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SUMMARY:Who Decides What 'Gay' Looks Like? Identity\, Authenticity\, and Social Expectations - Gary Putnam
DESCRIPTION:What happens when people do not fit expectations of what it means to be gay\, lesbian\, or bisexual? We will explore questions of identity\, stereotypes\, authenticity\, and the pressure to conform. A brief presentation will be followed by open discussion and reflective conversation. \nPresented by Gary Putnam \nJoin us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 9:30 AM! \nClick here on Sunday to join our online discussion!: https://emersonhouston.org/AdultLearners \nWould you like to learn more about ARE? Click here! \n\nWhether you are a newcomer or a longtime Emersonian\, whether you are interested in probing life’s most persistent questions or finding out what others think about today’s news\, we have something for you here. \nEmerson 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.
URL:https://emersonhouston.org/event/adult-religious-education-189/
LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206
CATEGORIES:*Events on Homepage,Adult RE,Sunday Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T103000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T003308Z
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SUMMARY:What’s so great about Picasso?
DESCRIPTION:Dennis Fehr will explain the meanings of Pablo Picasso’s art and why he deserves the attention he gets.\nJoin us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 9:30 AM! \nClick here on Sunday to join our online discussion!: https://emersonhouston.org/AdultLearners \nWould you like to learn more about ARE? Click here! \n\nWhether you are a newcomer or a longtime Emersonian\, whether you are interested in probing life’s most persistent questions or finding out what others think about today’s news\, we have something for you here. \nEmerson 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.
URL:https://emersonhouston.org/event/adult-religious-education-188/
LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206
CATEGORIES:*Events on Homepage,Adult RE,Sunday Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T103000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103032
CREATED:20260428T004638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T191429Z
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SUMMARY:Emerson LEED Anniversary - Ann May & Larry Huelbig
DESCRIPTION:How did Emerson decide to go for a green building? That was a great achievement in 2004. What does that mean for us today? \nPresented by Ann May and Larry Huelbig \nJoin us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 9:30 AM! \nClick here on Sunday to join our online discussion!: https://emersonhouston.org/AdultLearners \nWould you like to learn more about ARE? Click here! \n\nWhether you are a newcomer or a longtime Emersonian\, whether you are interested in probing life’s most persistent questions or finding out what others think about today’s news\, we have something for you here. \nEmerson 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.
URL:https://emersonhouston.org/event/adult-religious-education-187/
LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206
CATEGORIES:*Events on Homepage,Adult RE,Sunday Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T103000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103032
CREATED:20260428T004529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T173145Z
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SUMMARY:Experience in a Cult - Alex Fleit
DESCRIPTION:“Experience in a Cult” \nAlexandra Fleit will share about her experience spending 11 years in the International Churches of Christ (ICOC)\, a high-control religious group that profoundly shaped her young adulthood. Her presentation will explore how coercive spiritual environments can impact identity\, autonomy\, mental health\, relationships\, and the ability to trust oneself. She will also discuss the emotional complexity of leaving\, the process of rebuilding a sense of self afterward\, and the importance of education around undue influence and religious trauma. \nJoin us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 9:30 AM! \nClick here on Sunday to join our online discussion!: https://emersonhouston.org/AdultLearners \nWould you like to learn more about ARE? Click here! \n\nWhether you are a newcomer or a longtime Emersonian\, whether you are interested in probing life’s most persistent questions or finding out what others think about today’s news\, we have something for you here. \nEmerson 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.
URL:https://emersonhouston.org/event/adult-religious-education-186/
LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206
CATEGORIES:*Events on Homepage,Adult RE,Sunday Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T103000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103032
CREATED:20260413T153259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T232532Z
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SUMMARY:The Book of Daniel - The Most Interesting Book in the Bible? - Mike Condit
DESCRIPTION:“The Book of Daniel – The Most Interesting Book in the Bible?” \nThe Book of Daniel contains familiar picturesque stories\, it has identifiable historical settings\, there are interesting dream interpretations\, and it contains the first major example of apocalypticism in the Bible. This makes it one of the most diverse and interesting books in the Bible. Underneath all of this is a strong statement concerning Judaism and the Hebrew God. We will examine this book in detail. \nPresented by Mike Condit \n\nJoin us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 9:30 AM! \nClick here on Sunday to join our online discussion!: https://emersonhouston.org/AdultLearners \nWould you like to learn more about ARE? Click here! \n\nWhether you are a newcomer or a longtime Emersonian\, whether you are interested in probing life’s most persistent questions or finding out what others think about today’s news\, we have something for you here. \nEmerson 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.
