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Events in November 2022

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October 30, 2022(1 event)

2:00 pm: FotoFest Exhibition


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.

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston
October 31, 2022(2 events)

2:00 pm: FotoFest Exhibition


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.

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston

6:30 pm: AVDA


October 31, 2022

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston
November 1, 2022(3 events)

2:00 pm: FotoFest Exhibition


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.

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston

6:30 pm: AVDA


November 1, 2022

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston

6:30 pm: Crash Course in the Hebrew Language


November 1, 2022

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Channing Hall
November 2, 2022(1 event)

2:00 pm: FotoFest Exhibition


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.

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston
November 3, 2022(2 events)

2:00 pm: FotoFest Exhibition


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.

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston

6:00 pm: FotoFest Exhibition - Extended Hours


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.

November 4, 2022(2 events)

2:00 pm: FotoFest Exhibition


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.

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston

6:30 pm: Shabbat - Congregation Shma Koleinu


November 4, 2022

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 5, 2022(2 events)

2:00 pm: FotoFest Exhibition


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.

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston

2:00 pm: Private Rental: Memorial Event


November 5, 2022

November 6, 2022(3 events)

2:00 pm: FotoFest Exhibition


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.

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston

12:45 pm: Rain Barrel Distribution


November 6, 2022

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304

12:45 pm: Vision, Mission, and Covenant Committee Conversation Sessions - In-Person at First Church


November 6, 2022

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
    * Thursday November 17th at 7:00 PM via Zoom

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston
November 7, 2022(1 event)

6:30 pm: AVDA


November 7, 2022

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston
November 8, 2022(2 events)

5:00 pm: "What is Unitarian Universalism?" Book Group


November 8, 2022

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.

Online

6:30 pm: AVDA


November 8, 2022

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston
November 9, 2022
November 10, 2022
November 11, 2022(1 event)

6:30 pm: Shabbat - Congregation Shma Koleinu


November 11, 2022

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
November 13, 2022(3 events)

10:30 am: String Band


November 13, 2022

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 207

10:45 am: Project Task Force Town Hall


November 13, 2022

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Fireside Room

12:45 pm: VMCC Final Focus Session


November 13, 2022

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Fireside Room
November 14, 2022(1 event)

6:30 pm: AVDA


November 14, 2022

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston
November 15, 2022(2 events)

6:30 pm: AVDA


November 15, 2022

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston

7:00 pm: Project Task Force Town Hall - Virtual


November 15, 2022

November 16, 2022
November 17, 2022(1 event)

7:00 pm: Vision, Mission, and Covenant Committee Conversation Sessions - via Zoom


November 17, 2022

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.

Online
November 18, 2022(1 event)

5:30 pm: "Thanks Living" Plant-Based Potluck


November 18, 2022

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304
November 19, 2022
November 20, 2022(2 events)

10:30 am: String Band


November 20, 2022

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 207

1:00 pm: Creativity Group


November 20, 2022

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 202
November 21, 2022(1 event)

6:30 pm: AVDA


November 21, 2022

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston
November 22, 2022(2 events)

5:00 pm: "What is Unitarian Universalism?" Book Group


November 22, 2022

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.

Online

6:30 pm: AVDA


November 22, 2022

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston
November 23, 2022
November 24, 2022(1 event)

2:00 pm: Thanksgiving Potluck


November 24, 2022

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304
November 25, 2022(1 event)

11:00 am: Private Rental: Memorial Service for Joyce Ambler


November 25, 2022

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston
November 26, 2022
November 27, 2022
November 28, 2022(1 event)

6:30 pm: AVDA


November 28, 2022

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston
November 29, 2022(1 event)

6:30 pm: AVDA


November 29, 2022

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston
November 30, 2022
December 1, 2022
December 2, 2022
December 3, 2022(1 event)

All day: VIRTUAL Winter Wonderland Services Auction

All day
December 3, 2022 December 10, 2022