Dear Reader,
This is the Monday, August 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:
Not So Different After All; Commonalities in the World Religions
by Rev. Dr. Laura McGuire
Differences in belief often drive division in community; we see this now more than ever in the world around us and in our own faith. And yet, by pausing to learn about the things that are interwoven across all traditions, we can awaken with curiosity to the truths that connect us. Join us this Sunday as we explore how all the religions of the world align through a humorous story about the difference between proselytizing and evangelizing.
If you're unable to join us in person, Zoom is still an option by clicking HERE.
Announcements:
Mahjong And More
Join me, Chris Lowe, at Oden’s Place, formally known as Dragons Lair, on the third Wednesday from 6 to 8 for the reintroduction of game night. There is food in the tavern. In this case, we will be starting with one game, we will be learning how to play Mahjong. Mahjong is similar to Dominoes, poker, hearts, and spades, except with Chinese “dominoes.” There is an American version of the Chinese dominoes or in this case tiles, and we have several sets arriving to join us. It’s a game of strategy where you have to be on your toes, quick fast thinking and good hand eye coordination. Of course, don’t forget to bring yourselves and your children. We will have other board games for them to play if they don’t want to learn how to play Mahjong and for adults who don’t wanna learn how to play Mahjong, but want to support their partners. If interested, please text or email me at mahjong@uutapestry.org.
Share-the-Plate
August's share-the-plate offering is going to Houston Children's Charity, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for Greater Houston’s underprivileged, abused, and disabled children who have been otherwise left behind.
Save the Dates Aug 9-11
Tapestry’s Ministerial Search Committee is thrilled to announce that we have offered a contract to the Reverand Dr. Laura McGuire, who will be in the pulpit on Sunday, August 9th at Tapestry and available to meet with the congregation that Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, Aug 9-11. They will provide 12 sermons per year: 9 in person and 3 via zoom. They will also be available in the office one Sunday per month and 50 Mondays per year, either in person or via zoom. More details about our new minister can be found on Tapestry’s website. And more specifics about their availability Aug 9-11 will be available soon. In the meantime, save those dates and be prepared to celebrate!
Our Next Camping Adventure
Greetings, Campers
The Camping Group is planning our next adventure! We are headed to Goose Island State Park in Port Aransas on September 18-20. We (the Cook Household) have reserved bay front site #24 for $25 per day. The person recommended reserving a spot ASAP since this is not a huge park. Bayfront sites #18, 19, 21, and 23 are still available. More sites under the trees are also available, but with a clearance of 12’ recommended so you don’t scratch the roof of your trailer. If you want to tent-camp, talk to Tracy Cook to see if there is space for a tent without needing another site.
There are also houses for rent in town. Use your favorite site (VRBO, AirBnB, etc) and make reservations! The Park Person did recommend making day pass reservations up to 30 days prior to arrival, as the park does get a significant amount of visitors on the weekends.
Are you more interested in a hotel or motel? Then go ahead and do you! Just also make day pass reservations.
For the Park:
- No firepits at the campsites!
- Portable charcoal or propane grills are permitted
- There *are* fire pits in the day-use area.
- Two vehicles per site, but car + trailer counts as two
- Each site can accommodate 8 people
- Tent campers can be at an RV site for an extra $4 per person per day, as long as we have the space - this head count also includes day-use passes, though!
- If we do end up needing another site, it is only $25 per night or $20 if you want to set up under the trees.
- Check-in is at 2:00 PM
- Check-out is 12Noon - and that means like we are gone by noon, not getting ready to leave around noon.
There is a cancellation policy.
If you cancel on or before the 13th, then you can get most of your money back. The Park will keep $10 per day as a fee.
If you just don’t show up, then the Park gets to keep your money ??
Please email camping@uutapestry.org if you have any questions, or to let us know you have made reservations.
We're Looking for More Liturgists!
UBarU News: Summer Events
by Tracy Cook on 5/21/2026
Summer Camp for Youth!!!
For full details, go to https://www.ubaru.org/summer-camps.
UBARU Summer Camps are a favorite of UU kids! Many children have made lasting friendships that started at camp and continued into ‘real life’. My own kids did this, and both have worked the camps for years. My elder son still works in the kitchen!
Highly recommended, 5 stars!
YA Weekend - June 27-30
The participation in this event has continued to grow! We have at least one person who attended in the past. For more information, go to https://www.ubaru.org/young-adult-camp-weekend.
SWUUSI Camp - July 14-19
Ahhh, SWUUSI! Southwest Unitarian Universalist Summer Camp for the entire family! This camp was started as a ministerial retreat, but quickly grew to include our church families. Or ‘framilies’ as I like to refer to us. This camp is in its 80+ year, how cool is that!
We have several families who attend, my own included. Want to join in?! Go to https://www.ubaru.org/swuusicamp for all the details, including a sample schedule.
I apologize for the late notice this year, as the Director had many requirements that she and about 20 local camps were trying to renegotiate with a legislature that was not in session this year.
GenderfUUl Weekend - August 14-16
The GenderfUUl Retreat is an affirming retreat where trans, non-binary, and agender UUs can build community with each other. For more details please go to https://www.ubaru.org/genderfuul-weekend.
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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.
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:
August 3 (Monday), 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM: Program Council
August 4 (Tuesday), 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Worship Team Meeting
This meeting is to discuss ongoing Worship Team tasks
August 5 (Wednesday), 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Membership Team Meeting
August 6 (Thursday), 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM: Tapestry’s Decluttering Covenant Group
Tapestry’s Decluttering Covenant Group is relaunching!
Meetings will be held on zoom starting Thursday, June 18, then subsequent Thursdays for 7 to 8 weeks.
Meeting time: 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Leader: Elisa Kaplan
Coleader: tbd
This will be a repeat of the material we covered back in 2021, so it’s time to revisit what we learned and attack our new clutter! We will meet once a week, on zoom, for 7-8 weeks, followed by two fundraisers for Tapestry. The first will be an online auction for furniture and household items in good or better condition. The second will be an in-person garage sale of whatever didn’t sell in the auction plus other items such as clothes, toys and books. Please note that you do NOT need to join the covenant group to donate items to the auction or garage sale (but if you’re having trouble letting go you may want to participate!)
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/95470366583?pwd=SHy68SfDixwb8UaFYPeTQqNyJsnSxU.1.
Email deculttering@uutapestry.org with questions.
August 7 (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.
August 8 (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.
August 6 (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
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