Unitarian Universalist Church of Midland TX

06/16/2026

Please join UU’s for our monthly potluck luncheon on Sunday, June 21st following the church service. This is the perfect opportunity to share good food and fellowship. Art GrUUp follows the luncheon.

06/12/2026

Excerpt from the article:

To treat these bleeds promptly, say the co-authors, it's essential to measure the blood loss rather than merely eyeballing it — which can miss the hemorrhages about half the time. Devall says a simple plastic drape placed beneath the woman can work wonders.

"The blood then collects into this specially designed drape, which has calibrated lines on it," says Devall. "These lines allow midwives and doctors to easily see the amount of blood loss after the birth."

There are multiple interventions: uterine massage to encourage contractions, medication, IV fluids.

The researchers conducted a massive trial across Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa involving more than 200,000 women. They tested this approach — of early detection with a drape, clear criteria for treatment and the subsequent set of simultaneous interventions … and the results were unmistakable.

"We saw a massive decrease in severe bleeding," says Devall."

A newly published series of reports calls attention to a dire situation facing millions of women after childbirth — and the solutions that can prevent death from postpartum hemorrhage.

06/12/2026

Resources and guidance on what we can do all right now to keep each other safe and support our communities.

06/10/2026

Join us this Sunday for Walking by Lantern Light, a gentle exploration of Buddhist wisdom through a Unitarian Universalist lens. Together we’ll reflect on how a simple lantern of awareness can guide us through life’s challenges with compassion, clarity, and intention. Whether Buddhism is familiar to you or brand‑new, this service offers accessible teachings, story, and practice for all ages. Come as you are, and step into the light we create together.

📅 This Sunday at 11:00 AM
📍 3301 Neely Ave, Midland, TX 79707
💻 Watch online: bit.ly/Zoom_UUCOM
We’d be honored to have you with us. 🫂💛

06/09/2026

Please join the Banned Book Club tomorrow night as we discuss Lord of the Flies by William Golding. We meet at the church at 7:00 PM on June 10th. # CommunityLivesHere

06/03/2026

Happy Pride Month! 🌈

***Did you know?***

While many mainstream denominations are just beginning to discuss LGBTQ+ inclusion, the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) has led the religious left for decades:

1969/1970: UU minister Rev. James L. Stoll became the first ordained minister of any major religious group to publicly come out as gay. In 1970, the UUA officially passed a resolution condemning discrimination against gay and bisexual individuals.

1973: The UUA became the first denomination to establish an official office dedicated to LGBTQ+ issues (originally the Office of Gay Concerns).

1984/1988: The General Assembly formally affirmed the practice of performing same-sex unions decades before civil legalization. In 1988, they ordained their first openly transgender minister.

1989: The UUA launched the Welcoming Congregation Program. This formal, rigorous process helps churches actively dismantle homophobia and transphobia. Today, over 80% of U.S. and 99% of Canadian UU churches hold this official designation, including the Unitarian Universalist Church of Midland!

Come be yoU with Us!

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06/02/2026

Happy Basin Pride Week 🏳️‍🌈!

Join us for our 11:00 service on Sunday, June 7th to explore the history, present, and future of Pride and celebrate the "inherent worth and dignity of every person" stated in the First Principle of Unitarian Universalism.

We also invite you to return for the 2:00 PM interfaith service provided by Basin Pride and PFLAG Midland-Odessa in our sanctuary with Rev. Dr. Mindy Johnson-Hicks, the Basin Pride Chorus, and the UU Midland Choir, who will perform in both services!

📅 This Sunday at 11:00 AM
📍 3301 Neely Ave, Midland, TX 79707
💻 Watch online: bit.ly/Zoom_UUCOM
We’d be honored to have you with us. 🫂💛

06/02/2026

***REMINDER/INVITATION***
The Buddhist Group led by Dennis Stratton meets at UUCOM tonight (every Tuesday) at 7:00pm.

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Who Is Kwan Yin?
By: Andrea Miller

"One of Buddhism’s most beloved bodhisattvas, and the embodiment of compassion, Kwan Yin is known as “she who hears the cries of the world.”

The embodiment of compassion, Kwan Yin is known as “she who hears the cries of the world.” One of Buddhism’s most beloved bodhisattvas, she also holds a special place in the hearts of people of other faiths, including Daoists and Confucianists.

Kwan Yin is the protector of women, children, sailors, fishermen, anyone in trouble, and the sick, disabled, and poor. Some Buddhist schools present her as male and female interchangeably. The idea is that a bodhisattva—a being of great realization who vows to forego enlightenment until all sentient beings are liberated—can manifest in whatever form will most effectively free beings from suffering.

Kwan Yin originated in India as Avalokiteshvara, the male bodhisattva of compassion. He was introduced to China in the early centuries of the Common Era, but apparently there was a hunger for a feminine face of compassion, and by the eighth century female forms of Avalokiteshvara emerged. By the ninth century, Kwan Yin had become the main representation of compassion in China, and from there her veneration spread across Asia...."

Read the full article, here:

One of Buddhism’s most beloved bodhisattvas, and the embodiment of compassion, Kwan Yin is known as “she who hears the cries of the world.”

05/30/2026

Save the date for Summer Playtime at the Playa! 🌿

Join us at Watersong Wild Space for outdoor play, nature stations, art, trail walks, and discovery time.

Summer Playtime dates:
June 10 • June 13 • June 24
July 8 • July 18 • July 22
9:00–11:00 AM

Families can explore at their own pace. Activities are designed for mixed ages, and stations will change each Playtime so there is something new to discover.

Please RSVP before you come so we can prepare enough supplies. https://form.jotform.com/252865983694175

Helpful tips:
Bring water
Wear closed-toed shoes
Sunscreen is encouraged
Expect dirt, bugs, and outdoor fun

Families stay together during Playtime.

We can’t wait to explore with you!

05/29/2026

📣Midessa UU Pagans is having their first private meetup in June. If interested in attending, please join the FB group or contact Goody Bale directly.