Calendar of Events & Holidays
Events in April 2022
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March 27, 2022(13 events) All day: UBarU Church-Wide Retreat All day Our Church-Wide Retreat at UBarU in Central Texas is March 25 - 28 (Friday - Monday). These are the workshops/activities we have planned so far: · Getting to Know each other Games · Mindful reflection/walking the labyrinth · Nature Poetry Writing · Campfire singing/Storytelling/Talent Show Contact carol@firstuu.org for instructions on how to register, or with any questions you may have about this event! 9:00 am: Changing Women – Changing Women is a women's wisdom circle and Earth-based spirituality discussion group currently meeting online. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information. 9:00 am: Early Morning Book Group – A weekly sharing of perspectives gained from reading 60 pages of a non-fiction book. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information. 9:00 am: Mindful Meditation Group – Join the Mindful Meditation Group for music, brief recorded talks, and guided mindfulness meditations from a variety of teachers and leaders. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information. 9:30 am: Religious Education for Children – For ages 4-11 years, with storytelling, games, songs, art, and more as we explore our UU values and how we express them in the world. Please contact carol@firstuu.org for advanced registration information. 10:00 am: Houston Women's Group - HWG – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 302 10:15 am: Discussion Circle – Join the Discussion Circle for facilitated, educational discussions on a variety of topics where everyone follows group guidelines to create a safe, friendly environment. This group meets in a hybrid format, online and in-person together. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information. 10:45 am: Arts Forum: "Singing HERstory" with Dr. Jolie Rocke and Chelsea de Souza – Dr. Jolie Rocke is introducing a new quarterly series of Arts Forums at First Church. Beginning Sunday, March 27, 2022. Between services (10:45-11:15 am) in the First Church sanctuary (live stream available), Dr. Rocke and Chelsea de Souza will present an informative performance of one of her original works. “Singing HERstory” pays homage to the life and achievements of inspiring women from the banner exhibit, Sing the Truth: Voices from The Amistad Center for Art & Culture located in Hartford, Connecticut. This production is a celebration of the African American female performance tradition and its impact on the fight for freedom and equality. For more than 150 years, several women defined career paths that fed them artistically and financially as they enriched this nation and the world. Discover the music and acclaim of fourteen pioneering women including Sissieretta Jones, Marian Anderson, Mahalia Jackson, Pearl Bailey, and Lola Falana. 11:30 am: RE for Teens - High School – Teens in High School meet online on 1st and 3rd Sundays, and outdoors in-person at the church on 2nd and 4th Sundays, to talk about exploring different spiritual practices and other topics of interest. Contact carol@firstuu.org for more information. 11:30 am: RE for Teens - Middle School – The YoUUth Unit meets online on 1st and 3rd Sundays, and outdoors in-person at the church on 2nd and 4th Sundays, for games, discussion, exploring values and the sometimes difficult issues of teen life. Contact carol@firstuu.org for more information. 11:30 am: Religious Education for Children – For ages 4-11 years, with storytelling, games, songs, art, and more as we explore our UU values and how we express them in the world. Please contact carol@firstuu.org for advanced registration information. |
March 28, 2022(2 events) All day: UBarU Church-Wide Retreat All day Our Church-Wide Retreat at UBarU in Central Texas is March 25 - 28 (Friday - Monday). These are the workshops/activities we have planned so far: · Getting to Know each other Games · Mindful reflection/walking the labyrinth · Nature Poetry Writing · Campfire singing/Storytelling/Talent Show Contact carol@firstuu.org for instructions on how to register, or with any questions you may have about this event! 6:30 pm: AVDA – |
March 29, 2022(4 events) 4:00 pm: First UU Book Club – Join us via Zoom for games, a chapter book, and time with your friends! Designed for ages 7-11, all children are welcome to join! Please email carol@firstuu.org for more information. carol@firstuu.org 5:00 pm: "What is Unitarian Universalism?" Book Group – Join us on February 1st and February 15th for conversations on An Introduction to the Unitarian and Universalist Traditions by Andrea Greenwood & Mark W. Harris. 6:30 pm: AVDA – 7:00 pm: Space for Reflection and Sharing – Open to members and friends of First Church. Please contact Rev. D. Scott Cooper at scott@firstuu.org for more information. |
March 30, 2022(2 events) 9:30 am: Hatha Yoga – Start your day off fresh with this relaxing yoga class for beginners, Held 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM weekly on Wednesday mornings. Cost is $20 per class. 5:00 pm: Wednesday Discussion Group – All are welcome to join us by Zoom for facilitated, fun, educational discussions on a variety of cultural, political, and popular topics. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information. |
March 31, 2022
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April 1, 2022(1 event) 6:30 pm: Shabbat - Congregation Shma Koleinu – Congregation Shma Koleinu's Shabbat service, held at First Church and led by Rabbi Scott. Please contact admin@cskhouston.com for more information. |
April 2, 2022
