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32nd Annual Houston Interfaith Thanksgiving Service , 2016-11-17

 File — Container: Shelf 31, Box: 97, Folder: 09
Identifier: 31.97.09

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

Contains materials related to public programs during the time period, except for Awards and Colloquia which have separate series.

Dates

  • Event: 2016-11-17

Extent

From the Series: 1 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This annual service brought together leaders and members of nine faiths including Judaism, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Sikhism, Zoroastrianism, Baha’i Faith, Hinduism and Jainism to offer prayers of thanksgiving and read sacred texts on thankfulness. This year, the theme of the service was “Building Relationships,” which was inspired by Mayor Sylvester Turner, who said of Houston, "In this city, we do not build walls, we build relationships. We recognize that in our diversity is our strength."

In recognition of this turbulent time in our nation, we opened the Chapel early at 6:15 PM for participants to engage in personal reflection, prayer, and preparation for the exploration of our unique traditions at 7:00 PM.

Participating Communities Include: Covenant Church Congregation Emanu El Houston Islamic Society of Greater Houston The Bahai’s of Houston Jade Buddha Temple/Texas Buddhist Association Zoroastrian Association of Houston Arya Samaj Greater Houston JVB Preksha Meditation Center Houston The Sikh National Center of Greater Houston

This annual event was organized by the following committee members: George Atkinson, United Methodist Ajit Giani, Baha'i Beth Kulkarni, Hindu Phyllis harris, Jewish Swatantra Jain, Jain Vehishta Kaikobad, Zoroastrian Judy Jeng. Buddhist Garland Pohl, Catholic

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Repository Details

Part of the Rothko Chapel Archives Repository

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