of Houston, TX,
Sunday Services
Sunday Service
Morning Blessings - 9:45 AM
Worship Service - 10:00 AM
Corner Forum - 11:15 AM
Adult Religious Education - 11:15 AM
Children's Religious Education - 11:15 AM
Morning Blessings
“Morning Blessings” is a facilitated, reverent time before services to light a candle, share a joy or sorrow, and be in contemplative community together.
Please join us at 9:45 am in the sanctuary every Sunday. All ages are encouraged to participate; please help children to respect the quiet space at that time.
Our Affirmation
From all that dwell below the skies
Let songs of hope and faith arise;
Let peace, goodwill on earth be sung
Through every land by every tongue.
All ages are invited to attend our worship service. Near the beginning of the service the younger children are invited to come to the front of the sanctuary to hear the children's story. After that, the congregation sings them to Children's Chapel. Middle School and High School students are encouraged to stay for the remainder of the service in sanctuary.
Anything said at our services is for your intellectual and spiritual stimulation; no one is asked to agree or acquiesce to any doctrine or creed. Instead, you are free to seek the truth for yourself according to the dictates of your own reason and conscience. All are encouraged to give input and suggestions for speakers as it is a vital part of our church's spiritual growth.
April 6: “Forget Serious”
Woody Forrieter
Woody Forrieter was a member of NWCUUC before leaving for uncharted territory in the frozen regions somewhere north of the 49th parallel. Now he's set his mind to “defrost” and is returning for a brief visit to Houston.
About his talk, Woody says, “All my life I've heard 'get serious.' I say, 'Forget serious.' Seriousness is often touted as a virtue in our culture, but speaking personally, in my life I see way too much seriousness. It's an epidemic. I'd be honored if you would join me for a serious look at seriousness. Oh, and bring warm blankets. Thanks.”
April 13: "Universalism Today: Reflections of a Traveling Universalist"
Kalen Fristad
“From my experiences in well over a hundred churches across the country, I can affirm that the deep, rich, liberating message of universalism is very much alive today across the theological spectrum. Many of us, in addition to the UUs who have affirmed universalism for over two hundred years, are finally catching on to the message of universalism, and what a powerful difference that will make in the world.”
Kalen Fristad is an ordained United Methodist Minister. After serving churches in Iowa for 27 years he embarked upon an independent ministry, speaking around the country, proclaiming the hopeful message of universalism. Kalen previously spoke at our church on Jan. 9, 2005. He has written a book, entitled; DESTINED FOR SALVATION: God's Promise to Save Everyone, which will be available for purchase after the service.
April 20: "A Feast of Flowers--Gifts from the Earth"
Lucia Bettler
Some say the earth speaks in flowers.....she speaks to us in many other ways, too. Learn to listen to the many ways in which our beloved planet communicates with us... and also shows us the goodness and abundance the Creator showers on us.
Life has so many twists and turns......it leads to oneness with all...and an open heart. Think about what you believe , and what you know is true about life.
Lucia is a former nun educated in theology, now following an eclectic spiritual path. She was an English major at the University of St. Thomas, and taught literature and mythology in HISD for 12 years. Lucia has been the owner for 20 years of Lucia's Garden, an eclectic new age/spiritual gift shop in Houston.
April 27: "Thoreau: Our Hapless Prophet"
Laura Emerson
Whenever you have “be careful what you wish for” opportunities to advance your talents, take a lesson or two from one of our more famous and multi-faceted Unitarians, Henry David Thoreau. He loved nature, but accidentally burned 300 acres of it, knew many literary luminaries but alienated most of them, self-published several books that no one bought, and invented a product (which his readers rarely know) that enabled US independence from British imports.
Laura Emerson is a member of Emerson UU in Houston, and a frequent speaker at UU churches around the country. She was a classics and religion major at Duke, who taught Thoreau at Houston Community College and University of Houston's Honors College.
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Houston, Texas