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SUMMARY:Earth Month EcoChallenge – People & Planet\, Resilient Together
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to participate in the online Earth Month Ecochallenge! This event offers participants the opportunity to create a more resilient world – people and planet together – by taking on challenge(s) that resonate with your values\, and committing to them for 30 days to foster and reinforce positive habits. Categories for action include: what is resilience\, personal\, community\, work & organizations\, water\, soil & food\, biodiversity & wildlife and action track.  You can learn about these topics\, take action in your personal life\, advocate for just policy or create a new environmental justice/stewardship habit over the course of the month of the challenge!!   \n\n\n\nTwo Houston-based teams have already been set up – see the links below to join one of these two teams. Or form your own team\, or join as an individual at https://earthmonth.ecochallenge.org/! Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions about the teams. \n\n\n\nJoin Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston team: https://earthmonth.ecochallenge.org/participants/join?referral_code=6233bb60-6a20-4227-ade8-be6335ac7af3&team_id=interfaith-environmental-network-of-houston \n\n\n\nJoin Lutherans Restoring Creation – Gulf Coast team: https://earthmonth.ecochallenge.org/participants/join?referral_code=cdb49382-8a74-442b-baa6-a35c28516d74&team_id=lutherans-restoring-creation-gulf-coast
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/earth-month-ecochallenge-people-planet-resilient-together/2026-07-18/
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CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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SUMMARY:Living the Change
DESCRIPTION:Scientists tell us that we must reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 (vs. a 2010 baseline)\, and that 25 – 30% of all needed emissions reductions can come from individuals/households. 50% may seem like a very high hurdle. But\, it translates to only a 10%/year reduction\, starting now. And\, you may have already made some lifestyle improvements since 2010 that reduced your emissions\, so you could already be well on your way toward the 50% reduction goal. \nParticipants in this individualized course will leave with a personal plan to achieve the 50% emissions reduction goal through targeted lifestyle improvements that will also save them money. The course was developed in response to the Walk on Earth Gently multifaith statement\, inspired by religious teachings to turn away from consumerism & to seek balanced relationships with all people and the planet. Walk on Earth Gently invites you into a journey of Living the Change that t \nRegister for this course on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988791778747. \nFor more information\, please contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/living-the-change-4/2026-07-18/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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SUMMARY:HPJC Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:HPJC Executive Committee Meeting
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/hpjc-executive-committee-meeting-5/2026-08-08/
CATEGORIES:HPJC Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T100000
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SUMMARY:HPJC Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Houston Peace and Justice Center Board Meeting
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/hpjc-board-meeting-7/2026-08-15/
CATEGORIES:HPJC Meeting
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SUMMARY:A Multi-Faith Call for a Just & Prosperous Future for All
DESCRIPTION:Calling people of all faith & spiritual traditions to come together to speak for justice.  We will learn about & take action on economic dignity\, healthcare for all\, racial justice\, peacebuilding\, climate justice\, a clean energy economy\, migrant rights and global solidarity for the common good.  All our traditions emphasize the need to speak and act for justice.  \nJoin us to renew your hope\, reclaim your agency\, and reignite your belief in our shared values: feeding the hungry\, healing the sick\, protecting the environment\, and treating migrants with dignity.  \nThis event is part of the Week of Action for the Covenant for Our Future (https://covenantforourfuture.org/). \nLearn more/register on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992957620893  \nFor more information\, please contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/a-multi-faith-call-for-a-just-prosperous-future-for-all/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Finding Water and Hope
DESCRIPTION:Finding hope in adapting to climate change can start by focusing on water.  Join Jen Powis\, Managing Attorney for the Gulf Regional Office of Earthjustice\, for a high level overview of how the law protects or sometimes sacrifices drinking water for industrial development and how communities can work together to protect the elixir of life.  \n\n\n\nThe talk will also touch briefly on environmental justice principles of community led work with the reference frame around water harkening back to Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream Speech.”  Dr. King famously invoked the Old Testament scripture Amos 5:24 when he adapted the verse to declare: “No\, no\, we are not satisfied\, and we will not be satisfied until justice rolls down like waters\, and righteousness like a mighty stream.”  \n\n\n\nTime for interactive discussion with the speaker will be provided.  \n\n\n\nPlease register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992953945901.  \n\n\n\nThis virtual event will use the WebEx platform. Registrants will receive a separate e-mail with WebEx connection details.  All registrants will get a link to the recording of this talk.  \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/finding-water-and-hope/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261011T140000
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SUMMARY:HPJC Peacemaker Awards Ceremony 2026
