Calendar of Events & Holidays
Events in October 2022
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Blood Mobile Returns to First Church Blood Mobile Returns to First Church
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October 2, 2022First UU will sponsor another blood drive from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm on Sunday October 2. Your blood donation appointments must be scheduled with the Blood Center at this link.
The Houston area continues to experience a critical shortage of blood. Blood donations have declined drastically since COVID-19 because the Blood Center had limited ability to partner with many of its most dependable donor sources, including high schools, colleges, and companies. Would you like to join us in helping reduce the strain on Houston-area blood product resources? You can donate if it has been 2 months since your last blood donation (June 19 was our last blood drive) and if you meet the Blood Center’s other requirements. If you meet these requirements, visit the Blood Center's website to schedule your donation.
The Blood Center will continue the following measures to assure the safety of both our donors and the bloodmobile staff:
- Mobile coach drives are limited to 2 appointments every 15 minutes.
- Mobile coach drives are scheduled for 4.5 hours to accommodate the appointment system.
- Donors are asked to make donation appointments to promote distancing.
- Blood Center staff is sanitizing every screening booth and bed in between donors.
- Stress balls given to donors during donation are now single-use to prevent the spread of germs.
- Blood Center staff have their temperatures taken prior to launching from our office.
- Blood Center staff wear face masks during the duration of the blood drive.
- Donors must also wear face masks. If they do not have one, the Blood Center will provide one.
Donors, as usual, will receive free snacks and drinks for replenishment of their energy after their donations. As an extra incentive for this drive, all donors will also receive a unique pair of socks!
Changing Women Changing Women
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October 2, 2022Changing Women is a women's wisdom circle and Earth-based spirituality discussion group currently meeting online. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information.
Early Morning Book Group Early Morning Book Group
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October 2, 2022A weekly sharing of perspectives gained from reading 60 pages of a non-fiction book. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information.
Mindful Meditation Group Mindful Meditation Group
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October 2, 2022Join the Mindful Meditation Group for music, brief recorded talks, and guided mindfulness meditations from a variety of teachers and leaders. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information.
Discussion Circle Discussion Circle
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October 2, 2022Join the Discussion Circle for facilitated, educational discussions on a variety of topics where everyone follows group guidelines to create a safe, friendly environment. This group meets in a hybrid format, online and in-person together. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information.
Active Hope Climate Grief Group Active Hope Climate Grief Group
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Wednesday Discussion Group Wednesday Discussion Group
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October 5, 2022All are welcome to join us by Zoom for facilitated, fun, educational discussions on a variety of cultural, political, and popular topics. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information.
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Plant-Based Potluck at First Church Plant-Based Potluck at First Church
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October 7, 2022Join us for a plant-based potluck at 5:00 PM on the evening of October 7th in Channing Hall, and stay for the Strands of Compassion concert at 7:00 PM! Internationally-acclaimed concert artists Christoph Wagner, cellist, and Joanne Kong, pianist, weave together music, reflections and imagery in an inspiring event that will illuminate how embracing the connections we have to the natural world and all beings can bring about transformative spiritual growth, positive change and planetary healing. Register for this free event here.
Strands of Compassion Concert Strands of Compassion Concert
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October 7, 2022Internationally-acclaimed concert artists Christoph Wagner, cellist, and Joanne Kong, pianist, weave together music, reflections and imagery in an inspiring event that will illuminate how embracing the connections we have to the natural world and all beings can bring about transformative spiritual growth, positive change and planetary healing.
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Postcard Palooza Postcard Palooza
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October 8, 2022More information to come - check back soon!
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304Activist Ed Winters: Talk and Q&A with First Church via Zoom! Activist Ed Winters: Talk and Q&A with First Church via Zoom!
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October 8, 2022First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, along with the Climate Action Team, is sponsoring a series of events as part of service dedicated to animal rights. This event will feature World Renowned Vegan Activist Ed Winters speaking about veganism and the environment. Ed will be available to answer questions for approximately 30 minutes following the talk. Click here for more details and to register for this great free event!
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Changing Women Changing Women
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October 9, 2022Changing Women is a women's wisdom circle and Earth-based spirituality discussion group currently meeting online. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information.
