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  • Houston Botanic Garden

    Houston Botanic Garden

     Houston Botanic Garden
    Houston Botanic Garden

    One Botanic Lane

    Houston, Texas, 77017, USA

    713-715-9675

    Houston Botanic Garden

    Houston Botanic Garden enriches life through the discovery, education & and conservation of plants & and the natural environment.

    Garden Map

    With Sims Bayou running through and around the northern edge of the site — creating two distinct spaces, the Island and the South Gardens, connected by a bayou bridge — the Houston Botanic Garden features 132 acres of horticultural displays, natural ecosystems, and walking trails.

  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

      The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

    1101 Bering Drive

    Houston, Texas, 77057

    281-232-0381

    About The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Houston

    Attending church each Sunday is a respite from fast-paced daily living. Attend church at 1101 Bering Drive to reflect, worship God, strengthen your spiritual connections, and focus on Jesus. Worship with a community of people who are trying to be more Christlike and learn from each other. There are two meetings in a twohour time. The main meeting is called sacrament meeting. This meeting consists of songs, prayers, and sermons (or “talks”) given by different members of the congregation and take the sacrament (or Communion). In addition to sacrament meetings, there are a variety of other classes for both children and adults. There’s something for everyone from 18 months old and up! Each meets together for a lesson and discussion that is based on a different section of

  • Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral

    Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral

      Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral
    Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral

    3511 Yoakum Boulevard

    Houston, Texas, 77006

    713-526-5377

    Welcome to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral

    Welcome to Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Houston, Texas. Our Cathedral is part of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, the Holy Metropolis of Denver, under the spiritual guidance of His Eminence Metropolitan Isaiah of Denver.

    Annunciation parish was founded in 1917 and moved to its present site in 1952. The Orthodox Church was founded on the Feast of Pentecost in approximately 33 AD and is the original Church, the Body of Christ on earth. Please explore our website for information about the Holy Orthodox Christian faith, the celebration of services, and the ministries of the Cathedral.

    Through the prayers of the Holy Fathers and of all the saints, Lord Jesus Christ our God, have mercy on us and save us!

    Worship Schedule

    Worship Schedule: Sunday Orthros (Morning Prayers) 8:00 AM
    Sunday Divine Liturgy 9:00 AM
    Sunday Church School 11:00 AM

    (please check the Sunday bulletin for exceptions to this schedule) 

    Hospitality and Fellowship following each Divine Liturgy in our Martel Hall.

  • Congregation Emanu El

    Congregation Emanu El

    1500 Sunset Blvd

    Houston, Texas, 77005, USA

    713-529-5771

    At Congregation Emanu El, we strive to build a culture of Sacred Belonging where every individual feels seen, included, and valued and knows that they are created in the image of God.

    We embrace the spark of the Divine in people of all ages, abilities, races, ethnic backgrounds, gender identities and expressions, and sexual orientations. We strive to offer accessible experiences by speaking to multiple learning styles and engaging families of all configurations. We joyfully invite the full participation of Jews of all backgrounds as well as interfaith and multi-heritage families.

    Our community is made up of people with a broad spectrum of experiences, religious beliefs, ritual practices, and political orientations. We welcome discussion and dialogue because, at Emanu El, we believe that our diversity is an opportunity for inspired creativity.

    Congregation Emanu El is a Reform synagogue affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism. The name “Emanu El” is a Hebrew phrase meaning “God be with us.” Our building and location are both tangible expressions of the vision and foresight of our founders.

  • Christ the King Lutheran Church

    Christ the King Lutheran Church

    2353 Rice Boulevard

    Houston, Texas, 77005, USA

    713-523-2864

    Our Mission

    Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church is a welcoming and inclusive community nourished by Christ in vibrant worship and committed to God’s mission of love and service, especially to the oppressed and needy.

    Our Values & Beliefs

    · Called by the Spirit, we honor Christ and God’s people with integrity.

    · We are Christ’s Church, which exists not for itself, but for the world.

    · We desire to worship regularly together so that God’s people can be nourished by Christ, develop and emerging individual and collective spiritual identity, and demonstrate the reality of God’s presence in our daily lives.

    · We are centered, challenged, and motivated by Christian teachings and practices as viewed through a Lutheran perspective.

    · We are Spirit-led, critical thinkers engaged in a learning journey with others.

    · We honor and utilize the rich heritage of sacred music, especially emphasizing Lutheran music traditions.

    · We believe it is more blessed to give than to receive.

    · We welcome opportunities to serve God as a community and as individuals.

    · We endeavor to know people, affirm their God-given dignity, and introduce them to Jesus Christ through acts of service so that all may grow in spiritual maturity.

    · We believe we are one with all of God’s children and creation. We will collaborate with individuals, faith communities, and other organizations with shared values.

    · As partners, we will engage in just relationships with other characterized by healthy boundaries, fiscal accountability, shared vision, and clear communications.

