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| April 2008 |
Paul Winter’s Missa Gaia, or Earth Mass, was presented in the Emerson sanctuary with Urban Harvest and Emerson Ministry for Earth benefitting from the concert proceeds. |
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| February |
The Emerson Coming of Age initiates concluded their Souper Bowl of Caring drive to support the Houston Food Bank on Feb 3, Super Bowl Sunday. The final tally had Emersonians contributing 613 pounds of food and $718! |
| January 2008 |
More than 60 Emerson members and friends walked the labyrinth in Westwood Hall during the Labyrinth Walks New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Emerson hosted the annual Urban Harvest Fruit Tree Sale January 19. This event has grown to include pre-sale informational programs also presented at Emerson the weekend before the sale. This is our second consecutive year as host and we hope it continues as an annual tradition. |
| December 2007 |
Emerson’s annual LRY Hunger Project raised about $1200 in support of the programs of Heifer International, a non-profit organization whose goal is to help end world hunger and poverty through self-reliance & sustainability. The members of LRY sold home made baked goods and convinced Emersonians to support responsible individuals and communities in the developing world by providing them with domesticated animals and tree seedlings. Our Winter Solstice Service was a huge success, and it was a memorable experience for approximately 100 people who attended. It was a perfect way to reflect on the changing of the seasons, and we thank all who participated for providing this experience for our members and many visitors: Musicians, Readers, Candle Persons, Hosts, and Ushers. |
| November |
Team Emersonian CropWalkers placed #1 as contributors at the 2007 5K CropWalk. Good fellowship and fun was had by all participants at the event which was held November 11. Contributions help feed people in the Houston area and around the world. The next 5K CropWalk is scheduled for Nov.9, 2008. |
| October |
The weekend of October 19—21 Emerson Church hosted the Bioneers conference: The preeminent gathering of visionaries with practical solutions for restoring the earth. |
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In October 58 Emersonians and Friends of our Music Department participated in our first–ever fund–raising cruise. We enjoyed a 5–night cruise to Progresso and Cozumel, Mexico and, at the same time, raised over $6,500 for Emerson’s new organ console! Everyone had a great time, and special thanks go to Carnival Cruise Line’s donation matching program and to Destinations Travel. Thank you to everyone who went and/or helped, and stay tuned for details on next year’s trip! |
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Senator Rodney Ellis delivered the Horace Westwood Lecture on Social Justice October 11, speaking on “When Justice is Not for All: How we can reform the Texas criminal justice system to increase public safety and protect the innocent” |
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The October 6 inaugural concert of Emerson's Unitunes 2007-2008 season featured The Hudsons, a busy and energetic group from Austin with a great mix of ballads, Texas folk, bluegrass and jazz. |
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| September |
The Autumnal Equinox was celebrated on Sunday evening, September 23, marking the change of seasons and recognizing the traditional cycle of growth, harvest and preparation for winter. |
| August |
We have opportunities to shape and impact the direction of our world through everyday choices and actions. YOU have the power to make a difference. Millions of people aren’t waiting for leadership to halt the destruction of our planet. Be part of the solution. Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream is an Environmental Symposium promoting an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling, and socially just human presence on Earth. Sponsored by Texas Bioneers, Environment Associates, Thoreau UU Congregation, Pachamama Alliance, and Blackwood Educational Land Institute. $30 registration fee includes materials, food, and beverages. Register at www.awakeningthedreamer.org or contact Ingrid Martine at (254) 932-6745. |
| July |
Fight Hunger—Nourish The Future Sunday, July 8, Emerson members collected and donated canned goods and other non-perishable items as well as cash to the Houston Food Bank during the Spirit of Texas Food Drive. Learn more… |
| June | Labyrinth Walks 40+ Emersonians and friends have been enjoying festive labyrinth walks in Westwood Hall. Our most recent labyrinth walk in June was called Sacred Circles: Labyrinth and Mandala. Visit the Fellowship Groups page to learn more. |
| May |
Emerson Scholarships: What a success! Christine’s family attended her graduation ceremony on May 12. Both Nancy Gonzales and Christine Nash have worked for the entire time they have been in school. Their families are not able to help them. Both young women now plan to go on to nursing school and become RNs. They are the first in their families to go to college. To all of you who contributed, they are very grateful and excited. To all of you who would still like to contribute the scholarship fund would also be very grateful. Contact: Carol Groppe. |
| This year’s UU Spring Music Festival at the Unitarian Fellowship of Houston was lots of fun! There was great music, food and beverages, fire spinning, belly dancing, hula hooping, drumming, arts and crafts and more. Some brought coolers, blankets or lawn chairs, but all brought their biggest smiles! And it was free!! Be sure to mark your calendars now for quality UU Fun next Spring! Announcements will be posted on our Current Events page as they are available. | |
| March 2007 |
Drug Court Campaign Funded! Thanks to generous donations from Emerson members, “…the Drug Court Foundation will have an executive director and pursue major funding for care of individuals trying to right their lives”, said Dr. Max Buja, Chairman of the Drug Court Foundation Board. Click here to learn more. |
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