Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to join them for a Creation Hymn Fest, a musical celebration of renewal during the season of Easter (and Earth month). We will celebrate and give thanks for God’s good creation in hymns and songs from various lands and traditions and hear anew the call to care …
“Christ wears two shoes in the world: Scripture and nature.” (John Scotus Eriugena, Irish theologian, died 877) You are invited to a 24-hour getaway in the beauty of God’s good creation at the Two Shoes Retreat. Join us at Cramer Retreat Center in Spring to celebrate Earth month, beginning Saturday morning, Apr. 14 and ending …
Rothko Chapel will observe the International Day of Peace on Sept. 21 at 7:00 p.m. with a performance by the Grammy-award winning Silkroad Ensemble. Founded by internationally renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma, Silkroad is comprised of musicians that represent dozens of nationalities and artistic traditions. They create music that embraces difference to create a more hopeful …
Money & Marriage - A date night worth investing in! In our fast-paced, over-connected culture of busyness, sometimes our marriages take a backseat. When work, kids, commitments and obligations compete for our attention, suddenly we look up and it’s been a month—or months—since we’ve spent quality time with the person who means the most! Why …
Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to attend an Adult Forum that addresses scripture and science. Lisa Brenskelle & Elmer Ledesma, leaders of the Creation Care Team at Christ the King, will consider: Is there conflict or connection between scripture & science? If there is connection, what connection exists? If a connection exists, …
On October 3, at noon, explore “Compassion” with a meditation in the Jewish tradition led by Rabbi Dan Gordon of Temple Beth Torah of Humble, Texas. Rothko Chapel is located at 1409 Sul Ross at Yupon, Houston, 77006. The Twelve Moments series is a pay-what-you-can event with a suggested donation of $10.
For his program Open Letters, artist Mark Menjivar will read aloud the letter of a Texas death row inmate. After reflection, Menjivar will facilitate a conversation with attendees about the complex issue of capital punishment. The program will be limited to 40 attendees and will be held on October 10, at 7:00 p.m. at Rothko …
Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to a monthly environmental education web meeting series. In October, Lisa Brenskelle, head of the church’s Creation Care Team, will speak. Lisa has spent decades working in creation care ministry. She also holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering and works in research & development. In this talk, …
EXPLORE Heritage Tourism Fall - Remembrance Service Corporation International Cemetery Tour Cosponsored by Houston History Alliance - HHA Stories of Love and Courage: Women Who Made Houston (This tour is part of the Tales of Houston Women programming series) SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2018, 1:00 PM – 6:00 pm Departure: The Heritage Society 1100 Bagby St., …
On November 7, at 12:00 p.m. explore “Forgiveness” with a meditation in the Islamic tradition led by Iman Dr. Wazir Ali of Masjid Warthud-Deen Mohammed and Masjid Al’Qur’an. Rothko Chapel is located at 1409 Sul Ross at Yupon, Houston, 77006. The Twelve Moments series is a pay-what-you-can event with a suggested donation of $10.00.
On Thursday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m., the Rothko Chapel will host the 34th Annual Houston Interfaith Thanksgiving Service. In advance of the Chapel’s scheduled 2019 Symposium, “Toward a Better Future: Transforming the Climate Crisis,” the theme of this service will be “care for creation.” Leaders and members of nine different faith communities from across the …
Elizabeth Yeampierre, an internationally recognized Puerto Rican attorney and environmental and climate justice leader, will deliver the 2018 Frances Tarlton “Sissy” Farenthold Endowed Lecture in Peace, Social Justice, and Human Rights. Her lecture, “Climate Justice: The Time is Now, The Place is Here,” will take place on Thursday, Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. at the …
On December 5, at 12:00 p.m. be present for a meditation on “Justice” in the Christian tradition led by Rev. Francene Young of St. Luke the Evangelist Episcopal Church. Rothko Chapel is located at 1409 Sul Ross at Yupon, Houston, 77006. The Twelve Moments series is a pay-what-you-can event with a suggested donation of $10.
Begin the New Year with a sense of “Renewal” with a crystal bowl meditation led by Dana Shamas of Bayou Bliss Yoga, January 1, 12:00 p.m. Rothko Chapel is located at 1409 Sul Ross at Yupon, Houston, 77006. The Twelve Moments series is a pay-what-you-can event with a suggested donation of $10.00.
To honor the life and work of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Chapel will host a public program featuring a short address by civil rights activist and organizer Rev. Dr. Bernard LaFayette, Jr., and former Indian ambassador Nirupama Rao. The program will be held at 7 p.m. on Dr. King’s birthday, Tuesday, January …
The Rothko Chapel and DiverseWorks have collaborated to bring Chicago-based dance company, The Seldoms, to Houston for one-performance only on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 7 p.m. at the Rothko Chapel. The company will perform an excerpt Dancing on Thin Ice, from their new dance theater work, Floe. The performance is pay what you can …
Musicians Dr. Ingrid Gerling and Dr. Andree Mut of the Gerling Mut Duo have created an evening of meditative music they call “Poetic Reflections” to be performed on Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. This performance of voice, violin, and piano features arrangements based on meditations. Premiering that evening is an original score by Houston …
Observe International Women’s Day with Rothko Chapel and Houston Area Women’s Center as a panel of research specialists share their data on “The Gender Parity Divide and Its Impact on Women in Houston.” The program will be held on Friday, March 8 at 7:30 a.m. at the Houston Area Women’s Center Counseling and Education Campus, 1010 …
TEXAS LIGHT: The Art and Architecture of Rothko Chapel will examine the Chapel’s architectural design with special focus on the skylight from conception to post-renovation. Presenters include: George Sexton of George Sexton Associates, Stephen Cassell of Architecture Research Office (ARO), Christopher Rothko, chair of the Chapel’s Opening Spaces campaign and moderated by Dr. Sandra Zalam, …
What is our present ecological crisis? What specific issues are central? Lisa Brenskelle will examine the science that explains the present state of our world and the major environmental issues we face. She will then consider how our faith both informs and enables our response to this crisis. Lisa holds a PhD in engineering, and …
Food, fun and music will be on tap during the Great Taste of the Heights food festival on May 18; doors open at 5 p.m. and tasting begins at 6 p.m. The annual event features food samples from 20 popular local restaurants and live entertainment at 215 E. 10th Street. Pre-sale tickets are now available …
Rothko Chapel and the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, located in Memorial Park at 4501 Woodway Drive, Houston, 77024 will observe World Environment Day on Wednesday, June 5 at 7am, with an all-ages, free, family-friendly mindfulness walk through the Arboretum trails. To register visit the Rothko Chapel website at http://www.rothkochapel.org/experience/events/register/1583.
Rothko Chapel and the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, located in Memorial Park at 4501 Woodway Drive, Houston, 77024 will observe World Environment Day on Wednesday, June 5 at 7am, with an all-ages, free, family-friendly mindfulness walk through the Arboretum trails. To register visit the Rothko Chapel website at http://www.rothkochapel.org/experience/events/register/1583.