BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Houston Peace & Justice Center - ECPv6.17.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://hpjc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Houston Peace & Justice Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260908T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260908T190000 DTSTAMP:20260823T013307Z CREATED:20260809T225156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T013307Z UID:10002967-1788890400-1788894000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Learning the Language of Creation book discussion group DESCRIPTION:While there are many books on ecological restoration and its benefits to humanity\, this book focuses on human healing as a prerequisite to bringing about ecological healing.  Written by a Catholic sister who is also a professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Notre Dame\, she intends the book for a broad audience – “for scientists and engineers … for non-scientists and citizens…for Catholics and non-Catholics…” and for all concerned with how we as human persons can come together to care for our common home. She opens the book with a quote from Pope Francis: “If we learn how to listen\, we can hear in the voice of creation a kind of dissonance.  On the one hand\, we can hear a sweet song in praise of our beloved creator\, on the other\, an anguished plea\, lamenting our mistreatment of this our common home”.  She closes her prologue with this invitation: “What can be done to bring about harmony so that the “sweet song” of creation can be heard again?  This book now journeys toward creative responses to that question.” \n\n\n\nJoin a virtual discussion of this thought-provoking and inspirational book each week during the Season of Creation (observed by Christians from Sept. 1 through Oct. 4). If you can’t attend every week\, attend as you are able. Purchase the book at https://litpress.org/. \n\n\n\nRegister for Learning the Language of Creation book discussion group on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1994572085801.  Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/learning-the-language-of-creation-book-discussion-group/2026-09-08/ LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Sr-Damien-photo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260908T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260908T200000 DTSTAMP:20260809T225247Z CREATED:20260809T225245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T225247Z UID:10002972-1788886800-1788897600@hpjc.org 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.  Participants 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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 the world needs. This program will work individually with participants\, on dates and times that work for both them and the facilitator.  Those already far along on their carbon footprint reduction journey may only need a few sessions with the facilitator to complete their 50% carbon footprint reduction plan\, whereas others may need more sessions.  \n\n\n\nAccept the Walk on Earth Gently invitation and commit to a sustainable lifestyle.  Register for this course on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1994582633349. For more information\, please contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/living-the-change-5/2026-09-08/ LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/delivery-of-multifaith-statement.png ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260908T030000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T025959 DTSTAMP:20260312T171239Z CREATED:20260312T171237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T171239Z UID:10002611-1788836400-1788922799@hpjc.org 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/2026-09-08/ LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Earth-Month-ecochallenge-logo-2026.png ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260830T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260830T190000 DTSTAMP:20260714T203755Z CREATED:20260714T203751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T203755Z UID:10002956-1788112800-1788116400@hpjc.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Jen-Powis_First-Day-Picture.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T200000 DTSTAMP:20260712T020532Z CREATED:20260712T020531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T020532Z UID:10002944-1787936400-1787947200@hpjc.org 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-4/2026-08-28/ LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/delivery-of-multifaith-statement.png ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T153000 DTSTAMP:20260714T203443Z CREATED:20260714T203439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T203443Z UID:10002955-1787493600-1787499000@hpjc.org 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/ LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Covenant-logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T190000 DTSTAMP:20260712T015714Z CREATED:20260712T015710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T015714Z UID:10002946-1782669600-1782673200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:From Resilience to "Thrivance" in a Collapsing World DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Jeff Crane\, Dean of the College of Arts\, Humanities & Social Sciences\, Cal Poly Humboldt\, as he explores how community farming can play a crucial role in moving past a simple focus on resilience\, mitigation\, and adaptation to one of thrivance in a time of political\, economic\, and ecological chaos. While the threats are manifold and extreme\, it is important to move past reactionary responses to working towards a better now and future\, addressing the fundamental issues and challenges that existed prior to this immediate period and will persist after\, unless action is taken. Community farming is integral to thrivance. It fosters better physical\, emotional\, psychological\, and spiritual health. It helps repair the relationship between humanity and the natural world. It creates a web of community connections\, friendships\, and reciprocity. And finally\, community farming brings joy and beauty into our lives. Certainly\, community farming is not the entire solution but\, as a site of dialogue\, it can also contribute to other needed work. Consider thrivance through community farming! Time for interactive discussion with the speaker will be provided. Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988594579920. This 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. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/from-resilience-to-thrivance-in-a-collapsing-world/ LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Jeff-Crane.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T190000 DTSTAMP:20260712T015206Z CREATED:20260712T015202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T015206Z UID:10002855-1780250400-1780254000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:The Preserve - A Nature Based Solution DESCRIPTION:Join Karla Klay\, Executive Director of Artist Boat to hear about their largest project and their clearest nature-based solution: the Coastal Heritage Preserve on West Galveston Island.\n\nGalveston Island sits in the Galveston Bay Estuary\, facing the Gulf of Mexico. Bayside wetlands improve water quality\, support fisheries\, and buffer storms. Coastal prairies absorb floodwaters and sequester carbon. Dunes and beaches guard against erosion from a high-energy coast. These habitats are in steep decline under pressure from development\, sea-level rise\, erosion\, and subsidence. Protecting land before it’s fragmented is the most cost-effective\, durable intervention we have. Since 2010\, with partners across agencies and the community\, Artist Boat has assembled a 1\,039-acre sanctuary with a goal of 1\,400 acres — a living laboratory for resilience. Thus far\, $24M+ has been secured through 14 transactions to make the vision real. With hope\, Artist Boat is striving to conserve the next 204 acres. Learn how hope\, persistence\, and hard work have turned an uncertainty into a “given” with willing sellers and an invested community from the national to state to local level. Time for interactive discussion with the speaker will be provided. Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1986278890631. This 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. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/the-preserve-a-nature-based-solution/ LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Karla-Klay.png ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T160000 DTSTAMP:20260712T021331Z CREATED:20260712T021328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T021331Z UID:10002854-1777816800-1777824000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Pocket Prairie and Great Grow Out Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on pocket prairie and native plant grow-out workshop designed for Communities of Faith! Staff from the Coastal Prairie Conservancy and volunteers from the Native Prairies Association of Texas will lead participants in lessons on pocket prairie establishment\, plant propagation and sourcing\, biodiversity surveys\, and how our organizations can support your efforts to foster nature on your grounds. Participants will go home with germination trays\, soil\, and native seeds to grow out for restoration projects. Open to ages 10 and up. This event has been organized in partnership with the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston.  Contact Bethany Foshee with any questions at bfoshee@coastalprairieconservancy.org. Register for this event on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985921533767 URL:https://hpjc.org/event/pocket-prairie-and-great-grow-out-workshop-3/ LOCATION:Deer Park Prairie Education Center\, 1222 E. Purdue Lane\, Deer Park\, 77536 CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T190000 DTSTAMP:20260312T171941Z CREATED:20260312T171936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T171941Z UID:10002848-1777226400-1777230000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:It’s Always About the Habitat DESCRIPTION:Join the Rev. Rob Spencer\, founder of Cultiv8Community\, to learn their story of connecting neighbors to neighbors\, engaging people with nature\, and restoring life-giving habitats. \nCultiv8Community envisions a world where people are connected with community and caring for nature\, so that all life is flourishing\, now and for generations. Their core programs help families who are Asset Limited\, Income Constrained\,  & Employed\, (ALICE)\, become homeowners\, provide children in rural areas joyful experiences in nature\, and restore communities and the earth itself. Hear their story and how this has led to helping thousands of kids connect and fall in love with our planet. Time for interactive discussion with the speaker will be provided. \nPlease register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984390183457. This 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. \nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/its-always-about-the-habitat/ LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rob-Spencer-photo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T163000 DTSTAMP:20260312T171820Z CREATED:20260312T171814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T171820Z UID:10002847-1777210200-1777221000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Spring 2026 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event DESCRIPTION:Calling people of all faiths or no faith at all in Houston to care for our shared environment during Earth Month!   \n\n\n\nWe will engage in hands-on environmental stewardship at the Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve\, with a variety of hands-on tasks suitable for all ages & skill levels. In observance of the Great American Clean-up\, one of the activities will be a trash bash.  Meet at 11350 Ricecrest by the Oak tree in the park to sign in. Metro bus line 7 stops right nearby.  