  • First Presbyterian Church

    First Presbyterian Church

      FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
    FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

    5300 Main Street

    Houston, Texas, 77004, USA

    713-620-6500

    The History of FPC

    In 2019, First Presbyterian Church of Houston celebrated its 180th anniversary. In the many years leading up to this milestone and the time since, FPC has been a community committed to following Jesus’ example of open-handed service. 

    We firmly believe that God placed First Presbyterian Church here—in this growing and changing neighborhood, in the heart of this city of opportunity and innovation, to have a profound impact for the sake of the gospel. And being Here to Serve remains at the heart of our vision for the future.

    Plan Your Visit

    Hello! We’re glad you’re here and want to invite you to join us in worship this Sunday, either online or in person, as well as share our current discipleship offering as you explore our church community.

    FPC Houston is a gospel-centered, mission-focused, intergenerational church whose mission is to carry the gospel across Houston and around the world.

    We accomplish this as we GATHER together for worship and prayer, GROW together in Sunday School classes, small groups, and other discipleship offerings, and GO in service both individually and collectively, through organized mission activities, innovative ministry initiatives like Project Flourish, and the investment in new faith communities through our church planting program.

  • St. Paul’s United Methodist Church

    St. Paul’s United Methodist Church

    St. Paul’s United Methodist Church

    5501 Main St

    Houston, Texas, 77004, USA

    713-528-0527

    We aspire to be a cathedral for Houston that embodies its diversity, inspires faith, and leads change for the common good of all peoples and communities. In order to do this, we center ourselves around vibrant worship that moves us to Christian faith formation, mission, and hospitality for all peoples and communities.

    VIBRANT WORSHIP

    Each Sunday, we worship together at 8:30 and 11 am, in person and online. All worship services are in a traditional worship style with a sermon based on our scripture readings, congregational hymns, music sung by our choirs, and music played by our organists before and after. We follow the liturgical calendar of the church year with seasons of Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Holy Week, Easter and Pentecost, and celebrate Holy Communion during our services on the first Sunday of every month.

    Usually once a month, on Sunday afternoons or evenings, we gather for services of Evensong that feature music sung by our choirs. Whether online or in person, we will always be happy for you to join us.

    FAITH FORMATION

    Growing together in community is core value at St. Paul’s, and we have opportunities to connect with each other and God for all ages and life stages. For adults we have Sunday school classes at 9:45 am. For children, we have weekly Sunday School lessons and children’s choirs. For youth, we have Sunday School, Sunday Evening activities, and other weekly gatherings.

    MISSION AND HOSPITALITY

    Love can be shown in a multitude of ways. Whether you have a heart for those experiencing homelessness, becoming a better steward of the Earth’s resources, or assisting in ongoing disaster recovery efforts, we would love to connect with you about our mission opportunities.

  • Lakewood Church

    Lakewood Church

    3700 Southwest Freeway

    Houston, Texas, 77027, USA

    713-635-4154

    Be Encouraged Today

    Victoria and I want to take this opportunity to tell you how grateful we are that you connected with our ministry. Our deepest desire is for you to know God personally and to experience Him every moment of every day. Your best days are ahead, and together we can impact this world with the message of God’s hope and love.

    Joel Osteen

    Raised in Houston, Texas, with a loving family of seven and world-renowned parents in full-time ministry, Joel Osteen never imagined that he would follow so closely in his father’s footsteps. As a young man, his training and interests were behind the scenes in television production, though he was close to his father in ministry.

    “There’s no greater feeling than being able to help people rise higher and overcome something and feel better about themselves. I think that we’re all made to help others, to lift people UP.”

    – JOEL OSTEEN

    His father always encouraged him to preach, but Joel would politely decline time and time again until one day in October 1999 when his father was admitted to the hospital with kidney complications. Joel finally agreed to preach the next Sunday, and his father passed the following week. Joel’s first sermon was the last his father ever heard. Joel and his wife, Victoria, were suddenly thrust into full-time leadership of Lakewood Church.

  • Houston First Baptist Downtown

    Houston First Baptist Downtown

     HOUSTON FIRST BAPTIST DOWNTOWN
    HOUSTON FIRST BAPTIST DOWNTOWN

    1730 Jefferson St

    Houston, Texas, 77003, USA

    713-264-4370

    Real Life. Real People.

    Welcome to Houston’s First! We are a thriving and diverse community of real people experiencing real life together. Sundays are a time where we gather together to grow and give of what we have, but our lives consist of much more than attending church on Sunday. We want to be the church every day of the week. 

    Gather. Grow. Give.

    A church our size has a lot to offer. In fact, there’s so much going on, we realize it can be difficult finding the right place for you or your family. That’s why we’ve based our ministry around a three-part strategy: Gather. Grow. Give.