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April 3, 2022(15 events) 9:00 am: Changing Women – Changing Women is a women's wisdom circle and Earth-based spirituality discussion group currently meeting online. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information. 9:00 am: Early Morning Book Group – A weekly sharing of perspectives gained from reading 60 pages of a non-fiction book. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information. 9:00 am: Mindful Meditation Group – Join the Mindful Meditation Group for music, brief recorded talks, and guided mindfulness meditations from a variety of teachers and leaders. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information. 9:30 am: Religious Education for Children – For ages 4-11 years, with storytelling, games, songs, art, and more as we explore our UU values and how we express them in the world. Please contact carol@firstuu.org for advanced registration information. 10:00 am: Houston Women's Group - HWG – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 302 10:15 am: Discussion Circle – Join the Discussion Circle for facilitated, educational discussions on a variety of topics where everyone follows group guidelines to create a safe, friendly environment. This group meets in a hybrid format, online and in-person together. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information. 10:30 am: Coming of Age – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Fireside Room 11:30 am: RE for Teens - High School – Teens in High School meet online on 1st and 3rd Sundays, and outdoors in-person at the church on 2nd and 4th Sundays, to talk about exploring different spiritual practices and other topics of interest. Contact carol@firstuu.org for more information. 11:30 am: RE for Teens - Middle School – The YoUUth Unit meets online on 1st and 3rd Sundays, and outdoors in-person at the church on 2nd and 4th Sundays, for games, discussion, exploring values and the sometimes difficult issues of teen life. Contact carol@firstuu.org for more information. 11:30 am: Religious Education for Children – For ages 4-11 years, with storytelling, games, songs, art, and more as we explore our UU values and how we express them in the world. Please contact carol@firstuu.org for advanced registration information. 1:30 pm: Our Whole Lives Sexuality Education – in Room 302 5:00 pm: Stewardship Leadership Gathering – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304 |
April 4, 2022(1 event) 6:30 pm: AVDA – |
April 5, 2022(3 events) 4:00 pm: First UU Book Club – Join us via Zoom for games, a chapter book, and time with your friends! Designed for ages 7-11, all children are welcome to join! Please email carol@firstuu.org for more information. carol@firstuu.org 6:30 pm: AVDA – 7:00 pm: Space for Reflection and Sharing – Open to members and friends of First Church. Please contact Rev. D. Scott Cooper at scott@firstuu.org for more information. |
April 6, 2022(2 events) 9:30 am: Hatha Yoga – Start your day off fresh with this relaxing yoga class for beginners, Held 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM weekly on Wednesday mornings. Cost is $20 per class. 5:00 pm: Wednesday Discussion Group – All are welcome to join us by Zoom for facilitated, fun, educational discussions on a variety of cultural, political, and popular topics. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information. |
April 7, 2022
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April 8, 2022(1 event) 6:30 pm: Shabbat - Congregation Shma Koleinu – Congregation Shma Koleinu's Shabbat service, held at First Church and led by Rabbi Scott. Please contact admin@cskhouston.com for more information. |
April 9, 2022
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April 10, 2022(13 events) 9:00 am: Changing Women – Changing Women is a women's wisdom circle and Earth-based spirituality discussion group currently meeting online. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information. 9:00 am: Early Morning Book Group – A weekly sharing of perspectives gained from reading 60 pages of a non-fiction book. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information. 9:00 am: Mindful Meditation Group – Join the Mindful Meditation Group for music, brief recorded talks, and guided mindfulness meditations from a variety of teachers and leaders. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information. 9:30 am: Religious Education for Children – For ages 4-11 years, with storytelling, games, songs, art, and more as we explore our UU values and how we express them in the world. Please contact carol@firstuu.org for advanced registration information. 10:00 am: Houston Women's Group - HWG – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 302 10:15 am: Discussion Circle – Join the Discussion Circle for facilitated, educational discussions on a variety of topics where everyone follows group guidelines to create a safe, friendly environment. This group meets in a hybrid format, online and in-person together. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information. 11:30 am: RE for Teens - High School – Teens in High School meet online on 1st and 3rd Sundays, and outdoors in-person at the church on 2nd and 4th Sundays, to talk about exploring different spiritual practices and other topics of interest. Contact carol@firstuu.org for more information. 11:30 am: RE for Teens - Middle School – The YoUUth Unit meets online on 1st and 3rd Sundays, and outdoors in-person at the church on 2nd and 4th Sundays, for games, discussion, exploring values and the sometimes difficult issues of teen life. Contact carol@firstuu.org for more information. 11:30 am: Religious Education for Children – For ages 4-11 years, with storytelling, games, songs, art, and more as we explore our UU values and how we express them in the world. Please contact carol@firstuu.org for advanced registration information. 1:30 pm: Our Whole Lives Sexuality Education – in the Fireside Room |
