BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Houston Peace & Justice Center - ECPv6.17.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Houston Peace & Justice Center 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:20180311T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20181104T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200328T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200328T210000 DTSTAMP:20200322T234345Z CREATED:20200322T234345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200322T234345Z UID:10001066-1585421100-1585429200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Heading for Extinction and What to Do About It DESCRIPTION:“Heading for Extinction–and what to do about it” is the classic Extinction Rebellion presentation known as “the talk”\, given with a Houston twist. Please join us to learn the scope and scale of our current predicament\, why current approaches are flawed\, and how you can make a difference. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/heading-for-extinction-and-what-to-do-about-it-2/ LOCATION:by zoom–link on website\, Houston\, 77008 CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture ORGANIZER;CN="Brent Sullivan":MAILTO:brent.sullivan@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200308T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200308T173000 DTSTAMP:20200226T185019Z CREATED:20200226T185019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200226T185019Z UID:10001053-1583677800-1583688600@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Escalting Resistance: Mass Rebellion Training DESCRIPTION:Extinction Rebellion Houston is hosting a nonviolence workshop with longtime nonviolence trainer and activist Lisa Fithian. \nLisa will be offering a three hour training to hone our strategies and tactics to impact power holders and create social disruption at increasingly larger scales. This organizing requires attention to how we build collective power that heals and liberates us from our socialization in the dominant culture of superiority – white\, male\, rich and Christian. \nIn addition to this exploration of power and healing we will look at: power mapping of people\, economic centers\, and geographies to increase impact within strategic terrains\, creating calendars of engagement\, organizing our people\, increasing our capacity to take risks\, developing solidarity response networks and how artful “props” can bolster our uprisings.. \nWe cannot just tear it all down without replacing systems of oppression with systems of liberation. This is our challenge: organizing courageous\, joyful and bold rebellions rooted in solidarity\, with a beautiful\, loving insistence that another world is possible and we are creating her every day. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/escalting-resistance-mass-rebellion-training/ LOCATION:Live Oak Friends Meeting House\, 1318 W. 26th\, Houston\, TX\, 77008\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/xrhtx_banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="Extinction Rebellion Houston":MAILTO:XRHTXinfo@riseup.net GEO:29.809315;-95.423516 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Live Oak Friends Meeting House 1318 W. 26th Houston TX 77008 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1318 W. 26th:geo:-95.423516,29.809315 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200301T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200301T190000 DTSTAMP:20200218T165342Z CREATED:20200218T165216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200218T165342Z UID:10001051-1583082000-1583089200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Artistic Social for HPJC DESCRIPTION:The Houston Peace & Justice Center\, Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty\, Pax Christi Houston\, and Alianza Latina Internacional invites you to meet and greet for criminal\, economic\, and environmental justice. Our environment is being poisoned\, as freedom goes to to the highest bidder. We work for poverty wages and die without insurance. Private prisons cage the poor for pursuing the American dream. We incarcerate our own for minor drug offenses and execute the innocent\, as military spending\, poverty ad gun violence increase. \nHELP CHANGE THIS: Come and meet like minded individuals in a non violent atmosphere of art and free beer. \nSunday\, March 1st \n5pm – 7pm\nMother Dog Studios\n720 Walnut\nHouston\, TX 77002 URL:https://hpjc.org/event/artistic-social-for-hpjc/ LOCATION:Mother Dog Studios\, 720 Walnut\, Houston\, 77002 CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Fundraiser,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/hpjcmeetgreet2020_2-e1582044813451.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Peace &%3B Justice Center":MAILTO:info@hpjc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200301T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200301T153000 DTSTAMP:20200127T003830Z CREATED:20200127T003830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200127T003830Z UID:10001031-1583071200-1583076600@hpjc.org SUMMARY:A Conversation on Living the Change DESCRIPTION:Free and open to the public; \nA Conversation on Living the Change \nSunday\, March 1\,  2:00 PM – 3:30 PM \nThe Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston invites you to a conversation on Living the Change. Living the Change is an international interfaith initiative to address climate change.  