Calendar of Events & Holidays
Events in October 2021
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Space for Reflection and Sharing Space for Reflection and Sharing
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October 5, 2021Open to members and friends of First Church. Please contact Rev. D. Scott Cooper at scott@firstuu.org for more information.
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Sunday Service Sunday Service Sunday Service Sunday Service
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October 10, 2021"Grieving the Future", Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen
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Office Closed for Indigenous Peoples' Day (United States) Office Closed for Indigenous Peoples' Day (United States)
All day
October 11, 2021The office will be closed on Monday, October 11th in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
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"What is Unitarian Universalism?" Book Group "What is Unitarian Universalism?" Book Group
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October 12, 2021This year, Dr. Bossen's book group will read texts connected to the research for his forthcoming book Unitarian Universalist Theologies. Contact info@firstuu.org for more information.
Space for Reflection and Sharing Space for Reflection and Sharing
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October 12, 2021Open to members and friends of First Church. Please contact Rev. D. Scott Cooper at scott@firstuu.org for more information.
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Safeguarding Voting Rights with The Brennan Center (via Zoom) Safeguarding Voting Rights with The Brennan Center (via Zoom)
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October 14, 2021Are you interested in promoting voting justice and equity in the state of Texas? Defend democracy, reform justice, protect the Constitution, and join us this Thursday at 6:30 PM for an information session and a Q&A period with The Brennan Center for Justice out of New York University!
You must register in advance in order to attend. You can do so at this link.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
We hope to see you there as you join us in the fight to protect democracy and fight voter suppression!
Membership 101 Membership 101
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October 14, 2021Membership 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.
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Rebuilding Together Houston - Work Day Rebuilding Together Houston - Work Day
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October 16, 2021It again is time to pick up your paint brushes and carpenter tools to lend aid to a low income homeowner by helping maintain her home! We will work on her house from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm on Saturdays October 16 and 23. The house is located in zip code 77023. Tools and materials, as well as drinks and lunch will be provided. It would be helpful if some can bring their bring ladders. Email communityprojectsteam@firstuu.org if you’d like to help.
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Sunday Service Sunday Service Sunday Service Sunday Service
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October 17, 2021"Mourning the Past", Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen
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AVDA AVDA
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October 19, 2021Space for Reflection and Sharing Space for Reflection and Sharing
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October 19, 2021Open to members and friends of First Church. Please contact Rev. D. Scott Cooper at scott@firstuu.org for more information.
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"Christmas for Child Advocates Gift Drive" Begins Today! "Christmas for Child Advocates Gift Drive" Begins Today!
All day
October 21, 2021The Christmas for Child Advocates Gift Drive collects gift items for infants, children, and youth who are entangled in the cycle of child abuse and neglect, and find themselves wards of a court appointed advocate system through no fault of their own. A gift list has been made available at the Community Projects Team table on each Sunday beginning November 12 and ending December 5th for guidance in the selection of toys, clothing, gift cards, headphones, skateboards, helmets, colognes, and perfumes for various ages of children and youth, from babies to teenagers.
A box will be prominently displayed on a table where the gifts can be deposited for delivery to Santa's workshop by Sunday, December 5th. No group gift wrapping will take place this year. If you are unable to shop for specific items, the drive is also more than pleased to accept gift cards from any brick-and-mortar retailers in place of physical goods.
El Grupo de Crecimiento Espiritual El Grupo de Crecimiento Espiritual
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October 21, 2021Hacemos 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.
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Rebuilding Together Houston - Work Day Rebuilding Together Houston - Work Day
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October 23, 2021It again is time to pick up your paint brushes and carpenter tools to lend aid to a low income homeowner by helping maintain her home! We will work on her house from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm on Saturdays October 16 and 23. The house is located in zip code 77023. Tools and materials, as well as drinks and lunch will be provided. It would be helpful if some can bring their bring ladders. Email communityprojectsteam@firstuu.org if you’d like to help.
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Sunday Service Sunday Service
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October 24, 2021Sunday Service Sunday Service Sunday Service Sunday Service
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October 24, 2021"Frankenstein's Theology", Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen
In-Person & LivestreamingTransformation Committee Meeting Transformation Committee Meeting
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October 24, 2021A meeting of the Transformation Committee will be held in Room 304. This is a closed meeting.
Financial Networking Event (Community) Financial Networking Event (Community)
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"What is Unitarian Universalism?" Book Group "What is Unitarian Universalism?" Book Group
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October 26, 2021This year, Dr. Bossen's book group will read texts connected to the research for his forthcoming book Unitarian Universalist Theologies. Contact info@firstuu.org for more information.
AVDA AVDA
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October 26, 2021Space for Reflection and Sharing Space for Reflection and Sharing
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October 26, 2021Open to members and friends of First Church. Please contact Rev. D. Scott Cooper at scott@firstuu.org for more information.
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Newcomer Covenant Group Newcomer Covenant Group
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October 27, 2021The 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.
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Active Hope Training Session Active Hope Training Session
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October 30, 2021A few years ago, the church studied the book Active Hope, which tells us "We have to choose our attitude about the climate crisis, hope our despair. We don't know if humanity will respond wisely, but we don't know that we won't either. So we have to choose our attitude."
The Climate Action Team worked the follow-up program "Active Hope Training" this summer and liked it so much, they are starting a new session on October 30. They will meet every other Saturday, skipping Christmas. The link to register is on the church website under Climate Action Team as well as here.
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Sunday Service Sunday Service