Calendar of Events & Holidays
Events in April 2024
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Choir Rehearsal Choir Rehearsal
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April 3, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Choir Room -
JCC Meeting Newcomer Covenant Group Newcomer Covenant Group
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April 4, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Channing Hall -
Auction Event: Wine Tasting at Total Wine Auction Event: Wine Tasting at Total Wine
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April 5, 2024Wildlife: From Conflict to Coexistence Wildlife: From Conflict to Coexistence
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April 5, 2024Join us for an enlightening evening of harmony with nature! The Wildlife Center of Texas presents an engaging speaker event on "Peaceful Coexistence: Embracing Our Wildlife Neighbors." Discover the delicate balance between city life and the diverse wildlife that share our spaces. Get up close and personal with several awe-inspiring birds of prey. As you immerse yourself in the world of wildlife, tantalize your taste buds with an array of delightful sweet and savory plant-based snacks. Let's come together, learn, and enjoy an evening that celebrates the beauty of nature right in our own backyards!
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Auction Event: Bike Tour east of Downtown Auction Event: Bike Tour east of Downtown
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April 6, 2024Held by Charlie and Carol Burrus
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Houston Women's Group Houston Women's Group
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April 7, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 302Sunday Service Sunday Service
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April 7, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304Parent's Group Parent's Group
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April 7, 2024Come find support, community and ideas for creating a grounded family life. Babies are welcome to stay with parents in the group OR all children can be cared for by our nursery staff: we have set up extra nursery staff to care for the older children during Parent’s Group this Sunday.
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 303Sunday Discussion Circle Sunday Discussion Circle
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April 7, 2024Hybrid Meeting Zoom/ Room 304
String Band String Band
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April 7, 2024The 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 201Choir Rehearsal Choir Rehearsal
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April 7, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Choir RoomSunday Service Sunday Service
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AVDA Minister's Book Group Minister's Book Group
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April 9, 2024In person and online via Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81683941920?pwd=OG9mK1diSGluWWtPQUptUlVKTmNTUT09
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Spring 2024 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event: Offsite Spring 2024 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event: Offsite
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April 10, 2024Willow Water Hole Greenspace 5300 Dryad Dr, Houston, TX 77035
Choir Rehearsal Choir Rehearsal
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April 10, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Choir Room -
JCC Meeting Virtual Inquirers Series: Membership 101 Virtual Inquirers Series: Membership 101
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April 11, 2024Email membership@firstuu.org to RSVP.
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Congregation Shma Koleinu Congregation Shma Koleinu
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April 12, 2024Shabbat
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Auction Event: Rice baseball Auction Event: Rice baseball
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April 13, 2024Hosted by Edmund and Megan Pantuliano
Yoga Auction Event: Board Cocktail Party at the Abrahams Auction Event: Board Cocktail Party at the Abrahams
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April 13, 2024Held by the Board
At the Abrahams' house.
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Changing Women Changing Women
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April 14, 2024All women are invited to join us for some sacred time on Sundays at 9:00 a.m.
We are currently meeting on Zoom on first and third Sundays andin person in Room 303 on second, fourth and fifth Sundays.For more information and to receive the Zoom meeting link,contact Keddy at keddyannoutlaw@gmail.com or Margaret at mkallsen@yahoo.com.First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 303Houston Women's Group Houston Women's Group
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April 14, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 302Sunday Service Sunday Service
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April 14, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304Sunday Discussion Circle Sunday Discussion Circle
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April 14, 2024Hybrid Meeting Zoom/ Room 304
Energy Transition through UU Eyes Energy Transition through UU Eyes
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April 14, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Fireside RoomString Band String Band
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April 14, 2024The 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 201Choir Rehearsal Choir Rehearsal
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April 14, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Choir RoomSunday Service Sunday Service
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Choir Rehearsal Choir Rehearsal
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April 17, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Choir Room -
JCC Meeting Virtual Inquirers Series: UU History & Sources Virtual Inquirers Series: UU History & Sources
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April 18, 2024Email membership@firstuu.org to RSVP.
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Young Adults Social @ Axelrad Young Adults Social @ Axelrad
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April 19, 2024If you are between the ages of 18-35, and would love to gather with other awesome people, come have some pizza and good conversation at Axelrad! Rev. Colin will be there to answer any questions.
If you are interested, Please RSVP at membership@firstuu.org.
AxelradIn-Person Games Night In-Person Games Night
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April 19, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Fireside Room -
Auction Event: BBQ Extraordinaire Auction Event: BBQ Extraordinaire
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April 20, 2024Hosted by Ron Cookston and Mary Koch
Yoga Visit To Vietnamese Buddhist Temple Visit To Vietnamese Buddhist Temple
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April 20, 2024The Adult Programs Committee would like to invite congregation members to visit the Huong Lam Buddhist temple, in Pearland, for a tour, a meeting with the monks, meditation, and a meal for us. Huong Lam Temple is relatively unique in being cared for by a group of Vietnamese female monks or sisters. It supports a vibrant community of over 100 families, and is known for its statues and artwork. We will meet at First Unitarian Church at 11 AM, and carpool to the temple.
Please let either Matthew Do, Paul Smolen, or Carol Burrus know by Monday April 15 if you would like to go.
