Events at Northwoods
Connect, Create, Celebrate: Open Invitation to events beyond Sunday services.
Join us! Everyone is welcome!
Millbend Coffeehouse Presents
Sarah Golden
July 11th @ 7:00pm
Houston native, Sarah Golden, is an independent folk singer-songwriter whose soulful storytelling and heartfelt perfor-mances have captivated audiences since the release of her debut album, Truth, in 2002, which earned her a spot as a Kerrville Folk Festival Ballad Tree performer. She has been a Finalist on both America’s Got Talent (2009) and The Voice (2012). Sarah has also been a Folk Alliance Showcase Artist multiple times, and was a 2026 Kerrville New Folk Finalist. Sarah has shared the stage with such acclaimed artists as Shawn Colvin, Ruthie Foster, and Susan Gibson. Sarah is known for her rich vocals and meaningful lyrics, which highlight her sociopolitical activism and human rights advocacy.
Talented singer-songwriter Kate Waters will open this concert and will also accompany Sarah during her performance.
Read Along With Rev. Sarah
Love at the Center by Sofia Betancourt
Our Love at the Center read-along continues in April! We’ll be gathering to discuss the next two essays in this collection of contemporary Unitarian Universalist voices exploring love as the heart of our faith.
Join us for our upcoming discussion:
• Sunday, July 26, 12:30 pm (in the library and on Zoom)
Whether you’ve been with us from the beginning or are just jumping in, you are warmly welcome. Please RSVP here. This will ensure you receive reminder emails, and you can also reserve a copy of the book for purchase or borrow. Come be part of the conversation as we continue exploring what it means to place love at the center of our shared life.
Open Sign Up Events
Sign-Ups are parties, classes, and fun experiences hosted by Northwoods members — a great way to connect, learn, and support the church! The fundraiser may be over, but spots are still open year-round. Check out November’s events below — if you’re free, sign up and join the fun! Click the event title for more information!
Movie Buff Madness: For Those Who Rewound Before They Returned
Price: $15.00
Grab your scrunchies, dust off those VHS memories, and get ready to rewind time! We’re throwing a radical trivia contest packed with your favorite totally tubular flicks from the 80s and 90s. Think you know your Breakfast Club from your Brat Pack? Your Jurassic Park from your Jumanji? Then come flex that brain, team up (or fly solo), and compete for bragging rights (and maybe a gnarly prize or two)! Snacks provided. Vibes will be all that and a bag of chips. So be there or be square! Event at Northwoods. DATE: Friday, July 10, 2026 – 7:00 PM HOSTED BY: Roy & Sam Weesner.
3rd Annual Holiday Cookie Party in July – Halloween Edition
Price: $15.00
Join me for a spook-tacular Halloween Cookie Decorating Party in July! This is a fun, informal event for all ages (kids under 5 may need a grown-up’s help). I’ll bring a hauntingly good spread of Halloween-themed cookies, icings, and sprinkles—think pumpkins, ghosts, bats, and more—and we’ll decorate while jamming to festive Halloween tunes. Light snacks are provided, and everyone gets enough supplies to decorate and take home 6 cookies. Cookie decorating is wonderfully relaxing—especially when all the prep is done for you! Come join the boo-crew and see what the fun is all about! Alcohol-free event in Spring. DATE: Saturday, July 11, 2026 – 10:00 AM HOSTED BY: Hillary Valor.
Magic: the Gathering: Guide to Drafting
Price: $20.00
Join us for an exciting Magic: The Gathering guide to drafting, where you’ll learn from a 30 year-plus Magic veteran how to build a powerful deck from booster packs and test your strategy in real matches! We’ll walk you through the drafting process, card evaluation, and tips for creating balanced decks. Whether you’re new to drafting or want to sharpen your skills, this hands-on event is the perfect way to master one of Magic’s most popular formats! All attendees will leave with a small collection of cards that include a playable 40-card deck built from my existing collection. Light drinks and snacks provided. If you haven’t played Magic: the Gathering before, please consider signing up for the Magic: the Gathering: 101 event. Alcohol-free event at Valor Household, Spring. DATE: Friday, July 17, 2026 – 6:00 PM HOSTED BY: Aaron Valor.
Magic: the Gathering: Draft Tournament
Price: $20.00
Test your skills in our Magic: The Gathering Draft Tournament! Open custom booster packs, build your best deck on the spot, and compete head-to-head in a fun and friendly bracket. Whether you’re aiming for glory or just in it for the thrill of drafting, this event is perfect for players who love strategy, surprise, and a little bit of competition! All attendees will leave with a small collection of cards that include a playable 40-card deck built from my existing collection. Light drinks and snacks provided. If you haven’t played Magic: the Gathering before, please consider signing up for the Magic: the Gathering: 101 event. If you haven’t drafted before, please consider signing up for the Magic: the Gathering: Guide to Drafting event. Alcohol-free event at Valor Household, Spring. DATE: Friday, July 24, 2026 – 6:00 PM
Knitted (and Crocheted) Knockers
Price: $20.00
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is this month, and women all over the country need what we fiber artists can provide. Come to my house, and let’s make some prosthetic breast inserts to help empower women who have lost their breasts to cancer. I will have the patterns for both knit and crochet, as well as a selection of approved yarns for the projects. Please bring your own hooks/needles. Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages provided. BYOB event at Laura’s house, Conroe. DATE: Saturday, August 1, 2026 – 2:00 PM HOSTED BY: Laura Brackin.