Big Bend UU

Unitarian Universalist church serving the Big Bend of Texas

05/10/2026

On Saturday, May 16th, at 4 pm, there will be a memorial service for Robert Flanders at Unitarian Universalists of the Big Bend,
1308 N 5th Street in Alpine. Robert died peacefully in his home in February. He was an active member of the community for over 20 years, and was the son of Hal and Mary Flanders who were also residents of Alpine. He was known for selling food and crafts at the Farmers Market and as a member of Texas Master Naturalists among other things.

Everyone is welcome at this informal service. Come as you are.

04/29/2026

We will have a poetry service on Sunday, May 3. Several members of the congregation will read poems in the UU tradition and tell us a little about why they are meaningful to them. This should be fun and enlightening! Chris will lead this special service.

04/23/2026

April 24 is Friday Fellowship Dinner at the church. We start at 5:30 pm and will be finished by 7 pm. Lana is making Fiesta Bean Casserole and there will be other good things to eat too. Please join us! You don't need to bring anything.

04/16/2026

This Sunday, April 19, at 11 am, our topic will be, "How Can We Move Forward with Love for All Humans?" Join Pam for this discussion service. A potluck will follow the service.

04/02/2026

Our service on Sunday, April 5, will be "Cracked Open: Easter and the Courage to Embrace Possibility" presented by Cynthia McAlister. Join us at 11.

03/22/2026

For the Friday Feast this week, March 27, Cynthia will be making Garbanzo Pea Salad. This is similar to chicken salad, tuna salad, or egg salad, but with chick peas. It could go on a sandwich or with crackers, or be eaten out of a bowl.
There will be salad, a loaf of bread suitable for sandwiches, lettuce and tomatoes prepped for sandwiches, dessert, mushroom chips and pickles and more! You don't need to bring anything.

We start gathering at 5:30 and will eat at 6 pm. The dinner finishes at 7 pm. Hope to see you there!

03/13/2026

The Sunday discussion service on March 15 will be "What's at the End of the Rainbow," based on the UU 4th principle: A free and responsible search for truth and meaning. Our discussion, led by Alexis, will be based on our different paths to enlightenment. A potluck will follow the service.

02/28/2026

Our service on Sunday, March 1, will be Paying Attention: A Spiritual Practice in Turbulent times, presented by Jaime and Beverly Escuder. Join us at 11. We will have a variety of beverages, if you are thirsty!

02/14/2026

Sunday, Feb 15, 11 am: Join Valerie for a discussion of our 3rd UU principle: Acceptance of one another and encouragement of spiritual growth in our congregations.

01/31/2026

Our service on Sunday, February 1 at 11 am will be "A Christian, an Atheist, and a Buddhist Walk into a Bar - or What We Have Learned from Buddhism So Far." Presented by Lana and Robert, this should be some good food for thought.

12/23/2025

This Sunday, January 4, Richard Brevard will present "Serendipity, Serenity, and Spiritual Justice." Serendipity presents us with our own unique experiences and by processing them through a spiritual point of view, we can create serenity in our own lives, and find the courage and strength to overcome injustice. Note: This is a change in topic from what is in the recent UUBB newsletter.

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1308 N 5th Street
Alpine, TX
79830

Opening Hours

10am - 5pm

Website

http://bigbenduu.org/

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