Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains all items related to public programs held during the third decade of chapel operations.

Does not contain items related to awards or to colloquia (see those series)

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...

Abstract To Commemorate the Chapel’s 40th Anniversary - 40 Days of Silent Meditation at noon was observed.Local spiritual and religious leaders from the world’s faith traditions will lead a 40-minute period of silent meditation each day from Monday, January 17 through Friday, February 25. The meditations will begin at noon with the chiming of a bell. During the silence, participants will be invited to write comments or reflections in a comment book stationed in the Chapel. The silent...

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Vimeo Livestream Sunday, February 28, 2-4pm CDT Free registration

To lift up the last 50 years of the Rothko Chapel’s work and mission, and renew and strengthen its commitment to serve as a welcoming interfaith sanctuary for all and a place to rally around the significant human rights issues of the day, the Chapel will hold an interfaith service and human rights celebration including Sufi Whirling, prayers, reflections, and music.

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Javier Sicilia, poet

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Presented by Arthur Bellinzoni

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Presented by Arthur Bellinzoni

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.