Dear Reader,
This is the Thursday, May 7, 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.
Quick Links to Contents:
Upcoming Sunday Service at 11:00 AM:
Unitarian Universalism (Taylor's Version)
by Natalie Briscoe - recorded video
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour has created a colossal cultural moment for fans of her artistry and everyone else. Swift's current work offers many lessons to Unitarian Universalism about creating intentional community, participatory worship, extravagant welcome, diverse and multigenerational inclusion, and frankly, how to speak up while getting down and having a good time. Participants both in-person and at home are encouraged to dress in your favorite "Era" - either of Taylor's or your own - as a way to reclaim our past, own our own names, and live the fullness of this Fearless Life.
If you're unable to join us in person, Zoom is still an option by clicking HERE.
Announcements:
Announcement of Annual Congregational Meeting and Town Halls
Tapestry Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston will conduct its annual congregational meeting on Sunday, May 17th at 12:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall at CJCN. The meeting will also be available via Zoom at this link. A quorum of twenty percent (20%) of the Voting Members of the Church is required for votes to be recognized and the proceedings to be valid. Town hall meetings have all been completed.
Questions regarding the agenda and other attachments were posed during the town halls for in-depth discussion, and will not be discussed during the congregational meeting. The meeting is for voting and celebrating. Links to relevant documents can be found here:
In Faith,
Tapestry Board of Trustees
Cooking Covenant Group: June: Yogurt! A Demonstration
by Tracy Cook on 5/5/2026
June: Yogurt! Demonstration
Yogurt is quite easy to make, but it *does* take some time! I will demonstrate the technique I have used many times. But since it takes 12 hours to mature, I will also have some ready to consume.
In addition, I will try my hand at coconut yogurt made ahead of time, if anyone would like to taste some. I am not a big fan of coconut milk on its own, so I’ve never made it into yogurt before. I use coconut milk in soups all the time, though.
If you would like to bring along some toppings or mix-ins, that would be lovely! Maybe some fruit, or granola? I will have honey, maple syrup, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Who knows what kinds of fruit or jellies I will have at that time, ha!
Meet at my/Tracy’s house on Saturday, June 6 from 3:00-4:30 PM.
Read More and Comment on the Cooking Covenant Group Blog
Share-the-Plate
May's share-the-plate offering is going to Transgender Law Center, the largest national, trans-led organization working to set all people free. They champion the right of all transgender and gender-nonconforming people to make their own choices and live freely, safely, and authentically. Prioritizing BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) , disabled, and HIV+ communities, they advance community-driven strategies that harness trans knowledge, power, and joy to ensure that we all not only survive but thrive at all ages and phases of life.
Woman-Aligned Spirituality Group Party 05/09/26 4pm
End-of-session party for WASG on 05/09/26 at 4pm. Look out for the email that includes all details or ask Erika or Michelle.
There will be swimming, karaoke and lots of fun! This party is open to WASG members only. It doesn't matter if you attended just a few meetings this year; we'd love to see you.
Bring a dish to share and don't forget your swimsuit.
GA - UUA General Assembly June 19-20-21, 2026 Virtual Meetings
This year, GA is fully virtual. Unitarian Universalists in the Greater Houston area are invited to join together for the worship and learning components from June 19 through the 21 . You can join in with other UUs at:
- Fri. June 19th at 6:30 - 8:30 PM
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston 5200 Fannin St., Houston, TX 77004 - Sat. Jun. 20th at 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, lunch provided
Ware Lecture 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church 1900 Bering Dr., Houston, TX 77057 - Sun. Jun. 21st 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Church 17503 El Camino Real, Webster, TX 77058 - Sun. Jun. 21st 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Northwoods Unitarian Universalist Church 1370 N. Millbend Dr., The Woodlands, TX 77380
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 Board Meetings
Your Tapestry Board of Trustees is meeting monthly.
When: 2nd Saturday of each month beginning at 3:00 pm.
Where: Location will vary. Email board@uutapestry.org for more meeting specifics.
View the upcoming agenda by clicking HERE.
We're Looking for More Liturgists!
Covenant Groups
The following groups are currently accepting new members:
- Cooking Covenant Group
- Gardening Covenant Group
The Women Aligned Spiritually Group is currently closed, but it may reopen to new members next summer.
For more information, please see https://uutapestry.org/CovenantGroups or to suggest a new group, email pastpresident@uutapestry.org.
Tapestry Caring Team
Upcoming Events From Our Calendar:
May 8 (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.
May 9 (Saturday), 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Board Meeting
Board meetings are the 2nd Saturday of each month via Zoom. Any member of Tapestry UU Church is welcome to attend.
May 9 (Saturday), 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: WFPB Covenant Group Meeting
The Whole Food Plant Based (WFPB) Covenant Group meets via Zoom on the second and fourth Saturday of each month at 2:00 pm. Our mission is learning more about WFPB eating, cooking, recipe-sharing, and supporting each other in our healthy lifestyle journeys. Please contact wfpb@uutapestry.org if interested in joining us.
May 11 (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.
May 12 (Tuesday), 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Worship Team Meeting
This meeting is to discuss ongoing Worship Team tasks
May 13 (Wednesday), 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Membership Team Meeting
May 7 (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
Thank you for your interest and readership...
Newsletter editor, Tapestry Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston
newsletter@uutapestry.org