Calendar of Events & Holidays
Events in March 2024
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February 25, 2024(13 events) 9:00 am: Sunday Nursery – Care for babies, toddlers and for children when parents are attending groups First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Nursery 9:30 am: Sunday Service – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304 10:15 am: Coming of Age – 10:15-11:25 youth’s COA session, 11:30-12:30 time with mentor 10:30 am: OWL 3 (OWL Parent Group ) – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 207 10:35 am: Board Chat: Property Acquisition – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Library 10:40 am: Choir Rehearsal – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Choir Room 11:30 am: Sunday Service – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304 11:45 am: Spirit Explorers – Religious 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 304 11:45 am: Spirit Play – Religious 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 304 11:45 am: Youth Group – Religious 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 304 11:45 am: YoUUth Unit – Religious 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 1:00 pm: Lives of the Spirit Covenant Group First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Fireside Room 1:30 pm: Songs of the African American Soul: Presented by Dr. Jolie Rocke & Dr. John Cornelius – For more than 200 years, African American musicians have shared stories through music that serve as historical documents of a resilient people with a rich cultural heritage.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 |
February 26, 2024(2 events) 10:00 am: Rocke Private Rental – |
February 27, 2024(2 events) 6:30 pm: Lives of the Spirit Covenant Group |
February 28, 2024(2 events) 7:00 pm: Board Chat: Wednesday, Feb. 28, 7-8pm, Zoom – 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.
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Online 7:00 pm: Choir Rehearsal – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Choir Room |
February 29, 2024(1 event) 6:30 pm: Torah Talks through Rabbi Eyes – 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 |
March 1, 2024(2 events) 6:00 pm: FotoFest Opening Reception – 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 6:30 pm: Congregation Shma Koleinu – Shabbat |
March 2, 2024(1 event) 10:00 am: Yoga – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Channing Hall |
March 3, 2024(10 events) 9:00 am: Sunday Nursery – Care for babies, toddlers and for children when parents are attending groups First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Nursery 9:30 am: Sunday Service – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304 10:15 am: Coming of Age – 10:15-11:25 youth’s COA session, 11:30-12:30 time with mentor 10:30 am: OWL 4 (OWL Parent Group ) – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 207 10:40 am: Choir Rehearsal – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Choir Room 11:30 am: Sunday Service – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304 11:45 am: Spirit Explorers – Religious 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 304 11:45 am: Spirit Play – Religious 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 304 11:45 am: Youth Group – Religious 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 304 11:45 am: YoUUth Unit – Religious 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 |
March 4, 2024(2 events) 10:00 am: Rocke Private Rental – |
March 5, 2024(1 event) |
March 6, 2024(1 event) 7:00 pm: Choir Rehearsal – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Choir Room |
March 7, 2024(4 events) 2:00 pm: Nabila Event of Peace – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Channing Hall 3:00 pm: JCC Meeting – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 302 5:00 pm: Stewardship Team Training – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Library 7:00 pm: AA Meeting – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Fireside Room |
March 8, 2024(1 event) 6:45 pm: In-Person Games Night – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Fireside Room |
March 9, 2024(1 event) 11:00 am: Origami Class – With Elizabeth Kuntz First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304 |
March 10, 2024(12 events) 9:00 am: Sunday Nursery – Care for babies, toddlers and for children when parents are attending groups First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Nursery 9:30 am: Adult Programs Meeting – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Library 9:30 am: Sunday Service – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304 10:30 am: OWL 5 (OWL Parent Group ) – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 207 10:40 am: Choir Rehearsal – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Choir Room 10:45 am: Arts Forum: "Libuše Jarcovjáková – Czech photographer Libuše Jarcovjáková will visit First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston on Sunday, March 10, 2024, to speak about her life and work. First UU featured her photographs in the 2022 FotoFest Participating Spaces exhibition “Libuše Jarcovjáková: The Photographer as Dissident,” exploring Prague’s