URL:https://emersonhouston.org/event/adult-religious-education-185/
LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206
CATEGORIES:Adult RE,Sunday Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T103000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103032
CREATED:20260406T180501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T153158Z
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SUMMARY:How to deal with conflict? - Kim Waller
DESCRIPTION:“How to deal with conflict?  Include straight talk\, “I” statements\, and give grace.” \nPresented by Kim Waller \nJoin us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 9:30 AM! \nClick here on Sunday to join our online discussion!: https://emersonhouston.org/AdultLearners \nWould you like to learn more about ARE? Click here! \n\nWhether you are a newcomer or a longtime Emersonian\, whether you are interested in probing life’s most persistent questions or finding out what others think about today’s news\, we have something for you here. \nEmerson 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.
URL:https://emersonhouston.org/event/adult-religious-education-184/
LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206
CATEGORIES:Adult RE,Sunday Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T103000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103032
CREATED:20260330T163618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T180133Z
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SUMMARY:Frances Perkins:  Activist\, Reformer\, and First Woman Cabinet Member - Sandy Murphree
DESCRIPTION:Born in 1880 in Boston\, Perkins graduated from Mount Holyoke College in 1910. She became active in social reform in her early 20’s after visiting factories and observing dangerous working conditions. She was the first woman appointed as Industrial Commissioner of New York due to her work in Fire Regulations. And in 1933\, she was appointed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to his Cabinet as the Secretary of Labor. She was instrumental in passing legislation for unemployment\, disability insurance\, minimum wage\, and Social Security. \nPresented by Sandy Murphree \nJoin us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 9:30 AM! \nClick here on Sunday to join our online discussion!: https://emersonhouston.org/AdultLearners \nWould you like to learn more about ARE? Click here! \n\nWhether you are a newcomer or a longtime Emersonian\, whether you are interested in probing life’s most persistent questions or finding out what others think about today’s news\, we have something for you here. \nEmerson 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.
URL:https://emersonhouston.org/event/adult-religious-education-100-2-4/
LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206
CATEGORIES:*Events on Homepage,Adult RE,Sunday Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260405T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260405T103000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103032
CREATED:20260323T210621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T204008Z
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SUMMARY:Report on the 2026 Southwest UU Women’s Conference - Pat Smith
DESCRIPTION:“Report on the 2026 Southwest UU Women’s Conference March 6-8:  39 years of Women’s Spiritual Gatherings” \nThe location this year at Camp Allen\, near Navasota\, and the theme “Spirit of the Woods” brought us back to nature. Workshops included using our hands to make things\, such as my beaded bracelet that I came back with\, and physical things such as “Dancing for Joy”. They also included introspection\, such as “Art as a Spiritual Practice”. And more! \nPresented by Pat Smith \nJoin us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 9:30 AM! \nClick here on Sunday to join our online discussion!: https://emersonhouston.org/AdultLearners \nWould you like to learn more about ARE? Click here! \n\nWhether you are a newcomer or a longtime Emersonian\, whether you are interested in probing life’s most persistent questions or finding out what others think about today’s news\, we have something for you here. \nEmerson 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.
URL:https://emersonhouston.org/event/adult-religious-education-182/
LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206
CATEGORIES:*Events on Homepage,Adult RE,Sunday Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T103000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103032
CREATED:20260317T134049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T210539Z
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SUMMARY:Sign-Up Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Sign Up Sunday to give a presentation this spring! \nLearnt somethin’ new that you can share?\nCan you ‘splain it\, if you dare?\nPick your date and please take part.\nTopic and focus from your heart!\nOR \nSuggest a topic you are interested in learning about.\nMaybe someone else can present it without a doubt!\nJoin us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 9:30 AM! \nClick here on Sunday to join our online discussion!: https://emersonhouston.org/AdultLearners \nWould you like to learn more about ARE? Click here! \n\nWhether you are a newcomer or a longtime Emersonian\, whether you are interested in probing life’s most persistent questions or finding out what others think about today’s news\, we have something for you here. \nEmerson 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.
