People from all parts of the world and all walks of life visit the Chapel for renewal and restoration. They come to experience prayer, meditation, religious services, lectures, concerts, or simply sit in silence among the magnificent Mark Rothko murals.
World Environment Day Observance at Memorial Park
8:00 AM
Participate in an all-ages, family-friendly facilitated walking meditation offering in nature, encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the protection of our environment.
LOCATION
Memorial Park Eastern Glades
Private Service June 17, 2023
3:15 PM
The Rothko Chapel will close for a private service Saturday June 17th, 2023 from 3:15 pm - 5:30 pm. The Rothko Chapel Welcome House will operate under its regular operating hours of 10am to 6pm.
LOCATION
Rothko Chapel
Summer Solstice Morning Observance: Performance for Contemplation by Hamid Drake
8:00 AM
In observance of the longest day of the year, the morning contemplative music experience will feature American jazz drummer and percussionist Hamid Drake.
LOCATION
Rothko Chapel
Summer Solstice Afternoon Observance: Performance for Contemplation by Hamid Drake
12:00 PM
In observance of the longest day of the year, the afternoon contemplative music experience will feature American jazz drummer and percussionist Hamid Drake.
LOCATION
Rothko Chapel
Summer Solstice Evening Observance: Kaminari Taiko of Houston
7:30 PM
Kaminari Taiko of Houston, a Japanese drumming ensemble, marks the end of the longest day of the year with an evening performance.
LOCATION
Rothko Chapel
2020 Rothko Chapel Óscar Romero Award
The recent award recognized 3 individuals working within the areas of art, spirituality, and human rights, who committed their life’s work toward climate justice and the creation of a more sustainable, livable and possibility-filled world.
View the 2020 ORA Ceremony in English or Spanish on Vimeo.
Experience past ORA ceremonies on Vimeo or Soundcloud.
Living Mindfully
Explore the relationship between the sacred and the self through video and audio recordings of past practices, discussions, and gatherings that cultivate a more spiritually focused and mindful life.
-Twelve Moments: Experiencing Spiritual & Faith Traditions Soundcloud
-Twilight Meditations & Days of Observance Soundcloud
-Concept of the Divine Series Vimeo Soundcloud
-Interfaith Thanksgiving Services Vimeo Soundcloud
Transformative Power of Art
Witness the Chapel come to life with provocative music and original artist projects through video and audio recordings of past concerts and performances on Vimeo and Soundcloud.
Advancing Human Rights
Examine intersectional social justice issues from a local to global perspective through video and audio recordings of past symposia, conversations and lectures.
--2020 Frances Tarlton "Sissy" Farenthold Endowed Lecture in Peace, Social Justice and Human Rights Vimeo
--2019 Annual MLK Birthday Celebration Vimeo Soundcloud
--2016 Symposium: Confronting Inequality: Alternative Economies, Resilient Communities Vimeo Soundcloud
--2017 Symposium - An Act of Justice: Undoing the Legacy of Mass Incarceration Vimeo Soundcloud
--2019 Symposium - Toward a Better Future: Transforming the Climate Crisis Vimeo Soundcloud