Huong Lam Buddhist TempleBIPOC Movie Screening and Discussion BIPOC Movie Screening and Discussion
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April 20, 2024Shirley is a biopic about Shirley Chisholm, the first black female representative elected in to the United States Congress, and the first Black Candidate for President.
We will be screening the movie and having a discussion afterwards. Snacks will be provided.
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Houston Women's Group Houston Women's Group
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April 21, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 302Sunday Service Sunday Service
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April 21, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304Parent's Group Parent's Group
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April 21, 2024Sunday Discussion Circle Sunday Discussion Circle
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April 21, 2024Hybrid Meeting Zoom/ Room 304
String Band String Band
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April 21, 2024The 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 201Choir Rehearsal Choir Rehearsal
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April 21, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Choir RoomArts Forum: "National Poetry Month" Presented by Toni Holland Arts Forum: "National Poetry Month" Presented by Toni Holland
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April 21, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston SanctuarySunday Service Sunday Service
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April 21, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304 -
Animal Ministry meeting Animal Ministry meeting
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April 22, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston LibraryAVDA -
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Choir Rehearsal Choir Rehearsal
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April 24, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Choir Room -
First UU Press Release First UU Press Release
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April 25, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston SanctuaryJCC Meeting -
In-Person Games Night In-Person Games Night
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April 26, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Fireside Room -
Auction Event: Polish Easter Dinner Auction Event: Polish Easter Dinner
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April 27, 2024Hosted by Connie Acosta and Mary Ann Cheslock
Animal Palooza (Offsite) Animal Palooza (Offsite)
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April 27, 2024Join 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:
Yoga Lives of the Spirit Workshop: "Simply Seed Experience" Lives of the Spirit Workshop: "Simply Seed Experience"
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April 27, 2024The workshop for the month will be led by Carmen Jules of Blue Heron Farm:
The Urban Farming world is definitely led and sustained by Spirit! To mesh the world of agriculture and
my love for helping my community has such a different perspective. And my journey has taken me through powerful lessons about food, human nature and most importantly, the weaponization of food, that I am compelled to do all in my power to help those who have an ear to hear and eyes to see.
I have been doing urban farming for the last nine years, but my growing experience has been for most of my life. My first garden was when I was 8 years old, a request to my father for my birthday present. And he was surprised, but supported my endeavor to grow food. The balance of my personal growing experience was with a home garden as an adult. Growing most of the standard things in small quantities, like tomatoes, egg plant, cucumbers, strawberries, peppers, melons, greens, okra and corn. You are fooled to think that the cute little home garden that you so diligently nurture is hard work, until you have been gifted the opportunity to manage a 3 acre underfunded raw urban land farm. Suddenly a cute little home garden became a walk in the park.
Needless to say, I want to share my love of bringing food to the people of my community with you to inspire you to learn about food sovereignty, and claiming your own special space to grow or support those who grow healthy food. Growing food teaches you more about yourself, your strengths and weaknesses and allows you to work on who you are and what you want to accomplish. Growing food is simple to most, but, a silent complexity that will put you in awe, when the simple seed you put in the soil comes forth, and in time, produces an edible. You think what an amazing thing you have done. But truly it is your first introduction to something powerful and hidden. And how you are connected to it all. Contrary to popular belief you don’t have to be an expert, that comes with the repetitive nature of growing, you simply have to have the desire to grow food and most especially, eat what you grow.
Join me on Saturday, April 27 at 1 pm for the inspiring “Simply Seed Experience” workshop were you will be nurtured to grow your own food and/or learn to support effectively those who grow food. You will learn a few of the challenges of growing in our current urban environment from my perspective of growing food naturally. 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.
Carmen Jules, is the Farm Manager of a multi-site urban farm in Houston, Texas. Our focus is on growing healthy fruits and vegetables naturally. We are expanding our current 3 acre farm model to include new agricultural technologies to better address the ever changing weather environment. We are currently working on site 1 of 4 urban sites that will house the various agricultural technologies, which includes robotic farming, aeroponics, hydroponics and aquaponics. Traditional farming will still be the mainstay of
our farm, however, we believe the research is necessary to look at alternatives in the event that current farming weather challenges cannot be overcome. Additional community sharing skills include disaster recovery skills and affordable alternative housing/energy advocacyFirst Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Channing HallPlant-Based Potluck Plant-Based Potluck
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April 27, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Channing Hall -
Changing Women Changing Women
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April 28, 2024All women are invited to join us for some sacred time on Sundays at 10:00 AM
We are currently meeting on Zoom on first and third Sundays and
in person in Room 303 on second, fourth and fifth Sundays.For more information and to receive the Zoom meeting link,
contact Keddy at keddyannoutlaw@gmail.com or Margaret at mkallsen@yahoo.com.First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 303Houston Women's Group Houston Women's Group
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April 28, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 302Sunday Service Sunday Service
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April 28, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304Sunday Discussion Circle Sunday Discussion Circle
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April 28, 2024Hybrid Meeting Zoom/ Room 304
String Band String Band
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April 28, 2024The 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 201Choir Rehearsal Choir Rehearsal
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April 28, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Choir RoomSunday Service Sunday Service
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April 28, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304Lives of the Spirit Covenant Group Lives of the Spirit Covenant Group
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April 30, 2024Minister's Book Group Minister's Book Group
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April 30, 2024In Person and Online via Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81683941920?pwd=OG9mK1diSGluWWtPQUptUlVKTmNTUT09
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Library