Events

More details can be found in each event’s individual entry on the church calendar on this website. All events are at the church unless stated otherwise.

OCTOBER ADULT CLASSES — Introduction to Our Church – This three-part series introduces newcomers and others to the Unitarian Church of Baton Rouge, from what we worship to how to get involved. Held during Middle Hour on three Sundays in Room 6, feel free to attend one, two or all three sessions: Oct. 11, 18, 25.

SUNDAY MIDDLE HOUR

Classes for all ages are held 10:15-11:15 a.m. every Sunday. Children and youth can gather for UU-based lessons and activities. Adults are invited to look for these three options: Faith in Action (social justice activities), Faith in Exploration (learn about Unitarian Universalism) and Faith in Practice (discuss spiritual practices of all kinds).

OTHER EVENTS

Tuesday, Sept. 29

  • Community Death Dinner – 6-8 p.m. – Peaceful Transitions will host this free event. Attendees are encouraged to bring a dish that reminds them of someone who has passed while participating in open dialogue about end-of-life wishes. Advance registration is requested at https://forms.gle/FWYfTPegxFPRMZPY9

Wednesday, Sept. 30

  • Meditation – 5:30 p.m. (at UCBR) and at 7 p.m. (online) – Blue Lotus Meditation Center offers meditation Wednesdays and Saturdays at our church and online. Bring mats and floor pillows if desired. For online access, select “Virtual Meditation Session” here. (Also Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. at the meditation center, 4084 Lanier Drive.)

Thursday, Oct. 1

  • Retirement Support Group – First Thursday of the month – 10 a.m. – Most meetings are at La Madeleine on Jefferson Highway. (Also: Nov. 5)

Saturday, Oct. 3

  • Meditation – 5 p.m. (at UCBR) – Blue Lotus Meditation Center offers meditation Wednesdays and Saturdays at our church and online. Bring mats and floor pillows if desired. (Also Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. at the meditation center, 4084 Lanier Drive.)

Sunday, Oct. 4

  • Annual Brass Service – 9 and 11:30 a.m. – This toe-tapping service features The Michael Foster Project! The 9 a.m. service will live stream on our YouTube channel (with live group chat!) at www.youtube.com/@UnitarianBR
  • MIDDLE HOUR: Minister Meet & Greet – 10:15 a.m.  – Sit down with one of our ministers for a casual chat, a deep discussion on theology, or any topic you’d like!
  • MIDDLE HOUR: Social Justice Meeting – most Sundays – 10:15 a.m. – Find out how you can get involved. Topic: “Homelessness 101 in BR” – How faith communities can help.
  • Outreach Team – 1 p.m. – This team plans many of the church’s outreach activities. Anyone interested in getting involved is welcome. Room 5.
  • Open Circle Book Club – First Sunday of the month – 7 p.m. – This club meets in the church office. Upcoming titles are shown in the individual calendar entries for each event. (Also: Nov. 1)

Tuesday, Oct. 6

  • Black Joy Collective – First Tuesday of the month – 6:30 p.m. – A supportive gathering space for Black members of UCBR. Discussions provide an opportunity for sharing, learning, understanding, growing and becoming. Contact ucbrblack@gmail.com. (Also: Nov. 3)

Wednesday, Oct. 7

  • Meditation – 5:30 p.m. (at UCBR) and at 7 p.m. (online) – Blue Lotus Meditation Center offers meditation Wednesdays and Saturdays at our church and online. Bring mats and floor pillows if desired. For online access, select “Virtual Meditation Session” here. (Also Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. at the meditation center, 4084 Lanier Drive.)

Saturday, Oct. 10

  • Cajun Dance Lesson – 2-4 p.m. – Cajun dance is for EVERYONE! Whether you’re coming to QUUeer Fête or trying something new, come learn. Singles and partners of any gender welcome. Donations at the door.
  • Meditation – 5 p.m. (at UCBR) – Blue Lotus Meditation Center offers meditation Wednesdays and Saturdays at our church and online. Bring mats and floor pillows if desired. (Also Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. at the meditation center, 4084 Lanier Drive.)
  • Drum Circle – 5:30 p.m. – Gather, Move, Make Noise! Join the Community Drum Circle near our Peace Stones one Saturday each month. (Also: Nov. 21)

Sunday, Oct. 11

  • MIDDLE HOUR: Social Justice Meeting – most Sundays – 10:15 a.m. – Find out how you can get involved. Topic: How to partner with Together Baton Rouge to increase voter turnout.
  • MIDDLE HOUR: Intro to Our Church – 10:15 a.m. – This three-part series introduces newcomers and others to the Unitarian Church of Baton Rouge, from what we worship to how to get involved. Attend one, two or all three: Oct. 11, 18, 25.
  • Compassionate Friends BR Chapter – 2:30-5 p.m. – Providing highly personal comfort, hope and support to families experiencing the death of a child or grandchild and helping others better assist the grieving family. (Also: Nov. 8)

Monday, Oct. 12

  • Women’s Book Club – Second Monday of the month – 7 p.m. – This club meets at the church and on Zoom. Upcoming titles and Zoom links are in the individual calendar entries for each event.