Tools/supplies will be provided. \n\n\n\nThis event is organized by Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston\, in partnership with the Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy.  The conservancy requires signing of a waiver to participate. \n\n\n\nPlease register for planning purposes on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1983691780515.  \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/spring-2026-interfaith-environmental-stewardship-event/ LOCATION:Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve\, 5300 Dryad\, Houston\, 77035 CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/volunteers-at-past-event.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T163000 DTSTAMP:20260312T171638Z CREATED:20260312T171632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T171638Z UID:10002846-1776006000-1776011400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Saving Water While Saving Souls: Water Conservation at Houses of Worship DESCRIPTION:Houses of worship have long been in the business of renewal. As it turns out\, they can also lead by example at renewing and saving our water resources. \n\n\n\nAcross traditions and denominations\, faith communities can embrace One Water thinking—the idea that all water has value and should be managed holistically\, whether it falls from the sky\, flows from a faucet\, or enters a drain. \n\n\n\nXeriscaping replaces thirsty turf with native plants that thrive on faith\, sunshine\, and minimal irrigation. Rainwater harvesting systems capture rooftop blessings and store them for landscape use or even indoor nonpotable and potable use. Even air conditioners can join the congregation! AC condensate harvesting collects the steady drip of distilled water that would otherwise disappear into the storm drain. Inside\, conservation measures such as efficient fixtures and leak detection quietly trim consumption without disrupting services (of any kind). Graywater reuse systems redirect gently used water from sinks to irrigate grounds or reuse indoors for non-potable purposes. Atmospheric water generation can even pull moisture directly from the air: loaves and fishes\, but for humidity. \n\n\n\nFor ecclesiastical campuses ready to go further\, on-site blackwater treatment and reuse systems close the loop\, safely recycling wastewater for nonpotable uses. The result is resilience\, lower operating costs\, and an example of environmental care in action. In the end\, saving water is less about sacrifice and more about intention. Houses of worship can model a quiet truth: conservation is not only practical—it’s faithful.  An opportunity for Q&A with the speaker will follow. \n\n\n\nRegister for this event on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984398383985. All registrants will receive the recording of the event. Note that Eventbrite is used for ticketing only.  All registrants will get an e-mailed link to join the WebEx web meeting. \n\n\n\nFor more information about this event\, please contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/saving-water-while-saving-souls-water-conservation-at-houses-of-worship/ LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Robert-Mace-photo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T190000 DTSTAMP:20260312T171006Z CREATED:20260312T171000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T171006Z UID:10002432-1774807200-1774810800@hpjc.org SUMMARY:A Faithful and Hopeful Response to Willful Climate Denial Policies DESCRIPTION:Since January 2025\, the President\, his Congressional yes-men/women\, and the courts have been systematically overturning existing legislation and passing new limitations on successful climate policies\, withdrawing from global commitments\, and gutting scientific funding that was making a difference in combatting the climate crisis.  At the same time\, many within the faith community have remained hopeful and are taking steps to counter these negative influences from the current administration.  \n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, join Mel Caraway\, retired United Methodist pastor\, as he looks at positive steps that are being taken to combat ecological uncertainty. Time 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/1981951471203. This 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/a-faithful-and-hopeful-response-to-willful-climate-denial-policies/ LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Mel-Caraway-photo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T160000 DTSTAMP:20260312T170408Z CREATED:20260312T170403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T170408Z UID:10002450-1774794600-1774800000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Going solar on your own or together - SUN is here to help DESCRIPTION:Whether you want to learn solar basics or how to incorporate storage into your existing solar array\, Solar United Neighbors (SUN)\, a 501c3\, can help. Join Dori Wolfe\, Senior Texas Program Associate with SUN\, to learn the advantages of going solar together as a group\, or the flexibility of going solar on your own. Learn what a Virtual Power Plant is and the different ways it can help with grid resiliency and more. Houses of worship are encouraged to participate in this event.  An opportunity for Q&A with the speaker will follow. \nRegister for this event on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984578855781. All registrants will receive the recording of the event. Note that Eventbrite is used for ticketing only.  