Calendar of Events & Holidays
Events in November 2022
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FotoFest Exhibition FotoFest Exhibition
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September 24, 2022 – November 6, 2022“Libuše Jarcovjáková: The Photographer as Dissident.”
Czech photographer Jarcovjáková, who labored in relative obscurity for nearly 40 years achieved international recognition when she showed Evokativ, a decades-long personal documentary odyssey exploring her life, sexuality, and various marginalized communities at 2019 Les Rencontres d'Arles. The book, with the same name, was short-listed for the Paris Photo—Aperture Foundation Photobook Awards best photography book in 2019.
“Libuše Jarcovjáková: The Photographer as Dissident” presents her study of the T-Club, one of two LGBTQ+ clubs in Prague in the early 1980s. First Houston is privileged to present for the first time, Jarcovjáková’s project to a United States audience. The exhibition was co-curated by Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen and Dr. Howard Bossen, Professor Emeritus of Photography and Visual Communication, School of Journalism, Michigan State University.
Interested in Volunteering as a Docent?
If you're interested in volunteering as docent for our FotoFest exhibition, you can visit this link to sign up! The exhibition is open to the public from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Sunday through Saturday, with an additional three hours (until 9:00 PM) on Thursdays.AVDA Crash Course in the Hebrew Language Crash Course in the Hebrew Language
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November 1, 2022 -
FotoFest Exhibition FotoFest Exhibition
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September 24, 2022 – November 6, 2022“Libuše Jarcovjáková: The Photographer as Dissident.”
Czech photographer Jarcovjáková, who labored in relative obscurity for nearly 40 years achieved international recognition when she showed Evokativ, a decades-long personal documentary odyssey exploring her life, sexuality, and various marginalized communities at 2019 Les Rencontres d'Arles. The book, with the same name, was short-listed for the Paris Photo—Aperture Foundation Photobook Awards best photography book in 2019.
“Libuše Jarcovjáková: The Photographer as Dissident” presents her study of the T-Club, one of two LGBTQ+ clubs in Prague in the early 1980s. First Houston is privileged to present for the first time, Jarcovjáková’s project to a United States audience. The exhibition was co-curated by Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen and Dr. Howard Bossen, Professor Emeritus of Photography and Visual Communication, School of Journalism, Michigan State University.
Interested in Volunteering as a Docent?
If you're interested in volunteering as docent for our FotoFest exhibition, you can visit this link to sign up! The exhibition is open to the public from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Sunday through Saturday, with an additional three hours (until 9:00 PM) on Thursdays. -
FotoFest Exhibition FotoFest Exhibition
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September 24, 2022 – November 6, 2022“Libuše Jarcovjáková: The Photographer as Dissident.”
Czech photographer Jarcovjáková, who labored in relative obscurity for nearly 40 years achieved international recognition when she showed Evokativ, a decades-long personal documentary odyssey exploring her life, sexuality, and various marginalized communities at 2019 Les Rencontres d'Arles. The book, with the same name, was short-listed for the Paris Photo—Aperture Foundation Photobook Awards best photography book in 2019.
“Libuše Jarcovjáková: The Photographer as Dissident” presents her study of the T-Club, one of two LGBTQ+ clubs in Prague in the early 1980s. First Houston is privileged to present for the first time, Jarcovjáková’s project to a United States audience. The exhibition was co-curated by Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen and Dr. Howard Bossen, Professor Emeritus of Photography and Visual Communication, School of Journalism, Michigan State University.
Interested in Volunteering as a Docent?
If you're interested in volunteering as docent for our FotoFest exhibition, you can visit this link to sign up! The exhibition is open to the public from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Sunday through Saturday, with an additional three hours (until 9:00 PM) on Thursdays.FotoFest Exhibition - Extended Hours FotoFest Exhibition - Extended Hours
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November 3, 2022“Libuše Jarcovjáková: The Photographer as Dissident.”
