Twilight Meditation for World Environment Day
Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon Street, Houston, TX"Connecting People to Nature" is the theme nations throughout the world will explore in honor of World Environment Day 2017. Science has confirmed that our connection to Earth is ancient and many of the world’s wisdom traditions have taught that our connection to Earth is sacred. Much of our work in this post-industrial era is to cultivate [...]
Refugees: Local Solutions to a Global Crisis
Baker Hall at Rice University 6100 Main St., Houston, TXKelly T. Clements joined the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees as deputy high commissioner on July 6, 2015. Clements has been closely involved with refugee and displacement issues throughout her 25-year career. In 2010, Clements began serving as deputy assistant secretary of state at the Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration [...]
Twelve Moments: Sufi Meditation
Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon Street, Houston, TXRyan Makhani and Shaida Adatia will discuss and lead participants through a diverse range of Sufi meditative traditions with an emphasis on spiritual and mystical practices from around the world, highlighting the ideas of compassion and prayer. Participants will be exposed to Islamic traditions from countries as far ranging as Turkey, Tajikistan, India, Indonesia, Iran [...]
Ramadan Neighborhood Dinner
Windfern Forest Utility District 14410 Mauna Loa Ln., Houston, TXThe Ramadan Neighborhood Dinner is a long tradition of Dialogue Institute Southwest for many years where people of various faiths meet their neighbors and friends at friendly environment to share a meal. Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, during which fasting from dawn to dusk is observed by Muslims all over the [...]
Interfaith Iftar hosted by the Islamic Society of Greater Houston
Tempura Restaurant 10640 Cypress Creek Pkwy., Houston, TXJoin the Islamic Society of Greater Houston's (ISGH) Interfaith Team for a meal that transcends any generational, ethnic or religious differences. Iftar or “breaking the fast” is an important holy act for Muslims during the sacred month of Ramadan. Listen to people of diverse faiths speak on their unique spiritual experience, engage in meaningful conversations, [...]
2017 Eid for Refugees: Volunteer Workday
SAVE THE DATE! Assemble care baskets filled with housewares for refugees. More details coming soon.
Fast and Pray: An Interfaith Dinner Dialogue and Ramadan Meal
Memorial Drive United Methodist Church 12955 Memorial Dr., Houston, TXGastrochurch is partnering with Friends of Iman, Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston, and Muslim and Presbyterian Conversations! In this mixed-faith gathering, Muslims, Christians, and anyone else who cares to join in will join together in conversation. We'll share a traditional iftar (evening Ramadan meal) as we talk about our personal experiences of faith and sacrifice. [...]
Interfaith Iftar for Ramadan at Maryam Islamic Center
Maryam Islamic Center 504 Sartartia Road, Houston, TXDear friends of diverse faiths, please join Maryam Islamic Center for its annual INTERFAITH Iftar for Ramadan. They kindly request all Muslims in attendance to bring a guest of different religions to join this beautiful evening of love, diversity, and unity. There will be speakers from the Muslim faith as well as diverse faiths who [...]
World Refugee Day Houston: Welcoming Neighbors, Old & New
Levy Park 3801 Eastside St., Houston, TXThe Houston Refugee Consortium, of which Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston is a member, will celebrate refugees’ courage and contributions at the World Refugee Day Houston. The event will feature musicians, dancers, a resource/artisan fair, and Houstonians will have the opportunity to taste food from refugee and immigrant owned restaurants. Bring the whole family to [...]
Summer Solstice Sunrise Observation
Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon Street, Houston, TX6:20am: Sunrise Meditation and Labyrinth Walk lead by Alejandro Chaoul and Jay Stailey Suggested donation $10, click here to make a donation ahead of time. Register here. Celebrate sunrise on the summer solstice with a labyrinth walk on the Rothko Chapel grounds. Tilt your face toward the east and watch the sunrise on the day when the sun’s [...]