All registrants will get an e-mailed link to join the WebEx web meeting. \nFor more information about this event\, please contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/going-solar-on-your-own-or-together-sun-is-here-to-help/ LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Dori-Wolfe-latest-photo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T190000 DTSTAMP:20260312T172706Z CREATED:20260312T172703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T172706Z UID:10002419-1774548000-1774551600@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Changing by Choice DESCRIPTION:If we know what we need to do\, why do we fail to do it?This study invites us to apply this age-old question of faith to the problem of climate change. The study features videos recorded at the global climate negotiations in November 2025 and introduces the Global Ethical Stocktake\, a discussion framework developed in 2025 to guide a global conversation on the ethics of climate change. With grace and urgency\, this study will open space to ask hard questions and gain insights into the issue of climate change—and our responsibilities to each other. \n\n\n\nChanging by Choice considers climate change as it intersects with other core concerns for faith communities\, including hunger; migration; disaster response; and violent conflict. And\, using the Global Ethical Stocktake framework\, it brings your group into conversation with people in local communities around the world. \n\n\n\nJoin the discussion by registering on eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/197982521350 \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions about this class. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/changing-by-choice/2026-03-26/ LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Chaning-by-choice-logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T190000 DTSTAMP:20260312T172130Z CREATED:20260312T172128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T172130Z UID:10002429-1773770400-1773774000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Drawdown Roadmap DESCRIPTION:You may know that there are many possible solutions to combat climate change.  But\, how do we focus our efforts\, create the most effective plan and really make a difference on climate before it’s too late? The Drawdown Roadmap is a science-based strategy for accelerating climate solutions\, pointing to which climate actions governments\, businesses\, investors\, philanthropists\, community organizations\, and others should prioritize to make the most of our efforts to stop climate change. Attend this 4-week course to understand the roadmap\, and consider how to actualize it in your business\, community organization\, investments and more.  \n\n\n\nTo learn more/register\, see: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979231330188. \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/drawdown-roadmap-4/ LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Foreign & Military Policy,Video Showing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DrawdownRoadmap_KeyGraphics08_2x-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T163000 DTSTAMP:20260312T165736Z CREATED:20260312T165730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T165736Z UID:10002431-1772377200-1772382600@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Pocket Prairies for Faith Communities DESCRIPTION:What is a pocket prairie and why would you want one at your faith community? If your faith community is maintaining lawn that it does not use\, join us online to learn about pocket prairies\, their benefits\, and how to create and maintain one. Lan Shen\, Seed Collection Manager and Great Grow Out Coordinator for the Coastal Prairie Conservancy\, will describe pocket prairies\, how they can benefit your faith community\, the larger community\, and the environment. Beth Clark\, Landscape Architect\, will discuss how to create and maintain pocket prairies. \nA hands-on workshop for those faith communities interested in creating pocket prairies at their houses of worship will follow in May\, with a pocket prairie planting planned for Fall 2026. Time for Q&A with the speakers will follow the talk. All who register will get a link to a recording of the talk. \nPlease register on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pocket-prairies-for-faith-communities-tickets-1981066939545. The WebEx platform will be used for this virtual event – all registrants will get an e-mail invitation to the WebEx. \nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. \n  URL:https://hpjc.org/event/pocket-prairies-for-faith-communities-2/ LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/speakers-for-March-2026-IENoH.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T190000 DTSTAMP:20260312T172343Z CREATED:20260312T172338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T172343Z UID:10002421-1771783200-1771786800@hpjc.org SUMMARY:The Role of Community Engagement in Environmental Health Research DESCRIPTION:Join Melissa Suter\, PhD\, of Baylor College of Medicine\, and Lance Hallberg\, PhD\, and Claire Hallmark\, MPH\, both of University of Texas Medical Branch\, for a talk highlighting the role of the Community Engagement Core (CEC) in fostering meaningful\, bidirectional communication between researchers and communities impacted by Superfund site chemical pollutants. They will discuss strategies for partnering with local leaders and residents to co-develop prevention and intervention approaches aimed at reducing exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and other contaminants. Finally\, the presentation will showcase how these collaborative efforts inform research directions\, build capacity\, and advance environmental health equity in vulnerable populations. Time for interactive discussion with the speakers will be provided. \n\n\n\nPlease register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979387429084. All registrants will receive a link to the recording of the event. This virtual event will use the WebEx platform. Registrants will receive a separate e-mail with WebEx connection details.  \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/the-role-of-community-engagement-in-environmental-health-research/ LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/speakers-for-February-2026-conversation.