Early Morning Book Group Early Morning Book Group
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October 9, 2022A weekly sharing of perspectives gained from reading 60 pages of a non-fiction book. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information.
Mindful Meditation Group Mindful Meditation Group
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October 9, 2022Join the Mindful Meditation Group for music, brief recorded talks, and guided mindfulness meditations from a variety of teachers and leaders. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information.
Discussion Circle Discussion Circle
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October 9, 2022Join the Discussion Circle for facilitated, educational discussions on a variety of topics where everyone follows group guidelines to create a safe, friendly environment. This group meets in a hybrid format, online and in-person together. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information.
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"What is Unitarian Universalism?" Book Group "What is Unitarian Universalism?" Book Group
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October 11, 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.
Vision, Mission, and Covenant Committee Conversation Sessions - via Zoom Vision, Mission, and Covenant Committee Conversation Sessions - via Zoom
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October 11, 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 October 16th after the first service
* Sunday November 6th after the second service
* Thursday November 17th at 7:00 PM via Zoom -
Wednesday Discussion Group Wednesday Discussion Group
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October 12, 2022All are welcome to join us by Zoom for facilitated, fun, educational discussions on a variety of cultural, political, and popular topics. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information.
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Membership 101 Membership 101
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October 13, 2022Membership 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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Changing Women Changing Women
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October 16, 2022Changing Women is a women's wisdom circle and Earth-based spirituality discussion group currently meeting online. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information.
Early Morning Book Group Early Morning Book Group
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October 16, 2022A weekly sharing of perspectives gained from reading 60 pages of a non-fiction book. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information.
Mindful Meditation Group Mindful Meditation Group
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October 16, 2022Join the Mindful Meditation Group for music, brief recorded talks, and guided mindfulness meditations from a variety of teachers and leaders. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information.
Discussion Circle Discussion Circle
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October 16, 2022Join the Discussion Circle for facilitated, educational discussions on a variety of topics where everyone follows group guidelines to create a safe, friendly environment. This group meets in a hybrid format, online and in-person together. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information.
Vision, 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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October 16, 2022First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304Creativity Group Creativity Group
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October 16, 2022First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 202 -
Wednesday Discussion Group Wednesday Discussion Group
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October 19, 2022All are welcome to join us by Zoom for facilitated, fun, educational discussions on a variety of cultural, political, and popular topics. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information.
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FotoFest: Critics Panel FotoFest: Critics Panel
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October 22, 2022First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304 -
Changing Women Changing Women
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October 23, 2022Changing Women is a women's wisdom circle and Earth-based spirituality discussion group currently meeting online. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information.
Early Morning Book Group Early Morning Book Group
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October 23, 2022A weekly sharing of perspectives gained from reading 60 pages of a non-fiction book. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information.
Mindful Meditation Group Mindful Meditation Group
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October 23, 2022Join the Mindful Meditation Group for music, brief recorded talks, and guided mindfulness meditations from a variety of teachers and leaders. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information.
Discussion Circle Discussion Circle
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October 23, 2022Join the Discussion Circle for facilitated, educational discussions on a variety of topics where everyone follows group guidelines to create a safe, friendly environment. This group meets in a hybrid format, online and in-person together. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information.
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"What is Unitarian Universalism?" Book Group "What is Unitarian Universalism?" Book Group
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October 25, 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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Wednesday Discussion Group Wednesday Discussion Group
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October 26, 2022All are welcome to join us by Zoom for facilitated, fun, educational discussions on a variety of cultural, political, and popular topics. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information.
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Changing Women Changing Women
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October 30, 2022Changing Women is a women's wisdom circle and Earth-based spirituality discussion group currently meeting online. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information.
Early Morning Book Group Early Morning Book Group
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October 30, 2022A weekly sharing of perspectives gained from reading 60 pages of a non-fiction book. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information.
Mindful Meditation Group Mindful Meditation Group
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October 30, 2022Join the Mindful Meditation Group for music, brief recorded talks, and guided mindfulness meditations from a variety of teachers and leaders. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information.
Discussion Circle Discussion Circle
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October 30, 2022Join the Discussion Circle for facilitated, educational discussions on a variety of topics where everyone follows group guidelines to create a safe, friendly environment. This group meets in a hybrid format, online and in-person together. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information.
