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Events in October 2021

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September 26, 2021(1 event)

1:30 pm: Parents as Sexuality Educators - Training Session


September 26, 2021

Parents are often unprepared for their role as primary sexuality educators, and we've got ways to help! We know not only that children and youth make better decisions when they can communicate with a parent about their sexuality, but also that the sooner the lines of communication about sexuality are open, the easier and smoother they can be when the topics are trickier.

Trained OWL facilitator Sara Brown, along with other trained volunteers from our First UU OWL teams, will be hosting an 8-week 1-hr Sunday afternoon workshop for parents that covers much of the following: hopes and concerns for children & youth's sexual health, communication,  gender identity, exploring emotions around gender, supporting discovery of sexual orientation, guiding relationships with wisdom, being a trusted source for sexual health, decision making,  consent, building healthy boundaries, social media, and pornography. At least 8 of these topics will be covered, as the choices of how to spend time will be guided by the parents in the group.

September 27, 2021
September 28, 2021
September 29, 2021
September 30, 2021
October 1, 2021
October 2, 2021
October 3, 2021(1 event)

1:30 pm: Parents as Sexuality Educators - Training Session


October 3, 2021

Parents are often unprepared for their role as primary sexuality educators, and we've got ways to help! We know not only that children and youth make better decisions when they can communicate with a parent about their sexuality, but also that the sooner the lines of communication about sexuality are open, the easier and smoother they can be when the topics are trickier.

Trained OWL facilitator Sara Brown, along with other trained volunteers from our First UU OWL teams, will be hosting an 8-week 1-hr Sunday afternoon workshop for parents that covers much of the following: hopes and concerns for children & youth's sexual health, communication,  gender identity, exploring emotions around gender, supporting discovery of sexual orientation, guiding relationships with wisdom, being a trusted source for sexual health, decision making,  consent, building healthy boundaries, social media, and pornography. At least 8 of these topics will be covered, as the choices of how to spend time will be guided by the parents in the group.

October 4, 2021
October 5, 2021(1 event)

7:00 pm: Space for Reflection and Sharing


October 5, 2021

Open to members and friends of First Church. Please contact Rev. D. Scott Cooper at scott@firstuu.org for more information.

October 6, 2021(1 event)

5:00 pm: Wednesday Discussion Group


October 6, 2021

All 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.

October 7, 2021
October 8, 2021
October 9, 2021
October 10, 2021(5 events)

9:00 am: Changing Women


October 10, 2021

Changing Women is a women's wisdom circle and Earth-based spirituality discussion group currently meeting online. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information.

9:00 am: Early Morning Book Group


October 10, 2021

A weekly sharing of perspectives gained from reading 60 pages of a non-fiction book. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information.

9:00 am: Mindful Meditation Group


October 10, 2021

Join 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.

10:15 am: Discussion Circle


October 10, 2021

Join 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.

1:30 pm: Parents as Sexuality Educators - Training Session


October 10, 2021

Parents are often unprepared for their role as primary sexuality educators, and we've got ways to help! We know not only that children and youth make better decisions when they can communicate with a parent about their sexuality, but also that the sooner the lines of communication about sexuality are open, the easier and smoother they can be when the topics are trickier.

Trained OWL facilitator Sara Brown, along with other trained volunteers from our First UU OWL teams, will be hosting an 8-week 1-hr Sunday afternoon workshop for parents that covers much of the following: hopes and concerns for children & youth's sexual health, communication,  gender identity, exploring emotions around gender, supporting discovery of sexual orientation, guiding relationships with wisdom, being a trusted source for sexual health, decision making,  consent, building healthy boundaries, social media, and pornography. At least 8 of these topics will be covered, as the choices of how to spend time will be guided by the parents in the group.

October 11, 2021
October 12, 2021(2 events)

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


October 12, 2021

This 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.

7:00 pm: Space for Reflection and Sharing


October 12, 2021

Open to members and friends of First Church. Please contact Rev. D. Scott Cooper at scott@firstuu.org for more information.

October 13, 2021(1 event)

5:00 pm: Wednesday Discussion Group


October 13, 2021

All 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.

October 14, 2021(1 event)

7:00 pm: Membership 101


October 14, 2021

Membership 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.

October 15, 2021
October 16, 2021(1 event)

8:30 am: Rebuilding Together Houston - Work Day


October 16, 2021

It 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.

October 17, 2021(7 events)

9:00 am: Changing Women


October 17, 2021

Changing Women is a women's wisdom circle and Earth-based spirituality discussion group currently meeting online. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information.

9:00 am: Early Morning Book Group


October 17, 2021

A weekly sharing of perspectives gained from reading 60 pages of a non-fiction book. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information.

9:00 am: Mindful Meditation Group


October 17, 2021

Join 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.

10:15 am: Discussion Circle


October 17, 2021

Join 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.

10:30 am: Parents' Group


October 17, 2021

Especially for parents with babies, toddlers, and pre-school children to learn ways to have happy, healthy, satisfying family lives through ideas, support, and community, the Parents' Group meets in a hybrid format on first and third Sundays.

1:30 pm: Parents as Sexuality Educators - Training Session


October 17, 2021

Parents are often unprepared for their role as primary sexuality educators, and we've got ways to help! We know not only that children and youth make better decisions when they can communicate with a parent about their sexuality, but also that the sooner the lines of communication about sexuality are open, the easier and smoother they can be when the topics are trickier.

Trained OWL facilitator Sara Brown, along with other trained volunteers from our First UU OWL teams, will be hosting an 8-week 1-hr Sunday afternoon workshop for parents that covers much of the following: hopes and concerns for children & youth's sexual health, communication,  gender identity, exploring emotions around gender, supporting discovery of sexual orientation, guiding relationships with wisdom, being a trusted source for sexual health, decision making,  consent, building healthy boundaries, social media, and pornography. At least 8 of these topics will be covered, as the choices of how to spend time will be guided by the parents in the group.

