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...

Abstract 34th Annual Houston Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Theme: "Care for Creation" Free and open to all, no registration requiredLeading up to the 2019 Rothko Chapel Symposium on Climate Change, the 34th Annual Houston Interfaith Thanksgiving Service focused on the environment. Leaders and members of nine different faith communities across the city came together to share prayers, readings, chants and reflections on the theme of “care for creation.” This year's service included...

Abstract 35th Annual Houston Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Theme: "The Network of Life" Offsite: Covenant Church (4949 Caroline St., Houston, Texas 77004) Free and open to all, registration suggestedLimited parking is available at the Church's small parking lot on Wichita Street Free street parking on the surrounding streets: Wichita, Caroline, Rosedale, and Austin StreetsLeaders and members of nine different faith communities from across the city came together around the...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

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

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Theme: Community

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Theme was Peace

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Theme was Justice

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Theme: Human Dignity. Ernesto Yattah, Louis Christopulos, Ismail Zarif

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Theme: Sharing

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Theme: Healing the Human Family