DESCRIPTION:HPJC is excited to announce the recipients of our 2026 Peacemaker Awards\, and we hope you will plan to attend the ceremony on Sunday afternoon\, Oct. 11. \n\n\n\nThis year’s honorees\, in alphabetical order\, are: \n\n\n\nCouncil on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR)\, Houston Chapter\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCAIR’s vision is to be a leading advocate for justice and mutual understanding. CAIR’s mission is to enhance understanding of Islam\, protect civil rights\, promote justice\, and empower American Muslims. \n\n\n\nCAIR works on Ensuring Justice and Equality — Safeguarding the rights and dignity of our community. Stand with us in ensuring justice and equality by reporting any civil rights violations or discrimination. \n\n\n\nCAIR-Houston\, along with HPJC and other civil rights organizations in our area\, was a co-sponsor of a civil rights conference here in 2014. HPJC was glad to work with CAIR then and we developed a very good working relationship. \n\n\n\nThe Houston Chapter of CAIR-Texas is a nonprofit civil rights and advocacy organization dedicated to promoting justice and mutual understanding. As part of the nation’s largest Muslim civil liberties organization\, the Houston Chapter operates alongside other Texas affiliates in Austin\, Dallas\, and San Antonio. Through its grassroots efforts\, the chapter works to protect civil rights\, address discrimination\, and empower American Muslims to actively participate in political and social activism. \n\n\n\nThe Houston Chapter of CAIR-Texas promotes a positive image of Islam and Muslims through media relations\, government affairs\, education\, and advocacy. Its work includes challenging negative portrayals of Islam\, advocating for Muslim concerns in legislative spaces\, and addressing Islamophobia. The chapter’s civil rights department provides legal assistance to individuals facing discrimination or hate crimes. At the same time\, its media and government affairs teams engage with journalists and policymakers to ensure balanced representation and community participation. \n\n\n\nThe Houston Chapter of CAIR-Texas also focuses on community empowerment and youth development. It organizes voter registration drives\, fosters interfaith dialogue\, and supports leadership programs to equip American Muslim youth with the tools to engage in civic and political life. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit\, the chapter relies on tax-deductible donations to continue its mission of advocating for justice and fostering inclusion in a diverse society. \n\n\n\nMore about CAIR is at cairhouston.com/houston  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHOPE Center Houston\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHope Center Houston stands for Compassionate\, Faith-Based Services for Our Neighbors Experiencing Homelessness. \n\n\n\nIt is a faith-based agency offering a day center\, emergency shelter\, and transitional housing for individuals experiencing homelessness in northwest Houston. It is supported by local businesses\, private donors\, and churches. We provide essential services Monday through Friday\, including breakfast and lunch\, laundry\, showers\, clothing\, medical and dental care\, computer access for job searches\, social services\, barbers\, counseling\, mentoring\, and faith-based programs led by various community leaders. \n\n\n\nIts Mission:  \n\n\n\nHope Center Houston is a faith-based community where compassion meets action. We provide a safe\, welcoming place for our homeless brothers and sisters—offering dignity\, meeting basic needs\, and guiding each individual with love\, encouragement\, and practical support on their journey toward healing\, restoration\, and lasting transformation. \n\n\n\nIts History: \n\n\n\nSince its founding\, Hope Center Houston has grown from a local initiative into a vibrant community hub providing meals\, hygiene services\, spiritual support\, and social service connections for Houston’s homeless population. In 2015\, members of St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church became aware of the growing number of people experiencing homelessness in our area. Forming a task force\, they created a 501(c)(3) corporation\, found a strip center location\, and began a homeless ministry. 1960 Hope Center opened its doors on August 29\, 2016. \n\n\n\nThe ministry quickly grew with support from more than 20 churches. Initially\, hospitality was our focus\, providing “Dignity Through Hospitality.” As the ministry matured\, we increased our services\, focusing on life development support\, including life-skills classes\, support groups\, one-on-one mentoring\, and spiritual support. “Compassion\, Commitment\, and Change” is our focus. \n\n\n\nMore than 3\,000 unique homeless individuals were served in the first three years of the Center. Several hundred made significant strides in overcoming addictions\, acquiring jobs\, and finding affordable housing. In August 2019\, we became Hope Center Houston and acquired a new facility\, allowing us to provide additional services and opportunities for supporting agencies to come alongside our mission. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGrassroots Leadership\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Grassroots Leadership is a Houston and Austin Texas-based national social justice organization working to end the government’s use of for-profit prisons and reliance on mass incarceration\, detention\, and deportation policies. \n\n\n\nWe make up a beautifully diverse group of lived experiences reimagining a community without policing. Building spaces within our organization to learn from one another and remember that we are all learning to heal and develop abolition forward thinking. \n\n\n\nOur programs are fueled by our memberships\, which consist of lived experiences and allyship\, who work together to organize strategic campaigns throughout Texas. \n\n\n\nMore about Grassroots Leadership and its programs can be found  at www.grassrootsleadership.org  \n\n\n\nTwo of its major programs are Texas Advocates for Justice\, and Participatory Defense. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTexas Advocates for Justice unites formerly incarcerated individuals\, their  families\, people of all faiths\, and allies to build safe and resilient communities through organizing\, leadership training and connections to community resources. \n\n\n\nFor more information about their activities\, see the Texas Advocates for Justice web page \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipatory Defense is a community organizing model for people facing charges\, their families and communities to impact the outcome of cases and transform the court system’s power landscape. The ultimate goal is to help  get cases dismissed or have time saved. In the Houston area\, the Participatory Defense group works with the Harris Co. Public Defender’s Office. \n\n\n\nTo learn more\, see: \n\n\n\n\nThe Participatory Defense network web site at www.participatorydefense.org \n\n\n\n\n\nHarris Co. PDO’s Participatory Defense web page at hcpdo.org/resources/participatory-defense
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/hpjc-peacemaker-awards-2026/
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SUMMARY:Protest/Vigil: John Rubio
DESCRIPTION:John Rubio is currently scheduled for execution Thursday November 12\, 2026. To sign one of the many petitions\, please visit https://deathpenaltyaction.org/\nAs with every execution The Prison Show team will be there covering the protest. COME STAND WITH US! We will be at the Huntsville Unit starting at 5:00pm and going live on Facebook at 5:45pm. LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD\, COME STAND WITH US!\nNOW IS THE TIME TO CALL THE GOVERNOR AT (512)-463-2000 AND TELL HIM YOU OPPOSE John’s EXECUTION!\nPLEASE JOIN US AND PLEASE SHARE!
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/protest-vigil-john-rubio/
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