Group activities like those listed here bind us together in fellowship, community, spirituality, shared interests and values.  These are some of the activities available to church members and attendees. Unless otherwise stated, all events will be held at the church.  We invite newcomers to take part in these activities.

Regularly Scheduled Activities

Every Tuesday

T’ai Chi, 10-11 AM in the Religious Education Building great room.

Mindfulness, 3-4 PM in the Religious Education Building great room.

T’ai Chi, 5:45-6:45 PM in the Religious Education Building great room.

Every Wednesday

Caring Conversations meets on Zoom from 9-10 AM. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87064121421?pwd=QmNhYVlrUTltK1cxRDhSRVdOU01rdz09, Meeting ID: 870 6412 1421, Passcode: 564007

Weight Watchers meets at 9:30-11:00 AM in the Religious Education Building great room.

The Bridge Group plays bridge every Wednesday at 2 PM in the church lobby. If you want to play, contact Nancy Anderson by email, phone, or at church to let her know you would like to be on her weekly contact list.

Every Thursday

T’ai Chi, 10-11 AM in the Religious Education Building great room.

T’ai Chi, 5:45-6:45 PM in the Religious Education Building great room.

Every Friday

Yoga, 12 noon until 1 PM in the Religious Education Great Room.

T.G.I.F. – Zoom Together. A great way to end your week with your fellow Unitarian Universalists. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5755227281?pwd=OEp3RTNkcWNid0tTNHFDNHEzUFNIUT09
Meeting ID: 575 522 7281
Passcode: 7777777

Join members and friends at small, intimate dinners in the homes of our volunteer hosts. We recruit hosts and guests in December, March, June, and September for dinners held in January, April, July, and October. If you would like to learn more, please email .

1st Thursday – Vegetarian/Vegan Support

Join us at 7-8:30 PM in the Religious Education building great room. Everyone is welcome — vegan, vegetarian, or just curious about food choices!

2nd Thursday (beginning in August 2024) – Sound Meditation

Join us in the sanctuary at 7 PM every 2nd Thursday of the month.

2nd Friday – Game Night

Join us at 6:30 PM in the Religious Education Building Great Room. Bring a snack to share and a favorite game. Hope to see you there!

3rd Thursday – Death Cafe

Please join us the third Thursday of each month for an opportunity to sit with others and share your experiences with death and grieving.  In the church Library 6:30-8:00 PM.  Contact Brooks Lewis at or leave a voice message at 512-826-1472. 

3rd Thursday – Vegetarian/Vegan Support

Join us at 7-8:30 PM in the Religious Education building great room. Everyone is welcome — vegan, vegetarian, or just curious about food choices!

2nd Saturday – UU Crafters

The UU Crafters Group meets the second Saturday of each month at 1:00 in the Religious Education building. Come join us to learn new crafts, share your projects, and have fun. All are invited, guys, gals, teens, members, non-members, new crafters, and experts. We share project ideas and always learn fun new crafts. Carol Stanfill and Sara Thomas. Questions? Email

3rd Friday – Eating Out

A group of members and friends meet for dinner at a local restaurant on the 3rd Friday of the month. Please contact Janet Martinique at to make your reservation the Wednesday before the dinner.

3rd Saturday – Desert Spirit CUUPs

This is the Las Cruces chapter of the Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans. We practice and educate others on Earth-centered spirituality. We gather monthly on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 6 PM for a potluck and either ritual or an informative class. All events are open to everyone interested in learning and/or growing in their spiritual path. Events held at the church unless otherwise noted. Visit http://www.facebook.com/desertspiritcuups or email .

2nd Saturday in Feb, May, Aug, Nov – Fine Dining Experience

Dinner at the J Paul Taylor Detention Facility with a group of 14-21 year-old young men. Contact Haney Pearson if you would like to participate.

Fellowship through Service

Sunday Greeters

Sunday service at 10 AM
Arrive 20 minutes before the service
Easiest and best way to familiarize yourself with a lot of church members and friends.  This is great fun and a valuable service.
Contact:

Choir

Join the choir
Rehearse Tuesdays 6:45-8:30 PM
Warmup for 30 minutes before the Sunday service
Add your voice to the Sunday worship service.
Contact:

Work in our Tombaugh Art Gallery

Thursday through Saturday, 10 AM – 2 PM and Sundays 11:30 AM – 2 PM.
Shifts from 10 AM-noon or noon-2 PM on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Sunday shift is 11:30 AM to 2 PM
Spend a few gloriously quiet hours a week among beautiful art. 
Contact:

Join a Worship Team

Help prepare services for 2-3 months
Learn to help lead worship services
Work with minister and team members
Help coordinate and plan Sunday worship, act as a Service Associate.
Contact:

Participate in Desert Spirit CUUPs

The Las Cruces chapter of the Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans practices and educates others on Earth-centered spirituality. We host public presentations and workshops on the third Saturday of each month, called “Fill Your CUUPs,” as well as rituals to celebrate the cycles of the seasons.  All meetings, rituals and events are open to everyone interested in learning and/or growing in their spiritual path.  Events held at the church unless otherwise noted. To suggest a topic or for more information, email or visit http://www.facebook.com/desertspiritcuups.

MoonSisters Group

• We are sisters drawn by the moon to illuminate many spiritual paths through sharing, teaching, and support for ourselves and each other.
• We provide sharing through respect and providing a safe place for shared beliefs, feelings and ideas.
• We provide teaching of different paths by ourselves and others; we are all teachers.
• We provide support for each other as sisters by providing resources, healing and caring.
• We embrace women’s spirituality in all of its forms. We are welcoming and affirming of all sisters regardless of what gender the were born into.
• We are all part of the interconnected web of life and will come together to support each other and to celebrate the female spirit!

This women’s group meets once monthly. Contact Cassie Calway for more information or visit the group’s Facebook page.

SASSy Women

A lesbian and allies’ group with a monthly potluck and social action/purely social agenda. Our potluck is the last Sunday of each month and there are various other social activities throughout the month: hikes, movies, out-of-town trips, etc.