Calendar of Events & Holidays
Events in February 2024
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Yoga Coming of Age Coming of Age
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February 3, 2024 – February 4, 2024(2/3 from 7:00-9:30 pm youth with mentors, 9:30 pm & overnight with youth/COA leaders)
(2/4 from 10:15-11:25 with youth/mentor)
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Coming of Age Coming of Age
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February 3, 2024 – February 4, 2024(2/3 from 7:00-9:30 pm youth with mentors, 9:30 pm & overnight with youth/COA leaders)
(2/4 from 10:15-11:25 with youth/mentor)
Sunday Nursery Sunday Nursery
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February 4, 2024Care for babies, toddlers and for children when parents are attending groups
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston NurseryHouston Women's Group Houston Women's Group
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February 4, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 302OWL Parent Orientation OWL Parent Orientation
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February 4, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 207Parent's Group Parent's Group
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February 4, 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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February 4, 2024Hybrid Meeting Zoom/ Room 304
String Band String Band
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February 4, 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 201Board Chat: Property Acquisition Board Chat: Property Acquisition
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February 4, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston LibraryChoir Rehearsal Choir Rehearsal
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February 4, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Choir RoomSpirit Explorers Spirit Explorers
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February 4, 2024Religious Education during the 11:30 Service for ages 7-10. Children attend the beginning of the service and leave together.
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304Spirit Play Spirit Play
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February 4, 2024Religious Education during the 11:30 Service for ages 4-7. Children attend the beginning of the service and leave together.
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304Youth Group Youth Group
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February 4, 2024Religious Education during the 11:30 Service for ages 15-18. Youth attend the beginning of the service and leave together.
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304YoUUth Unit YoUUth Unit
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February 4, 2024Religious Education during the 11:30 Service for ages 11-14. Youth attend the beginning of the service and leave together.
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Choir Rehearsal Choir Rehearsal
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February 7, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Choir Room -
Newcomer Covenant Group Newcomer Covenant Group
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February 8, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Channing HallTorah Talks through Rabbi Eyes Torah Talks through Rabbi Eyes
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February 8, 2024Join 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?
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Changing Women Changing Women
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February 11, 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 303Sunday Nursery Sunday Nursery
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February 11, 2024Care for babies, toddlers and for children when parents are attending groups
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston NurseryHouston Women's Group Houston Women's Group
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February 11, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 302Sunday Discussion Circle Sunday Discussion Circle
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February 11, 2024Hybrid Meeting Zoom/ Room 304
OWL 1 String Band String Band
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February 11, 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 201Board Chat: Property Acquisition Board Chat: Property Acquisition
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February 11, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston LibraryChoir Rehearsal Choir Rehearsal
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February 11, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Choir RoomSpirit Explorers Spirit Explorers
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February 11, 2024Religious Education during the 11:30 Service for ages 7-10. Children attend the beginning of the service and leave together.
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304Spirit Play Spirit Play
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February 11, 2024Religious Education during the 11:30 Service for ages 4-7. Children attend the beginning of the service and leave together.
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304Youth Group Youth Group
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February 11, 2024Religious Education during the 11:30 Service for ages 15-18. Youth attend the beginning of the service and leave together.
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304YoUUth Unit YoUUth Unit
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February 11, 2024Religious Education during the 11:30 Service for ages 11-14. Youth attend the beginning of the service and leave together.
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304Changing The Conversation: The Theology of Reproductive Justice Changing The Conversation: The Theology of Reproductive Justice
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February 11, 2024The Theology of Reproductive Justice
Livestream Watch Party
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AVDA Nominating Committee Nominating Committee
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February 12, 2024 – February 15, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304 -
Nominating Committee Nominating Committee
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February 12, 2024 – February 15, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304AVDA Minister's Book Group Minister's Book Group
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February 13, 2024In person and online via Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81683941920?pwd=OG9mK1diSGluWWtPQUptUlVKTmNTUT09
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Library -
Nominating Committee Nominating Committee
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February 12, 2024 – February 15, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304Choir Rehearsal Choir Rehearsal
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February 14, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Choir Room -
Nominating Committee Nominating Committee
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February 12, 2024 – February 15, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304Torah Talks through Rabbi Eyes Torah Talks through Rabbi Eyes
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February 15, 2024Join 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?
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In-Person Games Night In-Person Games Night
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February 16, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Fireside Room -
Yoga Lives of the Spirit Workshop: Fannie Lou Hamer Lives of the Spirit Workshop: Fannie Lou Hamer
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February 17, 2024Presented by Glynda C. Carr - Higher Heights Leadership Fund
As president, CEO and co-founder of Higher Heights for America, Glynda C. Carr is at the center of the national movement to grow Black women’s political power from the voting booth to elected office.
In 2011, Carr and Kimberly Peeler-Allen co-founded Higher Heights to address the dearth of organizing resources for politically active Black women and the lack of support for those who were considering seeking elected office. Through her leadership, the organization has developed several innovative programs and efforts that have quickly solidified its reputation as the political home and go-to resource for progressive Black women.
Carr is the co-creator of #BlackWomenLead—a powerful coalition movement that is creating an environment for Black women to run, win and lead—and the Higher Heights-powered #BlackWomenVote, a nonpartisan voter-activism campaign that serves as an independent and trusted voice for Black women’s political concerns. Her work to date has helped to elect 11 Black women to the U.S. Congress–including one to the Senate–and increase the number of Black women holding statewide executive office–including helping to elect the first Black woman to serve as New York State attorney general.
