, the Primetimers will visit the new Houston Ismaili Center in Montrose. From their website:

Ismaili Centers embody the Ismaili community’s enduring commitment to fostering understanding among diverse peoples, communities, and faiths. Architecturally unique, each building incorporates spaces for social and cultural gatherings, intellectual engagement and reflection, as well as spiritual contemplation. They are also symbolic markers of the permanent presence of the Ismaili community in the regions in which they are established, while extending a hand of friendship to enhance relationships among communities, government and civil society. 

The Houston Ismaili Center features awe-inspiring architecture and inviting spaces. We will have a forty-five minute guided tour and an opportunity to enjoy the garden, common spaces, and collections. Before our tour, we will have lunch in the center’s café, Tapestry – which features food from south Asia to East Africa, inspired by cross-cultural Ismaili cuisine. We will leave St. Philip at 11:00 and return by 3:30. There is no cost to attend, but lunch will be on your own.

RSVP to omar@saintphilip.net by October 19.