IM is proud to offer several outreach services and to host many events every year to benefit our community and the programs of IM. We rely on support from concerned community members to help us form and implement our fundraising, outreach and community service initiatives. By finding out more about these services or by joining one of our committees you will help ensure the continuation of the programs and services at the high quality to which our clients have become accustomed. View our events calendar for upcoming activities.

Office of Disaster Preparedness

IM's Office of Disaster Preparedness provides, training, guidance and technical assistance to congregations interested in developing a congregational disaster plan. Living on the Texas Gulf Coast, the question is not if disaster will strike, but when. If experience has taught us anything it is that preparation is the key to survival. The Faith Community has been responding to human suffering caused by natural disaster, war, and terrorism for centuries; historically serving those who would have otherwise fallen through the cracks of other helping systems. With this in mind, IM has developed a Faith Based Disaster Preparedness Program. We invite congregations in the Greater Houston area to partner with us in forming a network of congregations trained and ready to respond, when called upon, to help Houston recover from a disaster. For more information please contact Jennifer Posten .

Faith Tours

Faith tours provide opportunities for congregations, groups and organizations to visit religious places of worship and learn of their beliefs, heritage and culture. These tours create opportunities to dialogue with other religious groups to help dispel prejudices, find commonalities, increase knowledge, and discover a respect for each other's individuality and faith tradition. Individuals may work with the Faith Tours manager to help plan a tour for their group. Contact Dr. Paul Roby for more information.

Gala Committee

This committee will plan and implement an Annual Gala event to raise public awareness about and funds for IM. The Gala committee will oversee all activities related to the program, including corporate sponsorship, program development, administration, etc. Committee will meet as needed, with more frequency as event approaches. Contact Frank Levy for more information.

Interfaith Day of Service Planning Committee

Committee actively participates in the planning, recruitment and organization of annual Interfaith Day of Service event. During the peak planning season, the committee meets at least once a month. Committee members serve for one planning season and can roll over for multiple years. Contact Catherine Barry for more information.

Interfaith Relations Committee

Committee serves in an advisory role to determine in which interfaith opportunities to participate and which to initiate or pursue. It also is a means for IM to cultivate relationships in diverse faith communities. Decisions made by this committee guide IM's interfaith activities. Committee meets every other month, and members serve two-year terms. Membership should represent Houston's diverse faith community. Contact Dr. Paul Roby for more information.

Prayer Vigils

Throughout the year IM hosts prayer vigils all over Houston in response to issues that affect the community. Recent vigils include: participation in National Hunger Awareness day by hosting a candlelight vigil in the East End; gathering together various members of the faith community outside the Rothko Chapel within 24 hours of the start of war in Iraq; and a vigil commemorating the one-year anniversary of the September 11th tragedies. IM is not interested in making political statements, only in promoting healing and understanding. We do not use vigils as an opportunity to promote a particular agenda, nor do we allow others to use vigils to that end. Vigils usually last less than 30 minutes. They feature speakers of various faiths and promote tolerance above all else.
For information on upcoming vigils,contact Dr. Paul Roby.

Women's Gathering Steering Committee

Committee plans interfaith opportunities for women, namely the "Spiritual Gathering for Women of Faith" event, but also experiential outings. It offers an opportunity for women to meet each other and learn of other faiths. Committee meets every other month, and members serve two-year terms. Recruitment is based on past participation and interest in interfaith topics for women. Contact Lou Keels for more information.

For more information about individual committees, current committee chairs, and upcoming events, please click a committee name from above or visit our events calendar.