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T160000 DTSTAMP:20260312T172503Z CREATED:20260312T172457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T172503Z UID:10002420-1771768800-1771776000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Beach Clean-Up DESCRIPTION:Calling people of all faiths\, or no faith at all\, to care for our common home in a beach clean-up in Surfside! We will remove trash polluting a shoreline at Surfside Beach\, helping to protect and restore our beautiful Gulf. This event will offer activities for all ages and skill levels\, so bring the whole family! Supplies will be provided. You just need a reusable water bottle and closed-toe shoes. This beach clean-up is organized by the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston in partnership with the Village of Surfside Beach. Registration for this event is limited and required for participation. Specific meeting location in Surfside Beach will be sent to all registrants several days prior to the event. \n\n\n\nRegister on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979233877808.  \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. \n\n\n\n. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/beach-clean-up-4/ LOCATION:Surfside Beach\, Highway 332 at Surf Drive\, Village of Surfside Beach\, 77541 CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/beach-clean-up-photo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T190000 DTSTAMP:20260312T173129Z CREATED:20260312T173122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T173129Z UID:10002396-1771264800-1771268400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Faithful Resilience: A Study on Climate Resilience for Faith Communities DESCRIPTION:Faithful Resilience is a six-part weekly study on climate resilience for faith communities. The climate crisis has arrived. Faith communities must not only react\, but also prepare. Over the last decade\, hurricanes have intensified\, wildfires have burnt stronger\, and heat waves have baked our cities. These events can only be expected to get worse in the next decades. Most of our faith communities are not ready for these climate-driven disasters. Yet\, the communities who will be most threatened by climate change also have an opportunity to play a pivotal role in building resilience in their towns and cities. Whether a faith community has a large facility\, land\, social capital\, or something else\, those assets can be channeled into building climate resilience in preparation for the coming physical and spiritual storms of the climate crisis. Join us for this six-week weekly exploration and consider how your faith community can become a force for climate resilience. \n\n\n\nTo learn more/register\, see: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1975013162535. \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. \n\n\n\nTopics for the six-week exploration of how faith communities can become a force for climate resilience for your community include: \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nWeek 1: The Land We Inhabit \n\n\n\nWeek 2: The Fierce Urgency of Now \n\n\n\nWeek 3: Resilience & Restoration \n\n\n\nWeek 4: Climate Migration \n\n\n\nWeek 5: Building Resilience \n\n\n\nWeek 6: Resilient Religion/Spirituality URL:https://hpjc.org/event/faithful-resilience-a-study-on-climate-resilience-for-faith-communities-5/ LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Faithful-resilience-logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T190000 DTSTAMP:20260102T164725Z CREATED:20260102T164719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T164725Z UID:10002409-1769968800-1769972400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:The Earth and Spirituality: Organized Religion and Earth Church DESCRIPTION:In this presentation\, Jim Blackburn will offer a summary of the evolution of modern Christian thinking on the environment from both the Old and New Testaments as well as his own views of Earth-based spirituality to find the common elements as well as some of the differences. This presentation will be informed by the book Earth Church by Blackburn and artist Isabelle Scurry Chapman as well as two chapters in a forthcoming book on The Future of the Texas Coast currently under review by Texas A&M Press. Both of these lines of thinking elevate the importance of stewardship and celebration of the Earth which is the centerpiece of both the religious and the secular viewpoints. All attendees will get a link to a free copy of Earth Church. Print copies available by special arrangement only. Time for interactive discussion with the speaker will be provided. Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1976264876445. This virtual event will use the WebEx platform. Registrants will receive a separate e-mail with WebEx connection details.  Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/the-earth-and-spirituality-organized-religion-and-earth-church/ LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Jim-Blackburn-casual.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T153000 DTSTAMP:20260102T164811Z CREATED:20260102T164804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T164811Z UID:10002408-1769954400-1769959800@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Harris County Climate Justice Plan DESCRIPTION:Join Lisa Lin\, Harris County’s Director of Sustainability\, as she provides an overview of the Harris County Climate Justice Plan\, the first plan of its kind in the U.S. approved at the county level. In her talk\, Lisa will share how co-leading the plan development with the Coalition for Environment\, Equity\, and Resilience (CEER) shaped the outcome of the plan and how that approach has informed the implementation phase\, which is still rooted in community-determined\, community-led solutions. Learn how your faith community can engage in the Harris County Climate Justice Plan! An opportunity for Q&A with the speaker will follow. Register for this event on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1976666855776. All registrants will receive the recording of the event. For more information about this event\, please contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/harris-county-climate-justice-plan/ LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Lisa-Lin.