T-Club, one of two clubs where the LGBTQ+ community could gather in the 1980s. Libuše Jarcovjáková (b. 1952) a Czech photographer and educator is the chair of the photography program at Ladislav Sutnar Faculty of Design and Art at the West Bohemian University in Pilsen, Czech Republic. She is based in Prague, where she was born. “I am not everything I want to be,” the documentary film about Libuše’s life and work had its world premiere at the Berlinale festival in mid-February. The film’s trailer will be included in Libuše’s talk. First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Sanctuary 10:45 am: Garden team meeting – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Library 11:30 am: Sunday Service – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304 11:45 am: Spirit Explorers – Religious 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 304 11:45 am: Spirit Play – Religious 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 304 11:45 am: Youth Group – Religious 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 304 11:45 am: YoUUth Unit – Religious 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 |
March 11, 2024(2 events) 10:00 am: Rocke Private Rental – |
March 12, 2024(1 event) |
March 13, 2024(1 event) 7:00 pm: Choir Rehearsal – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Choir Room |
March 14, 2024(2 events) 3:00 pm: JCC Meeting – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 302 7:00 pm: AA Meeting – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Fireside Room |
March 15, 2024(2 events) 6:30 pm: Plant-Based Potluck – RSVP HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/go-green-plant-based-potluck-tickets-849642001097 Dive into a world of vibrant greens at our Plant-Based Potluck Extravaganza! 🌿 Join us for an evening of eco-friendly festivities where green is not just a color, but a way of life. Don your favorite shades of green attire and bring along your most delicious green veggie dishes to share with fellow nature enthusiasts. But that's not all! Immerse yourself in an enlightening talk on creating lush green spaces for wildlife, featuring insights on cultivating pocket prairies and fostering biodiversity right in your own backyard. Discover the beauty and importance of harmonizing with nature while indulging in delectable plant-based delights. Whether you're a seasoned green thumb or just beginning your journey towards a more sustainable lifestyle, this event promises to inspire, educate, and tantalize your taste buds. Come together with like-minded individuals to celebrate all things green and make a positive impact on our planet, one leafy bite at a time. Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable evening of green goodness! First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Channing Hall 6:45 pm: In-Person Games Night – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Fireside Room |
March 16, 2024
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March 17, 2024(11 events) 9:00 am: Sunday Nursery – Care for babies, toddlers and for children when parents are attending groups First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Nursery 9:30 am: Sunday Service – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304 10:30 am: OWL 6 – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 207 10:40 am: Choir Rehearsal – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Choir Room 10:45 am: Arts Forum - Wendel A. White: Difficult Histories – Howard Bossen, co-curator “Wendel A. White: Difficult Histories” presents a selection from White’s Manifest (2009–present) and Red Summer (2011–2019) series. Manifest presents in classic still life fashion individual objects found in collections, public and private, from African American history. Some, like White’s image of a stained-glass shard of Birmingham’s 16th Street Baptist Church, are connected to pivotal events. White, in his montage series Red Summer, ties the past to the present using early twentieth-century news clippings and contemporary landscapes. Made at the sites where racial violence took place between 1917 and 1923, the series draws its title from civil rights activist James Weldon Johnson’s label for the summer of 1919, when white supremacist terrorism reached a fever pitch. White’s Manifest and Red Summer series challenge viewers to excavate the difficult history of the United States. First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Sanctuary 11:30 am: Sunday Service – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304 11:45 am: Spirit Explorers – Religious 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 304 11:45 am: Spirit Play – Religious 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 304 11:45 am: Youth Group – Religious 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 304 11:45 am: YoUUth Unit – Religious 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 1:00 pm: Lives of the Spirit Covenant Group First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 302 |
March 18, 2024(3 events) 10:00 am: Rocke Private Rental – 6:30 pm: Private Rental. – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304 |