April 11, 2022(1 event) 6:30 pm: AVDA – |
April 12, 2022(3 events) 4:00 pm: First UU Book Club – Join us via Zoom for games, a chapter book, and time with your friends! Designed for ages 7-11, all children are welcome to join! Please email carol@firstuu.org for more information. carol@firstuu.org 5:00 pm: "What is Unitarian Universalism?" Book Group – Join us on February 1st and February 15th for conversations on An Introduction to the Unitarian and Universalist Traditions by Andrea Greenwood & Mark W. Harris. 6:30 pm: AVDA – |
April 13, 2022(2 events) 9:30 am: Hatha Yoga – Start your day off fresh with this relaxing yoga class for beginners, Held 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM weekly on Wednesday mornings. Cost is $20 per class. 5:00 pm: Wednesday Discussion Group – All are welcome to join us by Zoom for facilitated, fun, educational discussions on a variety of cultural, political, and popular topics. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information. |
April 14, 2022(1 event) 7:00 pm: Membership 101 – Membership 101 is a pull-out Inquirer's Series session taking place on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM. This session is a required step on the Path to Membership, and is offered in a hybrid format to allow for both online and in-person participation. Please contact info@firstuu.org for more information about Membership 101 and joining our church. |
April 15, 2022(2 events) 6:30 pm: Shabbat - Congregation Shma Koleinu – Congregation Shma Koleinu's Shabbat service, held at First Church and led by Rabbi Scott. Please contact admin@cskhouston.com for more information. 7:00 pm: Online Games Night – 3rd Fridays - April 15 & May 20
7:00 - 8:00 pm
All adults are welcome to join us for virtual games on third Fridays. We play fun games via Zoom.
All you need is two devices to play (a phone and computer or iPad). We’ll play a few games and take some time to chat with each other.
We plan to return to meeting at the church on third Fridays, possibly in June, as soon as folks are willing and feel safe.
The zoom room opens at 6:45 pm on April 15 and May 20 to meet and greet each other.
Let’s get together and have some fun!
Facilitators: Megan and Edmund P., assisted by Pam P.
To get the Zoom meeting link, please email info@firstuu.org.
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April 16, 2022(1 event) 2:00 pm: Celebration of Life (Private) – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304 |
April 17, 2022(12 events) 9:00 am: Changing Women – Changing Women is a women's wisdom circle and Earth-based spirituality discussion group currently meeting online. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information. 9:00 am: Early Morning Book Group – A weekly sharing of perspectives gained from reading 60 pages of a non-fiction book. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information. 9:00 am: Mindful Meditation Group – Join the Mindful Meditation Group for music, brief recorded talks, and guided mindfulness meditations from a variety of teachers and leaders. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information. 9:30 am: Religious Education for Children – For ages 4-11 years, with storytelling, games, songs, art, and more as we explore our UU values and how we express them in the world. Please contact carol@firstuu.org for advanced registration information. 10:00 am: Houston Women's Group - HWG – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 302 10:15 am: Discussion Circle – Join the Discussion Circle for facilitated, educational discussions on a variety of topics where everyone follows group guidelines to create a safe, friendly environment. This group meets in a hybrid format, online and in-person together. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information. 11:30 am: RE for Teens - High School – Teens in High School meet online on 1st and 3rd Sundays, and outdoors in-person at the church on 2nd and 4th Sundays, to talk about exploring different spiritual practices and other topics of interest. Contact carol@firstuu.org for more information. 11:30 am: RE for Teens - Middle School – The YoUUth Unit meets online on 1st and 3rd Sundays, and outdoors in-person at the church on 2nd and 4th Sundays, for games, discussion, exploring values and the sometimes difficult issues of teen life. Contact carol@firstuu.org for more information. 11:30 am: Religious Education for Children – For ages 4-11 years, with storytelling, games, songs, art, and more as we explore our UU values and how we express them in the world. Please contact carol@firstuu.org for advanced registration information. |
April 18, 2022(1 event) 6:30 pm: AVDA – |
April 19, 2022(2 events) 4:00 pm: First UU Book Club – Join us via Zoom for games, a chapter book, and time with your friends! Designed for ages 7-11, all children are welcome to join! Please email carol@firstuu.org for more information. carol@firstuu.org 6:30 pm: AVDA – |
April 20, 2022(3 events) 9:30 am: Hatha Yoga – Start your day off fresh with this relaxing yoga class for beginners, Held 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM weekly on Wednesday mornings. Cost is $20 per class. 5:00 pm: Wednesday Discussion Group – All are welcome to join us by Zoom for facilitated, fun, educational discussions on a variety of cultural, political, and popular topics. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information. 6:30 pm: First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston - Board Meeting – |