This event demonstrates how to hold a Living the Change event/discussion in your home/house of worship\, by doing so in an interfaith setting.   Please join us!  You’ll not only learn how you can address climate change\, but how to hold an event to influence others to do so. \nPlease join us at; \nLive Oak Friends Meeting House\,\n1318 West 26th Street\nHouston\, TX 77008\n713-802-0622\n\nhttps://www.quakercloud.org/cloud/live-oak-friends-meeting-houston\nor online\, via a simultaneous web meeting. \nPlease register at; \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-conversation-on-living-the-change-tickets-90728947725?aff=ebdssbdestsearch \n\n The Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston acts to empower the faith community in the greater Houston area to act and advocate on behalf of the environment. \nFor more information about this event\, or the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston\, \nplease contact   Lisa Brenskelle at  gcs.lrc@gmail.com. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/a-conversation-on-living-the-change/ LOCATION:Live Oak Friends Meeting House & online\, 1320 W 26th St\, Houston\, 77008 CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IENOHpic-1.png GEO:29.8094575;-95.4233023 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Live Oak Friends Meeting House & online 1320 W 26th St Houston 77008;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1320 W 26th St:geo:-95.4233023,29.8094575 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200223T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200223T190000 DTSTAMP:20200206T141016Z CREATED:20200206T140954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200206T141016Z UID:10001040-1582480800-1582484400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:The Wonders of Soil DESCRIPTION:Think that soil is just dirt? Think again! Join John Ferguson\, soil scientist\, owner of Nature’s Way Resources\, and an organic gardening expert\, in February as he explains the wonders of soil. You’ll leave this talk amazed at what lies beneath your feet. To join the conversation\, please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. \n  URL:https://hpjc.org/event/the-wonders-of-soil/ LOCATION:Houston\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/John-Ferguson-photo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200209T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200209T160000 DTSTAMP:20200106T225013Z CREATED:20200106T224746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200106T225013Z UID:10001019-1581258600-1581264000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Living the Change! DESCRIPTION:Free and open to the public;\n\nGet Started Living the Change! \n\n\n\nSunday\, February 9\, 2:30 PM – 4:400 PM \n\n\nThe Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston invites you to learn how to get started\nLiving the Change in your life/your house of worship. Living the Change is an international\ninterfaith initiative to address climate change. This event will explain the components of\nLiving the Change\, resources available\, how to host an event\, and how to leverage this\n\ninitiative to make real change in addressing climate change. \n\n\n\nPlease join us! This event will be offered simultaneously online and in person. \n\n\nThe in-person location is\nEmerson Unitarian Universalist Church\,\n1900 Bering Dr.\n\n\nHouston\, Texas  77057 \n  \n\n\n\n 713-782-8250\nhttp://emersonhouston.org/ \n\n\n\nPlease register at;\n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/get-started-living-the-change-tickets-86287370849?aff=ebdssbdestsearch \n\n\n\nThe Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston acts to empower the faith community\nin the greater Houston area to act and advocate on behalf of the environment.\n\n  For more information about this event\, or the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston\, \nplease contact Lisa Brenskelle atgcs.lc@gmail.com. \n\n  URL:https://hpjc.org/event/living-the-change/ LOCATION:Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church & online\, 1900 Bering Dr.\, Houston\, 77057 CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IENOHpic.png GEO:29.7469205;-95.4805255 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church & online 1900 Bering Dr. Houston 77057;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1900 Bering Dr.:geo:-95.4805255,29.7469205 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200208T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200208T140000 DTSTAMP:20200102T220641Z CREATED:20200102T220540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200102T220641Z UID:10001016-1581152400-1581170400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:TAKE A “TOXIC TOUR” OF HOUSTON WITH ROTHKO CHAPEL AND TEXAS ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY SERVICES DESCRIPTION:Participants will visit East End sites on February 8 \n  \n  \nHouston\, TX (December 19\, 2019) Rothko Chapel in collaboration with Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services (t.e.j.a.s.) will host a bus tour of toxic sites in and around the greater Houston community on Saturday\, February 8\, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  The tour will be led by Juan Parras and Yvette Arellano of t.e.j.a.s. and will explore the East End of Houston\, a neighborhood which borders Houston’s Ship Channel and is comprised of mostly Latino residents.  