Sikh: Turban Identity by Amit and Naroop
Houston City Hall 901 Bagby Street, Houston, TXSpecial Event: Vaisakhi Proclamation presentation by Mayor Turner on Thursday, April 13th at 10 a.m. in the City Hall Rotunda. Join Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and the City of Houston for a photo exhibition presented by the Sikh Coalition highlighting Sikh American stories of perseverance, progress and determination. The exhibit will be held from April [...]
(Church & Society Series) Lord of the Streets: A partner in ending homelessness while helping those who fall through the cracks
St. Philip Presbyterian Church 4807 San Felipe St., Houston, TXCompassion, 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. Hear how Lord of the Streets offers direct assistance to the homeless to restore their dignity and enable their productivity and self-sufficiency. [...]
Creation Hymn Sing
Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church (CTKELC) 2353 Rice Boulevard, Houston, TXDuring Earth Month, Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church in Houston invites area Christians to gather in song on Sunday, Apr. 30 at 6 p.m. for a Creation Hymn Sing. We will celebrate and give thanks for God’s good creation in hymns and songs from various lands and traditions and hear anew the call to [...]
Music Down in My Soul: A Celebration of the Gospel
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Sugar Land 14555 Lexington Blvd., Sugar Land, TXJoin the Houston Texas South & Richmond Stake choirs for a soulful celebration of the Savior. An event for the whole family featuring a toe-tapping singalong of gospel music and African American spirituals.
WuDang Mountain 18 Form Tai Chi
Asia Society Texas Center 1370 Southmore Blvd, Houston, TXPresented by Texas Asia Society in collaboration with Living Well Therapies. This is a beginner course in WuDang Mountain 18 Form Tai Chi. In a practice that Harvard refers to as “meditation in motion”, this course will provide a basic introduction to the value of Tai Chi for its 21st century practical applications to reduce [...]
Do We Still Know How to Be Good Citizens?
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston 1001 Bissonnet St., Houston, TXAmericans talk a lot about the importance of good citizenship. But what does it mean to be a good citizen? By many measures, we may be falling short. American voter turnout is low compared to other nations, and in online discussion we’re quick to attack others who disagree with our point of view. How have Americans defined and [...]
Twelve Moments: Experiencing Spiritual and Faith Traditions – Buddhism
Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon Street, Houston, TXMyokei Shonin, Buddhist Meditation. Current Bishop of the Nichiren Order of North America [NONA], Myokei Caine-Barrett is also Resident Priest and Guiding Teacher of the Nichiren Buddhist Sangha of Texas and Myoken-ji Temple. She is the first Western woman in the world, and first person of African-Japanese descent, to be ordained in the Nichiren Shu [...]
2017 Tapestry Gala to Honor Shell Oil Company
Hilton Americas-Houston 1600 Lamar Street, Houston, TXInterfaith Ministries for Greater Houston’s (IM) signature event, the Tapestry Gala, is fast approaching and there is still time to join us for this festive evening benefiting IM’s programs, including feeding homebound seniors and serving refugees fleeing violence and persecution in their home countries. This year’s gala salutes Shell Oil Company, one of the community’s [...]
Tai Chi by the Reflecting Pool
Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon Street, Houston, TXTai Chi is a traditional Chinese martial art whose physical practice offers general health benefits, stress management, increased energy, and improved physical mobility. The physical and meditative aspects of Tai Chi, which uses slow, repetitive movements, are recognized as relieving the physical effects of stress on the body and mind. Led by instructor Henderson Smith, [...]
Fighting Hunger Together
Maryam Islamic Center 504 Sartartia Road, Houston, TXMaryam Islamic Center is partnering with the Islamic Society of Greater Houston (ISGH) and the Houston Food Bank to help feed people and families in need irrespective of faith and not limited to the homeless population. Please share this information widely within your communities. Fresh produce and groceries will be available. First come, first served. [...]