Czech photographer Jarcovjáková, who labored in relative obscurity for nearly 40 years achieved international recognition when she showed Evokativ, a decades-long personal documentary odyssey exploring her life, sexuality, and various marginalized communities at 2019 Les Rencontres d'Arles. The book, with the same name, was short-listed for the Paris Photo—Aperture Foundation Photobook Awards best photography book in 2019.
“Libuše Jarcovjáková: The Photographer as Dissident” presents her study of the T-Club, one of two LGBTQ+ clubs in Prague in the early 1980s. First Houston is privileged to present for the first time, Jarcovjáková’s project to a United States audience. The exhibition was co-curated by Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen and Dr. Howard Bossen, Professor Emeritus of Photography and Visual Communication, School of Journalism, Michigan State University.
Interested in Volunteering as a Docent?
If you're interested in volunteering as docent for our FotoFest exhibition, you can visit this link to sign up! The exhibition is open to the public from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Sunday through Saturday, with an additional three hours (until 9:00 PM) on Thursdays. -
FotoFest Exhibition FotoFest Exhibition
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September 24, 2022 – November 6, 2022“Libuše Jarcovjáková: The Photographer as Dissident.”
Czech photographer Jarcovjáková, who labored in relative obscurity for nearly 40 years achieved international recognition when she showed Evokativ, a decades-long personal documentary odyssey exploring her life, sexuality, and various marginalized communities at 2019 Les Rencontres d'Arles. The book, with the same name, was short-listed for the Paris Photo—Aperture Foundation Photobook Awards best photography book in 2019.
“Libuše Jarcovjáková: The Photographer as Dissident” presents her study of the T-Club, one of two LGBTQ+ clubs in Prague in the early 1980s. First Houston is privileged to present for the first time, Jarcovjáková’s project to a United States audience. The exhibition was co-curated by Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen and Dr. Howard Bossen, Professor Emeritus of Photography and Visual Communication, School of Journalism, Michigan State University.
Interested in Volunteering as a Docent?
If you're interested in volunteering as docent for our FotoFest exhibition, you can visit this link to sign up! The exhibition is open to the public from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Sunday through Saturday, with an additional three hours (until 9:00 PM) on Thursdays. -
FotoFest Exhibition FotoFest Exhibition
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September 24, 2022 – November 6, 2022“Libuše Jarcovjáková: The Photographer as Dissident.”
Czech photographer Jarcovjáková, who labored in relative obscurity for nearly 40 years achieved international recognition when she showed Evokativ, a decades-long personal documentary odyssey exploring her life, sexuality, and various marginalized communities at 2019 Les Rencontres d'Arles. The book, with the same name, was short-listed for the Paris Photo—Aperture Foundation Photobook Awards best photography book in 2019.
“Libuše Jarcovjáková: The Photographer as Dissident” presents her study of the T-Club, one of two LGBTQ+ clubs in Prague in the early 1980s. First Houston is privileged to present for the first time, Jarcovjáková’s project to a United States audience. The exhibition was co-curated by Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen and Dr. Howard Bossen, Professor Emeritus of Photography and Visual Communication, School of Journalism, Michigan State University.
Interested in Volunteering as a Docent?
If you're interested in volunteering as docent for our FotoFest exhibition, you can visit this link to sign up! The exhibition is open to the public from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Sunday through Saturday, with an additional three hours (until 9:00 PM) on Thursdays.Private Rental: Memorial Event Private Rental: Memorial Event
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November 5, 2022Private Rental Private Rental
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November 5, 2022 -
FotoFest Exhibition FotoFest Exhibition
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September 24, 2022 – November 6, 2022“Libuše Jarcovjáková: The Photographer as Dissident.”
Czech photographer Jarcovjáková, who labored in relative obscurity for nearly 40 years achieved international recognition when she showed Evokativ, a decades-long personal documentary odyssey exploring her life, sexuality, and various marginalized communities at 2019 Les Rencontres d'Arles. The book, with the same name, was short-listed for the Paris Photo—Aperture Foundation Photobook Awards best photography book in 2019.
