BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Emerson UU Church | Houston, Texas - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://emersonhouston.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Emerson UU Church | Houston, Texas REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250810T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250810T103000 DTSTAMP:20260602T070434 CREATED:20250728T213010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T223345Z UID:10043239-1754818200-1754821800@emersonhouston.org SUMMARY:"What Do You Think Is the Meaning of Life? Led by Mike Condit DESCRIPTION:Most of us have had our own ideas about the meaning of life. They may involve religion\, philosophy\, history\, and even science. And they probably have changed over time. This session will be a general discussion in which all are encouraged to share their ideas. \nLed by Mike Condit \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-150/ LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206 CATEGORIES:*Events on Homepage,Adult RE,Sunday Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://emersonhouston.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Meaning-of-Life.png ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T103000 DTSTAMP:20260602T070434 CREATED:20250722T142110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T214359Z UID:10043238-1754213400-1754217000@emersonhouston.org SUMMARY:"Preventing child abuse before it starts" Presented by Kim Waller DESCRIPTION:Video and discussion.  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-149/ LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206 CATEGORIES:*Events on Homepage,Adult RE,Sunday Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emersonhouston.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/hand-in-hand-Pixabay.2070764_640.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250727T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250727T103000 DTSTAMP:20260602T070434 CREATED:20250716T151849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T152002Z UID:10043237-1753608600-1753612200@emersonhouston.org SUMMARY:Moments from the UUA General Assembly DESCRIPTION:Moments from the UUA Annual General Assembly – Presented 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-148/ LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206 CATEGORIES:*Events on Homepage,Adult RE,Sunday Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emersonhouston.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/GA2025-online-event.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250720T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250720T103000 DTSTAMP:20260602T070434 CREATED:20250709T152355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T151827Z UID:10043236-1753003800-1753007400@emersonhouston.org SUMMARY:“Authentic Selves” Essays from 2024-25 UUA Common Read DESCRIPTION:Interviews by Peggy Gillespie of “trans\, nonbinary\, and gender nonconforming people and many of their biological\, adoptive\, and chosen family members…[with] descriptions of pain\, discrimination\, bullying\, and violence…[and also] stories of healing\, transformation\, joy\, and triumph.” Selected interviews will be presented\, including that of Sarah McBride\, elected to Congress in 2024. Presented 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-147/ LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206 CATEGORIES:*Events on Homepage,Adult RE,Sunday Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://emersonhouston.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Authentic_Selves-book-thumb-1-e1752679430566.png ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T103000 DTSTAMP:20260602T070434 CREATED:20250702T200157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T151630Z UID:10043235-1752399000-1752402600@emersonhouston.org SUMMARY: “Understanding Political Grief: Reactions and Support Strategies” DESCRIPTION:Political grief is an emotional response to perceived political negative or harmful events that could lead to trauma and despair. It arises when political decisions\, or events are perceived as threats\, resulting in feelings of loss\, trauma\, and despair. Do you think that you have experienced political grief? How has it affected your relationship with family or friends? What have you done to help with the results of political grief? Has it worked? \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-146/ LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206 CATEGORIES:*Events on Homepage,Adult RE,Sunday Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emersonhouston.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/angry-8824916_BiancaVD-Pixabay.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250706T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250706T103000 DTSTAMP:20260602T070434 CREATED:20250624T013053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T200054Z UID:10043234-1751794200-1751797800@emersonhouston.org SUMMARY:Leaving the Mechanized Amish - Led by Dennis Fehr 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-145/ LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206 CATEGORIES:*Events on Homepage,Adult RE,Sunday Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emersonhouston.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/horsebuggy-SophiaMartin-7637951_Pixabay.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T103000 DTSTAMP:20260602T070434 CREATED:20250610T184224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T184352Z UID:10043233-1750584600-1750588200@emersonhouston.org SUMMARY:Adult Religious Education - Open Discussion 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-144/ LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206 CATEGORIES:*Events on Homepage,Adult RE,Sunday Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://emersonhouston.