Upcoming Events
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ESL Classes
Delaney Hall - 204, 205/206, 207, 208, LibraryTues and Thurs 6:30-8:30 pm
Choir Rehearsal
SanctuaryESL Classes
Delaney Hall - 204, 205/206, 207, 208, LibraryTues and Thurs 6:30-8:30 pm
The Jewish Mystic: Part 1 – Merkabah Mysticism – Led by Mike Condit
Delaney Hall - 205/206Join us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 10 AM! Click here on Sunday to join our online discussion!: https://emersonhouston.org/AdultLearners Would you like to learn more about ARE? Click here! Whether 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. 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.
Easter Flower Communion – Rev. Ed Proulx
SanctuaryToday, we celebrate our flower communion. This is a celebration of the beauty of the earth's bounty and our three way relationship between humanity, god and our beautiful earth. Our Worship Services are weekly reflections weaving together our own thoughts and experiences with music, beauty, poetry, and words that both comfort and challenge. Our programs for all ages inspire us, and awaken us to our capacities to make a difference in our own lives and in the world. Join us online this Sunday at 11 AM: https://emersonhouston.org/SundayService
Let’s Stay Connected!
Our Weekly eblast features church news, event announcements, blogs, and articles to help us stay connected. The eblast is emailed in the afternoon on Wednesdays and a worship service reminder is sent on Sunday mornings.
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When Have You Been Uncomfortable – Led by Pat Smith
When Have You Been Uncomfortable – Led by Pat Smith
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? Join us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 10 AM! Click here on Sunday to join our online discussion!: https://emersonhouston.org/AdultLearners Would you like to learn more about ARE? Click here! Whether 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 [...]
Active UU Hopes: Can we enable a Great Turning? – Rev. Dan King
Active UU Hopes: Can we enable a Great Turning? – Rev. Dan King
Many of us feel burdened with significant anxiety about climate change and environmental fragility. Guest Minister Rev. Dan King shares reflections on the inspirational work of his seminary professor, environmental theologian Joanna Macy, which may offer individual and community guidance. Our Worship Services are weekly reflections weaving together our own thoughts and experiences with music, beauty, poetry, and words that both comfort and challenge. Our programs for all ages inspire us, and awaken us to our capacities to make a difference in our own lives and in the world. Join us online this Sunday at 11 AM: https://emersonhouston.org/SundayService
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Join us every Sunday after church at a nearby restaurant for the opportunity to come together, strengthen ties and build new connections. Members and guests of all ages are invited to join us 15 minutes after the end of the service. Location announced on our Wednesday eblast or after worship.
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Labyrinth Meditation led by Mary Fehr
Labyrinth Meditation led by Mary Fehr
Join us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 10 AM! Click here on Sunday to join our online discussion!: https://emersonhouston.org/AdultLearners Would you like to learn more about ARE? Click here! Whether 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. 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.
Poetry Month and New Member Recognition – Rev. Ed Proulx
Poetry Month and New Member Recognition – Rev. Ed Proulx
Today, we begin poetry month here at Emerson. All this month, our services will highlight poems from all over the world, including from right here at Emerson. Today is also a special day as we will welcome new memebers. Our Worship Services are weekly reflections weaving together our own thoughts and experiences with music, beauty, poetry, and words that both comfort and challenge. Our programs for all ages inspire us, and awaken us to our capacities to make a difference in our own lives and in the world. Join us online this Sunday at 11 AM: https://emersonhouston.org/SundayService
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Adult Religious Education Sign-Up Sunday
Adult Religious Education Sign-Up Sunday
Please share. With those who care. What are your thoughts today? Dates on display for you to say… Sign me up! I’ll help lead the way. July and August are wide open! No Zoom on April 13th. Send your idea to: are@emersonhouston.org Join us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 10 AM! Click here on Sunday to join our online discussion!: https://emersonhouston.org/AdultLearners Would you like to learn more about ARE? Click here! Whether 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 [...]
