First UU Church
First UU Church of San Antonio is a community of radical love & acceptance combining theological exploration, lifelong learning, & social justice.

SPRING EQUINOX RITUAL
Saturday, March 21, 7pm, Playground
As the Earth stirs and light returns, we gather to welcome Spring on Saturday, March 21st at 7pm on the playground adjacent to Building 5. If there is inclement weather, we will meet in Fellowship Hall. Spring Equinox brings a balance of dark and light and we strive to create balance in our lives. Please bring chairs if you have them and a food contribution to the Food Bank.

MUSIC SATURDAYS
11:00 am - Choir Rehearsal in the Sanctuary. Open to all who have a love of singing.
3:00 pm - Honest Sirens Play-Along in Building 5. An open rehearsal for rock & pop for all instruments.
4:00 pm - Chamber Music in Building 5. An open rehearsal for classical & contemporary chamber musicians.

ASSEMBLY FOR PEOPLE OF COLOR
Saturday, March 21, Fellowship Hall
9:00am - 2:30pm
All who identify as a person of color, in alignment with UU values, are invited to share in a space & time grounded in connection, empowerment, and creativity. A communal lunch will be prepared on site, as a collective, and shared. RSVP to sageuu@uusat.org with any dietary restrictions and child care needs.
Hosted by SAGE-UU (San Antonio Gente Engaged in Unitarian Universalism)

BASURA BASH
This Saturday, March 7, 8:45 am - noon
Rodriguez Park, 2060 Rodriguez Ave
Meet at Pavillion 2
Join the First UU team for San Antonio's largest single-day waterway cleanup event, hosted by River Aid San Antonio. The Rodriguez Creek location has playgrounds, picnic tables, ample parking, & plenty of opportunities to clear trash from floodways & wildlife habitats.
Register as an individual at https://basurabash.org/rodriguez-park/ & then send an email to greenteam@uusat.org to let us know you're planning to attend.

WRITER'S GROUP
Every Thursday, 7pm, Room 404
A meetup for writers of all genres: poetry, prose, & everything in between. Writing materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own, along with a piece of writing you want to share.

ENVIRONMENTAL READING GROUP
This Thursday, March 19, 7:00 pm, Zoom
The Environmental Reading Group focuses on environmental justice issues as well as the heart and spirituality that calls us to address these issues. To obtain the Zoom link, contact adultre@uusat.org

ST. PATRICK'S DAY GAME NIGHT
Thursday, March 19, 6:00 -9:00 pm, Building 2
Enjoy a festive night of food and games at our St. Patrick’s themed Game Night. Have fun playing board games with your friends – both old & new! The church has a selection of games but feel free to bring your favorite from home. Dinner is potluck, please bring a St. Paddy’s day dish to share.

On March 1st, our Stewardship Committee officially kicked off our 2026 - 2027 pledge drive with a delicious enchilada lunch, music & dancing, and fun activities for the kids. During the month of March, we are taking pledges of financial support for the upcoming church year which begins on June 1st. It is through these pledges that we develop our annual budget and plan for expenditures for the year. We have currently rec'd over half of our goal for the month, but need everyone's support to reach our goal. If you have not made a pledge yet, you can do so at
https://firstuusa.breezechms.com/form/2026PledgeForm

On March 1st, our Stewardship Committee officially kicked off our 2026 - 2027 pledge drive with a delicious enchilada lunch, music & dancing, and fun activities for the kids. During the month of March, we are taking pledges of financial support for the upcoming church year which begins on June 1st. It is through these pledges that we develop our annual budget and plan for expenditures for the year. We have currently rec'd over half of our goal for the month, but need everyone's support to reach our goal. If you have not made a pledge yet, you can do so at
https://firstuusa.breezechms.com/form/2026PledgeForm

On March 1st, our Stewardship Committee officially kicked off our 2026 - 2027 pledge drive with a delicious enchilada lunch, music & dancing, and fun activities for the kids. During the month of March, we are taking pledges of financial support for the upcoming church year which begins on June 1st. It is through these pledges that we develop our annual budget and plan for expenditures for the year. We have currently rec'd over half of our goal for the month, but need everyone's support to reach our goal. If you have not made a pledge yet, you can do so at
https://firstuusa.breezechms.com/form/2026PledgeForm

On March 1st, our Stewardship Committee officially kicked off our 2026 - 2027 pledge drive with a delicious enchilada lunch, music & dancing, and fun activities for the kids. During the month of March, we are taking pledges of financial support for the upcoming church year which begins on June 1st. It is through these pledges that we develop our annual budget and plan for expenditures for the year. We have currently rec'd over half of our goal for the month, but need everyone's support to reach our goal. If you have not made a pledge yet, you can do so at
https://firstuusa.breezechms.com/form/2026PledgeForm

RAMADAN DINNER
Wednesday, March 18, 7 - 9 pm, Fellowship Hall
Join us for an evening of dialogue & friendship at a Ramadan fast-breaking dinner presented as a gift to First UU by the Raindrop Foundation. Ramadan gatherings are an opportunity to bring people from diverse backgrounds together, build bridges, & cultivate mutual understanding.
There are a few seats left. RSVP to reserve your seat at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/interfaith-ramadan-dinner-at-first-unitarian-universalist-church-march-18-tickets-1982634790028

MAHJONG
Tuesday, March 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm, Lounge
Mahjong is a tile based game of strategy, skill, & luck typically played with four players. Come to learn or play. Players of all levels are welcome.

THIS WEEK'S COMMITTEE MEETINGS - Committees develop, organize, & execute programs of the church. To get involved, email the addresses below.
Board of Trustees-Mon, Mar 16, 6:30p, Zoom
president@uusat.org
Maintenance & Repair-Mon, Mar 16, 7p, Zoom
maintenance@uusat.org
Member Care-Thu, Mar 19, 3p, Zoom
membercare@uusat.org

At yesterday's Worship Service, First UU member & lifelong UU, Tavis McGeachin explored ways to help us feel less alone in the “Lone Star State.” We also welcomed our newest First UU members. If you missed service, you can watch it anytime on our YouTube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9licD7HdY8
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