URL:https://emersonhouston.org/event/adult-religious-education-181/
LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206
CATEGORIES:Adult RE,Sunday Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T103000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103032
CREATED:20260310T001112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T133920Z
UID:10044649-1774171800-1774175400@emersonhouston.org
SUMMARY:We and LEED and the Creatures - Mary Caroll Swearingen
DESCRIPTION:We and LEED and the Creatures\n(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)\n Let’s explore… \n·       UU principles.\n·       LEED certification for our building.\n·       Our experience of Emerson’s grounds.\nJoin us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 9:30 AM! \nClick here on Sunday to join our online discussion!: https://emersonhouston.org/AdultLearners \nWould you like to learn more about ARE? Click here! \n\nWhether you are a newcomer or a longtime Emersonian\, whether you are interested in probing life’s most persistent questions or finding out what others think about today’s news\, we have something for you here. \nEmerson 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.
URL:https://emersonhouston.org/event/adult-religious-education-180/
LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206
CATEGORIES:Adult RE,Sunday Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T103000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103032
CREATED:20260303T030939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T000929Z
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SUMMARY:Jane Austen: Pioneer Novelist and Feminist - Mike Condit
DESCRIPTION:Jane Austen is often seen as the first great English female novelist. In her 6 major novels\, she not only developed interesting characters and situations in the English society of her time\, but she also addressed issues fundamental to the place of women in that society. She thus contributed to later feminist movements that advanced the roles of women. On the 250th anniversary of her birth\, there is much to learn about sociological and moral aspects of society by studying Jane Austen. This will be a review of her work and legacy.  \nJoin us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 9:30 AM! \nClick here on Sunday to join our online discussion!: https://emersonhouston.org/AdultLearners \nWould you like to learn more about ARE? Click here! \n\nWhether you are a newcomer or a longtime Emersonian\, whether you are interested in probing life’s most persistent questions or finding out what others think about today’s news\, we have something for you here. \nEmerson 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.
URL:https://emersonhouston.org/event/adult-religious-education-174/
LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206
CATEGORIES:Adult RE,Sunday Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T103000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103032
CREATED:20260217T001911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T031214Z
UID:10044647-1772962200-1772965800@emersonhouston.org
SUMMARY:Financial Review - 2025 - Ron Joe
DESCRIPTION:What happened in the U.S economy in 2025?\nWhat happened in the U.S stock market?\nWhat were some of the big themes of the year?\nDonuts!\n\nPresented by Ron Joe \nJoin us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 9:30 AM! \nClick here on Sunday to join our online discussion!: https://emersonhouston.org/AdultLearners \nWould you like to learn more about ARE? Click here! \n\nWhether you are a newcomer or a longtime Emersonian\, whether you are interested in probing life’s most persistent questions or finding out what others think about today’s news\, we have something for you here. \nEmerson 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.
URL:https://emersonhouston.org/event/adult-religious-education-179/
LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206
CATEGORIES:Adult RE,Sunday Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T003000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T140000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103032
CREATED:20260206T194716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T164621Z
UID:10044840-1772325000-1772373600@emersonhouston.org
SUMMARY:Summer Camp Lunch Meeting
DESCRIPTION:setup at 11:30 a.m.
URL:https://emersonhouston.org/event/summer-camp-lunch-meeting/
LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206
CATEGORIES:*Events on Homepage,Children and Youth,CYRE Committee,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T133000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103032
CREATED:20260206T192314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T192314Z
UID:10044838-1771761600-1771767000@emersonhouston.org
SUMMARY:Court Watch System Training
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://emersonhouston.org/event/court-watch-system-training/
LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206
CATEGORIES:*Events on Homepage,Adult RE
ORGANIZER;CN="Ellen N.":MAILTO:socialaction@emersonhouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T103000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103032
CREATED:20260203T182727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T222203Z
UID:10044643-1770543000-1770546600@emersonhouston.org
SUMMARY:Diverse Cultures - Richard Kummins
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a visual journey beyond the familiar. Explore the traditions\, the landscapes\, and the peoples of several of the world’s unique and varied cultures. \nPresented by Richard Kummins \n  \nJoin us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 9:30 AM! \nClick here on Sunday to join our online discussion!: https://emersonhouston.org/AdultLearners \nWould you like to learn more about ARE? Click here! \n\nWhether you are a newcomer or a longtime Emersonian\, whether you are interested in probing life’s most persistent questions or finding out what others think about today’s news\, we have something for you here. \nEmerson 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.