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260125T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260125T130000 DTSTAMP:20260102T164935Z CREATED:20260102T164927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T164935Z UID:10002398-1769333400-1769346000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Harris County Voter Registration Event DESCRIPTION:If you are not registered to vote in Harris County\, or if you have moved & need to update your registration\, you can do so at Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church in Houston on Sunday\, January 25 – just in time for the primaries on March 3 (in Texas\, you must be registered one month or more prior to an election in order to vote in that election). To check if you are registered\, and at what address\, see https://www.hctax.net/Voter/Search. Bring your TX driver’s license\, or state-issued i.d. to register. Or\, if you don’t have these forms of identification\, you can register using the last 4 digits of your social security number. Get ready to vote in March by registering/updating your registration in January! For more information\, contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com.\n\n  URL:https://hpjc.org/event/harris-county-voter-registration-event-2/ LOCATION:Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church\, 2353 Rice Boulevard\, Houston\, 77005 CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Non-HPJC Meeting,Video Showing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/register-to-vote.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T030000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T025959 DTSTAMP:20260312T174319Z CREATED:20260102T165004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T174319Z UID:10002397-1768186800-1779505199@hpjc.org 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 must 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.  \n\n\n\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 the world needs. This program will work individually with participants\, on dates and times that work for both them and the facilitator.  Those already far along on their carbon footprint reduction journey may only need a few sessions with the facilitator to complete their 50% carbon footprint reduction plan\, whereas others may need more sessions.  Accept the Walk on Earth Gently invitation and commit to a sustainable lifestyle.   \n\n\n\nRegister for this course on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1975018418255. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/living-the-change-3/ LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/delivery-of-Walk-on-Earth-Gently-statement.png ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260111T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260111T163000 DTSTAMP:20260312T173417Z CREATED:20260312T173412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T173417Z UID:10002390-1768143600-1768149000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Faith Perspectives Panel: Faith & Water DESCRIPTION:Water is the foundation of life\, and a basic human right. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development states that freshwater resources are of major environmental\, economic and social importance and that the ocean is vital for human activities and well-being. But\, issues of water pollution and scarcity put this precious resource in peril. The Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston invites you to hear multiple faith perspectives on the topic of Faith & Water. A panel of speakers of a variety of faith backgrounds will each address this topic through the lens of their faith. An opportunity for Q&A with the panel will follow. People of all faiths are encouraged to attend\, as are representatives of local environmental non-profits that would like to work with people of faith on environmental issues.  Please join us!  This event has been organized by the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston\, which acts to empower the faith community in the greater Houston area to act and advocate on behalf of the environment. \nRegister for this event on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1975013719200. All registrants will receive the recording of the event. \nFor more information about this event\, or the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston\, please contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/faith-perspectives-panel-faith-water/ LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/water-pollution.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T190000 DTSTAMP:20250924T213457Z CREATED:20250924T213456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T213457Z UID:10002375-1763056800-1763060400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Drawdown Roadmap DESCRIPTION:You may know that there are many possible solutions to combat climate change.  But\, how do we focus our efforts\, create the most effective plan and really make a difference on climate before it’s too late? The Drawdown Roadmap is a science-based strategy for accelerating climate solutions\, pointing to which climate actions governments\, businesses\, investors\, philanthropists\, community organizations\, and others should prioritize to make the most of our efforts to stop climate change. \n\n\n\nAttend this 4-week course to understand the roadmap\, and consider how to actualize it in your business\, community organization\, investments and more.  \n\n\n\nTo learn more/register\, see: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drawdown-roadmap-tickets-1641260948679. \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/drawdown-roadmap-3/2025-11-13/ LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Film,Non-HPJC Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/drawdown-roadmap-logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T110000 DTSTAMP:20250924T213037Z CREATED:20250924T213034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T213037Z UID:10002367-1760778000-1760785200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Via Creationis: Walking the Way of Creation DESCRIPTION:Gain a richer appreciation of the great mystery of God’s creation in this guided walk in Hermann Park\, using the park’s beautiful natural setting to prayerfully ponder this mystery and praise our Creator for the marvels of Creation. \n\n\n\nThe Via Creationis (the way of creation) commemorates the mystery of Creation by reading side by side the two sacred books that God wrote: the Book of Scripture and the Book of the Cosmos\, as theologians have taught throughout history. At each stop along the walk\, we will focus on one aspect of creation\, with an accompanying verse from Genesis\, a related science highlight\, responsive readings\, and time for reflection and prayer.  \n\n\n\nDeepen your Christian spiritual practice by walking the way of creation in the park!  All attendees will receive materials on the Via Creationis to take home and use again in future.  \n\n\n\nThis event is for a small group and advance registration is required.  Specific meeting location in the park will be sent to all registrants several days prior to the event. \n\n\n\nRegister on www.eventbrite.com at:        .  Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n  URL:https://hpjc.org/event/via-creationis-walking-the-way-of-creation/ LOCATION:Hermann Park\, 5555 Hermann Park Drive\, Houston\, 77030 CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/japanese-garden-at-Hermann-Park.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T190000 DTSTAMP:20250924T214334Z CREATED:20250924T214333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T214334Z UID:10002352-1760637600-1760641200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Climate Solutions 101 DESCRIPTION:Think there is no solution to climate change? Nothing could be farther from the truth. Effective climate solutions are available now! Climate Solutions 101 is the world’s first major educational effort focused solely on climate solutions. Rather than rehashing well-known climate challenges\, these materials from Project Drawdown concentrate on game-changing climate action based on rigorous scientific research and analysis. \n\n\n\nThis course\, presented in video units and in-depth conversations\, combines Project Drawdown’s trusted resources with the expertise of several inspiring voices from around the world. Climate solutions become attainable with increased access to free\, science-based educational resources\, elevated public discourse\, and tangible examples of real-world action. \n\n\n\nContinue your climate solutions journey\, today. Join others for a weekly online discussion on climate solutions! \n\n\n\nRegister for this course on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1511025139869. \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. \n\n\n\n  URL:https://hpjc.org/event/climate-solutions-101-3/2025-10-16/ LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Film,Non-HPJC Meeting,Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/climate-solutions-101-logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T163000 DTSTAMP:20250924T212816Z CREATED:20250924T212814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T212816Z UID:10002366-1759676400-1759681800@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Clean Water in Action: Advocacy Through the Permitting Process DESCRIPTION:Join Alenka Cardenas and Clara Goodwin of Bayou City Waterkeeper for an overview of the Clean Water Act’s permitting programs. Alenka and Clara will teach attendees how to use a variety of monitoring and reporting tools to identify and correct water permit violations. They will also share best practices for advocating through the permitting process to win stronger permits that can better protect water quality and wetlands.  \n\n\n\nAccess to clean water is a human right\, and you can make difference with your advocacy! \n\n\n\nTime for Q&A with the speakers will be provided.  The session will be recorded and the recording sent to all registrants.  \n\n\n\nRegister to participate on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clean-water-in-action-advocacy-through-the-permitting-process-tickets-1641269173279. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n  URL:https://hpjc.org/event/clean-water-in-action-advocacy-through-the-permitting-process/ LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/photos-for-press-release-October-IENoH.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T190000 DTSTAMP:20250924T214754Z CREATED:20250924T214752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T214754Z UID:10002338-1759341600-1759345200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Earth and Soul book discussion group DESCRIPTION:Facing directly into the devastation of climate chaos and biodiversity loss\, Earth and Soul takes readers on a soul journey through grief and loss to also claim the beauty\, joy and possibilities available when we reconnect with Earth. As we follow the author’s compelling personal experiences and engagingly lyrical stories of whales\, cedars\, sparrows\, and more\, we see the necessity and urgency of learning from the wisdom of our kin in the natural world. \n\n\n\nWriting at the intersection of spirituality\, ecology\, and story\, the book charts a course for living deeply connected to Earth in ways that are both vitally important for and uniquely suited to these times. Even now when the world as we once knew it is ending and a new story lies beyond what we can envision\, we hold the potential to lay stepping stones toward a diverse and vibrant world of oneness and mutual flourishing. \n\n\n\nJoin a virtual small group to read and discuss this thought-provoking and inspirational book each week during the Season of Creation (observed by Christians from Sept. 1 through Oct. 4). If you can’t attend every week\, attend as you are able. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. \n\n\n\nRegister for Earth and Soul book discussion group on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1506035987179.  \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/earth-and-soul-book-discussion-group/2025-10-01/ LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/earth-soul-book-cover.png ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR