Check out Rev. Ed Proulx's latest blog, Kamlooops Revisited, With Caution at https://emersonhouston.org/kamloops-revisited-with-caution/

Our creations are reaching farther, interacting with one another and reshaping our lives in ways we struggle to grasp. Are our ever more capable creations are shaping us? Join the discussion at 9:30 a.m. this Sunday. In person or online at https://ow.ly/Vx2E50ZVV0S

This Sunday at Emerson celebrate Indigenous People's Day by learning about an Anishinaabe woman who fights to protect her people's lands from Canadian and United States ingressions. In person or online at https://emersonhouston.org/SundayService emersonhouston.org Many beliefs. One community.

Free exercise session! Otherwise known as Emerson's church workday, 9 a.m. to noon. Indoors or out--you pick. We need you, and you need this workout!! emersonhouston.org Many beliefs. One community. Big to-do list.

Emerson's Donate-the-Plate partner for October is the Houston Chapter of Citizens' Climate Education--a non-profit, non-partisan, grassroots advocacy organization focused on educating and empowering local community members to promote national policies addressing climate change.

When you've got an important job to do, make it a party! Two rooms full of volunteers spent Sunday afternoon at Emerson writing 500 get-out-the-vote postcards to Harris County voters. Thanks to everyone who made it happen! emersonhouston.org Many beliefs. One community.

Kudos and thanks to journalist and author Chris Tomlinson, whose thought-provoking remarks on the past, present and future inspired a near-full-house audience from all over Houston at Emerson's Kilgore Lecture Friday night. emersonhouston.org Many beliefs. One community.

This Sunday, learn how a drop of water can be a metaphor for effective change without force. emersonhouston.org Many beliefs. One community.

Reviving a lapsed tradition of pulpit exchange, we welcome Rev. Katie McQuage-Loukas of Bay Area UU Church this Sunday while Rev. Ed preaches in Clear Lake. emersonhouston.org Many beliefs. One community.

Learn about an innovative program for preparing university students to teach art by assigning them to alternative settings such as the county jail for their practicum teaching Sunday. emersonhouston.org Many beliefs. One community.

Learn about Emerson's Peer Ministry Team, a group of trained and experienced individuals who work with the minister to provide a presence to people who feel they might benefit from an available, supportive, confidential listener. emersonhouston.org Many beliefs. One community.

Join the postcard party at Emerson, Sunday, Oct. 4 at 12:30 p.m.! We'll be preparing 500 hand-written messages to remind people how important their votes are in the upcoming election. emersonhouston.org Many beliefs. One community.

A talk by author Chris Tomlinson will kick off the Houston Solidarity Summit, Friday, Oct. 2, at Emerson. A performance by Houston singer-songwriter Mary Hammer will open the free, public event, which begins at 6:45 p.m. emersonhouston.org Many beliefs. One community.

Emerson welcomes our new music director Miles Ward! emersonhouston.org Many beliefs. One community. Marvelous music!

Free American Sign Language classes on Mondays at 6:30 will teach adult (over 18) beginners the basics of ASL. Classes begin Oct, 19 and meet on Monday through Jan. 11. To register, contact office@emersonhouston.org.

New to UU, just curious or want to brush up on the basics? Emerson's Inquirers Series Session 2 this Sunday, 9:30 a.m. If you missed last week, don't worry! enersonhouston.org Many beliefs. One community.

Pulpit guest Rev. Dan King refects on how people might find effective pathways toward experiencing a greater quality of life. In person or online at https://emersonhouston.org/SundayService emersonhouston.org Many beliefs. One community.

Find out more about Connect--Emerson's new web portal Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Learn how to each other, engage with committees and activities, find events and more! In person or online at https://emersonhouston.org/AdultLearners emersonhouston.org

Get ready to" Connect"–-our new web portal where Emersonians can easily find each other, engage with committees and activities, find events, check on pledges and more! Details in the weekly eblast. Many beliefs. One community. Making connections.

Sunday we celebrated the new church year with a traditional water service, which Rev. Ed Proulx explained to younger Emersonians. Most of the water we gathered (with some saved for 2027) blessed the magnolia tree in our courtyard, as it has for several years. Many beliefs. One community.

What organization do you think reflects our UU values in the wider community? Send your 2027 Donate-the-Plate nomination to outreach@mersonhouston.org. Deadline is Sept. 15. emersonhouston.org Many beliefs. One community.

Just one week until Emerson's annual fellowship dinner! If you haven't made a reservation, email stewardship@emersonhouston.org. Our community's not the same without you!

New to UU, just curious or want to brush up on the basics? Emerson's Inquireres Series launches its fall sessions this Sunday. Nine weeks, 9:30 a.m., through Nov. 8. Different topics and presenters each week. Attend one session or all nine.

Come join us after a long summer for our annual Ingathering and Water Service. Bring water from your most significant places or experiences this summer (or even from your tap at home!) to celebrate our beloved community. Sunday at 11 a.m. emersonhouston.org Many beliefs. One community.

Emerson's September Donate-the-Plate outreach partner is New Hope Housing, which helps residents mend and advance their lives by providing beautiful, affordable housing plus services at 12 apartment communities throughout Houston. emersonhouston.org Many beliefs. One community.

Author Chris Tomlinson will draw on history and faith to speak to current events and explore how Texans can shape a future that works for everyone at this year's free public Kilgore lecture. Oct. 2, 6:45 p.m. at Emerson. emersonhouston.org Many beliefs. One community.

Thank you Emerson Book Buddies! The UU value-based titles for this year's elementary religious edcation program sold out in just two Sundays! emersonhouston.org Many beliefs. One Community.

How do we get our ideas about how Gay, Lesbian or Bisexual people are supposed to look, act, relate and live? What happens when people don’t fit these ideas and expectations? In person or online Sunday at https://emersonhouston.org/AdultLearners emersonhouston.org Many beliefs. One community.

How can we approach discussions with people who have political viewpoints that are different from our own? Sunday at 11 a.m. In person or online at https://emersonhouston.org/SundayService emersonhouston.org Many beliefs. One community.

Be an Emerson Book Buddy! Help our religious educators build a library stocked with children’s books that teach our UU values. Buy a book before and after Sunday services through Sept. 13. A small investment with a big impact on our kids!! emersonhouston.org Many beliefs. One community.