Nonviolent Civil Disobedience Training

Emerson UU Church 1900 Bering Drive, Houston

Learn about the history of non violent civil disobedience and learn practical skills for direct actions and non violent civil disobedience. If you're thinking about taking a step beyond standing on the sidewalk with a sign, the presentations and role playing will help you decide if that's right for you, and prepare you to take action.

$10,

John Denver Tribute Concert

Emerson UU Church 1900 Bering Drive, Houston

chris will join with some local members of the Boulder Canyon Band for this Millbend Coffeehouse Special Event KPFT fundraiser. If you truly love the music of John Denver, or if you are a Chris Colllins fan, this concert will be a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a great Sunday afternoon concert, and also to help support the positive impact of KPFT public radio on our local community. This concert will be be hosted by Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 1900 Bering Drive, Houston, TX 77057. Tickets are available online for the show, and also for a Patron Supporter package including preferred-seat tickets to the show, a tribute CD, pictures, and an After-Party with refreshments.

$30

On the Side of the Road film with former Israeli settler Lia Tarachansky

Emerson UU Church 1900 Bering Drive, Houston

Former West Bank settler Lia Tarachansky looks at Israeli’s collective amnesia of the fateful events of 1948 when the state of Israel was born and most of the Palestinians (700,000+) became refugees. Lia covers attempts by aware Israelis to educate their fellow Israelis. She follows the transformation of Israeli veterans trying to uncover their denial of the war that changed the region forever. Tarachansky then turns the camera on herself and travels back to her settlement where that historical erasure gave birth to a new generation, blind and isolated from its surroundings.

Peace Camp Houston 2016 at Emerson UU Church

Emerson UU Church 1900 Bering Drive, Houston

This year we are proud to have FIVE public weeks of Peace Camp, each at a different location in Houston, 9AM-3:30 PM for each week! Volunteers and donations are needed, too.

* Houston Mennonite Church - 1231 Wirt Rd 77055 - June 6-10
* First Congregational Church- 10840 Beinhorn, 77024 - June 20-24
* S.H.A.P.E. Community Center - 3903 Almeda, 77004 - June 27-July 1
* Cameron Retreat Center - 2403 Holcombe-77021 - July 18-22
* Emerson Unitarian Church - 1900 Bering Dr. 77057 - July 25-29

Taizé Service, theme “Honoring Our Heroes”

Emerson UU Church 1900 Bering Drive, Houston

What is Taizé anyway? Taizé is a village in France where a unique ecumenical form of contemplative worship was created by a monastic community for people worldwide. It originated following WWII under the leadership of Brother Roger and today has become a very significant site of religious pilgrimage. The pilgrims return home encouraged to live in the spirit of kindness, simplicity and reconciliation. Come as you are to this free service

Free

Free Concert: Fauré Requiem

Emerson UU Church 1900 Bering Drive, Houston

Under the direction of Adrian O. Rodriguez, the Emerson Choir, the Emerson Intergenerational Orchestra, and the Austin High School Chamber singers will engage with the Fauré Requiem as an opportunity to connect with our humanity.

Come as you are to this free concert to explore Music, Creativity, and the Art of Living. What is creativity, where does it come from, and what are its implications on mastering the art of living?

Free

Emerson Players to present The Good Doctor

Emerson UU Church 1900 Bering Drive, Houston

Emerson Players proudly presents Neil Simon’s The Good Doctor--a Broadway hit first performed in 1973 that combines Simon’s comedic wit with Anton Chekhov’s satiric commentary on the human condition. The Players are having fun with this and know you will too!

CASH ONLY ---- Friday and Saturday 7:30. Sunday at 2. Babysitting by reservation on Friday and Saturday.

$15

Emerson Players to present The Good Doctor

Emerson UU Church 1900 Bering Drive, Houston

Emerson Players proudly presents Neil Simon’s The Good Doctor--a Broadway hit first performed in 1973 that combines Simon’s comedic wit with Anton Chekhov’s satiric commentary on the human condition. The Players are having fun with this and know you will too!

CASH ONLY ---- Friday and Saturday 7:30. Sunday at 2. Babysitting by reservation on Friday and Saturday.

$15

Free Concert: Dvorak’s New World Symphony and some Mozart

Emerson UU Church 1900 Bering Drive, Houston

Under the direction of William Tackett, Emerson's Intergenerational Orchestra will delight you on this musical adventure.

Come as you are to this free concert to enjoy Dvorak's New World Symphony and some Mozart.

Free