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/conversation-bubbles_thumbnail_1748289517481blob.png ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T103000 DTSTAMP:20260602T070434 CREATED:20250525T223222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T210555Z UID:10042170-1749375000-1749378600@emersonhouston.org SUMMARY:Open Discussion 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-142/ LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206 CATEGORIES:Adult RE,Sunday Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://emersonhouston.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/conversation-bubbles_thumbnail_1748289517481blob.png ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250525T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250525T103000 DTSTAMP:20260602T070434 CREATED:20250511T222628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T200433Z UID:10042168-1748165400-1748169000@emersonhouston.org SUMMARY:All About EVs - An overview of Electric Vehicles plus their Pros and Cons - Presented by Gavin Mason DESCRIPTION:NEW TIME!  Presentation starts at  9:30 AM!  \nJoin us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 10 AM through May 18. Starting May 25\, all ARE starts 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-141/ LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206 CATEGORIES:Adult RE,Sunday Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://emersonhouston.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/All-about-electric-vehicles.png ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T103000 DTSTAMP:20260602T070434 CREATED:20250507T013107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T200414Z UID:10042167-1747560600-1747564200@emersonhouston.org SUMMARY:“The Danger We Face” - Led by Richard Kummins and M.C. Swearingen DESCRIPTION:President Trump startles us. Sometimes we respond with disgust or fear. Learn about his illness and surprising power. Where shall we go from here? \nLed by Richard Kummins and M.C. Swearingen \nJoin us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 10 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/the-danger-we-face-led-by-richard-kummins-and-m-c-swearingen-2/ LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206 CATEGORIES:Adult RE,Sunday Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://emersonhouston.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Dangers-we-face.png ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T110000 DTSTAMP:20260602T070434 CREATED:20250420T214735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T163956Z UID:10042165-1746352800-1746356400@emersonhouston.org SUMMARY:"The Jewish Mystic:  Part 2 - Kabbalah"  - Presented by Mike Condit DESCRIPTION:We continue our discussion of Jewish spiritual history by examining the complex and interesting subject of Kabbalah. This will include descriptions of the Sefirot and the Sherivath\, a form of Kabbalism described by Isaac Luria in the 16th century. We will conclude by summing up the role of spirituality in Jewish religion and preparing ourselves for a similar examination of Christian spirituality and mysticism.  Presented by Mike Condit. \nJoin us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 10 AM! \nClick here on Sunday to join our online discussion!: https://emersonhouston.org/AdultLearners \n\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-136/ LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206 CATEGORIES:Adult RE,Sunday Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://emersonhouston.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Star-of-David-750x428-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T110000 DTSTAMP:20260602T070434 CREATED:20250414T140029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250420T214359Z UID:10042164-1745748000-1745751600@emersonhouston.org SUMMARY:The Day Art Could Have Prevented the Holocaust - Presented by Dennis Fehr DESCRIPTION:Art is more than pretty decoration. Companies spend fortunes on commercials that rely heavily on imagery. Political leaders going back to ancient Egypt do likewise. How did Adolf Hitler use art to convince the Germans that an entire religious group were evil? Presented by Dennis Fehr \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-135/ LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206 CATEGORIES:Adult RE,Sunday Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emersonhouston.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Ludwig_HOHLWEIN_Schmucktelegramm_WK_II_Hitler_Reichsparteitag_I-II_Drittes_Reich_NSDAP_Propaganda_1937_Deutsche_Reichpost_Telegram_Nazi_Party_Rally_Nuremberg_1937_750x846.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250420T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250420T110000 DTSTAMP:20260602T070434 CREATED:20250408T014854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T135844Z UID:10042163-1745143200-1745146800@emersonhouston.org SUMMARY:The Jewish Mystic: Part 1 - Merkabah Mysticism - Presented by Mike Condit DESCRIPTION:Despite the fact that the major established Western religions (Judaism\, Christianity\, and Islam)  have often been thought of as predominantly doctrinal and ritualistic\, they each have a rich spiritual tradition. In this session\, we will begin with Judaism\, starting with a general  discussion of what constitutes spirituality and then looking at scriptural examples of early Jewish spirituality\, particularly Merkabah Mysticism.\nPresented by Mike Condit \nJoin us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 10 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-134/ LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206 CATEGORIES:Adult RE,Sunday Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://emersonhouston.