Calendar of Events & Holidays
Events in November 2021
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October 31, 2021(11 events)
9:00 am: Changing Women9:00 am: Changing Women – Changing Women is a women's wisdom circle and Earth-based spirituality discussion group currently meeting online. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information. Online 9:00 am: Early Morning Book Group9:00 am: Early Morning Book Group – A weekly sharing of perspectives gained from reading 60 pages of a non-fiction book. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information. Online 9:00 am: Mindful Meditation Group9:00 am: Mindful Meditation Group – 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. Online 9:30 am: Religious Education for Children9:30 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. 9:30 am: Religious Education for Children9:30 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. Today, to celebrate the holiday, we will also be carving pumpkins at the church! Please contact carol@firstuu.org for advanced registration information. 10:15 am: Discussion Circle10:15 am: Discussion Circle – 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. Online 11:30 am: RE for Teens - High School11:30 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. First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston 11:30 am: RE for Teens - Middle School11:30 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. First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston 11:30 am: Religious Education for Children11:30 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. First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston 11:30 am: Religious Education for Children11:30 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. Today, to celebrate the holiday, we will also be carving pumpkins at the church! Please contact carol@firstuu.org for advanced registration information. First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston 1:30 pm: Parents as Sexuality Educators - Training Session1:30 pm: Parents as Sexuality Educators - Training Session – 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. Online |
November 1, 2021
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November 2, 2021(1 event)
4:00 pm: First UU Book Club4:00 pm: First UU Book Club – Join us via Zoom for games, a chapter book, and time with your friends! Designed for ages 7-11, all children are welcome to join! Please email carol@firstuu.org for more information. Online carol@firstuu.org |
November 3, 2021(1 event)
5:00 pm: Wednesday Discussion Group5:00 pm: Wednesday Discussion Group – 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
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November 5, 2021
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November 6, 2021(1 event)
9:00 am: Local: Plant Trees for the Climate9:00 am: Local: Plant Trees for the Climate – 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. |
November 7, 2021(10 events)
9:00 am: Changing Women9:00 am: Changing Women – Changing Women is a women's wisdom circle and Earth-based spirituality discussion group currently meeting online. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information. Online 9:00 am: Early Morning Book Group9:00 am: Early Morning Book Group – A weekly sharing of perspectives gained from reading 60 pages of a non-fiction book. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information. Online 9:00 am: Mindful Meditation Group9:00 am: Mindful Meditation Group – 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. Online 9:30 am: Religious Education for Children9:30 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: Discussion Circle10:15 am: Discussion Circle – 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. Online 10:30 am: Parents' Group10:30 am: Parents' Group – 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. First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston 11:30 am: RE for Teens - High School11:30 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. First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston 11:30 am: RE for Teens - Middle School11:30 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. First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston 11:30 am: Religious Education for Children11:30 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. First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston 1:30 pm: Parents as Sexuality Educators - Training Session1:30 pm: Parents as Sexuality Educators - Training Session – 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. Online |
November 8, 2021
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November 9, 2021(1 event)
4:00 pm: First UU Book Club4:00 pm: First UU Book Club – Join us via Zoom for games, a chapter book, and time with your friends! Designed for ages 7-11, all children are welcome to join! Please email carol@firstuu.org for more information. Online carol@firstuu.org |
November 10, 2021(1 event)
5:00 pm: Wednesday Discussion Group5:00 pm: Wednesday Discussion Group – 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 11, 2021
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November 12, 2021
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November 13, 2021(1 event)
2:00 pm: Active Hope Training Session2:00 pm: Active Hope Training Session – 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. |
November 14, 2021(9 events)
9:00 am: Changing Women9:00 am: Changing Women – Changing Women is a women's wisdom circle and Earth-based spirituality discussion group currently meeting online. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information. Online 9:00 am: Early Morning Book Group9:00 am: Early Morning Book Group – A weekly sharing of perspectives gained from reading 60 pages of a non-fiction book. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information. Online 9:00 am: Mindful Meditation Group9:00 am: Mindful Meditation Group – 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. Online 9:30 am: Religious Education for Children9:30 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: Discussion Circle10:15 am: Discussion Circle – 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. Online 11:30 am: RE for Teens - High School11:30 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. First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston 11:30 am: RE for Teens - Middle School11:30 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. First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston 11:30 am: Religious Education for Children11:30 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. First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston 1:30 pm: Parents as Sexuality Educators - Training Session1:30 pm: Parents as Sexuality Educators - Training Session – 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. Online |