URL:https://emersonhouston.org/event/exotic-cultures-richard-kummins/
LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206
CATEGORIES:Adult RE,Sunday Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T103000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103032
CREATED:20260102T173729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T174217Z
UID:10044642-1769938200-1769941800@emersonhouston.org
SUMMARY:Wonderful Hindu Stories - Mike Condit
DESCRIPTION:This will be a one-session presentation that examines the wonderful stories in the Ramayana and the Mahabharata\, as well as a more detailed account of the Bhagavad Gita. Discussion will center on the meaning of these stories\, and how they have been viewed in the West\, and wider implications for world religion. \nJoin us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 9:30 AM! \nClick here on Sunday to join our online discussion!: https://emersonhouston.org/AdultLearners \nWould you like to learn more about ARE? Click here! \n\nWhether you are a newcomer or a longtime Emersonian\, whether you are interested in probing life’s most persistent questions or finding out what others think about today’s news\, we have something for you here. \nEmerson 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.
URL:https://emersonhouston.org/event/adult-religious-education-172/
LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206
CATEGORIES:Adult RE,Sunday Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260118T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260118T103000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103032
CREATED:20260107T161252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T021831Z
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SUMMARY:Update on our work with an Afghan family sponsored by UU area churches - Linda Richardson
DESCRIPTION:In the fall of 2021\, Emerson UU\, First UU\, and Northwoods UU sponsored a newly arrived Afghan family. What is the latest on this family?  What did we learn by helping this family?  What did we learn about working through an agency vs. working directly with the families?  What did we learn that might change how we work in the future?  What did we learn about ourselves? \nLed by Linda Richardson \nJoin us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 9:30 AM! \nClick here on Sunday to join our online discussion!: https://emersonhouston.org/AdultLearners \nWould you like to learn more about ARE? Click here! \n\nWhether you are a newcomer or a longtime Emersonian\, whether you are interested in probing life’s most persistent questions or finding out what others think about today’s news\, we have something for you here. \nEmerson 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.
URL:https://emersonhouston.org/event/adult-religious-education-173/
LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206
CATEGORIES:Adult RE,Sunday Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260111T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260111T103000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103032
CREATED:20251230T222655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T223247Z
UID:10044639-1768123800-1768127400@emersonhouston.org
SUMMARY:The Eastern Intellectual Tradition: Part 2 - Mike Condit
DESCRIPTION:The first session dealt predominantly with the Indian subcontinent and the Near East. The second session will move further East. The dominant discussion will be on Buddhism\, its basic beliefs and structural forms\, and particularly its political ability to spread from India to most areas in the Far East. The other two “Big Three” religions in China – Confucianism and Daoism – will be discussed and compared. Finally\, there will be general discussion about differences in religion\, spirituality\, and history between the East and the West\, and what they may mean \nJoin us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 9:30 AM! \nClick here on Sunday to join our online discussion!: https://emersonhouston.org/AdultLearners \nWould you like to learn more about ARE? Click here! \n\nWhether you are a newcomer or a longtime Emersonian\, whether you are interested in probing life’s most persistent questions or finding out what others think about today’s news\, we have something for you here. \nEmerson 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.
URL:https://emersonhouston.org/event/adult-religious-education-171/
LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206
CATEGORIES:Adult RE,Sunday Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260104T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260104T103000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103032
CREATED:20251230T221953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T222614Z
UID:10044638-1767519000-1767522600@emersonhouston.org
SUMMARY:The Eastern Intellectual Tradition: Part 1 - Mike Condit
DESCRIPTION:This session will introduce the historical\, religious\, and spiritual aspects of Eastern cultures and make the point that it is more difficult to separate religious dogma and practice from spirituality and local culture in the East than in the West. Thus\, the subject is best considered as “an intellectual tradition.” \nA general overview will be given on these subjects: (1) the Vedas and Upanishads\, \n(2) Hinduism\, (3) the Hindu epics\, (4) the Bhagavad Gita\, (5) Jainism\, and (6) Zarathustra and Mani – the dualistic religions. Although some details will be addressed concerning the basic beliefs and doctrines in those religions\, the focus will be on the historical narrative and its effect on culture in the East. \nJoin us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 9:30 AM! \nClick here on Sunday to join our online discussion!: https://emersonhouston.org/AdultLearners \nWould you like to learn more about ARE? Click here! \n\nWhether you are a newcomer or a longtime Emersonian\, whether you are interested in probing life’s most persistent questions or finding out what others think about today’s news\, we have something for you here. \nEmerson 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.
