Events at Northwoods
Connect, Create, Celebrate: Open Invitation to events beyond Sunday services.
Join us! Everyone is welcome!
Millbend Coffeehouse Presents:
Shanna in a Dress
Saturday, June 14 at 7pm
Shanna in a Dress is your quirky best friend who refuses to wear pants. She says what everyone is thinking but no one else will say, and you’ll get an uncensored journey of clever humor and heartbreak with a hefty side of entertainment at one of her shows. Shanna’s witty lyrics and sweet voice, accented by guitar, piano and ukulele, won the 2020 Kerrville New Folk Competition. Marianne Vergult will open the concert with some of her own wonderful music.
For tickets, visit www.millbend.org.
Chalice Rock Painting Event – June 22 at Noon
Join us for a fun and creative Chalice Rock Painting Event on Sunday, June 22 at 12:00 PM in the Garden Room!
Everyone is invited to paint beautiful and meaningful rocks—some to gift to new members as a warm welcome to our community, and one to take home for yourself as a keepsake. These hand-painted “art rocks” will be a special addition to our new member welcome bags.
If you have any rock painting supplies (rocks, paint, brushes, etc.), please bring them along to share. No experience is necessary—just bring your creativity and a spirit of connection.
June 18 – 22 in Baltimore and Online
General Assembly
General Assembly (GA) is the annual meeting of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), where participants gather to worship, witness, learn, connect, and make policy decisions for the Association through a democratic process. For more information, visit https://www.uua.org/ga.
Continuing:
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.
Friday, June 27 at 5pm
Food Friday
Cyclone Anaya’s Tex-Mex Kitchen – Waterway
Houston Pride Parade
Saturday, June 29 Pride Parade. UUs have participated in every Houston Pride Parade. To walk in the parade is indescribable, can say this, it never gets old being cheered for an hour by over half a million people! Events before the Parade as well. UU group photo 6:00 pm at UU decorated truck, Parade 6:30ish. See Charlie or Mark H for details. Sponsored every year by Houston UU Network.
The 2024 Service Auction event was a success, and it’s not over!
There will be opportunities to participate in open sign up events all year long. Keep an eye out! 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!
There is one open event in June (click the title for more information):
Annual Pool and Pool Pictionary Party Take a lovely dip, enjoy yummy picnic food and drink, and take part in a raucous game of Pool Pictionary! Now an annual event not to be missed! Please bring a side dish – we will have burgers, brauts, and a vegetarian main course. Plus wine, beer and iced tea! Event at Mark and Doni’s in Montgomery. DATE: Saturday, June 7, 2025 – 5:00 PM (Rain date 6/14). HOSTED BY: Doni Langlois. $25