“Libuše Jarcovjáková: The Photographer as Dissident” presents her study of the T-Club, one of two LGBTQ+ clubs in Prague in the early 1980s. First Houston is privileged to present for the first time, Jarcovjáková’s project to a United States audience. The exhibition was co-curated by Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen and Dr. Howard Bossen, Professor Emeritus of Photography and Visual Communication, School of Journalism, Michigan State University.
Interested in Volunteering as a Docent?
If you're interested in volunteering as docent for our FotoFest exhibition, you can visit this link to sign up! The exhibition is open to the public from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Sunday through Saturday, with an additional three hours (until 9:00 PM) on Thursdays.Rain Barrel Distribution Rain Barrel Distribution
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November 6, 2022First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304Staff Safety Training Staff Safety Training
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November 6, 2022First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304Vision, Mission, and Covenant Committee Conversation Sessions - In-Person at First Church Vision, Mission, and Covenant Committee Conversation Sessions - In-Person at First Church
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November 6, 2022The Vision, Mission, and Covenant Committee (VMCC) wants you to be a part of our most important task - crafting our Vision, Mission, and Covenant Statements. On Sunday, 1/22/2023, there will be a Congregational Vote to adopt these Statements. Please share your input via the Google Form found at this link or scan the QR code below! You can respond to as many or as few questions as you would like, and may complete the form multiple times.
Join us for one of these upcoming dates:
* Sunday November 6th after the second service
* Thursday November 17th at 7:00 PM via Zoom -
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"What is Unitarian Universalism?" Book Group "What is Unitarian Universalism?" Book Group
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November 8, 2022Join us on February 1st and February 15th for conversations on An Introduction to the Unitarian and Universalist Traditions by Andrea Greenwood & Mark W. Harris.
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Private Rental - 2022 Auction Card Games Night Private Rental - 2022 Auction Card Games Night
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November 12, 2022Must have purchased ticket(s) through February 2022 Auction to attend. Snacks and small bites provided.
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String Band String Band
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November 13, 2022First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 207Project Task Force Town Hall Project Task Force Town Hall
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November 13, 2022First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Fireside RoomVMCC Final Focus Session VMCC Final Focus Session
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November 13, 2022First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Fireside Room -
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AVDA Project Task Force Town Hall - Virtual -
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston - Board Meeting First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston - Board Meeting
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November 16, 2022 -
Vision, Mission, and Covenant Committee Conversation Sessions - via Zoom Vision, Mission, and Covenant Committee Conversation Sessions - via Zoom
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November 17, 2022The Vision, Mission, and Covenant Committee (VMCC) wants you to be a part of our most important task - crafting our Vision, Mission, and Covenant Statements. On Sunday, 1/22/2023, there will be a Congregational Vote to adopt these Statements. Please share your input via the Google Form found at this link or scan the QR code below! You can respond to as many or as few questions as you would like, and may complete the form multiple times.
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"Thanks Living" Plant-Based Potluck "Thanks Living" Plant-Based Potluck
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November 18, 2022First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304 -
String Band String Band
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November 20, 2022First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 207Creativity Group Creativity Group
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November 20, 2022First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 202 -
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"What is Unitarian Universalism?" Book Group "What is Unitarian Universalism?" Book Group
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November 22, 2022Join us on February 1st and February 15th for conversations on An Introduction to the Unitarian and Universalist Traditions by Andrea Greenwood & Mark W. Harris.
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Office Closed for Thanksgiving Office Closed for Thanksgiving
All day
November 23, 2022 – November 25, 2022First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304 -
Office Closed for Thanksgiving Office Closed for Thanksgiving
All day
November 23, 2022 – November 25, 2022First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304Thanksgiving Potluck Thanksgiving Potluck
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November 24, 2022First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304 -
Office Closed for Thanksgiving Office Closed for Thanksgiving
All day
November 23, 2022 – November 25, 2022First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304Private Rental: Memorial Service for Joyce Ambler Private Rental: Memorial Service for Joyce Ambler
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November 25, 2022 -
Private Rental: Student Recital & Reception Private Rental: Student Recital & Reception
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November 26, 2022in the Sanctuary and Channing Hall
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