Marching into Babylon on the Back of a Donkey – Rev. Ed Proulx
Marching into Babylon on the Back of a Donkey – Rev. Ed Proulx
On Palm Sunday, Jesus is said to have ridden into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey, fulfilling a prophesy and fortelling his own execution just five days later. What does this story tell us today? Our Worship Services are weekly reflections weaving together our own thoughts and experiences with music, beauty, poetry, and words that both comfort and challenge. Our programs for all ages inspire us, and awaken us to our capacities to make a difference in our own lives and in the world. Join us online this Sunday at 11 AM: https://emersonhouston.org/SundayService
LUUnch BUUnch
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Join us every Sunday after church at a nearby restaurant for the opportunity to come together, strengthen ties and build new connections. Members and guests of all ages are invited to join us 15 minutes after the end of the service. Location announced on our Wednesday eblast or after worship.
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The Jewish Mystic: Part 1 – Merkabah Mysticism – Led by Mike Condit
The Jewish Mystic: Part 1 – Merkabah Mysticism – Led by Mike Condit
Join us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 10 AM! Click here on Sunday to join our online discussion!: https://emersonhouston.org/AdultLearners Would you like to learn more about ARE? Click here! Whether 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. 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.
Easter Flower Communion – Rev. Ed Proulx
Easter Flower Communion – Rev. Ed Proulx
Today, we celebrate our flower communion. This is a celebration of the beauty of the earth's bounty and our three way relationship between humanity, god and our beautiful earth. Our Worship Services are weekly reflections weaving together our own thoughts and experiences with music, beauty, poetry, and words that both comfort and challenge. Our programs for all ages inspire us, and awaken us to our capacities to make a difference in our own lives and in the world. Join us online this Sunday at 11 AM: https://emersonhouston.org/SundayService
LUUnch BUUnch
LUUnch BUUnch
Join us every Sunday after church at a nearby restaurant for the opportunity to come together, strengthen ties and build new connections. Members and guests of all ages are invited to join us 15 minutes after the end of the service. Location announced on our Wednesday eblast or after worship.
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Adult Religious Education
Adult Religious Education
Join us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 10 AM! Click here on Sunday to join our online discussion!: https://emersonhouston.org/AdultLearners Would you like to learn more about ARE? Click here! Whether 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. 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.
Sunday Service – Br. James R. Dennis
Sunday Service – Br. James R. Dennis
How does poetry make us more deeply human? How does it describe the "stuff" for which we don't have words, both in a religious context and in a secular context. Our Worship Services are weekly reflections weaving together our own thoughts and experiences with music, beauty, poetry, and words that both comfort and challenge. Our programs for all ages inspire us, and awaken us to our capacities to make a difference in our own lives and in the world. Join us online this Sunday at 11 AM: https://emersonhouston.org/SundayService
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When Have You Been Uncomfortable – Led by Pat Smith
When Have You Been Uncomfortable – Led by Pat Smith
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? Join us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 10 AM! Click here on Sunday to join our online discussion!: https://emersonhouston.org/AdultLearners Would you like to learn more about ARE? Click here! Whether 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 [...]
Active UU Hopes: Can we enable a Great Turning? – Rev. Dan King
Active UU Hopes: Can we enable a Great Turning? – Rev. Dan King
Many of us feel burdened with significant anxiety about climate change and environmental fragility. Guest Minister Rev. Dan King shares reflections on the inspirational work of his seminary professor, environmental theologian Joanna Macy, which may offer individual and community guidance. Our Worship Services are weekly reflections weaving together our own thoughts and experiences with music, beauty, poetry, and words that both comfort and challenge. Our programs for all ages inspire us, and awaken us to our capacities to make a difference in our own lives and in the world. Join us online this Sunday at 11 AM: https://emersonhouston.org/SundayService
LUUnch BUUnch
LUUnch BUUnch
Join us every Sunday after church at a nearby restaurant for the opportunity to come together, strengthen ties and build new connections. Members and guests of all ages are invited to join us 15 minutes after the end of the service. Location announced on our Wednesday eblast or after worship.
2 events,
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Labyrinth Meditation led by Mary Fehr
Labyrinth Meditation led by Mary Fehr
Join us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 10 AM! Click here on Sunday to join our online discussion!: https://emersonhouston.org/AdultLearners Would you like to learn more about ARE? Click here! Whether 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. 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.
