HOUSTON (June 30, 2020) – Each year prior to Hurricane Season, Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston (Interfaith Ministries) prepares the over 5,300 homebound seniors it serves through Meals on Wheels for hurricane season with a week’s worth of emergency, shelf-stable food. This food is to be used if a storm disrupts meal deliveries. This year, [...]
HOUSTON (June 19, 2020) Juneteenth – June 19 – is a holiday commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. To commemorate this special day Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston has partnered with the powerful faith and civil rights trio Archbishop Joseph Fiorenza, Rabbi Samuel Karff, and Reverend William Lawson to present The Dialogue Project: Vital [...]
HOUSTON (June 16, 2020) – For over half a century, three Houston faith leaders- often affectionately referred to in Houston as the “Three Amigos” - have been joining their voices and influence in support of civil rights. Archbishop Joseph A. Fiorenza (Catholic), Rabbi Samuel E. Karff (Jewish) and Reverend William A. Lawson (Baptist) found that, [...]
Faith leaders and the community members are invited to sign the Statement of Solidarity HOUSTON (June 6, 2020) – Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston invites faith leaders and community members to read and sign the Interfaith Statement of Solidarity and Expression of Condolences to the Family of George Floyd. Introductory Message In an introductory message [...]
Our hearts and souls are troubled and saddened in the death of George Floyd. To his name, though, we know we could add many more, recognizing that the trouble we feel in our hearts: the anger, the grief, the loss, the rage, is not only for the death of a child of Houston, but we [...]
Featuring a special recognition and reflection for graduating high school seniors HOUSTON (May 26, 2020) – Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston (Interfaith Ministries) is hosting a virtual Interfaith Vigil for Giving Thanks and Healing on Thursday, June 4 from 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. as a way for the community to be united during these [...]
HOUSTON (May 21, 2020) – Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston is hosting a first-ever Virtual Dinner Dialogue on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to explore how COVID-19 has changed our world, especially our spiritual life. As part of the series, “Community and Faith in the COVID-19 Era” people will make [...]
and bags with food inside a warehouse before heading out to make deliveries to Houston-area seniors. Outside, in the parking lot, Geoff Newby packed up a truck with the hot meals that he typically delivers daily. But he also added a box of meals with non-perishable items — canned goods and meats, juices and other [...]
HOUSTON (April 27, 2020) – Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston will host a Virtual Interfaith Vigil for Hope and Healing as a way for people of all faiths to be united during these difficult times. The virtual gathering will occur on Thursday, April 30 from 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. and will feature prayers and reflections for strength, hope and [...]
HOUSTON (April 27, 2020) – Thanks to generous community support from numerous individuals, companies, foundations, congregations and government agencies, Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston (Interfaith Ministries) continues to provide meals and more to over 4,300 homebound seniors in Greater Houston. Interfaith Ministries operates the largest Meals on Wheels program, in the state of Texas. Prior [...]