactive sections of our website.If you would like to know how to use all the features available to you, and discover more that you weren't aware of, feel free to attend one of our WITS meetings on the second Monday of each month at 4:30 pm. Click here to join via Zoom, or contact wits@uutapestry.org at any time to ask questions or provide suggestions for our website.
November 9 (Monday), 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Worship Team Meeting
This meeting is to discuss ongoing Worship Team tasks
November 5 (Thursday), 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM: Spring Interfaith Council's Women's Voices Group
Women’s Voices is an interfaith discussion group that meets once a month for discussion based on a book they are reading. From time to time they also share a social time together.
Northwoods Presbyterian Church, 3320 Cypress Creek Pkwy, Houston TX 77068
If you'd like to know more about this group, please contact Nancy Agafitei. Her email address is: nancy.agafitei@gmail.com
New Book Recommendations In Our Reading Room:
 | By: Bryan Burrough, Chris Tomlinson, Jason Stanford An interesting historiography, or a history of the history, of the Alamo and how it is currently seen by different Texans seven generations after the 1836 battle. The authors argue that we should forget the whitewashed version the Alamo has come to represent and incorporate the perspectives of Mexicans, Tejanos, indigenous people, blacks and others for a better appreciation of the famous battle site and what it means. Read and recommended by Dawn Newcomer and Geoff Sanders. |
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 | By: Jennifer Worth A terrific book - well written, insightful, and an excellent description of healthcare from post war London to modern times. More importantly, the author does a wonderful job of examining and describing the dignity of death. “‘In the Midst of Life’ is a 2010 non-fiction memoir by Jennifer Worth, best known for her bestselling Call the Midwife series.” — Goodreads Life Read and recommended by Geoff Sanders. |
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