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!
First Unitarian Universalist Church of HoustonActive Hope Climate Grief GroupActive Hope Climate Grief Group
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October 2, 2022First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 203 -
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.
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Channing HallStrands of Compassion ConcertStrands 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!
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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.
OnlineVision, Mission, and Covenant Committee Conversation Sessions - via ZoomVision, 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 ZoomOnline -
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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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 GroupCreativity Group
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October 16, 2022First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 202 -
FotoFest: Critics Panel
FotoFest: Critics Panel
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October 22, 2022First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304 -
"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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