Calendar of Events & Holidays
Events in January 2022
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December 26, 2021(5 events) 9:00 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. 9:00 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. 9:00 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. 10:15 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. 4:00 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. |
December 27, 2021
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December 28, 2021(1 event) 7:00 pm: Space for Reflection and Sharing – Open to members and friends of First Church. Please contact Rev. D. Scott Cooper at scott@firstuu.org for more information. |
December 29, 2021(1 event) 5:00 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 30, 2021
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December 31, 2021
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January 1, 2022
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January 2, 2022(4 events) 9:00 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. 9:00 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. 9:00 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. 10:15 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. |
January 3, 2022
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January 4, 2022(2 events) 7:00 pm: Multi-Site Listening and Information Session – You 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. 7:00 pm: Space for Reflection and Sharing – Open to members and friends of First Church. Please contact Rev. D. Scott Cooper at scott@firstuu.org for more information. |
January 5, 2022(1 event) 5:00 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. |
January 6, 2022(1 event) 12:00 pm: Multi-Site Listening and Information Session – You 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. |
January 7, 2022
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January 8, 2022(1 event) 2:00 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. |
January 9, 2022(6 events) 9:00 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. 9:00 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. 9:00 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. 10:15 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. 12:45 pm: Multi-Site Listening and Information Session – You 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. 12:45 pm: Transformation Committee Meeting – A meeting of the Transformation Committee will be held in Room 304. This is a closed meeting. |
January 10, 2022
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January 11, 2022(1 event) 7:00 pm: Space for Reflection and Sharing – Open to members and friends of First Church. Please contact Rev. D. Scott Cooper at scott@firstuu.org for more information. |
January 12, 2022(1 event) 5:00 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. |
January 13, 2022(1 event) 7:00 pm: Membership 101 – 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. |
January 14, 2022
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January 15, 2022
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January 16, 2022(6 events) 9:00 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. 9:00 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. 9:00 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. 10:15 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. 2:00 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. 2:30 pm: Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston - 2022 Kick-Off – Faith, 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. |
January 17, 2022
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January 18, 2022(1 event) 7:00 pm: Space for Reflection and Sharing – Open to members and friends of First Church. Please contact Rev. D. Scott Cooper at scott@firstuu.org for more information. |
January 19, 2022(2 events) 5:00 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. 7:00 pm: String Band – |
January 20, 2022(1 event) 6:30 pm: El Grupo de Crecimiento Espiritual – 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. |
January 21, 2022
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January 22, 2022(1 event) 2:00 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. |
January 23, 2022(6 events) 9:00 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. 9:00 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. 9:00 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. 10:15 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. 12:45 pm: Transformation Committee Meeting – A meeting of the Transformation Committee will be held in Room 304. This is a closed meeting. 4:00 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. |
January 24, 2022
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January 25, 2022(1 event) 7:00 pm: Space for Reflection and Sharing – Open to members and friends of First Church. Please contact Rev. D. Scott Cooper at scott@firstuu.org for more information. |
January 26, 2022(2 events) 5:00 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. 7:00 pm: Newcomer Covenant Group – 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. |
January 27, 2022
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January 28, 2022
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January 29, 2022
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January 30, 2022(4 events) 9:00 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. 9:00 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. 9:00 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. 10:15 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. |
January 31, 2022
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February 1, 2022(2 events) 5:00 pm: "What is Unitarian Universalism?" Book Group – 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. 7:00 pm: Space for Reflection and Sharing – Open to members and friends of First Church. Please contact Rev. D. Scott Cooper at scott@firstuu.org for more information. |
February 2, 2022(2 events) 5:00 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. 7:00 pm: Transformation Committee Meeting – |
February 3, 2022
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February 4, 2022
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February 5, 2022(1 event) 2:00 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. |