2017 Arson Awareness Week: Prevention at Houses of Worhip
The theme of this year's National Arson Awareness Week (AAW) is Arson Prevention at Houses of Worship. Between 1996 and 2015, about half of all reported fire incidents at houses of worship were arson, which makes this very important for them and their communities. The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) has available numerous resources focusing on [...]
(Church & Society Series) The Central Presbyterian Mission Endowment Fund Grant for Memory Care Facilities at Bayou Manor
St. Philip Presbyterian Church 4807 San Felipe St., HoustonCompassion, generosity, and serving those who life has marginalized are central tenets of many faith and philosophical traditions. This series of talks raises awareness and provides opportunities to put social justice into practice. Explore how Bayou Manor is using "Music and Memory" to enhance the quality of life and dignity of those with dementia and [...]
Shakyamuni Buddha Birthday Celebration
Jade Buddha Temple / Texas Buddhist Association 6969 Westbranch Drive, HoustonIn celebration of Shakyamuni Buddha’s birthday, the Jade Buddha Temple will hold a Buddha Bathing Dharma Assembly in the Grand Hall on May 7th, 2017 (Sunday) at 10:00 a.m. Ven. Jan Hai, President of the Texas Buddhist Association will deliver a speech titled “The Meaning of the Bathing of the Buddha,” followed by blessings led [...]
Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston Kick-off Event
Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston (IM) - The Albert & Ethel Herzstein Building 3303 Main Street, HoustonPeople of all faiths are invited to come together on Sunday, May 7 at 5 p.m. for the kick-off of the new Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston (a Houston chapter of TX Interfaith Power and Light). The purpose of the new organization is to empower the faith community in Houston to advocate and act collectively [...]