Carr has appeared on the 2018 Essence magazine Woke 100 list. She has contributed to CNN.com, TheRoot.com, Ebony.com, HuffPost.com and BET.com; appeared on Cheddar, FOX News Live and MSNBC; and has been interviewed and quoted in the Washington Post, New York Times, US News, BuzzFeed and numerous other outlets.
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Sunday Nursery Sunday Nursery
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February 18, 2024Care for babies, toddlers and for children when parents are attending groups
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston NurseryHouston Women's Group Houston Women's Group
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February 18, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 302Parent's Group Parent's Group
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February 18, 2024Sunday Discussion Circle Sunday Discussion Circle
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February 18, 2024Hybrid Meeting Zoom/ Room 304
OWL 2 String Band String Band
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February 18, 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 201Board Chat: Property Acquisition Board Chat: Property Acquisition
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February 18, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston LibraryChoir Rehearsal Choir Rehearsal
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February 18, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Choir RoomArts Forum: "Creative Writing" Presented by Kianna Taylor Arts Forum: "Creative Writing" Presented by Kianna Taylor
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February 18, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston SanctuarySpirit Explorers Spirit Explorers
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February 18, 2024Religious Education during the 11:30 Service for ages 7-10. Children attend the beginning of the service and leave together.
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304Spirit Play Spirit Play
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February 18, 2024Religious Education during the 11:30 Service for ages 4-7. Children attend the beginning of the service and leave together.
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304Youth Group Youth Group
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February 18, 2024Religious Education during the 11:30 Service for ages 15-18. Youth attend the beginning of the service and leave together.
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304YoUUth Unit YoUUth Unit
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February 18, 2024Religious Education during the 11:30 Service for ages 11-14. Youth attend the beginning of the service and leave together.
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304"Seeing Through the Walls" Movie Showing "Seeing Through the Walls" Movie Showing
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February 18, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Fireside RoomArtificial intelligence: Concerns and Possibilities Artificial intelligence: Concerns and Possibilities
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February 18, 2024Long time church member Eric Botts is on faculty at the University of St Thomas where he is the Director of Global Cybersecurity and the Director of the Center for International Studies.
He will share some thoughts about artificial intelligence and take questions from the audience.
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AVDA -
AVDA Minister's Book Group Minister's Book Group
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February 20, 2024In Person and Online via Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81683941920?pwd=OG9mK1diSGluWWtPQUptUlVKTmNTUT09
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston LibraryNominating Committee Nominating Committee
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February 20, 2024 – February 20, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304Ride Share Tax Workshop Ride Share Tax Workshop
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February 20, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Channing Hall -
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Board Meeting First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Board Meeting
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February 21, 2024The monthly board meeting is open to all members of the church
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/92068822000?pwd=NUgycEZjbEFmU2xZdzBNckJaSUcvZz09
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston LibraryChoir Rehearsal Choir Rehearsal
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February 21, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Choir Room -
JCC Meeting JCC Meeting
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February 22, 2024Torah Talks through Rabbi Eyes Torah Talks through Rabbi Eyes
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February 22, 2024Join 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?
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Plant Based Potluck Plant Based Potluck
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February 23, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Channing Hall -
Yoga Annual Auction Annual Auction
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February 24, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Channing Hall -
Changing Women Changing Women
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February 25, 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 303Sunday Nursery Sunday Nursery
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February 25, 2024Care for babies, toddlers and for children when parents are attending groups
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston NurseryHouston Women's Group Houston Women's Group
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February 25, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 302Coming of Age Coming of Age
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February 25, 202410:15-11:25 youth’s COA session, 11:30-12:30 time with mentor
Sunday Discussion Circle Sunday Discussion Circle
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February 25, 2024Hybrid Meeting Zoom/ Room 304
OWL 3 (OWL Parent Group ) OWL 3 (OWL Parent Group )
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February 25, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 207String Band String Band
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February 25, 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 201Board Chat: Property Acquisition Board Chat: Property Acquisition
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February 25, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston LibraryChoir Rehearsal Choir Rehearsal
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February 25, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Choir RoomSpirit Explorers Spirit Explorers
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February 25, 2024Religious Education during the 11:30 Service for ages 7-10. Children attend the beginning of the service and leave together.
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304Spirit Play Spirit Play
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February 25, 2024Religious Education during the 11:30 Service for ages 4-7. Children attend the beginning of the service and leave together.
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304Youth Group Youth Group
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February 25, 2024Religious Education during the 11:30 Service for ages 15-18. Youth attend the beginning of the service and leave together.
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304YoUUth Unit YoUUth Unit
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February 25, 2024Religious Education during the 11:30 Service for ages 11-14. Youth attend the beginning of the service and leave together.
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304BIPOC Group Gathering BIPOC Group Gathering
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February 25, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston LibraryLives of the Spirit Covenant Group Lives of the Spirit Covenant Group
February 25, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Fireside RoomSpiritual Conversations Spiritual Conversations
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February 25, 2024Spiritual 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.
Facilitated by church member, Toni Holland
Songs of the African American Soul: Presented by Dr. Jolie Rocke & Dr. John Cornelius Songs of the African American Soul: Presented by Dr. Jolie Rocke & Dr. John Cornelius
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February 25, 2024For 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 -
AVDA -
AVDA Lives of the Spirit Covenant Group Lives of the Spirit Covenant Group
February 27, 2024 -
Board Chat: Wednesday, Feb. 28, 7-8pm, Zoom Board Chat: Wednesday, Feb. 28, 7-8pm, Zoom
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February 28, 2024This 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.Board Zoom Link:OnlineChoir Rehearsal Choir Rehearsal
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February 28, 2024First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Choir Room -
Torah Talks through Rabbi Eyes Torah Talks through Rabbi Eyes
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February 29, 2024Join 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