  • Geronimo Adventure Park

    Geronimo Adventure Park

    6749 FM 2920

    Spring, TX 77379

    (830) 365-5867

    Geronimo Adventure Park

    FAMILY FUN JUST 30 MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN

     Looking for the perfect family outing, well look no further. Geronimo Adventure Park has something for kids and adults of all ages in a beautiful 13 acre wooded setting.. Located just 30 minutes of downtown, in northwest Houston, Geronimo is a zipline adventure park where friends, families, teams and groups of all kinds unplug from electronics, participate in exhilarating outdoor activities, and enjoy each other’s company in a natural environment. The adventure park features three zipline courses, throwing lanes for axes, Ninja stars, knives, and darts, and outdoor rock climbing wall, and all kinds of grounds attractions such as a Ninja Obstacle Course, Hammocks & Swings, Log Jam Balance Challenge, Giant Seesaw, Box Hockey, Gaga Ball Pit, Lawn Games (Corn Hole, Ladder Ball, Horseshoes), Tetherball, Picnic Tables, Snack Shack, immaculate restrooms, and more! Host a party, team building activity or non-profit event at this outdoorsy escape in Houston.

    SAFETY FIRST 

    At Geronimo Adventure Park, whether adventuring on our challenge courses, ziplining through the trees, ascending our rock wall, or throwing axes, we want you to know that your safety is of the utmost importance to us! Although there is inherent risk in outdoor adventure activities, a lot can be done to minimize that risk. Here’s what we do to put your safety first!

    Equipment

    It all starts with great, well-cared-for equipment! Our guest equipment has been carefully selected and is considered the best in the industry. It’s also been endorsed by an industry-certified third party for use at our park.

    Our aerial courses and equipment undergo a comprehensive inspection and maintenance regimen in accordance with standards set forth by the governing body of ACCT (Association for Challenge Course Technology). Geronimo Adventure Park has been an active member of the ACCT, and other affiliations, since its creation, to ensure that we remain at the forefront of safety practices.

    All of our courses, equipment, and PPE are inspected annually by a certified 3rd party. We also conduct daily, monthly and quarterly inspections of our course and equipment in-house. Our Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (including harnesses, tethers, trolleys, and the like) is inspected prior to each use as well as periodically.

    Our zipline courses use a state-of-the-art belay system that provides a continuous connection between you and the course. You don’t need to worry about disconnecting and reconnecting your lifeline tethers (or forgetting to!) as your traverse. This ensures the best guest experience while minimizing the risk of an accident!

    To offer the most protective environment for our guests, we also require the use of helmets and gloves on our ziplines courses. This minimizes the risk of bumps to the head and pinch points (or splinters) on the hands. Surprisingly, some other parks do not require these two key pieces of safety gear, which can lead to head or hand injuries. Make sure to watch for these safety practices at any park that you may consider visiting! 

    Staff Preparation and Training

    Our day-to-day operations are closely monitored by experienced supervisors, and all new staff members go through an extensive screening and training program to prepare them to support you as you challenge yourself in the treetops and on the grounds! We also continuously assess risks, implement new mitigations where necessary, and regularly perform refresher training to ensure our veteran staff are always well-prepared to assist our guests throughout their adventures.

    First Aid

    We always have staff members present at the park during operating hours who are trained and certified in first aid, CPR, and AED usage (which we have on site). We maintain a comprehensive first aid kit at the park that includes everything from bandages to analgesic medicines, to topical medications and beyond. 

    Guest Training and Support

    Many zipline parks are similar to an amusement park ride where an employee straps a customer in on one end of a zipline and sends them off dangling from the line as a passive participant until they reach the other side and wait for the next employee to move them along –  but NOT at Geronimo Adventure Park!

    At Geronimo you are an active participant in the experience! We are primarily a “self-guided” experiential park, so you are truly immersed in the experience and moving at your own pace, with staff strategically positioned around the park, ready to help if needed.

    Guests are fully geared up and inspected by trained staff. After donning the harness and learning about your equipment, you will attend “Ground School” where you will learn how to use the equipment and practice using it at ground level before you go up in the trees! This entire process is supervised by our staff, and it’s a great time to ask any questions and let our guides help build your confidence for the upcoming adventure!

    Geronimo Adventure Park is a “challenge by choice” environment. Our staff are available to help coach you through the various challenges you choose, but we won’t force you to do anything you aren’t ready to do!

    Axe, Knife, Ninja Star, and Dart Throwing

    Our throwing facilities were designed according to WATL (World Axe Throwing League) standards. We’ve also added other safety features to maximize the experience, such as additional wire mesh between lanes and ranges, softwood targets to maximize blade sticking and to reduce bounce-back, and use of wood mulch under the targets, which also helps avoid bounce-back.

    Need to learn, technique, tips and games? Your experience at Geronimo includes guidance from well-trained, dedicated hosts that we call “Axe-perts”. They will teach you how to throw, give technique tips and tricks, and go through safety protocols. Other places may charge extra for this personal attention, but it is included at no cost for all Geronimo guests!

    Want to turn it up a notch and get competitive with your group? Our Axe-perts will facilitate games and awesome friendly (or fierce) competition! And, if you are a well-seasoned thrower, you are certainly free to play and throw on your own.

    We’re Here for You!

    When you come to Geronimo, you can feel confident that you are in good hands. A big shout out to our amazing staff who will prioritize your safety while helping you have fun and make awesome memories! Just check out our reviews on Google!