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Jewish-Mystic_1743986661673blob.png ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250413T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250413T110000 DTSTAMP:20260602T070434 CREATED:20250408T013453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T013927Z UID:10042162-1744538400-1744542000@emersonhouston.org SUMMARY:Adult Religious Education Sign-Up Sunday DESCRIPTION:Please share. With those who care. \nWhat are your thoughts today? \nDates on display for you to say… \nSign me up! I’ll help lead the way. \n  \nJuly and August are wide open! \nNo Zoom on April 13th. \n Send your idea to:   are@emersonhouston.org \nJoin us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 10 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-133/ LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206 CATEGORIES:Adult RE,Sunday Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://emersonhouston.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Share-your-ideas.png ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T110000 DTSTAMP:20260602T070434 CREATED:20250311T013756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T200618Z UID:10042161-1743933600-1743937200@emersonhouston.org SUMMARY:Labyrinth Meditation led by Mary Fehr DESCRIPTION:Join us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 10 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-131/ LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206 CATEGORIES:Adult RE,Sunday Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emersonhouston.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/labyrinthwoodenfinger.thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250330T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250330T110000 DTSTAMP:20260602T070434 CREATED:20250320T142831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T200548Z UID:10042160-1743328800-1743332400@emersonhouston.org SUMMARY:When Have You Been Uncomfortable - Led by Pat Smith DESCRIPTION:Have you been in a situation where you have been uncomfortable? Do you know why? What were the circumstances? Did you feel like you did not belong? Did you feel under pressure? Did you experience fear? Did you fear for someone else? \nJoin us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 10 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-132/ LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206 CATEGORIES:Adult RE,Sunday Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://emersonhouston.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/head-line-drawing.png ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250323T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250323T110000 DTSTAMP:20260602T070434 CREATED:20250311T013520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T142741Z UID:10042159-1742724000-1742727600@emersonhouston.org SUMMARY:A Thoreauvian Life Change - Presented by Laura Emerson DESCRIPTION:A random conversation in 2002 prompted Laura Emerson and her husband to move from a Houston high rise to the Alaska bush in 2012. Their life is partly Thoreau or Laura Ingalls Wilder and partly 21st century\, but without other people nearby. Laura says her life has changed her socially\, intellectually\, and spiritually. This is a case study that follows our New Year\, New You series.  Presented by Laura Emerson\, Former Member \nJoin us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 10 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-130/ LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206 CATEGORIES:Adult RE,Sunday Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://emersonhouston.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-03-16-Alaska-cabin.png ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T110000 DTSTAMP:20260602T070434 CREATED:20250131T163136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T153015Z UID:10042158-1742119200-1742122800@emersonhouston.org SUMMARY:New Year\, New You: Stoicism and The Wrap - led by Rev. Ed Proulx DESCRIPTION:This curriculum\, developed by our minister Reverend Ed Proulx\, is a values-oriented program based in the ancient Greco-Roman philosophy of Stoicism.  The first three weeks will start with a short lesson and then each week\, participants will be given a challenge to consider during the week to come.  We will come hear and learn from each other in subsequent weeks and discuss how we approached the challenge and our individual results\, successes and failures. \nThe group will be facilitated by our minister.  We invite all (regardless of your affiliation to Emerson) to join us.  You don’t have to come to every session. \nJoin us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 10 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-128/ LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206 CATEGORIES:Adult RE,Featured,Sunday Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://emersonhouston.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/january-sculpture-Pixabay.jhenning.6771022_640.png ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T110000 DTSTAMP:20260602T070434 CREATED:20250131T162913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T162444Z UID:10042157-1741514400-1741518000@emersonhouston.org SUMMARY:New Year\, New You: Immunity to change - led by Rev. Ed Proulx DESCRIPTION:There is a distance between the change we wish to see and the change we are individually able to accomplish. This multi-week series is aimed at putting some structure and community around this personal and spiritual transformation.  