November 15, 2021
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November 16, 2021(1 event)
4:00 pm: First UU Book Club4:00 pm: First UU Book Club – Join us via Zoom for games, a chapter book, and time with your friends! Designed for ages 7-11, all children are welcome to join! Please email carol@firstuu.org for more information. Online carol@firstuu.org |
November 17, 2021(1 event)
5:00 pm: Wednesday Discussion Group5:00 pm: Wednesday Discussion Group – 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 18, 2021
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November 19, 2021
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November 20, 2021
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November 21, 2021(11 events)
All day: "Feed the Community" Food Drive Ends today!All day: "Feed the Community" Food Drive Ends today! All day Our Feed the Community food drive ends today! Please visit https://firstuu.org/community-projects-team/ for the complete list of donation suggestions. Donations can be dropped off at the CPT table in Channing hall on Sunday mornings! First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston 9:00 am: Changing Women9:00 am: Changing Women – Changing Women is a women's wisdom circle and Earth-based spirituality discussion group currently meeting online. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information. Online 9:00 am: Early Morning Book Group9:00 am: Early Morning Book Group – A weekly sharing of perspectives gained from reading 60 pages of a non-fiction book. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information. Online 9:00 am: Mindful Meditation Group9:00 am: Mindful Meditation Group – 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. Online 9:30 am: Religious Education for Children9:30 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: Discussion Circle10:15 am: Discussion Circle – 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. Online 10:30 am: Parents' Group10:30 am: Parents' Group – 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. First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston 11:30 am: RE for Teens - High School11:30 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. First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston 11:30 am: RE for Teens - Middle School11:30 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. First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston 11:30 am: Religious Education for Children11:30 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. First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston 2:00 pm: Creativity Group2:00 pm: Creativity Group – 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. Online |
November 22, 2021
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November 23, 2021(1 event)
4:00 pm: First UU Book Club4:00 pm: First UU Book Club – Join us via Zoom for games, a chapter book, and time with your friends! Designed for ages 7-11, all children are welcome to join! Please email carol@firstuu.org for more information. Online carol@firstuu.org |
November 24, 2021(2 events)
4:00 pm: Thanksgiving To Go Plate Pick Up4:00 pm: Thanksgiving To Go Plate Pick Up – If you signed up to pick up a Thanksgiving To Go Plate, please stop by the church between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm today! 5:00 pm: Wednesday Discussion Group5:00 pm: Wednesday Discussion Group – 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 25, 2021
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November 26, 2021
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November 27, 2021(1 event)
2:00 pm: Active Hope Training Session2:00 pm: Active Hope Training Session – 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. |
November 28, 2021(9 events)
9:00 am: Changing Women9:00 am: Changing Women – Changing Women is a women's wisdom circle and Earth-based spirituality discussion group currently meeting online. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information. Online 9:00 am: Early Morning Book Group9:00 am: Early Morning Book Group – A weekly sharing of perspectives gained from reading 60 pages of a non-fiction book. Contact programs@firstuu.org for more information. Online 9:00 am: Mindful Meditation Group9:00 am: Mindful Meditation Group – 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. Online 9:30 am: Religious Education for Children9:30 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: Discussion Circle10:15 am: Discussion Circle – 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. Online 11:30 am: RE for Teens - High School11:30 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. First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston 11:30 am: RE for Teens - Middle School11:30 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. First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston 11:30 am: Religious Education for Children11:30 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. First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston 4:00 pm: BIPOC Group4:00 pm: BIPOC Group – 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. Online |
November 29, 2021
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November 30, 2021(1 event)
4:00 pm: First UU Book Club4:00 pm: First UU Book Club – Join us via Zoom for games, a chapter book, and time with your friends! Designed for ages 7-11, all children are welcome to join! Please email carol@firstuu.org for more information. Online carol@firstuu.org |
December 1, 2021(1 event)
5:00 pm: Wednesday Discussion Group5:00 pm: Wednesday Discussion Group – 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. |
December 2, 2021
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December 4, 2021
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