Calendar of Events & Holidays
Week of Nov 6th
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November 6, 2022(12 events) 2:00 pm: FotoFest Exhibition – “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? 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. 10:15 am: OWL 4 - 6 – Parent's OWL Group: Room 207 Children's OWL Group: Room 302 First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304 10:45 am: RE Annual Group Photo – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304 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. 12:45 pm: Rain Barrel Distribution – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304 12:45 pm: Staff Safety Training – First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304 12:45 pm: Vision, Mission, and Covenant Committee Conversation Sessions - In-Person at First Church – The 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 |
November 7, 2022(1 event) |
November 8, 2022(2 events) 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. |
November 9, 2022
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November 10, 2022
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November 11, 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. First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Channing Hall |
November 12, 2022(1 event) 6:00 pm: Private Rental - 2022 Auction Card Games Night – Must have purchased ticket(s) through February 2022 Auction to attend. Snacks and small bites provided. |