This curriculum\, developed by our minister Reverend Ed Proulx\, is a values-oriented program based in the ancient Greco-Roman philosophy of Stoicism.  The first three weeks will start with a short lesson and then each week\, participants will be given a challenge to consider during the week to come.  We will come hear and learn from each other in subsequent weeks and discuss how we approached the challenge and our individual results\, successes and failures. \nThe group will be facilitated by our minister.  We invite all (regardless of your affiliation to Emerson) to join us.  You don’t have to come to every session. \nJoin us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 10 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-127/ LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206 CATEGORIES:Adult RE,Featured,Sunday Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://emersonhouston.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/january-sculpture-Pixabay.jhenning.6771022_640.png ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250302T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250302T110000 DTSTAMP:20260602T070434 CREATED:20250131T162659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T152823Z UID:10042156-1740909600-1740913200@emersonhouston.org SUMMARY:New Year\, New You: Stoicism and The Rhythm - led by Rev. Ed Proulx DESCRIPTION:This curriculum\, developed by our minister Reverend Ed Proulx\, is a values-oriented program based in the ancient Greco-Roman philosophy of Stoicism.  The first three weeks will start with a short lesson and then each week\, participants will be given a challenge to consider during the week to come.  We will come hear and learn from each other in subsequent weeks and discuss how we approached the challenge and our individual results\, successes and failures. \nThe group will be facilitated by our minister.  We invite all (regardless of your affiliation to Emerson) to join us.  You don’t have to come to every session. \nJoin us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 10 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-126/ LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206 CATEGORIES:Adult RE,Featured,Sunday Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://emersonhouston.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/january-sculpture-Pixabay.jhenning.6771022_640.png ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250223T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250223T110000 DTSTAMP:20260602T070434 CREATED:20250131T162414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T015838Z UID:10042155-1740304800-1740308400@emersonhouston.org SUMMARY:New Year\, New You: Stoicism and The Flies - led by Rev. Ed Proulx DESCRIPTION:Session 6.  This curriculum\, developed by our minister Reverend Ed Proulx\, is a values-oriented program based in the ancient Greco-Roman philosophy of Stoicism. You don’t have to come to every session. Each week\, participants will be given a challenge to consider during the week to come.  We will come hear and learn from each other in subsequent weeks and discuss how we approached the challenge and our individual results\, successes and failures. \nThe group will be facilitated by our minister.  We invite all (regardless of your affiliation to Emerson) to join us.  You don’t have to come to every session. \nJoin us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 10 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-125/ LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206 CATEGORIES:Adult RE,Featured,Sunday Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://emersonhouston.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/january-sculpture-Pixabay.jhenning.6771022_640.png ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250216T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250216T110000 DTSTAMP:20260602T070434 CREATED:20250131T162027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T143756Z UID:10042154-1739700000-1739703600@emersonhouston.org SUMMARY:New Year\, New You: Stoicism and The Body - led by Rev. Ed Proulx DESCRIPTION:Session 5. This curriculum\, developed by our minister Reverend Ed Proulx\, is a values-oriented program based in the ancient Greco-Roman philosophy of Stoicism.  The first three weeks will start with a short lesson and then each week\, participants will be given a challenge to consider during the week to come.  We will come hear and learn from each other in subsequent weeks and discuss how we approached the challenge and our individual results\, successes and failures. \nThe group will be facilitated by our minister.  We invite all (regardless of your affiliation to Emerson) to join us.  You don’t have to come to every session. \nJoin us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 10 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-124/ LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206 CATEGORIES:Adult RE,Featured,Sunday Events ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250209T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250209T110000 DTSTAMP:20260602T070434 CREATED:20250124T204256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T200256Z UID:10042153-1739095200-1739098800@emersonhouston.org SUMMARY:New Year\, New You - Stoicism and The Money - led by Rev. Ed Proulx DESCRIPTION:There is a distance between the change we wish to see and the change we are individually able to accomplish. This multi-week series is aimed at putting some structure and community around this personal and spiritual transformation. \nThe group will be facilitated by our minister.  We invite all (regardless of your affiliation to Emerson) to join us.  