Institute for Spirituality and Health

10/08/2026

Don’t miss this inspiring conversation! Marianne Florian recently joined Doug Pike on KPRC’s 50+ to share insights on the vital role of spirituality in nursing and to preview our upcoming Spirituality in Nursing Conference. Tune in to the interview here:

Click here to listen: https://kprcradio.iheart.com/featured/fifty/

The conference is happening TOMORROW—secure your spot now and be part of a transformative experience for nurses and healthcare professionals!

Register here:https://www.spiritualityandhealth.org/events/nursing2026

Get everything you need to know about Fifty + on KPRC AM 950

09/29/2026

How do interdisciplinary approaches—psychotherapy, spiritual care, and pastoral counseling—support human flourishing across all stages of life?

Join us for the 35th Annual Psychotherapy & Faith Conference: Flourishing Across the Lifespan: Meaning, Mortality, and Belonging. The Institute hosts this annual conference in collaboration with Baylor College of Medicine and UTHealth Houston's McGovern Medical School Center for Humanities and Ethics.

Friday, November 13, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Houston, TX
CE Credits: 6.5 Hours available for physicians, nurses, social workers, LPCs, LMFTs, and psychologists.

🎟 EARLY BIRD PRICING: Register by October 23 to save!
• CE Registration: $100 (Regular $150)
• General Public / Students: $25 (Regular $50)

Secure your early bird rate today: https://www.spiritualityandhealth.org/events/pf2026

09/25/2026

Join us at the Institute for Spirituality and Health for our Yoga Teacher Training & National Certification Course, led by the director of the Yoga Institute at ISH, Farida Meguid! Whether you want to turn your passion into a career or simply shift your perspective and elevate your personal practice, this program is designed for all experience levels.

This session begins Saturday, November 14! All classes are in person at the Institute.

Learn more and register at https://www.spiritualityandhealth.org/events/novyogateachertraining

Registered with Yoga Alliance and the National Association of Certified Yoga Teachers.

09/23/2026

Discover insights from our ISCC Director, Rev. Dr. Virgil Fry, in his recent interview on KSBJ Community Beat with Kim McKee. Dr. Fry discusses the mission of the Interfaith Spiritual Care Coalition and its vital role in providing grief and support services to senior citizens and families in need.

Listen to the full interview here:
https://ksbj.org/communitybeat?reload=true

09/23/2026

Find Your Stillness with Compassionate Resonance: A Sound Bath for Stillness

In the busyness of daily life, small shifts in listening and presence can open pathways to deeper connection and inner healing. Join us at the Institute for a free, immersive sonic journey designed to nurture calm and compassion from within.

🗓️ Date & Time: Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM CT
📍 Location: Institute for Spirituality and Health (8100 Greenbriar Dr, Ste. 220, Houston, TX)
🎟️ Cost: Free
☕ Tea, coffee, and light bites provided

This event is proudly hosted as part of Compassion Week 2026 in partnership with Compassionate Houston.

Spaces are limited for this special evening of relaxation and community connection. Reserve your spot today! www.spiritualityandhealth.org/events/compassionate-resonance

09/22/2026

When a patient's suffering runs deeper than the physical, nurses are often the first to notice and the ones who stay closest. Join us for the 33rd Annual Spirituality in Nursing Conference on Friday, October 9, 2026, for a transformative day focused on spiritual care, ethics, and whole-person compassion at the end of life.

🗓️ Date: Friday, October 9, 2026 | 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM CT
📍 Online and In-Person at Fondren Hall, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
🎓 CEUs: 6 CEUs Available

Reserve your spot today! Learn more and register at www.spiritualityandhealth.org/events/nursing2026

09/17/2026

Eight months ago, the Institute came into the Breaking Bounds Accelerator Program with a big idea - to create a new, field-leading, nationally scaled spirituality & health curriculum for medical students.

Yesterday, we pitched a plan that includes an earned income pathway to sustainably support the maximum number of students possible to local and national funders and connectors. The innovative program has economic and operational models that are ready to go, and we can't wait to see it take off!

Thank you to the Jerry C. Dearing Family Foundation for investing in us.

Patty Downs

08/28/2026

Deepen your yoga practice and inspire others with our Yoga Teacher Training and National Certification Course, here at The Yoga Institute at ISH!

The next session is September 19 - 26, 2026. Transform your journey and sign up today!

Learn more and sign up at www.spiritualityandhealth.org/events/septyogateachertraining

08/27/2026

Final Call for Houston Congregations!

Applications for Cohort 2 of the Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Faith Community Leadership Cohort close tomorrow, Friday, August 28, at midnight!

If your faith community is ready to bridge health disparities, empower your neighborhood, and receive two years of hands-on, bilingual support, don't miss this opportunity.

Together with the Institute for Spirituality and Health, your team will build a custom 5-year FaithHealth Improvement Plan and connect directly with clinical, mental health, and public health partners across Greater Houston.

👉 Apply before tomorrow's deadline: www.spiritualityandhealth.org/hbhmhfc

08/27/2026

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to The Guild of St. John the Divine for their generous support of the Institute’s Interfaith Spiritual Care Coalition.

Through our partnership with The Guild Shop and its dedicated volunteers, we are able to serve seniors in need with compassion and dignity, embodying a ministry of presence that uplifts our entire community.

Thank you for helping us advance our mission to enhance well-being at the intersection of spirituality and health.