Wednesday, Oct. 14

  • Meditation – 5:30 p.m. (at UCBR) and at 7 p.m. (online) – Blue Lotus Meditation Center offers meditation Wednesdays and Saturdays at our church and online. Bring mats and floor pillows if desired. For online access, select “Virtual Meditation Session” here. (Also Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. at the meditation center, 4084 Lanier Drive.)

Friday, Oct. 16

  • QF+ – Queer Encounters and the Practice of Flirtatious Hope – 7-8 p.m. – An evening with Rev. Sean Neil-Barron: Queer and trans people have always found each other — through glances, colors, jokes and codes hidden in plain sight. Explore what our ways of finding each other reveal about the sacred — and what it means to belong to each other all the way. (Free admission.)

Saturday, Oct. 17

  • QF+ – Worship on FIRE – 10-11:30 a.m. – This workshop with Rev. Sean Neil-Barron will explore the FIRE model of worship from Foothills Unitarian Church in Colorado. Share more about how we craft and experience worship in our own congregations. Open to UUs and religious and worship leaders from all faiths. (Free admission)
  • QUUeer Fête!! – 5-9 p.m. – This third annual family-friendly event celebrates queer voices with music, poetry, drag and more. Our headliner for 2026 is New Orleans’ own Joy Clark and the Gais Do-Do Band returns to get you on your feet. For more information and tickets, see www.unitarianbr.org/QF

Sunday, Oct. 18

  • MIDDLE HOUR: Social Justice Meeting – most Sundays – 10:15 a.m. – Find out how you can get involved. Alaina DiLaura of the Alliance for Affordable Energy discusses Louisiana’s growing AI data centers, including Meta’s Richland Parish facility, their community impacts, who pays for their electricity, and how the Public Service Commission can address reliability and cost concerns.
  • MIDDLE HOUR: Intro to Our Church – 10:15 a.m. – This three-part series introduces newcomers and others to the Unitarian Church of Baton Rouge, from what we worship to how to get involved. Attend one, two or all three: Oct. 11, 18, 25.

Wednesday, Oct. 21

  • Meditation – 5:30 p.m. (at UCBR) and at 7 p.m. (online) – Blue Lotus Meditation Center offers meditation Wednesdays and Saturdays at our church and online. Bring mats and floor pillows if desired. For online access, select “Virtual Meditation Session” here. (Also Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. at the meditation center, 4084 Lanier Drive.)

Saturday, Oct. 24

  • Halloween Party – 5-7 p.m. – Enjoy pumpkin painting, crafts, games, trick-or-treating, s’mores around the firepit and more! Get your best costume ready and grab a friend. If you can help earlier in the day to prep or during the event to staff an activity, email Kathy Smith at education@unitarianbr.org

Sunday, Oct. 25

  • MIDDLE HOUR: Social Justice Meeting – most Sundays – 10:15 a.m. – Find out how you can get involved with bringing more social justice into the world.
  • MIDDLE HOUR: Intro to Our Church – 10:15 a.m. – This three-part series introduces newcomers and others to the Unitarian Church of Baton Rouge, from what we worship to how to get involved. Attend one, two or all three: Oct. 11, 18, 25.
  • TransUU: Living and Loving Others Amid the Gender Spectrum – Fourth Sunday of the month –1-2:30 p.m. – Discussion and relationship-building for those with transgender, nonbinary or gender-nonconforming loved ones. Open to all. (Also: Nov. 22)

Saturday, Oct. 31

  • Meditation – 5 p.m. (at UCBR) – Blue Lotus Meditation Center offers meditation Wednesdays and Saturdays at our church and online. Bring mats and floor pillows if desired. (Also Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. at the meditation center, 4084 Lanier Drive.)

Wednesday, Oct. 28

  • Meditation – 5:30 p.m. (at UCBR) and at 7 p.m. (online) – Blue Lotus Meditation Center offers meditation Wednesdays and Saturdays at our church and online. Bring mats and floor pillows if desired. For online access, select “Virtual Meditation Session” here. (Also Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. at the meditation center, 4084 Lanier Drive.)

Saturday, Nov. 7

  • Samhain Ritual – 7 p.m. — Join our Sixth Source Sharing Circle around our firepit. This group is a place for UU Pagans and is dedicated to the UU principles and exploring their place in the natural world and their relationship with the divine. All are welcome!

Sunday, Nov. 8

  • Congregational Care Team – Second Sunday/Odd months – 10:15 a.m. – The CCT meets at church and via Zoom to provide care to people in the church community who are in crisis.

Sunday, Dec. 13

  • Sixth Source Sharing Circle – 1-2 p.m. – UU Pagans discuss their unique path. The group is dedicated to the UU principles and exploring their place in the natural world and their relationship with the gods.

WATCH ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THESE MEETINGS

  • Lunch Bunch – 1 p.m. – Select Sundays – Gather with other UUs after church for lunch at local restaurants. Locations and dates are announced in our weekly emails.