2:00 pm: Creativity Group


October 17, 2021

The Creativity Group meets online monthly to nurture creativity in all areas of artistic expression, including but not limited to creative writing, clay art, music, dance, painting, sculpture, and photography. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information.

October 18, 2021
October 19, 2021(1 event)

7:00 pm: Space for Reflection and Sharing


October 19, 2021

Open to members and friends of First Church. Please contact Rev. D. Scott Cooper at scott@firstuu.org for more information.

October 20, 2021(1 event)

5:00 pm: Wednesday Discussion Group


October 20, 2021

All 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.

October 21, 2021(2 events)

All day: "Christmas for Child Advocates Gift Drive" Begins Today!

All day
October 21, 2021

The 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.

6:30 pm: El Grupo de Crecimiento Espiritual


October 21, 2021

Hacemos 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.

October 22, 2021
October 23, 2021(1 event)

8:30 am: Rebuilding Together Houston - Work Day


October 23, 2021

It 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.

October 24, 2021(7 events)

9:00 am: Changing Women


October 24, 2021

Changing Women is a women's wisdom circle and Earth-based spirituality discussion group currently meeting online. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information.

9:00 am: Early Morning Book Group


October 24, 2021

A weekly sharing of perspectives gained from reading 60 pages of a non-fiction book. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information.

9:00 am: Mindful Meditation Group


October 24, 2021

Join 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.

10:15 am: Discussion Circle


October 24, 2021

Join 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.

12:45 pm: Transformation Committee Meeting


October 24, 2021

A meeting of the Transformation Committee will be held in Room 304. This is a closed meeting.

1:30 pm: Parents as Sexuality Educators - Training Session


October 24, 2021

Parents are often unprepared for their role as primary sexuality educators, and we've got ways to help! We know not only that children and youth make better decisions when they can communicate with a parent about their sexuality, but also that the sooner the lines of communication about sexuality are open, the easier and smoother they can be when the topics are trickier.

Trained OWL facilitator Sara Brown, along with other trained volunteers from our First UU OWL teams, will be hosting an 8-week 1-hr Sunday afternoon workshop for parents that covers much of the following: hopes and concerns for children & youth's sexual health, communication,  gender identity, exploring emotions around gender, supporting discovery of sexual orientation, guiding relationships with wisdom, being a trusted source for sexual health, decision making,  consent, building healthy boundaries, social media, and pornography. At least 8 of these topics will be covered, as the choices of how to spend time will be guided by the parents in the group.

4:00 pm: BIPOC Group


October 24, 2021

Our BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Asians, Hispanic-Latinx, Multi-racial, and Pacific Islanders) members and friends of First UU join together in the light of truth and warmth of love to sustain one another and share our experiences. Currently meeting online via Zoom. Contact info@firstuu.org for more information.

October 25, 2021
October 26, 2021(2 events)

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


October 26, 2021

This 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.

7:00 pm: Space for Reflection and Sharing


October 26, 2021

Open to members and friends of First Church. Please contact Rev. D. Scott Cooper at scott@firstuu.org for more information.

October 27, 2021(2 events)

5:00 pm: Wednesday Discussion Group


October 27, 2021

All 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.

7:00 pm: Newcomer Covenant Group


October 27, 2021

The 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.

October 28, 2021
October 29, 2021
October 30, 2021(1 event)

2:00 pm: Active Hope Training Session


October 30, 2021

A 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.

October 31, 2021(5 events)

9:00 am: Changing Women


October 31, 2021

Changing Women is a women's wisdom circle and Earth-based spirituality discussion group currently meeting online. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information.

9:00 am: Early Morning Book Group


October 31, 2021

A weekly sharing of perspectives gained from reading 60 pages of a non-fiction book. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information.

9:00 am: Mindful Meditation Group


October 31, 2021

Join 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.

10:15 am: Discussion Circle


October 31, 2021

Join 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.

1:30 pm: Parents as Sexuality Educators - Training Session


October 31, 2021

Parents are often unprepared for their role as primary sexuality educators, and we've got ways to help! We know not only that children and youth make better decisions when they can communicate with a parent about their sexuality, but also that the sooner the lines of communication about sexuality are open, the easier and smoother they can be when the topics are trickier.

Trained OWL facilitator Sara Brown, along with other trained volunteers from our First UU OWL teams, will be hosting an 8-week 1-hr Sunday afternoon workshop for parents that covers much of the following: hopes and concerns for children & youth's sexual health, communication,  gender identity, exploring emotions around gender, supporting discovery of sexual orientation, guiding relationships with wisdom, being a trusted source for sexual health, decision making,  consent, building healthy boundaries, social media, and pornography. At least 8 of these topics will be covered, as the choices of how to spend time will be guided by the parents in the group.

November 1, 2021
November 2, 2021(1 event)

7:00 pm: Space for Reflection and Sharing


November 2, 2021

Open to members and friends of First Church. Please contact Rev. D. Scott Cooper at scott@firstuu.org for more information.

November 3, 2021(1 event)

5:00 pm: Wednesday Discussion Group


November 3, 2021

All 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.

November 4, 2021
November 5, 2021
November 6, 2021(1 event)

9:00 am: Local: Plant Trees for the Climate


November 6, 2021

First Church’s Green and Community Project Teams will join the City of Houston to plant trees on November 6 with the mission of protecting and promoting trees ans a measure to clean the air, mitigate run-off and beautify our neighborhoods. This is a collaborative effort which will take place at MacGregor Park from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. Contact communityprojectsteam@firstuu.org for more details.