Calendar of Events & Holidays
Events in April 2022
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Shabbat - Congregation Shma Koleinu Shabbat - Congregation Shma Koleinu
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April 1, 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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April 3, 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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April 3, 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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April 3, 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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April 3, 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 Houston Women's Group - HWG Houston Women's Group - HWG
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April 3, 2022First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 302Discussion Circle Discussion Circle
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April 3, 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.
Coming of Age Coming of Age
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April 3, 2022First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Fireside RoomRE for Teens - High School RE for Teens - High School
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April 3, 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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April 3, 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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April 3, 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 Sunday Service Our Whole Lives Sexuality Education Our Whole Lives Sexuality Education
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April 3, 2022in Room 302
Stewardship Leadership Gathering Stewardship Leadership Gathering
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April 3, 2022First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304 -
AVDA AVDA
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April 4, 2022 -
First UU Book Club First UU Book Club
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April 5, 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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April 5, 2022Space for Reflection and Sharing Space for Reflection and Sharing
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April 5, 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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Hatha Yoga Hatha Yoga
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April 6, 2022Start your day off fresh with this relaxing yoga class for beginners,
led by Maru Farnos!Held 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM weekly on Wednesday mornings.
Face masks are required inside the building, and must be worn for the duration of the class.
Please bring your own mat, foam block, and strap.Cost is $20 per class.
Wednesday Discussion Group Wednesday Discussion Group
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April 6, 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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Shabbat - Congregation Shma Koleinu Shabbat - Congregation Shma Koleinu
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April 8, 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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April 10, 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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April 10, 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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April 10, 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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April 10, 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 Houston Women's Group - HWG Houston Women's Group - HWG
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April 10, 2022First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 302Discussion Circle Discussion Circle
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April 10, 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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April 10, 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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April 10, 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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April 10, 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 Sunday Service - Palm Sunday Our Whole Lives Sexuality Education Our Whole Lives Sexuality Education
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April 10, 2022in the Fireside Room
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AVDA AVDA
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April 11, 2022 -
First UU Book Club First UU Book Club
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April 12, 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
"What is Unitarian Universalism?" Book Group "What is Unitarian Universalism?" Book Group
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April 12, 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.
AVDA AVDA
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April 12, 2022 -
Hatha Yoga Hatha Yoga
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April 13, 2022Start your day off fresh with this relaxing yoga class for beginners,
led by Maru Farnos!Held 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM weekly on Wednesday mornings.
Face masks are required inside the building, and must be worn for the duration of the class.
Please bring your own mat, foam block, and strap.Cost is $20 per class.
Wednesday Discussion Group Wednesday Discussion Group
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April 13, 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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April 14, 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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April 15, 2022Congregation Shma Koleinu's Shabbat service, held at First Church and led by Rabbi Scott. Please contact admin@cskhouston.com for more information.
Online Games Night Online Games Night
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April 15, 20223rd Fridays - April 15 & May 207:00 - 8:00 pmAll adults are welcome to join us for virtual games on third Fridays. We play fun games via Zoom.All you need is two devices to play (a phone and computer or iPad). We’ll play a few games and take some time to chat with each other.We plan to return to meeting at the church on third Fridays, possibly in June, as soon as folks are willing and feel safe.The zoom room opens at 6:45 pm on April 15 and May 20 to meet and greet each other.Let’s get together and have some fun!Facilitators: Megan and Edmund P., assisted by Pam P.To get the Zoom meeting link, please email info@firstuu.org. -
Celebration of Life (Private) Celebration of Life (Private)
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April 16, 2022First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304 -
Changing Women Changing Women
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April 17, 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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April 17, 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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April 17, 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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April 17, 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 Houston Women's Group - HWG Houston Women's Group - HWG
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April 17, 2022First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 302Discussion Circle Discussion Circle
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April 17, 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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April 17, 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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April 17, 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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April 17, 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 Sunday Service - Easter Sunday -
AVDA AVDA
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April 18, 2022 -
First UU Book Club First UU Book Club
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April 19, 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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April 19, 2022 -
Hatha Yoga Hatha Yoga
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April 20, 2022Start your day off fresh with this relaxing yoga class for beginners,
led by Maru Farnos!Held 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM weekly on Wednesday mornings.
Face masks are required inside the building, and must be worn for the duration of the class.
Please bring your own mat, foam block, and strap.Cost is $20 per class.
Wednesday Discussion Group Wednesday Discussion Group
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April 20, 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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April 20, 2022 -
El Grupo de Crecimiento Espiritual El Grupo de Crecimiento Espiritual
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April 21, 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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Our Whole Lives Sexuality Education Our Whole Lives Sexuality Education
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April 23, 2022in the Fireside Room
"Trans Youth, Religion, and Health" Panel Discussion "Trans Youth, Religion, and Health" Panel Discussion
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April 23, 2022The First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, as part of their Ministers’ Forums series, will be presenting a panel discussion to disseminate accurate information about the spirituality and health of transgender youth in Texas, and the legal issues they and their families face. Necessitated by the dangerous political theatrics of the state’s elected leaders, the panel will include local faith leaders, health professionals, legal experts, and transgender individuals and members of their families.
All who wish to know more about these issues are encouraged to attend, and the event will be livestreamed at https://firstuu.org/livestreaming/.
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Changing Women Changing Women
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April 24, 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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April 24, 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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April 24, 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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April 24, 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 Houston Women's Group - HWG Houston Women's Group - HWG
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April 24, 2022First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 302Discussion Circle Discussion Circle
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April 24, 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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April 24, 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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April 24, 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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April 24, 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 -
AVDA AVDA
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April 25, 2022 -
First UU Book Club First UU Book Club
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April 26, 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
"What is Unitarian Universalism?" Book Group "What is Unitarian Universalism?" Book Group
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April 26, 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.
AVDA AVDA
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April 26, 2022 -
Hatha Yoga Hatha Yoga
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April 27, 2022Start your day off fresh with this relaxing yoga class for beginners,
led by Maru Farnos!Held 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM weekly on Wednesday mornings.
Face masks are required inside the building, and must be worn for the duration of the class.
Please bring your own mat, foam block, and strap.Cost is $20 per class.
Wednesday Discussion Group Wednesday Discussion Group
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April 27, 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.
Congregational Conversation Newcomer Covenant Group Newcomer Covenant Group
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April 27, 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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Shabbat - Congregation Shma Koleinu Shabbat - Congregation Shma Koleinu
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April 29, 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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"I Am In Need of Music" "I Am In Need of Music"
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April 30, 2022We are excited to invite you to join us for this special evening concert celebrating the history of music of First Church! The Sanctuary Choir, String Band, Traveler, Chelsea de Souza, and Dr. Jolie Rocke will share their gifts of music as we honor the past and share the vision for the musical future. This performance is open to the public and will be live-streamed. Donations welcome!
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, Room 304