You don’t have to come to every session. \nJoin us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 10 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-123/ LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206 CATEGORIES:Adult RE,Sunday Events ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T110000 DTSTAMP:20260602T070434 CREATED:20250123T213653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T231123Z UID:10042152-1738490400-1738494000@emersonhouston.org SUMMARY:"New Year\, New You"  Session 3:  Stoicism and The Time - Led by Rev. Ed Proulx DESCRIPTION:“New Year\, New You”  Session 3:  Stoicism and The Time – Led by Rev. Ed Proulx \nJoin us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 10 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/new-year-new-you-session-3-stoicism-and-the-time-led-by-rev-ed/ LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206 CATEGORIES:Adult RE,Sunday Events ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250126T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250126T110000 DTSTAMP:20260602T070434 CREATED:20250123T162059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T162237Z UID:10042147-1737885600-1737889200@emersonhouston.org SUMMARY:"New Year\, New You"  Session 2:  Stoicism and The Burn - Led by Rev. Ed Proulx DESCRIPTION:There is a distance between the change we wish to see and the change we are individually able to accomplish. This nine week series is aimed at putting some structure and community around personal and spiritual transformation that we often seek in the New Year.    Led by Rev. Ed Proulx \nJoin us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 10 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-121/ LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206 CATEGORIES:Adult RE,Sunday Events ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250119T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250119T110000 DTSTAMP:20260602T070434 CREATED:20240815T014754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T224642Z UID:10042146-1737280800-1737284400@emersonhouston.org SUMMARY:Adult Religious Education DESCRIPTION:Join us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 10 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/ LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206 CATEGORIES:Adult RE,Sunday Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://emersonhouston.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Adult-Religious-Education.png ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250112T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250112T110000 DTSTAMP:20260602T070434 CREATED:20250104T223347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250104T223511Z UID:10042145-1736676000-1736679600@emersonhouston.org SUMMARY:Understanding Modern Art\, Session 1 - led by Dennis Fehr DESCRIPTION:“Female and Male Artists Painting Women during the Modernist century: The differences.” \nJoin us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 10 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-105/ LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206 CATEGORIES:Adult RE,Sunday Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://emersonhouston.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/JOAN-MITCHELL.png ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250105T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250105T110000 DTSTAMP:20260602T070434 CREATED:20241217T031456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250104T222913Z UID:10039464-1736071200-1736074800@emersonhouston.org SUMMARY:Update on Afghan Families - led by Linda Richardson DESCRIPTION:Join us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 10 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-120/ LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206 CATEGORIES:Adult RE,Sunday Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emersonhouston.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Afghan-family-children-rotated.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241229T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241229T110000 DTSTAMP:20260602T070434 CREATED:20241216T211951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T212546Z UID:10039463-1735466400-1735470000@emersonhouston.org SUMMARY:“Are we ignoring a holocaust in Sudan?” Led by Marilyn Rambow DESCRIPTION: “Are we ignoring a holocaust in Sudan?”   Presentation and Discussion Led by Marilyn Rambow \nJoin us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 10 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-119/ LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206 CATEGORIES:Adult RE,Sunday Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://emersonhouston.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Map-of-SudanM.Rambow.png ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241222T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241222T110000 DTSTAMP:20260602T070434 CREATED:20241216T211543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T211855Z UID:10039462-1734861600-1734865200@emersonhouston.org SUMMARY:Unitarianism Begins\, Part II: Castellion\, author of "Concerning Heretics" DESCRIPTION:Unitarianism Begins\, Part II:  Castellio\, author of “Concerning Heretics.”  A Frank Schulman Sermon.  Discussion of the sermon led by Mike Condit. \nJoin us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 10 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-118/ LOCATION:Delaney Hall – 205/206 CATEGORIES:Adult RE,Sunday Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://emersonhouston.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Schulman-Sermons-BElmore.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Emerson UU Houston":MAILTO:admin@emersonhouston.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR