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Sunday Schedule
All presentations are at 10:00 Sunday in Westwood Hall unless otherwise indicated.

May 11, 2008
World Religions: The Elements of Taoism - Philosophic and Shamanic
Speaker: Larry Kelly

Taoism’s codification in “The Tao Teh Ching” is attributed to Lao Tzu (circa 4 - 500 BCE). Some shamanic elements are revealed in such practices as Feng Shui and Tai Chi.

May 18, 2008
Why should religion be talked about at the office?
Speaker: Eliot Gershenson, President and CEO Interfaith Ministries

When people talk about diversity they think of ethnicity and gender, not religion; it has become the elephant in the room. In Houston, where over 65% of folks belong to a congregation, and many see themselves as religious, the way they define themselves is wrapped up in their faith. When we sublimate anything about ourselves, things normally go awry, because not talking about how we look at things doesn't allow us to be truly who we are.

May 25, 2008
Memorial Day Holiday - No Adult Education Program