Interfaith Relations
IM sees its role as a safe harbor for greater Houston through its many interfaith programs and dialogue efforts. IM increasingly is asked to advise faith communities, government and non-profits on how to best engage Houston's diverse faith community. IM is sought after to use its position in the community to communicate to communities of faith; to channel the efforts of the interfaith community; to provide avenues for contact between and among this diverse community and to offer programs so that individuals and groups can come to know one another. At any given time IM facilitates a series of dialogue groups which bring leaders and others together for intensive dialogue.
Join us as a Congregational Partner and/or Volunteer!
IM’s clients benefit immensely from our relationships with congregational partners and volunteers. We rely on them to deliver meals and pet food, conduct drives and collections, help us provide extras to our clients at the holidays, work one-on-one with our clients and much, much more. In order to facilitate and nurture these valuable relationships, we strive to create individual volunteer, congregational and other group programs to meet community service needs.
See the links below for more information:
Congregational Volunteers Overview
Congregational Volunteers Details
Meet an Interfaith Relations Participant
IM holds a number of interfaith dialogue events and recently expanded those offered to young people. The first annual Interfaith Youth Camp was held this past June. The three day experience brought nearly 30 youth of different backgrounds together to learn about faith traditions, gain leadership skills, participate in community service and most important of all, have fun. The teens shared their thoughts and experiences with each other, opening the doors to new friendships across all faiths.
“I thought I had a diverse group of friends at school, but this was the first time I was with people of this many religions at one time,” said John, a senior at Strake Jesuit. “Even though we were all so different, we became friends quickly through the experiences at camp. This was my first interfaith experience and I’m looking forward to more.”