March 19, 2024(2 events) 7:00 pm: Spring Equinox Service – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Channing Hall |
March 20, 2024(2 events) 6:30 pm: First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Board Meeting – The 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 Library 7:00 pm: Choir Rehearsal – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Choir Room |
March 21, 2024(2 events) 3:00 pm: JCC Meeting – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 302 7:00 pm: AA Meeting – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Fireside Room |
March 22, 2024(2 events) 9:00 am: UBarU Retreat for families – Youth, their families and mentors are encouraged to attend 6:30 pm: Congregation Shma Koleinu – Shabbat |
March 23, 2024(4 events) 9:00 am: UBarU Retreat for families – Youth, their families and mentors are encouraged to attend All day: Auction Event: Paella and a Play All day Held by Steve Colvin and Francie Johnson All day: Auction Event: Wine, Dine, and a Touch of Grace All day Held by Rev. Scott and Conrad 10:00 am: Yoga – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Channing Hall |
March 24, 2024(10 events) 9:00 am: UBarU Retreat for families – Youth, their families and mentors are encouraged to attend All day: Auction Event: Belgian Beer Tasting All day Held by Sheryl Abrahams 9:00 am: Sunday Nursery – Care for babies, toddlers and for children when parents are attending groups First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Nursery 9:30 am: Sunday Service – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304 10:40 am: Choir Rehearsal – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Choir Room 11:30 am: Sunday Service – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304 11:45 am: Spirit Explorers – Religious 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 304 11:45 am: Spirit Play – Religious 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 304 11:45 am: Youth Group – Religious 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 304 11:45 am: YoUUth Unit – Religious 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 |
March 25, 2024(3 events) 10:00 am: Rocke Private Rental – 6:30 pm: Private Rental. – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304 |
March 26, 2024(1 event) |
March 27, 2024(1 event) 7:00 pm: Choir Rehearsal – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Choir Room |
March 28, 2024(3 events) All day: Wendel White: "Difficult Histories" Lecture All day This Lecture / Workshop will be presented by Wendel White, the artist we are exhibiting for this year's Fotofest exhibition. 3:00 pm: JCC Meeting – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 302 7:00 pm: AA Meeting – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Fireside Room |
March 29, 2024(1 event) 6:30 pm: Congregation Shma Koleinu – Shabbat |
March 30, 2024(2 events) All day: Auction Event: Fajitas and Ritas Garden Party All day Held by Ruth Hoffman-Lach and Joe Lach 10:00 am: Yoga – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Channing Hall |
March 31, 2024(11 events) 9:00 am: Sunday Nursery – Care for babies, toddlers and for children when parents are attending groups First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Nursery 9:30 am: Sunday Service – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304 10:15 am: Coming of Age – 10:15-11:25 with youth/mentor 10:30 am: OWL 7 (OWL Parent Group) – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 207 10:40 am: Choir Rehearsal – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Choir Room 10:45 am: Michael Morrison Meeting – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Library 11:30 am: Sunday Service – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304 11:45 am: Spirit Explorers – Religious 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 304 11:45 am: Spirit Play – Religious 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 304 11:45 am: Youth Group – Religious 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 304 11:45 am: YoUUth Unit – Religious 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 |
April 1, 2024(3 events) 10:00 am: Rocke Private Rental – 6:30 pm: Private Rental. – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304 |
April 2, 2024(2 events) 7:00 pm: Nominating Committee Interviews – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Channing Hall |
April 3, 2024(1 event) 7:00 pm: Choir Rehearsal – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Choir Room |
April 4, 2024(3 events) 3:00 pm: JCC Meeting – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 302 7:00 pm: AA Meeting – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Fireside Room 7:00 pm: Nominating Committee Interviews – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston Library |
April 5, 2024(2 events) All day: Auction Event: Wine Tasting at Total Wine All day 6:30 pm: Wildlife: From Conflict to Coexistence – Join 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! First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Channing Hall |
April 6, 2024(2 events) All day: Auction Event: Bike Tour east of Downtown All day Held by Charlie and Carol Burrus 10:00 am: Yoga – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Channing Hall |