Dear Reader,
This is the Tuesday, January 6, 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:
TBD
by Bill Cork
TBD
Announcements:
3PT Seeking New Members
The Third Principle team, which serves to identify leadership and volunteer opportunities within the congregation, is currently seeking additional members. With the departure of 2 team members, the board will appoint at least one interim member, who will be ratified on the next congregational ballot.
In the past, the 3PT team was known as the "nominating committee", and they assist in nominating members to serve on the board, filling vacancies in staff and volunteer positions, and assist in identifying opportunities for member development such as leadership training or networking opportunities. Once the team has a full complement of members, they intend to consider whether to resume using the "nominating committee" title going forward, to allow increased clarity in filling the position for the future.
If you are interested in serving on the 3PT team, please contact a board member or email board@uutapestry.org.
UBarU News: UBarU Upcoming Events for 2026
by Karin Gates on 1/5/2026
Here is the schedule of UBarU events for 2026. Click on the image to enlarge.
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Share-the-Plate
January's share-the-plate offering is going to Native Seeds/SEARCH. For generations, communities across the Southwestern U.S. and northwest Mexico, the Southwest region, have saved and cultivated seed varieties, passing them down as part of their cultural and agricultural heritage. These seeds have not only grown crops but have also nourished communities and coexisted with Mother Earth. Today, this legacy is at risk of extinction as industrial agriculture continues to replace traditional, sustainable practices, eroding local food systems and biodiversity. Native Seeds/SEARCH offers a solution by conserving and sharing heirloom seed varieties from farmers and communities spanning from Utah to central Mexico.
Live Justice-Centered Folk Music Concert in Houston
Join others on Saturday Feb. 7th in welcoming award-winning singer/songwriter Tom Neilson to Houston to share his witty and right-on social commentary in support of building a movement toward a world that works for all of us! Tom will be joined by singing partner Lynn Waldron to lift our spirits on a number of intersectional justice issues. Limited seating of 110 is available at the venue - RSVP early!
When: Saturday Feb. 7, 2025
Doors 6:30 pm; Concert 7:00 pm
Where: Live Oak Friends Meeting
1318 W 26th Street, Houston, TX 77008
RSVP and Tickets: $20 per person online
See https://bit.ly/TomHTX26
About the venue:
Live Oak Friends Meeting is an open, welcoming community of the Religious Society of Friends, also known as Quakers. The meeting house is also a beautiful James Turrell Skyspace. The building is ADA compliant. Free parking is available at the venue.
UBarU News: Winter is Here! Kind of...
by Tracy Cook on 12/16/2025
January 16-19, 2026
This is a weekend with no "expert" telling you how or what to write, just time at UBarU to write undisturbed and opportunities to share your work with other writers, receiving feedback or participating in workshops if desired. You may also enjoy and be inspired by hearing the work of others.
Come with your drafts, finished products and empty pages. All genres welcome, from fiction to memoir, from poetry to sermon.
Lodging, meals and programming is included. Lodging options include a private room or bunk in the Brown center, or you can bring a tent or small RV for camping. Please indicate dietary preference on the registration. You can bring snacks and drinks as well. We have a refrigerator and microwave for your use, as needed.
Additional information about the schedule and what to bring will be emailed prior to the event.
February 14-15, 2026
UBarU is hosting a fundraiser on Valentine’s Day. Join the fun which will include an elegant dinner with candlelight, music, chocolate, and wine on Saturday night, followed by a Star Party, 1 night lodging, and breakfast on Sunday morning. Enjoy yourself and know that your are helping UBarU to raise money for updates needed to meet new camp safety requirements, as well as general improvements to our campus. Cost will be $300 per person to stay in a private suite in the Brown Center or cottages (double occupancy- there are queen beds in the DMBC private rooms, and a mixture of queen, king, and full in the cottage rooms).
If you would like to arrive early on Friday, Feb 13, please add that option to your registration ($50 per person). We will provide dinner on Friday and a Continental breakfast on Saturday, in addition to the Saturday night dinner and Sunday breakfast already part of the event. Please plan to bring something for lunch on Saturday. There is a refrigerator and microwave available for your use.
Join us FEB 20-23, 2026
Bring your art projects to work on, share, and collaborate with friends at UBarU!
Breaking with tradition a bit since President’s Day weekend is also Valentine’s weekend - we have moved the event a week later. Still 2 or 3 nights to give plenty of time for project work! Meals (Friday dinner - departure day breakfast) and lodging included in the cost.
Check—In Friday after 3pm or Saturday morning. Opening circle will be after dinner on Friday.
Check—Out Sunday morning after breakfast or Monday by 10:30 am.
Fun with friends (old and new) enjoying creative processes together. The retreat will include a brief workshop on a creative art for those interested. The retreat may also include an optional field trip on Saturday to shops or art displays in the area. There will be lots of time for project work, visiting, and exploring.
Formerly known as “Fiber Arts” but we have expanded the range of projects. Come join the Fun!
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We’re Hiring: Sunday Child Care Provider!
Tapestry UU Church is looking for a caring, reliable person to watch our little ones on Sundays, 10:30 AM–1:30 PM. A church volunteer will be there to help!
Details:
- Ages: 16+
- Pay: up to $25/hr (depending on experience)
- All toys and supplies provided
- Background check required
- This paid position is open to non-members only
- CPR Certification a plus
If you are interested, or know someone who might be, please send a brief resume and two references to the Tapestry UU Church Board at board@uutapestry.org.
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.
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!
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:
January 7 (Wednesday), 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Membership Team Meeting
January 9 (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
January 10 (Saturday), 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM: WFPB Covenant Group Meeting
The Whole Food Plant Based (WFPB) Covenant Group meets via Zoom every Saturday at 2:30 pm. Our mission is learning more about WFPB eating, cooking, recipe-sharing, and supporting each other in our healthy lifestyle journeys. We are currently viewing each of the 40 video presentations each week from the Holistic Holiday at Sea cruise which several of our members recently enjoyed, along with discussion, and monthly sharing potluck WFPB snacks. Please contact wfpb@uutapestry.org if interested in joining us.
January 10 (Saturday), 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Board Meeting
Board meetings are the 2nd Saturday of each month via Zoom. Any member of Tapestry UU Church is welcome to attend.
January 12 (Monday), 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM: WITS Meeting
The Website and Information Technology Systems team meets on the 2nd Monday of each month on Zoom.
Thank you for your interest and readership...
Newsletter editor, Tapestry Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston
newsletter@uutapestry.org