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., 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. 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, Houston, TXIn 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, Houston, TXPeople 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 [...]
Arson Prevention for Houses of Worship and Fire Safety Webinar
FEMA, the DHS Center for Faith-based & Neighborhood Partnership, Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security are hosting a webinar on Tuesday, May 9th at 1 p.m. CST. Participants can register for the webinar online. Each year for Arson Awareness Week, the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) gathers and shares information to raise awareness of arson or [...]
A {Sacred} Word Among Friends: Creation/Beginnings
Kingdom Builders' Center 6011 W. Orem Drive, Houston, TXJoin us for a look at the concept of creation/beginnings through a facilitated dialogue using the Scriptural Reasoning format from Cambridge University. Intended for participants exceedingly familiar with the sacred text(s) of their own tradition and seeking to engage the sacred texts of other traditions. The conversation will be facilitated by Rev. Kimberly Orr, Associate [...]
AsiaFest 2017
Asia Society Texas Center 1370 Southmore Blvd, Houston, TXCelebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with AsiaFest, Asia Society Texas Center's annual family event featuring community performances, fusion cuisine, creative activities, local vendors, and more! Click here for more information. Co-Chairs: Teri and Jeffrey Lee Follow us on social media and share your photos with us: Facebook: @AsiaSocietyTexas | #AsiaFestTX Instagram and Twitter: @AsiaSocietyTX | [...]
Spring 2017 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event
The Gathering Place, Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve 5310 South Willow Dr., Houston, TXCalling people of all faiths, or no faith at all, in Houston to care for our shared environment on Sunday, May 21, from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. We will engage in hands-on environmental stewardship by mulching around plantings and trimming trees at the Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve. This event will offer activities for all ages [...]
Sunday Evening Conversations: Connections between People and Nature – Endocrine Disrupters
Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to attend Sunday Evening Conversations on Creation, an environmental education web meeting series whose theme in 2017 is Connections between People and Nature. At the May 2017 web meeting, we welcome Sr. Damien Marie Savino, Dean of Sciences & Sustainability at Aquinas College in Michigan. Sr. Damien [...]
Making Connections Lecture Series – “Mirror on the Veil: A Collection of Personal Essays on Hijab and Veiling”
The Forum at Cypress Creek Christian Community Center 6823 Cypresswood Dr., Spring, TXSaadia Faruqi, a local author and interfaith activist, has written one of the entries in the just released book entitled “Mirror on the Veil: a Collection of Personal Essays on Hijab and Veiling”. She and Dr. Nausheen Pasha-Zaidi of the University of Houston, one of the co-editors of the book, will be taking part in [...]