Episcopal Church at Rice - Autry House

About this church

Episcopal Church at Rice, also known as Autry House, serves the Rice University community in Houston. The main weekly worship is a Monday evening gathering at 7 p.m. in St. Bede's Chapel inside Palmer Church, described on the site as a spoken-word service with a quiet moment of reflection, followed by dinner. On some Mondays, a student-led Bible study begins at 6 p.m. before worship. All are welcome. A second regular gathering takes place on Wednesdays at noon, when the congregation shares a catered fellowship lunch on campus outside the Brochstein Pavilion, moving inside to Sammy's if the weather is poor. The lunch is a chance to catch up and check in with one another, and special meal requests can be sent to the church ahead of time.

The church's stated message is the love and mercy of Jesus for everybody, and it describes its purpose as loving and serving alongside the university community. The address on the contact page is 6221 Main Street, at Main and Cambridge. The website also has pages for sermons, volunteering, giving, and a what-to-expect guide. Because the schedule follows the university calendar, visitors should confirm times on the website.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 11, 2026. Sources: Weekly worship and lunch · Events and meeting locations · Address

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