Events at Northwoods
Connect, Create, Celebrate: Open Invitation to events beyond Sunday services.
Join us! Everyone is welcome!
Second Hour Offerings
Stick around after Sunday service for coffee, conversation, and a whole lot more—because the best parts of Northwoods don’t stop after the Postlude!
- Junk Journaling with Jamie – October 5 in the Garden Room: Make Junk Journal art with Jamie! We will have a few journals to spare if you want to get started.
- Dead Table – October 19: All about knee replacement!
- Big Gay Picnic at Tamarac Park – October 26: Join us for a picnic celebrating pride and community during The Woodlands Pride weekend at Northwoods UU! Bring a picnic and a chair!
- Trunk or Treat – October 26: Kids – come dressed up and ready to trick or treat at the decorated trunks in the parking lot.
Drum With Us: Friday, October 3
Start the weekend with a ritual to honor the cycle of the moon. Step into sacred space that’s fun, community building, and liberating! Drumming happens the Friday closest to the full moon at 7 pm in the Northwoods UU sanctuary. Optional smudging beforehand. All experience levels are welcome. Children who can follow basic drumming etiquette are also very welcome. Bring your drum, shaky think, or share from our generous collection. Please, invite friends.
Continuing in October:
Empathy Circle: Come As You Are—Leave Feeling Connected
Learn to listen deeply and be heard with compassion. Join Susan Wildin for an online Empathy Circle every Saturday, 10–11:30am on Zoom. This online gathering is designed for anyone seeking compassionate listening and meaningful connection.
Each session begins with a brief introduction to NVC’s empathy process, followed by dedicated practice time. Whether you’re navigating personal challenges or looking to deepen your listening skills, this circle offers a supportive space to be heard without judgment or unsolicited advice.
Open to all Northwoods members and friends. To attend online: Use our custom URL to attend https://zoom.us/my/northwoodsuu or join by Meeting ID: 766 833 5778.
Millbend Coffeehouse Presents
Matt Harlan
October 11th @ 7:00pm
If there’s a performer today that embodies the oft-applied moniker of “songwriter’s songwriter” it is surely Houston’s own Matt Harlan. A troubadour of the first degree, Matt has been bringing his songs of bus-stops, coffee-shops and lives overlooked to stages across his home-state of Texas, the USA and Europe. He has won songwriting awards from American Songwriter and Billboard, and was named Singer-Songwriter of the Year in the 2013 Texas Music Awards. Whether he is singing about matters of life and the heart, or making social commentary, Matt brings a clear vision and bold perspective to his music. Opening the concert this month will be one of our favorite openers, Jorge Palomarez with some of his own original music.
For tickets and information, visit www.millbend.org.
Sign Up to Host a Trunk at Trunk or Treat!
It’s almost time for our annual Trunk or Treat, and we’d love for you to be part of the fun! You can decorate a trunk outside or set up a treat spot inside (whichever fits you best).
Please let us know your theme (if you have one), how many helpers you’ll have, and whether you’ll be bringing candy/handouts. We can’t wait to see your creative ideas and celebrate together!
The Last 2024 Service Auction Event!
We are at the end of the line of amazing events and parties offered at the 2024 Service Auction Event! Every time you join a Sign Up event, our net income increases – have fun, support Northwoods, and most importantly, spend time with like-minded friends!
Upcoming Open Events (click on the title for more information):
Halloween Candy Wine Tasting – Saturday, October 11, 2025 – 6:00 PM
Pair wines, cheeses, and Halloween candy (yes, Twix counts!) while enjoying a salad bar dinner and sweet treats. Fun, festive, and deliciously grown-up.
Location: Conroe. Hosted by: Anne Chancey. Price: $25
Join us on Saturday, November 1 for the 2025 CLUUE Service Auction Event!
Click here to learn more.
