"What's Next?" by Rev. Kiya Heartwood What's next? Talking about the outcomes of the presidential and state elections. Do not lose hope!!

"Cropwalk," by Rev. Kiya Heartwood The Church World Service sponsors Cropwalks around the globe to fight hunger, help migrants, and much, much more. Our Bryan/College Station walk is sponsored by UUCBV and we meet on Nov. 3 at 3 in Veteran's Park.

"Moving Meditation," by Rev. Nell Newton Is meditation always quiet? Always still? Is it always tranquil and peaceful? No! Some forms of meditation are done while moving and some are rooted in martial arts! The Korean practice of Ip Seon translates into “Enter into Zen” and it can be like jumping into an eternally rushing river, or striding into entropy. For Rev. Nell Newton, Ip Seon is a spiritual practice. Come learn about meditation for the restless!

Brazos Valley Blessings by Special Guest Amber Robertson Special Guest Amber Robertson describes her experiences with and the ongoing work of Brazos Valley Blessings (BVB). BVB was started by Robertson in 2020 to provide financial assistance to local families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today's talk focuses on sustaining your own mental health during the holiday seasons. This grassroots organization has since expanded to year-roud operation, assisting families with every day essentials, such as diapers and baby formula, as well as Christmas gifts-giving across 7 countries! For more information on BVB and how you can get involved, email BrazosValleyBlessings@gmail.com or find them on Facebook at Brazos Valley Blessings Facebook Group.

Engaged Buddhism by Rev. Kiya Heartwood We can apply Buddhist principles to our engagement with social, environmental, and justice issues. We must maintain internal balance as we face external difficulties, and we must not lose hope.

Climate Revival by Guest Speaker Rev. Dr. Molly Housh Gordon Join us as we spend time today sharing ideas and strategies for how to honor and protect our environment.

A Voice For Libraries by Special Guest Author Chris Barton We've got to hand it to the book banners -- they've been willing to show up and do the work required to threaten everyone else's rights. A Texas children's author--and UU--shares what he's learned about what we can do to reclaim and reinforce our freedom to read.

Hands of God by Rev. Kiya Heartwood Social Gospel and taking care of others is taking care of us all.