Living the Change
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 […]
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Environmental & Environmental Justice
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Harris County Voter Registration Event
Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church 2353 Rice Boulevard, HoustonIf 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 […]
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Harris County Climate Justice Plan
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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The Earth and Spirituality: Organized Religion and Earth Church
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesIn 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 […]
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Faithful Resilience: A Study on Climate Resilience for Faith Communities
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesFaithful 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 […]
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Beach Clean-Up
Surfside Beach Highway 332 at Surf Drive, Village of Surfside BeachCalling 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 […]
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The Role of Community Engagement in Environmental Health Research
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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Pocket Prairies for Faith Communities
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesWhat 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 […]
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Drawdown Roadmap
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesYou 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, […]
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Changing by Choice
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesIf 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 […]
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Going solar on your own or together – SUN is here to help
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesWhether 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 […]
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A Faithful and Hopeful Response to Willful Climate Denial Policies
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesSince 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 […]
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Saving Water While Saving Souls: Water Conservation at Houses of Worship
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesHouses 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. Across 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 […]
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Spring 2026 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event
Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve 5300 Dryad, HoustonCalling people of all faiths or no faith at all in Houston to care for our shared environment during Earth Month! We will engage in hands-on environmental stewardship at the Willow Waterhole Conservation […]
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It’s Always About the Habitat
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesJoin 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. Cultiv8Community envisions a world where […]
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Pocket Prairie and Great Grow Out Workshop
Deer Park Prairie Education Center 1222 E. Purdue Lane, Deer ParkJoin 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 […]
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The Preserve – A Nature Based Solution
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesJoin 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. Galveston Island sits […]
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From Resilience to “Thrivance” in a Collapsing World
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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A Multi-Faith Call for a Just & Prosperous Future for All
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesCalling 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, […]
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Living the Change
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesScientists 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 […]
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Finding Water and Hope
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesFinding 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 […]
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Energy Conservation for Houses of Worship
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesFaith communities across the country are facing rising utility costs, aging facilities, and shrinking operating budgets. Yet many houses of worship can reduce their energy expenses by 10–30% through practical, […]
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Ready. Set. Vote!
Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church 3015 N. MacGregor Way, HoustonCalling people of all faiths and spiritual traditions! Concerned about the upcoming elections, immigration issues, the state of public education, our democracy, women’s health, the climate or gun violence? Join […]
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A Multi-Faith Justice Advocacy Rally
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesCalling people of all faith & spiritual traditions to come together to speak for justice. We will learn about & take action on a variety of timely and topical justice […]
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Heat Stress Prevention: Medical Community Engagement with Climate Change
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesJoin Dr. Brett Perkison as he presents the latest technologies and methods used to monitor workers for heat stress. He will also discuss how current medical diagnostic coding often underdiagnoses […]
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You know about pet rescue, but have you heard about food rescue?
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesJoin Barbara Bronstein, founder and president of Second Servings of Houston, as she discusses food rescue, and why it is essential for fighting food insecurity and climate change. Barbara will […]
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Learning the Language of Creation book discussion group
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesWhile 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 […]
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Earth Month EcoChallenge – People & Planet, Resilient Together
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesYou’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 […]
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Faithful Resilience: A Study on Climate Resilience for Faith Communities
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesFaithful 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 […]
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Living the Change
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesScientists 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 […]
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