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Welcome to Emerson

Whoever you are, wherever you call home, whomever you love, the Emerson congregation — a welcoming UU church in Houston — invites you into a community of spiritual exploration and deep care. As one of the most inclusive Houston churches, we celebrate diversity and open-hearted connection. Whether you’re searching for UU churches near me in Houston or simply a place to grow, question, and belong, we look forward to getting to know you!

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Adult Program at 10 am

Quilt Art – led by Mary Fehr, Avid Quilter

September 28 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Join us for Adult Religious Education (ARE) every Sunday at 9:30 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 [...]

Sunday Service at 11 am

Reclaiming Faith – Rev. Ed Proulx

September 28 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Knowledge, wisdom, belief, facts. How do these things all get along together and how can any one of them be misused? Our Worship Services are weekly reflections weaving together our own thoughts and experiences with music, beauty, poetry, and words that both comfort and challenge. [...]

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