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Adult Religious Education

Emerson offers lectures and discussions to encourage life-long spiritual growth. These classes are free and open to the public, providing spiritual nourishment to the community.

Beginner's Meditation Practice

Online every Monday from 7-8:15 p.m. You can join the group at any time. We especially invite you to come if you have done meditation previously—we are all learning from each other. We welcome people from all backgrounds and spiritual practices.

Choir Gatherings

Emerson's choir is currently just an online gathering due to the pandemic.

Coordinating Council for Social Action

The Coordinating Council for Social Action coordinates the social action/justice projects for Emerson across several groups. Projects include Souper Bowl of Caring, Rebuilding Together Houston, Share the Plate, LGBTQ Parade, Environmental dinner/film evenings, and guest lecturers.

Covenant Groups

Covenant Groups explore significant life topics in a small group setting. Gain warm connections with other members and friends of Emerson.

Emerson's Auction

Coming up in April! - Emerson’s Auction is held each year in the spring, offering a variety of opportunities for volunteers leading up to the event. Even if not interested in helping, plan to attend – it is great fun and a highlight of the year.

Friday Social Gathering

Don’t be shut-in. Come to social hour with fellow Emersonians on Fridays at 7:30 PM. For Emerson members only.

Ministry for Earth

Our mission is to educate ourselves and others about environmental issues; advocate public policies to protect the global environment; act locally in our homes, church and city; and connect spiritually with the web-of-all-existence. We work towards that mission by organizing educational, community-building action and service projects. Meets virtually on the 4th Sunday of the month.

Open Book Group

As of our January 2021 meeting, our book group (formerly Women’s Evening Book Group) officially has a new name! Going forward, we will be the Open Book Group. We will continue to meet on the third Thursday of each month at 7 PM. The group is open to people of all gender identities who are interested in reading and discussing a variety of books and who are interested in our informal style of meeting.

Open House

If you would like to learn more about Emerson then come and be a part of the conversation. Learn what membership means at Emerson. This also presents an opportunity to learn more about growing in mind and spirit while deepening your sense of belonging to this beloved community. If you are considering joining Emerson, please let us know!

Stitchers Group

Stitchers Group meets online every Wednesday at 11 a.m. for an informal gathering of Emersonians doing various kinds of needlework, crafts and/or conversation.

Third Monday Book Club

The Third Monday Book Club (formerly, the Men’s Book Group) meets regularly the third Monday of every month. The group discusses both fiction and non fiction with a penchant for mystery and history. We limit our membership to 10 and currently have no openings. In normal times, the Group meets in a local restaurant. For now the the group is meeting via Zoom. Please let us know if you'd like to be added to a waiting list.

Board Secretary needed!

Need some appreciation? Board of Trustees needs you! Secretary position is OPEN. This position is for Emerson members only.