Religion and Spirituality Events

Image: Interfaith Justice Advocacy Workshop

Sun., June 7, 2-3:30 p.m.

free

Activism, Classes and Seminars, Religion and Spirituality

Looking for ways to make a positive difference in challenging times? Want to use your voice for good? Ready to engage in public policy but not sure where to begin? Texas Impact will refresh our advocacy knowledge and set goals for engaging our faith communities around issues that impact the planet and its peoples. Be ready for midterm elections and the upcoming Texas legislative session by sharpening your skills and deepening your understanding with fellow faith-based, nonpartisan advocates. Workshop led by Texas Impact staff member, Rebecca McIlwain. 281-300-8212

Your Journey, Your Voice: Online LGBTQ+ Peer Support Group

Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m.

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FREE - Donations Welcomed

LGBT Events, Groups - Social, Religion and Spirituality

Are you navigating the complexities of religious trauma, spiritual abuse, deconstruction, or simply the after-effects of challenging religious or spiritual experiences? The Rise Above Community (RAC) is a safe and affirming space for LGBTQ+ individuals where your unique journey is honored. We understand that current struggles often ripple from foundational adverse religious experiences, and here, you'll find deep understanding, empathy, and collective support for whatever you're navigating. This is a space to find comfort, validation, community resilience and embracing your authentic self, wherever you are in your journey. No commitment required, just show up as you are.

Rothko Chapel: 2026 Summer Solstice Observance with Atlas Maior

Thu., June 18, 8:30 a.m.

Rothko Chapel

3900 Yupon St, Houston Montrose

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Pay What You Can Tickets $15 - 25

Religion and Spirituality

Join us at the Rothko Chapel for a day of reflection, renewal, and cross-cultural music honoring the longest day of the year through contemplative experiences. Atlas Maior is an Austin-based ensemble blending Progressive Jazz with Middle Eastern, Latin American, and Indian traditions. Led by Joshua Thomson and Josh Peters, the group creates a dynamic sound shaped by expressive melodies, intricate rhythms, and global influences. Their acclaimed album *RIPTIDE* was named one of *The Austin Chronicle’s* Top 100 Releases of 2019. Atlas Maior has toured internationally and has served as Creative Ambassadors for the City of Austin. 000000

Rothko Chapel: 2026 Summer Solstice Observance with Atlas Maior

Thu., June 18, 12 p.m.

Rothko Chapel

3900 Yupon St, Houston Montrose

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Pay What You Can Tickets $15 - 25

Religion and Spirituality

Join us at the Rothko Chapel for a day of reflection, renewal, and cross-cultural music honoring the longest day of the year through contemplative experiences. Atlas Maior is an Austin-based ensemble blending Progressive Jazz with Middle Eastern, Latin American, and Indian traditions. Led by Joshua Thomson and Josh Peters, the group creates a dynamic sound shaped by expressive melodies, intricate rhythms, and global influences. Their acclaimed album RIPTIDE was named one of The Austin Chronicle’s Top 100 Releases of 2019. Atlas Maior has toured internationally and have served as Creative Ambassadors for the City of Austin. 000000

Rothko Chapel: 2026 Summer Solstice Observance with Kaminari Taiko

Thu., June 18, 7 p.m.

Rothko Chapel

3900 Yupon St, Houston Montrose

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Pay What You Can Tickets $10 - 25

Religion and Spirituality

Join us at the Rothko Chapel for a day of reflection, renewal, and cross-cultural music honoring the longest day of the year. Kaminari Taiko of Houston closes the evening with a powerful Japanese drumming performance rooted in centuries of tradition. Founded in 1996 by Jay Mochizuki, the ensemble blends dynamic rhythm with cultural storytelling and spiritual symbolism. Trained under renowned Taiko masters including Seiichi Tanaka and Kenny Endo, Kaminari Taiko continues to share the energy, discipline, and spirit of Taiko with audiences across Houston and beyond. 000000

Cool Congregations Cohort

Fourth Monday of every month, 7-8 p.m. Continues through Nov. 23

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free

Religion and Spirituality, Environmental

Faith communities of all faith/spiritual traditions are invited to join the Cool Congregations Cohort in 2026. The cohort will meet monthly online throughout the year, and the facilitator will work with you to accomplish two goals during the course of the year: (1) develop a plan to reduce your faith community’s carbon footprint by 50% by 2030 (in line with goals sent by climate scientists) and (2) incorporate care for the earth into all aspects of your faith community’s life. Participating faith communities will also learn from each other’s experiences and support each other throughout the program. 281-300-8212

Swami Sarvapriyananda on Consciousness, AI, and Spirituality

Sat., June 27, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Asia Society Texas Center

1370 Southmore Boulevard, Houston Third Ward

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Free; registration required

Lectures, Religion and Spirituality, Talks

As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes human life, fundamental questions about consciousness, identity, and meaning have become more urgent than ever. In this thought-provoking lecture, Swami Sarvapriyananda, resident minister of the Vedanta Society of New York and globally acclaimed monk, will explore these questions and more through the lens of Advaita Vedanta, one of the world's most profound non-dual spiritual traditions. Drawing connections between ancient contemplative insights and modern developments in AI and cognitive science, he will examine the nature of consciousness, the limits of computation, and the deeper dimensions of human experience that transcend algorithms and data. (713) 496-9901