Calendar of Events & Holidays
Events in January 2022
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Office Closed for Winter Holidays Office Closed for Winter Holidays
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December 27, 2021 – January 1, 2022The church office will be closed Monday, December 27th, 2021 thru Saturday, January 1st, 2022 in observance of the winter holidays.
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Changing Women Changing Women
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January 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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January 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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January 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.
Religious Education for Children Religious Education for Children
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January 2, 2022For 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.
Sunday Service Discussion Circle Discussion Circle
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January 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.
RE for Teens - High School RE for Teens - High School
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January 2, 2022Teens 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.
RE for Teens - Middle School RE for Teens - Middle School
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January 2, 2022The 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.
Religious Education for Children Religious Education for Children
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January 2, 2022For 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.
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First UU Book Club First UU Book Club
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January 4, 2022Join 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.
carol@firstuu.org
AVDA AVDA
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January 4, 2022Multi-Site Listening and Information Session Multi-Site Listening and Information Session
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January 4, 2022You are invited to join the Board for information and listening sessions to hear what we have learned about the property in Richmond, and talk about ideas for moving forward. This session will be held in-person at the church.
Space for Reflection and Sharing Space for Reflection and Sharing
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January 4, 2022Open to members and friends of First Church. Please contact Rev. D. Scott Cooper at scott@firstuu.org for more information.
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Wednesday Discussion Group Wednesday Discussion Group
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January 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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Multi-Site Listening and Information Session Multi-Site Listening and Information Session
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January 6, 2022You are invited to join the Board for information and listening sessions to hear what we have learned about the property in Richmond, and talk about ideas for moving forward. This session will be held via Zoom. Please email alex@firstuu.org for the link.
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Shabbat - Congregation Shma Koleinu Shabbat - Congregation Shma Koleinu
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January 7, 2022Congregation Shma Koleinu's Shabbat service, held at First Church and led by Rabbi Scott. Please contact admin@cskhouston.com for more information.
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Active Hope Training Session Active Hope Training Session
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January 8, 2022A 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.
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Changing Women Changing Women
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January 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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January 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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January 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.
Religious Education for Children Religious Education for Children
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January 9, 2022For 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.
Sunday Service Discussion Circle Discussion Circle
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January 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.
RE for Teens - High School RE for Teens - High School
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January 9, 2022Teens 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.
RE for Teens - Middle School RE for Teens - Middle School
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January 9, 2022The 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.
Religious Education for Children Religious Education for Children
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January 9, 2022For 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.
Sunday Service Multi-Site Listening and Information Session Multi-Site Listening and Information Session
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January 9, 2022You are invited to join the Board for information and listening sessions to hear what we have learned about the property in Richmond, and talk about ideas for moving forward. This session will occur in-person at the church at approximately 12:45 PM after the second service.
Transformation Committee Meeting Transformation Committee Meeting
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January 9, 2022A meeting of the Transformation Committee will be held in Room 304. This is a closed meeting.
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First UU Book Club First UU Book Club
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January 11, 2022Join 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.
carol@firstuu.org
Space for Reflection and Sharing Space for Reflection and Sharing
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January 11, 2022Open to members and friends of First Church. Please contact Rev. D. Scott Cooper at scott@firstuu.org for more information.
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Wednesday Discussion Group Wednesday Discussion Group
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January 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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January 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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Shabbat - Congregation Shma Koleinu Shabbat - Congregation Shma Koleinu
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January 14, 2022Congregation Shma Koleinu's Shabbat service, held at First Church and led by Rabbi Scott. Please contact admin@cskhouston.com for more information.
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Changing Women Changing Women
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January 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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January 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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January 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.
Religious Education for Children Religious Education for Children
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January 16, 2022For 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.
Sunday Service Discussion Circle Discussion Circle
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January 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.
RE for Teens - High School RE for Teens - High School
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January 16, 2022Teens 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.
RE for Teens - Middle School RE for Teens - Middle School
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January 16, 2022The 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.
Religious Education for Children Religious Education for Children
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January 16, 2022For 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.
Sunday Service Creativity Group Creativity Group
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January 16, 2022The 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.
Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston - 2022 Kick-Off Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston - 2022 Kick-Off
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January 16, 2022Faith, Climate Change & Justice: A Multifaith Panel Discussion
Sunday, Jan. 16, 2:30 p.m. central, online
The Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston invites you to hear multiple faith perspectives on the topic of faith, climate change & justice. A panel of speakers of a variety of faith backgrounds will each address faith, climate change & justice from the perspective of their faith. An opportunity for Q&A with the panel will follow. People of all faiths are encouraged to attend, as are representatives of local environmental non-profits that would like to work with people of faith on environmental issues. Please join us! The Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston acts to empower the faith community in the greater Houston area to act and advocate on behalf of the environment. Register for this event on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/faith-climate-change-justice-a-multifaith-panel-discussion-tickets-215039648377. For more information about this event, or the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston, please contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com.
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Office Closed for Martin Luther King Day (United States) Office Closed for Martin Luther King Day (United States)
All day
January 17, 2022The church office will be closed Monday, January 17th in observance of Martin Luther King Day.
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First UU Book Club First UU Book Club
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January 18, 2022Join 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.
carol@firstuu.org
Space for Reflection and Sharing Space for Reflection and Sharing
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January 18, 2022Open to members and friends of First Church. Please contact Rev. D. Scott Cooper at scott@firstuu.org for more information.
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Wednesday Discussion Group Wednesday Discussion Group
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January 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.
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston - Board Meeting First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston - Board Meeting
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January 19, 2022String Band String Band
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El Grupo de Crecimiento Espiritual El Grupo de Crecimiento Espiritual
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January 20, 2022Hacemos 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.
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Shabbat - Congregation Shma Koleinu Shabbat - Congregation Shma Koleinu
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January 21, 2022Congregation Shma Koleinu's Shabbat service, held at First Church and led by Rabbi Scott. Please contact admin@cskhouston.com for more information.
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Active Hope Training Session Active Hope Training Session
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January 22, 2022A 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.
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Changing Women Changing Women
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January 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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January 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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January 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.
Religious Education for Children Religious Education for Children
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January 23, 2022For 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.
Sunday Service Discussion Circle Discussion Circle
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January 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.
RE for Teens - High School RE for Teens - High School
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January 23, 2022Teens 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.
RE for Teens - Middle School RE for Teens - Middle School
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January 23, 2022The 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.
Religious Education for Children Religious Education for Children
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January 23, 2022For 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.
Sunday Service Transformation Committee Meeting Transformation Committee Meeting
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January 23, 2022A meeting of the Transformation Committee will be held in Room 304. This is a closed meeting.
BIPOC Group BIPOC Group
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January 23, 2022Our 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.
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First UU Book Club First UU Book Club
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January 25, 2022Join 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.
carol@firstuu.org
Space for Reflection and Sharing Space for Reflection and Sharing
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January 25, 2022Open to members and friends of First Church. Please contact Rev. D. Scott Cooper at scott@firstuu.org for more information.
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Wednesday Discussion Group Wednesday Discussion Group
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January 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.
Newcomer Covenant Group Newcomer Covenant Group
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January 26, 2022The 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.
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Changing Women Changing Women
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January 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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January 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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January 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.
Religious Education for Children Religious Education for Children
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January 30, 2022For 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.
Sunday Service Discussion Circle Discussion Circle
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January 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.
RE for Teens - High School RE for Teens - High School
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January 30, 2022Teens 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.
RE for Teens - Middle School RE for Teens - Middle School
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January 30, 2022The 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.
Religious Education for Children Religious Education for Children
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January 30, 2022For 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.
Sunday Service Texas UU Get Out The Vote Phone Bank Texas UU Get Out The Vote Phone Bank
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January 30, 2022Register NOW and invite friends! UU the Vote and the Texas UU Justice Ministry are hosting a national phone bank specifically for Texas -- to turn out Texas voters in the upcoming March 1st primary election. You will get trained in the phone bank, with an easy script to use. Be part of this fun, purposeful action, and a special part of the 30 Days of Love campaign! While voter suppression laws and partisan redistricting, abortion restrictions, and climate crises threaten the lives, safety, and political power in BIPOC and other marginalized communities in Texas, we can work together to make sure those community voices are heard in the 2022 primary. Link to register: https://secure.everyaction.com/g2BIyw5Y7kuU6c8lUZDYCg2