The First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston String Band welcomes all who love to OR WANT TO play music together!We meet in-between services on most Sundays.
We have members of every skill level, and welcome beginners as well
Bring your Ukulele, Guitar, Bass, Mandolin, Lute, whatever!
We can supply you with a Ukulele if you have never played anything, but would like to learn!
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Room 201
Spiritual Conversations is a method of reading poetry as designed by emerita UU Rev. Laurel Hallman. Within one hour we will intimately engage with texts in a contemplative way.
1:30 pm: Songs of the African American Soul: Presented by Dr. Jolie Rocke & Dr. John Cornelius
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm February 25, 2024
For more than 200 years, African American musicians have shared stories through music that serve as historical documents of a resilient people with a rich cultural heritage. Embark on a diverse journey through various genres and styles of music written by female, male, deceased, and living African American composers. Discover a hidden history that reveals black genius is not new, unusual, or uncommon.
Featuring arrangements and compositions by Dr. John Cornelius, Betty Jackson King, Duke Ellington, Charlie Smalls, and more.
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Sanctuary
This is a chance for congregations to meet virtually with representatives of the First Church Board of Directors, to ask questions or provide feedback regarding 1) The possible purchase of property located across Fannin Street, and 2) The proposed slate of candidates put forth by the Nominating Committee to serve on the Ministerial Search Committee.
Join Rabbi Scott Hausman-Weiss (and Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen when available) for a deep dive into the Torah portion of the week. Based on the Jewish calendar, the Torah is read and studied by “parsha” (portion) “in order of appearance.”
Through the eyes of the classical, rabbinic commentators, we will study their interpretations, and get to know and understand the tools of interpretation, utilized by Jewish commentators for centuries.
Through multiple modes of learning (lecture, diads, journaling), we will ask and answer:
1. What is the Torah telling me/us this week?
2. How did our ancestors understand these words and are there implications for my life and today’s world?
3. How might I live my own life like I’m writing sacred text?
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Channing Hall
Opening reception for "Wendel A. White: Difficult Histories" presents a selection from White's Manifest (2009-present) and Red Summer (2011-2019) series.
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Channing Hall