April 21, 2022(1 event) 6:30 pm: El Grupo de Crecimiento Espiritual – Hacemos una cordial invitación a todas las personas que deseen participar para que nos acompañen a las 7:00 p.m. Por favor tomar nota que estaremos conversando y participando en español. Mantendremos el distanciamiento social recomendado y se requerirá el uso de cubrebocas. |
April 22, 2022
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April 23, 2022(2 events) 1:30 pm: Our Whole Lives Sexuality Education – in the Fireside Room 2:00 pm: "Trans Youth, Religion, and Health" Panel Discussion – The First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, as part of their Ministers’ Forums series, will be presenting a panel discussion to disseminate accurate information about the spirituality and health of transgender youth in Texas, and the legal issues they and their families face. Necessitated by the dangerous political theatrics of the state’s elected leaders, the panel will include local faith leaders, health professionals, legal experts, and transgender individuals and members of their families. All who wish to know more about these issues are encouraged to attend, and the event will be livestreamed at https://firstuu.org/livestreaming/. |
April 24, 2022(11 events) 9:00 am: Changing Women – Changing Women is a women's wisdom circle and Earth-based spirituality discussion group currently meeting online. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information. 9:00 am: Early Morning Book Group – A weekly sharing of perspectives gained from reading 60 pages of a non-fiction book. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information. 9:00 am: Mindful Meditation Group – Join the Mindful Meditation Group for music, brief recorded talks, and guided mindfulness meditations from a variety of teachers and leaders. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information. 9:30 am: Religious Education for Children – For ages 4-11 years, with storytelling, games, songs, art, and more as we explore our UU values and how we express them in the world. Please contact carol@firstuu.org for advanced registration information. 10:00 am: Houston Women's Group - HWG – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 302 10:15 am: Discussion Circle – Join the Discussion Circle for facilitated, educational discussions on a variety of topics where everyone follows group guidelines to create a safe, friendly environment. This group meets in a hybrid format, online and in-person together. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information. 11:30 am: RE for Teens - High School – Teens in High School meet online on 1st and 3rd Sundays, and outdoors in-person at the church on 2nd and 4th Sundays, to talk about exploring different spiritual practices and other topics of interest. Contact carol@firstuu.org for more information. 11:30 am: RE for Teens - Middle School – The YoUUth Unit meets online on 1st and 3rd Sundays, and outdoors in-person at the church on 2nd and 4th Sundays, for games, discussion, exploring values and the sometimes difficult issues of teen life. Contact carol@firstuu.org for more information. 11:30 am: Religious Education for Children – For ages 4-11 years, with storytelling, games, songs, art, and more as we explore our UU values and how we express them in the world. Please contact carol@firstuu.org for advanced registration information. |
April 25, 2022(1 event) 6:30 pm: AVDA – |
April 26, 2022(3 events) 4:00 pm: First UU Book Club – Join us via Zoom for games, a chapter book, and time with your friends! Designed for ages 7-11, all children are welcome to join! Please email carol@firstuu.org for more information. carol@firstuu.org 5:00 pm: "What is Unitarian Universalism?" Book Group – Join us on February 1st and February 15th for conversations on An Introduction to the Unitarian and Universalist Traditions by Andrea Greenwood & Mark W. Harris. 6:30 pm: AVDA – |
April 27, 2022(4 events) 9:30 am: Hatha Yoga – Start your day off fresh with this relaxing yoga class for beginners, Held 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM weekly on Wednesday mornings. Cost is $20 per class. 5:00 pm: Wednesday Discussion Group – All are welcome to join us by Zoom for facilitated, fun, educational discussions on a variety of cultural, political, and popular topics. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information. 7:00 pm: Newcomer Covenant Group – The Newcomer Covenant Group welcomes all New Members of First Church to connect and grow with Rev. D. Scott Cooper, Assistant Minister of Congregational Life, at this monthly gathering. Please contact Rev. D. Scott Cooper at scott@firstuu.org for more information. |
April 28, 2022
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April 29, 2022(1 event) 6:30 pm: Shabbat - Congregation Shma Koleinu – Congregation Shma Koleinu's Shabbat service, held at First Church and led by Rabbi Scott. Please contact admin@cskhouston.com for more information. |
April 30, 2022(1 event) 5:30 pm: "I Am In Need of Music" – We are excited to invite you to join us for this special evening concert celebrating the history of music of First Church! The Sanctuary Choir, String Band, Traveler, Chelsea de Souza, and Dr. Jolie Rocke will share their gifts of music as we honor the past and share the vision for the musical future. This performance is open to the public and will be live-streamed. Donations welcome! First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304 |