Justice: What Kind of America Do We Want?

Unity Church of Houston 2929 Unity Dr., Houston, TX, United States

Presented by Unity of Houston Thursdays, January 26th - February 16th 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. We need a vision of what we want. So what are the principles of justice we want to base our future on? We will look at major philosophical approaches and how they answer the question “What is the right [...]

O’Brien MDEM Guest Lecture Series: Stone, Bone and Text

Rice University's Humanities Building, RM 117 6100 Main St., Houston, TX, United States

March 24, 2017 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Rice University's Humanities Building, Rm 117 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX "Stone, Bone and Text: Anti-Jewish Violence in Tàrrega, 1348." In July of 1348 a large number of Jews in Tàrrega (Catalonia, Spain) were murdered during an uprising by Christians who blamed the Jews for the spread [...]

“Journey of the Universe” Educational Series

University of St. Thomas 3800 Montrose Boulevard, Houston, TX

Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to go on the Journey of the Universe. This Emmy-award winning documentary narrates the 14 billion year story of the universe's development in a way that is accessible to everyone. The film tells a comprehensive story drawing on astronomy and physics to explain the emergence of galaxies and stars, [...]

Yoga on the Plaza with Bayou Bliss Yoga

Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon Street, Houston, TX

Yoga on the Plaza provides an opportunity for participants to connect with their body and breath while enjoying the calm-invoking atmosphere of the Reflecting Pool on the grounds of the Rothko Chapel.  Instructors from Bayou Bliss Yoga will lead a 60-minute invigorating practice of yoga postures. This practice focuses on building strength and flexibility through [...]

(Church & Society Series) Refugee Services of Texas

St. Philip Presbyterian Church 4807 San Felipe St., Houston, TX

March 26, 2017 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. St. Philip Presbyterian Church 4807 San Felipe St., Houston, TX Guided by the principles of human compassion and dignity, Refugee Services of Texas welcomes refugees, immigrants, and other displaced people and supports them in integrating and thriving in their new communities. RST is a social service agency [...]