Religious and Civic Leader Gatherings

Reaching Houstonians Through Religious and Civic Leaders

The Religion and Public Life Center "Religious and Civic Leader Gatherings" is a series of carefully curated events that bring together local leaders with today's major thinkers to discuss the most pressing issues facing communities in Houston. This group spans all faith traditions and is designed to build a well-informed network of leaders who make Houston a more vibrant city.

Across the country and within our own neighborhoods, faith leaders are navigating rapidly shifting cultural, political, and social landscapes. This year's Religious and Civic Leader Gatherings will focus on Leading Communities in the Midst of Change, exploring how religious and civic leaders can respond to change with wisdom, courage, and care while guiding their communities through uncertainty.

Save the dates to join us this fall for thoughtful conversations with scholars and practitioners working at the forefront of this effort:

Previous topics have included:

• Clergy health and wellbeing, with guest David Eagle
• Diversity in religious organizations, with guest Oneya Okuwobi
• Islamophobia, with guest Waleed Basyouni
• Politics and polarization, with guest Curtis Chang

We would love to have you be a part of our Religious and Civic Leader Gatherings. If you are a religious or civic leader and would like more information and to be put on our invitation list, please email BoniukInstitute@rice.edu to request your invitation.

Revisit our 2025-2026 conversations on the Boniuk Institute YouTube page