The ancient phrase “where two or more are gathered” reminds us that powerful things can grow from small beginnings. As a small but spirited congregation, most of our outreach happens in pairs and small groups — and that’s exactly how new ideas take root. When someone feels called to serve, they invite others to join in, and suddenly a new way of helping the world is born. Many of our efforts are inspired by one or more of our UU Principles.
If something here sparks your interest, please let us know. We’d love to have you involved.
Our Current Outreach Programs
Annual Fan Drive
Each spring, when a volunteer takes the lead, we collect 18–20 box fans for local residents without air conditioning and deliver them to the regional fan drive hosted by a local radio station.
Children’s Clothing Swap
A few times each year, we host a children’s clothing swap where families can exchange gently used kids’ clothing. Clean, good-condition clothing is welcome, and those without items to trade are still invited
— making sure every child has clothes that fit is our goal.
Dinners at the Texoma Family Shelter
Once each quarter, our volunteer “Shelter Crew” prepares and serves dinner for residents of the Grayson County Shelter. Volunteers help plan the menu, prepare dishes, and some stay to share the meal with residents.
Earth Day Festival
Each April we host the Texoma Earth Day Festival — a community-wide celebration featuring a keynote address, workshops, kids’ activities, a trash fashion show, a student art show, recycling, and dozens of vendors. Planning happens in partnership with more than 40 local organizations, businesses, and volunteers from across Texoma. It’s a big event powered by many small acts of care.
Get Out the Vote (G.O.T.V.)
Our volunteers register voters at community events. A small UUA grant helped us create large banners that have since been used by several organizations to encourage voter registration throughout the area.
Grayson County NAACP
Although our engagement has varied over the years, we hold a lifetime membership and have occasionally supported the chapter’s annual youth scholarship dinner.
Little Free Library
Our Little Free Library was built in 2014 after a member was inspired by a model in Wisconsin. At the time, it was the only one in Grayson and Bryan counties. Today several exist because the idea spread! Since the pandemic, we’ve also used one shelf as a mini-pantry for anyone needing food support.
Rainbow Team (formerly LGBTQ+ Welcoming Congregation Team)
We host events for LGBTQ+ people and allies, maintain active social media pages, make sure all requirements are met to maintain our Welcoming Congregation Status, and support Grayson Pride.
Follow our Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter/X @UuLgbtq accounts to stay connected.
Reproductive Justice Congregation
As a congregation, we voted to become a Reproductive Justice Congregation in 2016.
By doing so we agree that in our sacred space, we:
* Respect and trust women
* Promise that women who attend our congregation will be free from stigma, shame or judgement for their reproductive decisions, including abortion
* believe access to comprehensive and affordable reproductive health services is a moral and social good.
The beliefs, words and deeds of clergy and leaders in this congregation will embody these principles at all times. We pledge to make our congregation a safe, accepting space for everyone.
Texas UU Justice Ministry (TXUUJM)
We joined TXUUJM when it began in 2012 and continue to support its work with an annual contribution. Every legislative session TXUUJM sponsors a UU Lobby Day to advocate for our values. One or two of our members also serve on its advisory board.
