Join interactive and engaging vital conversations, dialogues, and community events that explore societal issues, foster interreligious and cultural understanding, and celebrate our community’s diverse tapestry.
Experience the beauty of world religions in Greater Houston through our Brigitte and Bashar Kalai Plaza of Respect “Welcome to Our House” video series, annual Gershenson Lecture on religion, peace, and ethics, interfaith dialogues, faith leader workshops, and immersion learning experiences.
Explore the cultural and religious diversity of Greater Houston through specially designed house of worship tours for student, corporate, faith, and community groups. Visit some of our community’s historical cultural sites.
Support the critical work of Interfaith Ministries and network with diverse groups of women through ticketed events, service projects, and coffee chats that foster dialogue, service, and collaboration.
Embrace diversity, promote understanding, forge new connections, and make a difference through service as part of this programming for young professionals in Greater Houston.
Connect with 8th graders and a parent or guardian during this five-month leadership program to build stronger interpersonal relationships, strengthen communication skills, foster a more active volunteer spirit, and help with the transition from junior high to high school.
VITAL CONVERSATIONS WITH OUR COMMUNITY
Vital Conversations – A History
Conversation is the catalyst for change, which was the founding idea for Vital Conversations as part of The Dialogue Project. Developed in 2020 by Interfaith Relations & Community Partnerships after the murder of George Floyd, the inaugural conversation which aired on Junteenth, featured a dialogue with the “Three Amigos”, Archbishop Joseph A. Fiorenza, Rev. William A. Lawson, and the late Rabbi Samuel E. Karff was a moving summary of the work of these three men, the friendship that has supported them, and the vision that inspired them.
Vital Conversation seeks to create opportunities that encourage people to explore their understanding and attitudes about people of different races, ethnicities, faiths, cultures, and national origins within their local community. This program stands as an antidote to the climate of mistrust, conflict and intolerance, suspicion impacting communities across our country and strives to foster communication, understanding and respect.
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