URL:https://emersonhouston.org/event/adult-religious-education-170/
LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206
CATEGORIES:Adult RE,Sunday Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251228T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251228T103000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103032
CREATED:20251203T205242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T212658Z
UID:10043259-1766914200-1766917800@emersonhouston.org
SUMMARY:The Importance of Adult Religious Education - Pat Smith
DESCRIPTION:Adult Religious Education is where we learn about Unitarian Universalism. About our UU values: Justice\, Equity\, Transformation\, Pluralism\, Interdependence\, Gratitude. With Love at the center. Everything in this world relates to UU. Everything we do in our lives is UU! AND ALSO\, quoting one of our presenters\, ARE is where we learn\, where we experience community\, and where we make friends. \nLed by Pat Smith \nJoin us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 9:30 AM! \nClick here on Sunday to join our online discussion!: https://emersonhouston.org/AdultLearners \nWould you like to learn more about ARE? Click here! \n\nWhether you are a newcomer or a longtime Emersonian\, whether you are interested in probing life’s most persistent questions or finding out what others think about today’s news\, we have something for you here. \nEmerson 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.
URL:https://emersonhouston.org/event/adult-religious-education-100-2-2/
LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206
CATEGORIES:Adult RE,Sunday Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251228T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251228T103000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103032
CREATED:20250514T200256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T204058Z
UID:10044637-1766914200-1766917800@emersonhouston.org
SUMMARY:Adult Religious Education
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 9:30 AM! \nClick here on Sunday to join our online discussion!: https://emersonhouston.org/AdultLearners \nWould you like to learn more about ARE? Click here! \n\nWhether you are a newcomer or a longtime Emersonian\, whether you are interested in probing life’s most persistent questions or finding out what others think about today’s news\, we have something for you here. \nEmerson 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.
URL:https://emersonhouston.org/event/adult-religious-education-100-2/2025-12-28/
LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206
CATEGORIES:*Events on Homepage,Adult RE,Sunday Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251221T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251221T103000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103032
CREATED:20251215T194907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T195038Z
UID:10043258-1766309400-1766313000@emersonhouston.org
SUMMARY:Abundance - Kim Waller
DESCRIPTION:The book Abundance\,  recently released\, is authored by Ezra Klein (of the New York Times) and Derek Thompson. The book challenges us to develop a positive vision for the future\, using science and better planning to have…significantly more abundance. They argue that neither Republicans (mired in the past) nor Democrats (focused on the present ills) have a positive vision for the future. Join us for a brief overview of this book followed by discussion. \nLed by Kim Waller\nJoin us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 9:30 AM! \nClick here on Sunday to join our online discussion!: https://emersonhouston.org/AdultLearners \nWould you like to learn more about ARE? Click here! \n\nWhether you are a newcomer or a longtime Emersonian\, whether you are interested in probing life’s most persistent questions or finding out what others think about today’s news\, we have something for you here. \nEmerson 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.
URL:https://emersonhouston.org/event/abundance-kim-waller-2/
LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206
CATEGORIES:Adult RE,Sunday Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251221T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251221T103000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103032
CREATED:20250514T200256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T204058Z
UID:10044636-1766309400-1766313000@emersonhouston.org
SUMMARY:Adult Religious Education
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 9:30 AM! \nClick here on Sunday to join our online discussion!: https://emersonhouston.org/AdultLearners \nWould you like to learn more about ARE? Click here! \n\nWhether you are a newcomer or a longtime Emersonian\, whether you are interested in probing life’s most persistent questions or finding out what others think about today’s news\, we have something for you here. \nEmerson 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.
URL:https://emersonhouston.org/event/adult-religious-education-100-2/2025-12-21/
LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206
CATEGORIES:*Events on Homepage,Adult RE,Sunday Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103032
CREATED:20251210T032800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T032800Z
UID:10044112-1765717200-1765728000@emersonhouston.org
SUMMARY:Rental
DESCRIPTION:Congolese Congregation
URL:https://emersonhouston.org/event/rental-4/
LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206
CATEGORIES:Outside Groups,Private Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T103000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103032
CREATED:20251201T193353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T223757Z
UID:10043257-1765704600-1765708200@emersonhouston.org
SUMMARY:Songs of Christmas\, Ritual\, Memory\, and Meaning - Gary Putnam
DESCRIPTION:Christmas music drifts through shops\, rises from radios\, and stirs old memories. A single melody can carry us back to candlelit services\, winter nights wrapped in scarves\, or the quiet awe of childhood mornings. Join us for a journey from ancient chants in stone chapels to the carols that shaped our earliest Christmases and the songs that still warm our homes today. Together we’ll explore how music becomes ritual\, anchors memory\, and carries meaning across generations—still holding the power to make Christmas magical. Led by Gary Putnam. \nJoin us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 9:30 AM! \nClick here on Sunday to join our online discussion!: https://emersonhouston.org/AdultLearners \nWould you like to learn more about ARE? Click here! \n\nWhether you are a newcomer or a longtime Emersonian\, whether you are interested in probing life’s most persistent questions or finding out what others think about today’s news\, we have something for you here. \nEmerson 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.
