Unitarian Universalists of New Braunfels - UUNB

09/15/2026

Our UUNB members participating in and Anti-ICE rally on August 22 in the plaza.
We will be on the right side of history.

08/29/2026

Family Promise Gala 8/22 at McKenna Center

08/10/2026

Come join us as we have our Blessing of the Backpacks on Sunday, August 23.

07/09/2026

Come join us Sunday morning, July 12, as we hear form Sara Cunningham, founder of Free Mom Hugs. Service begins at 10:30 AM

Sara will be sharing a message with us, "Beyond the Hug".

Free Mom Hugs was founded by Sara Cunningham, a Christian mother in conservative Oklahoma, who spent years rejecting her son's sexuality, after he came out to her. Conflicted by her love for her son and her spirituality, Sara exhaustively searched faith and sexuality for answers. What she learned would transform her journey from the church to the pride parade.

As Sara became involved in the LGBTQIA+ community, the hurt, shame and injustice they frequently experience was painfully clear. Remembering that she too was once in the crowd that rejected this loving, vibrant community, Sara took action.

On Saturday, June 20, 2015, Sara wore a homemade button with the words “Free Mom Hugs” to the Oklahoma City Pride Festival. She offered hugs to anyone who made eye contact. The first hug Sara gave was to a beautiful girl who whispered, “It’s been four years since I got a hug from my mom because I’m a lesbian.” Sara embraced her and hundreds more that day, and many shared similar stories with every embrace.

That day Free Mom Hugs — a nationwide movement of love, visibility and acceptance for the LGBTQIA+ community — was born.

In 2018, Sara created a Facebook post that instantly went viral: “PSA: If you need a mom to attend your same-sex wedding because your biological mom won’t, call me. I’m there. I’ll be your biggest fan. I’ll even bring the bubbles.” The shockwaves of the post catapulted her story into the national spotlight. Shortly after, the movement took another leap forward when Free Mom Hugs was established as a national nonprofit.

Today, Free Mom Hugs has chapters in all 50 states and other initiatives forming globally. The group’s growing force of more than 37,000 volunteers is a national groundswell dedicated to empowering the world to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community through visibility, conversation and education.

07/09/2026

Come join us for this amazing documentary and enjoy a discussion afterward with Sara Cunningham, founder of Free Mom Hugs

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 6:00PM
Unitarian Universalists of New Braunfels - UUNB
135 Alves Lane
New Braunfels, TX 78130

07/06/2026

Saturday, July 11 at 6:00PM, come see this documentary and join in a discussion about how to be an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community. In these times where they have targets on their backs daily, they need your support and love. Come find out how to be the ally their need.

Enjoy this trailer for MAMA BEARS, the award winning feature length...

07/05/2026

Come join us next weekend, July 11 and 12, for this much needed and amazing weekend.
Come meet Sara Cunningham, founder of Free Mom Hugs, and a leading voice in LGBTQIA+ allyship.
RSVP here https://mobilize.us/s/nZwrh1

06/24/2026

Join us for a rally to culminate the Pilgrimage from Crystal City to Dilley to protest the detention centers and the immigration policy in this country.

You will hear from a survivor from the Crystal City Internment Camp during WWII, as well as the daughter of a man who was detained in Hutto for 77 days and just released. She will talk about the continuing challenges and her father's PTSD because of the way people are treated in these facilities. There will be other survivors and decedents of survivors who's stories you will hear.

Come join us and let your voices be heard.

06/08/2026

Hope you will join us.

Come join us for a fundraiser for the Reyes family. They have been through so much and need help to heal and rebuild.

06/08/2026

Come join us for a fundraiser for the Reyes family. They have been through so much and need help to heal and rebuild.