Poetry Month and New Member Recognition – Rev. Ed Proulx
Poetry Month and New Member Recognition – Rev. Ed Proulx
Today, we begin poetry month here at Emerson. All this month, our services will highlight poems from all over the world, including from right here at Emerson. Today is also a special day as we will welcome new memebers. Our Worship Services are weekly reflections weaving together our own thoughts and experiences with music, beauty, poetry, and words that both comfort and challenge. Our programs for all ages inspire us, and awaken us to our capacities to make a difference in our own lives and in the world. Join us online this Sunday at 11 AM: https://emersonhouston.org/SundayService
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Adult Religious Education Sign-Up Sunday
Adult Religious Education Sign-Up Sunday
Please share. With those who care. What are your thoughts today? Dates on display for you to say… Sign me up! I’ll help lead the way. July and August are wide open! No Zoom on April 13th. Send your idea to: are@emersonhouston.org Join us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 10 AM! Click here on Sunday to join our online discussion!: https://emersonhouston.org/AdultLearners Would you like to learn more about ARE? Click here! Whether 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 [...]
Marching into Babylon on the Back of a Donkey – Rev. Ed Proulx
Marching into Babylon on the Back of a Donkey – Rev. Ed Proulx
On Palm Sunday, Jesus is said to have ridden into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey, fulfilling a prophesy and fortelling his own execution just five days later. What does this story tell us today? Our Worship Services are weekly reflections weaving together our own thoughts and experiences with music, beauty, poetry, and words that both comfort and challenge. Our programs for all ages inspire us, and awaken us to our capacities to make a difference in our own lives and in the world. Join us online this Sunday at 11 AM: https://emersonhouston.org/SundayService
LUUnch BUUnch
LUUnch BUUnch
Join us every Sunday after church at a nearby restaurant for the opportunity to come together, strengthen ties and build new connections. Members and guests of all ages are invited to join us 15 minutes after the end of the service. Location announced on our Wednesday eblast or after worship.
2 events,
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0 events,
5 events,
The Jewish Mystic: Part 1 – Merkabah Mysticism – Led by Mike Condit
The Jewish Mystic: Part 1 – Merkabah Mysticism – Led by Mike Condit
Join us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 10 AM! Click here on Sunday to join our online discussion!: https://emersonhouston.org/AdultLearners Would you like to learn more about ARE? Click here! Whether 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. 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.
Easter Flower Communion – Rev. Ed Proulx
Easter Flower Communion – Rev. Ed Proulx
Today, we celebrate our flower communion. This is a celebration of the beauty of the earth's bounty and our three way relationship between humanity, god and our beautiful earth. Our Worship Services are weekly reflections weaving together our own thoughts and experiences with music, beauty, poetry, and words that both comfort and challenge. Our programs for all ages inspire us, and awaken us to our capacities to make a difference in our own lives and in the world. Join us online this Sunday at 11 AM: https://emersonhouston.org/SundayService
LUUnch BUUnch
LUUnch BUUnch
Join us every Sunday after church at a nearby restaurant for the opportunity to come together, strengthen ties and build new connections. Members and guests of all ages are invited to join us 15 minutes after the end of the service. Location announced on our Wednesday eblast or after worship.
2 events,
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Adult Religious Education
Adult Religious Education
Join us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 10 AM! Click here on Sunday to join our online discussion!: https://emersonhouston.org/AdultLearners Would you like to learn more about ARE? Click here! Whether 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. 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.
Sunday Service – Br. James R. Dennis
Sunday Service – Br. James R. Dennis
How does poetry make us more deeply human? How does it describe the "stuff" for which we don't have words, both in a religious context and in a secular context. Our Worship Services are weekly reflections weaving together our own thoughts and experiences with music, beauty, poetry, and words that both comfort and challenge. Our programs for all ages inspire us, and awaken us to our capacities to make a difference in our own lives and in the world. Join us online this Sunday at 11 AM: https://emersonhouston.org/SundayService