Special Events
Lives of the Spirit Workshop
April 27
1:00 – 2:00 PM
This month’s focus in our Lives of the Spirit series is Grace Lee Boggs, who was instrumental in promoting urban agriculture. To celebrate her, we have a special workshop presented by Carmen Jules of Blue Heron Farm.
This workshop is for those thinking about growing and beginning growers. We are not looking at complex growing but the effort of just getting started, overcoming fears and getting your feet wet so to speak! Hopefully you will come to the workshop thinking about growing and leave with the motivation and action plan to grow. You will also understand how food affects so many areas of you life, and what you can do in your world to make things better.
Read more about what Carmen's journey with urban farming here
Adoption Palooza
April 27
1:00 – 2:00 PM
Join the Community Projects Team and UU Animal Ministry for an unforgettable day of furry fun at Adoption Palooza, hosted by Houston Pets Alive on April 27th! We're on a mission to find forever homes for our adorable shelter pets, and we need YOUR help to make it happen.
Whether you're a doggie daycare pro, a matchmaker extraordinaire at our Purrfect Match table, a master of pet meet and greets, or a talented photographer ready to capture heartwarming moments at our photo zone, there's a volunteer opportunity waiting for you!
Come be a part of something truly special as we bring together pets and their new families. Your time and dedication will make a world of difference in the lives of these deserving animals.
Don't miss this chance to lend a paw and spread joy to pets in need. Sign up today to volunteer at Adoption Palooza and let's make April 27th a day to remember for our furry friends! Positions are also available to help with setup on April 24th and 26th.
Register here and we’ll send you more information
Lives of the Spirit May Workshops:
Swami Vivekananda
May 4, 6-8 PM
May 9, 6:30-8:30 PM
May 16, 6:30-8:30 PM
The penultimate figure in our Lives of The Spirit series is Swami Vivekananda, the philosopher, author, and religious teacher. His close relationships with Unitarians and Universalists at the dawn of the twentieth century helped him to introduce Hindu theology, Vedanta, and yoga to the Western world.
We are thrilled to be hosting presenters from around the country for three workshops to learn more about Swami Vivekananda.
Saturday, May 4, 6:00 to 8:00 PM
in Channing Hall,
presented by Swami Atmajnanananda, Resident Monk, Vedanta Center of Greater Washington, D.C.
Thursday, May 9, and Thursday, May 16, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM
in Channing Hall
Swami Mahayogananda, a visiting monk from the Vedanta Society of Southern California, will be presenting.
Be sure these amazing events are on your calendar, and please plan to be there.