URL:https://emersonhouston.org/event/adult-religious-education-168/
LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206
CATEGORIES:Adult RE,Sunday Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T164500
DTSTAMP:20260526T103032
CREATED:20251001T034237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T034321Z
UID:10044341-1765115100-1765125900@emersonhouston.org
SUMMARY:OWL Parent Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://emersonhouston.org/event/owl-parent-meeting/2025-12-07/
LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206
CATEGORIES:Children and Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T103000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103032
CREATED:20251125T211555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T192709Z
UID:10043256-1765099800-1765103400@emersonhouston.org
SUMMARY:The Spirituality of Islam and Sufism - Led by Mike Condit
DESCRIPTION:This session is a continuation of our discussions regarding the spirituality of major world religions. We will follow our prior subjects of Judaism and Christianity with a broad overview of Islam.  The focus will then shift to the history of its spirituality\, especially the effect of the geographical spread of Sufism into central Asia. \nJoin us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 9:30 AM! \nClick here on Sunday to join our online discussion!: https://emersonhouston.org/AdultLearners \nWould you like to learn more about ARE? Click here! \n\nWhether you are a newcomer or a longtime Emersonian\, whether you are interested in probing life’s most persistent questions or finding out what others think about today’s news\, we have something for you here. \nEmerson 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.
URL:https://emersonhouston.org/event/adult-religious-education-167/
LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206
CATEGORIES:Adult RE,Sunday Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251130T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251130T103000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103032
CREATED:20251118T151614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T211540Z
UID:10043255-1764495000-1764498600@emersonhouston.org
SUMMARY:Preserving Democracy: Immigrant Rights and Round-ups  - Thuan Nguyen
DESCRIPTION:Masked men are seizing people off American streets and sending them to unknown locations. A violation of due process. Thuan Nguyen of DSA (Democratic Socialists of America) will talk about the many Houston groups who have organized to defend immigrants here in Houston and how we\, as UU’s\, can help.   Led by Thuan Nguyen \nJoin us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 9:30 AM! \nClick here on Sunday to join our online discussion!: https://emersonhouston.org/AdultLearners \nWould you like to learn more about ARE? Click here! \n\nWhether you are a newcomer or a longtime Emersonian\, whether you are interested in probing life’s most persistent questions or finding out what others think about today’s news\, we have something for you here. \nEmerson 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.
URL:https://emersonhouston.org/event/adult-religious-education-166/
LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206
CATEGORIES:Adult RE,Sunday Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T103000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103032
CREATED:20251113T155744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T151841Z
UID:10043254-1763890200-1763893800@emersonhouston.org
SUMMARY:Therapy Dogs - led by Alexandra Fleit
DESCRIPTION:Therapy dogs are more than cute companions—they’re powerful healers in fur. In this presentation\, we’ll explore how therapy dogs support emotional regulation\, connection\, and nervous system soothing across the lifespan. I’ll share stories from my work with my therapy dog\, Elena\, as well as the science behind why presence + gentle animal attunement matters. Come meet Elena and learn how therapy dogs help us feel safer\, calmer\, and more connected to one another. \nJoin us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 9:30 AM! \nClick here on Sunday to join our online discussion!: https://emersonhouston.org/AdultLearners \nWould you like to learn more about ARE? Click here! \n\nWhether you are a newcomer or a longtime Emersonian\, whether you are interested in probing life’s most persistent questions or finding out what others think about today’s news\, we have something for you here. \nEmerson 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.
URL:https://emersonhouston.org/event/adult-religious-education-165/
LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206
CATEGORIES:Adult RE,Sunday Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T163000
DTSTAMP:20260526T103032
CREATED:20251001T034237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T034321Z
UID:10044340-1763299800-1763310600@emersonhouston.org
SUMMARY:OWL Parent Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://emersonhouston.org/event/owl-parent-meeting/2025-11-16/
LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206
CATEGORIES:Children and Youth
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