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There are many different focuses for a Houston spiritual trip. It might be that your group is interested in learning about various faiths and so you want to explore synagogues, churches, mosques, and temples. Or perhaps the day’s focus is a retreat, with time and space to connect, rebalance, recharge. Frequently, people will gather in pilgrimages and travel to a new location.

Are you a pastor or minister, scheduling out a mission trip for your teen group or your parishioners? With so many factors to organize— permission slips, chaperones, itineraries— a charter bus rental would allow you to cross one thing off of your list: carpool.

Gathering your group in one central location allows you time to focus on prayer, community-building, and icebreakers. Spiritual trips can afford you time to reconnect with what matters, an opportunity to learn more about your spiritual roots, or connection with people through serving others.

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Coach Bus

Coach Bus
Comfort and storage
55 seats

Mini Coach

Mini Coach
Comfort for small groups
32 seats

Minibus

Minibus
Small groups, big moments
21 seats

School Bus

School Bus
An affordable classic
57 seats

Sprinter Van

Sprinter Van
Compact efficiency
12-15 seats

Famous spiritual landmarks in Houston

If you’re looking in Houston for places to check out that offer spiritual respite, here are highlights about some that might interest you. From an interfaith center to a Vietnamese-Buddhist temple, there is something for everyone in the rich and diverse city.

Rothko Chapel

Rothko Chapel functions as an interfaith, non-denominational chapel; people of all faiths are welcome, and since its creation, it has served as a hub of conversation around justice, civil rights, and interfaith dialogue. Dominique and John de Menil commissioned the building and its art in 1964;The chapel features 14 original paintings by Mark Rothko. Three architects were involved in designing the unique octagonal-shaped building: Philip Johnson, Howard Barnstone, and Eugene Aubry.

Rothko Chapel also features a library of religious texts and spiritual books from many different faiths, including the Quran, the Bhagavad-Gita, the Bible, and the Kordeh Avesta. Biannually, the chapel also bestows the Óscar Romero Award on an individual who is working “under extraordinary circumstances to advance human rights.” The award includes a stipend. Annually, Rothko Chapel hosts about 100,000 visits. Whether you go for the art or the spirituality, you will not be disappointed.

Christ Church Cathedral

In the heart of downtown Houston, Christ Church Cathedral is one of the oldest historical religious buildings in Houston. The original founding of the site was in 1839, by Colonel William Fairfax Gray, and the first, small church, was consecrated in 1847. An enlargement of the second building was completed in 1876, and today serves as the cathedral church for the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. Although the cathedral is the seat of the Episcopal diocese, from its inception, it has served people of many religions and races. The Cathedral holds regular services and is affiliated with a school, as well. There are over 3000 congregants. If you’d like to participate in services, there are five options on Sundays, and weekday services as well. Tours occur weekly on Sundays and during the weekdays, there are smaller tours available.

Teo-Chew Temple

Teo-Chew Temple, a Vietnamese Buddhist temple is located on Turtlewood Ct, in Houston’s Chinatown, near Arthur Storey Park. It is open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m daily. There is no charge for admission, however the temple is a place of worship, and so there are guidelines as far as what clothes you may wear. No shorts or tank tops are allowed. The site features a carved marble fountain that has statues of each of the twelve zodiac signs, and there are numerous statues commemorating different gods and goddesses. At the fountain, the main statue honors Quan Am, a bodhisattva who assists people with hardship and suffering. Throughout the temple, there are statues honoring 14 other gods and goddesses. There are benches, for sitting and for eating. Overall, the ambience is one of prayer and meditation, heavily scented with prayers carried on incense.

Lakewood Church

Lakewood Church is one of the largest congregations in the United States. Its senior pastor is Joel Osteen, who is well-known for his teachings on the prosperity gospel, as seen in his sermons, books, and televangelism. The church was founded by Joel’s father, John Osteen in the late 1950’s. Today the church resides at what used to be the Compaq Center, which holds 16,800 people— they have been there since 2005 and renovated the campus with an estimated expense of $100 million. The church has four English-language services and two Spanish-language services. In addition to the Sunday services, they also offer many focused ministries, including activities for high school students, youth, and volunteer events.

Types of spiritual trips in Houston

Missions

Mission trips are very common church group trips. Are you looking for a way to serve the communities around you? Often people think of mission groups involving distant countries. But if you stop to think about it, the communities that are closer to us are also often in deep need. Your mission trip might decide to serve at a local soup kitchen or a food bank. Other common locations to consider: nursing homes, daycares, and after-school programs.

Sunday School

Sunday School groups are generally filled with young children which can make for a boisterous time. A day trip can allow you to hone in on specific teachings you’ve been covering in class or to explore an important landmark or type of building (such as a monastery, temple, basilica).  Most Sunday school groups consist of children and chaperones. When you’re all in one vehicle, it’s much simpler to ensure that nobody is left behind or has wandered off alone. A Sunday School trip can also mark special occasions, such as participation in stations of the cross or other devotional prayer.

Clergy

When the majority of your time is in service of others, it’s important to remember to take time out of your schedule to connect with your peers and to recharge. Groups of clergy, whether you’re talking about religious communities or about colleagues who work together, can find it useful to take educational trips or to take retreats and pilgrimages together. Sharing time with those who understand your unique ministry challenges allows you to return to your congregations refreshed and renewed.

Retreats

When you need time to recharge, retreats can present a much-needed respite from the day to day challenges that face us all. The opportunity to reflect on our lives, to break bread with others, to gather in prayer, is one that nourishes and rejuvenates. Retreats can occur in centers or in holy places and spiritual locations offer an anchor to the retreat time. When you retreat with a group, you get the benefit of connection with others while also having solo time in prayer and reflection. Traveling on a bus to a retreat location presents time for both individual or communal prayer.

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