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Name of Site	First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston HOUSTON, TX
Address	5200 Fannin St. HOUSTON, TX 77004
Phone	7135265200
Fax
Website	http://www.firstuu.org
Site E-mail Address	colin@firstuu.org
Size of Congregation	280
Supervisor Name	Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen
Supervisor Phone	7135265200
Supervisor E-mail	colin@firstuu.org
Informational Contact Name	Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen
Informational Contact Phone	7135265200
Informational Contact E-mail	colin@firstuu.org
Focus	Parish Ministry
Fulltime/Parttime	Full Time
Compensation	2700
Other Benefits	This position is benefits eligible with the following elements: UUA “Standard PPO” level (Employer paying 80% of the premium for Employee and 50% of premiums for legal dependents), UUA Dental Insurance (with the Employer paying 80% of Employee premium and 50% of premiums for legal dependents), full participation in the UUA Retirement Plan (Employer contributions set at the equivalent of 10% of Employee’s salary once the Employee has vested 1,000 hours), and participation in UUA life insurance and long-term disability insurance plans at standard rates. The intern will be aﬀorded 12 days of paid time oﬀ and several paid holidays. In addition, the intern will be allocated $2,600 for professional expenses and $2,000 for moving expenses.
Number of Months	10
Start Date/End Date	09/01/2026	06/30/2027
Site Description	The First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston is a growing multi-racial, multicultural, and multi- generational congregation in the city's urban core. Located in the Museum District and the historic Third Ward, the congregation has been a beacon for love and justice since 1914. The congregation is in the midst of a size transition. Sunday morning attendance (~300), pledge income ($700,000), budget ($1.1 million), and staﬀ size are all suggestive of a larger congregation. The congregation uses Policy Based governance and the Senior Minister serves as head of staﬀ. The congregation's vision is widening love's circle and our commitment to expanding the circle of love has led to the establishment of a Spanish language ministry.
Job Description	The intern will be fully integrated into the congregation's staﬀ, will attend all staﬀ meetings, and be expected to be present on campus for 30 Sundays. The intern will serve as Sunday worship leader at First Unitarian Universalist for ten Sundays. The intern will also have opportunities to engage with administration, pastoral care, stewardship, and social justice according to their interests and career goals. Creative projects that draw from the interns skills and experiences will be encouraged. Interns with advanced or native Spanish will have the opportunity to expand the congregation's Spanish language ministry. Beyond these expectations, the intern will have the chance to develop their job description in the first weeks of the internship.
Site Accessibility	Fully accessible
Application Procedure	Interested applicants should send Rev. Dr. Colin Bossen (colin@firstuu.org) the following: 1) a cover letter explaining your particular interest in First Unitarian Universalist, your learning objectives, and career goals; 2) a resume; 3) a video of sermon; and 4) a list of three references. Dr. Bossen and the Intern Team will review applications and conduct interviews over Zoom. Finalists may interview in person or over Zoom depending upon the judgement of the Dr. Bossen and the Intern Team.
Additional Notes	The intern may the opportunity for a summer ministry for the months of July and August. This will be negotiated separately from the internship.
Application Deadline	July 3, 2026
Selection Date	July 30, 2026

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