This frontline community is situated next to some of the largest refineries and chemical plants in the city.  Air pollution from nearby plastics-producing plants floats over schools\, offices\, and\, homes.  The goal of the tour is to show participants the structural reality of these massive industrial complexes and to offer a first-hand understanding of environmental justice issues the community faces. \n  \nParticipants will meet at 1415 Sul Ross (Chapel Annex) at 9:15 a.m. to enjoy a light breakfast and to board the bus. The bus is equipped with restrooms and WIFI. Bring your own lunch to eat on the bus. Please note that the bus will stop and explore some areas on foot. Therefore\, participants are encouraged to wear comfortable attire and closed toe shoes for walking on uneven and muddy terrain.  Tickets are $20 per person to offset transportation costs incurred by the Rothko Chapel and space is limited. Registration is required through rothkochapel.org. \n  \nThis program is presented as part of the Rothko Chapel’s two-year programmatic initiative exploring climate change’s impact on individuals around the world\, culminating with the biennial Rothko Chapel Óscar Romero Award for Human Rights in 2020. \n  \nTour Guides \nJuan Parras\, Founder/Executive Director\, Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services (t.e.j.a.s).  Juan has been organizing community voices for years beginning as a social worker with the Harris County Welfare Office\, and later with City of Houston Section 8 Housing Department. Juan’s resolve for equity\, justice and community resilience is the driving force behind t.e.j.a.s. with more than 40 years of organizing and work from social services to labor\, to environmental justice\, Parras can attest to the empowering force behind marrying issues of intersectionality in environmental work for marginalized communities. \n  \nYvette Arellano serves as a policy research and grassroots advocate with t.e.j.a.s. In 2015\, they led the campaign against H.R. 702\, which opened the floodgates to U.S. crude oil exports. Yvette represented the Gulf South at COP25. She was instrumental in the publication Double Jeopardy in Houston\, Air Toxics and Health in the Houston Community of Manchester and most recently Plastic and Health: The Hidden Cost of a Plastic Planet. They strive to emphasize that the Rights of Nature are fundamental to overall existence. Currently\, Yvette is leading efforts in Houston to help stop petrochemical expansion fueled by plastic production. \n  \nAbout Rothko Chapel \nThe Rothko Chapel is closed through June 2020 for major renovations.  As part of its Opening Spaces campaign\, the first phase of the project will realize a Welcome House and a new energy center; enhancements to the lighting and entryway in the Chapel; and new greenspaces for reflection will be added to the existing grounds. This event is one in a series of offsite programs presented by Chapel during the renovation.  For more visit: http://www.rothkochapel.org/experience/events/ \n  \n### \n  \n  URL:https://hpjc.org/event/take-a-toxic-tour-of-houston-with-rothko-chapel-and-texas-environmental-justice-advocacy-services/ LOCATION:Rothko Chapel\, 3900 Yupon St\, Houston\, 77006 CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2019ToxicTour-e1578002771551.jpg GEO:29.7378214;-95.3957425 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St Houston 77006;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3900 Yupon St:geo:-95.3957425,29.7378214 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200126T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200126T190000 DTSTAMP:20191214T003514Z CREATED:20191214T003439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191214T003514Z UID:10001000-1580061600-1580065200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:United We Win – Collaborating to Solve Houston’s Toughest Environmental Challenges DESCRIPTION:Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church in Houston invites you to a monthly environmental education web meeting series. In January\, Jaime Gonzalez\, Houston Urban Conservation Programs Manager for The Nature Conservancy\, will highlight a variety of local environmental issues\, and how local people/organizations are coming together to address them. He will explain tools used for environmental action mapping that make collective action more effective. He’ll also speak about how all of us can work together to create positive environmental change. Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions about this talk. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/united-we-win-collaborating-to-solve-houstons-toughest-environmental-challenges-2/ LOCATION:Houston\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/jaime-photo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200126T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200126T104500 DTSTAMP:20191214T003650Z CREATED:20191214T003611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191214T003650Z UID:10001001-1580031900-1580035500@hpjc.org SUMMARY:EAT Lancet Commission on Food\, Planet & Health: Healthy Diets from Sustainable Food Systems DESCRIPTION:Stephen Long\, a public health physician\, will discuss the EAT Lancet Commission on Food\, Planet & Health: Healthy Diets from Sustainable Food Systems report at Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church in Houston on Sunday\, Jan. 26 at 9:45 a.m. This study\, compiled by 37 scientists and other experts from 16 countries\, aims to establish a global food economy that could combat chronic diseases in wealthy nations like ours and provide better nutrition for poor ones\, all without destroying the planet. The scientists’ goal was to outline a healthy sustainable diet that could feed the nearly 10 billion people expected to inhabit the world by 2050. Learn about the report’s findings in this informative talk. Join us at 2353 Rice Blvd. Metro buses 27 & 41 stop nearby. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/eat-lancet-commission-on-food-planet-health-healthy-diets-from-sustainable-food-systems/ LOCATION:Houston\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/EAT-Lancet-report-image.png ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200115T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200115T203000 DTSTAMP:20200102T221732Z CREATED:20200102T221541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200102T221732Z UID:10001017-1579111200-1579120200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:ROTHKO CHAPEL AND TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY CELEBRATE MLK BIRTHDAY WITH ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:ROTHKO CHAPEL AND TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY CELEBRATE MLK BIRTHDAY WITH ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE PROGRAM \n  \nHouston\, TX (December 17\, 2019) – Rothko Chapel and the Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs at Texas Southern University (TSU) will partner for a program to explore the influence of Dr. Martin Luther King and the Civil Rights Movement on environmental justice. The program\, “Actions of Change: From the Civil Rights Movement to the Struggle for Environmental Justice\,” is set for Wednesday\, January 15\, 2020\, at 6 p.m. on what would have been Dr. King’s 91st birthday. Dr. Robert Bullard\, distinguished professor of Urban Planning and Environmental Policy at TSU\, also known to many as the “father of environmental justice\,” will give a keynote address then join in conversation with Yvette Arellano\, senior staff\, Policy Research & Grassroots Advocate for Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services (t.e.j.a.s)\, and Bridgette Murray\, founder of Achieving Community Tasks Successfully (ACTS). Dr. Richard McKinley Mizelle\, Jr.\, associate professor of History at University of Houston\, will moderate the discussion exploring the evolution of the environmental justice movement\, continued environmental challenges and inequities faced by vulnerable and frontline communities\, and actions being taken to improve the health of the region. \n“Actions of Change: From the Civil Rights Movement to the Struggle for Environmental Justice\,” is being presented as part of the Rothko Chapel’s two-year programmatic initiative exploring the impact climate change is having on individuals around the world\, culminating with the biennial Rothko Chapel Oscar Romero Award for Human Rights. \nThe free program will be held in the McCoy Auditorium\, Room 105\, in the Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs on the campus of Texas Southern University\, 3401 Cleburne Street\, Houston\, 77004\, and will be followed by a reception beginning at 7:30 p.m. Parking is available for $5 and registration is required through Rothko Chapel’s website at www.rothkochapel.org. \n  \n  \nAbout the Speakers:  \nDr. Robert D. Bullard \nDr. Robert D. Bullard is distinguished professor of urban planning and environmental policy at Texas Southern University in Houston. He is often called the “father of environmental justice.”  Dr. Bullard is co-founder of the HBCU Climate Change Consortium and author of eighteen books that address environmental racism\, urban land use\, housing\, transportation\, sustainability\, smart growth\, climate justice\, and community resilience.  His latest books include Race\, Place and Environmental Justice After Hurricane Katrina (2009)\, Environmental Health and Racial Equity in the United States (2011)\, and The Wrong Complexion for Protection: How the Government Response to Disaster Endangers African American Communities (2012). In 1990\, he received the National Wildlife Federation Conservation Achievement Award in Science for Dumping in Dixie.  In 2008\, Newsweek named him one of “13 Environmental Leaders of the Century.” In 2013\, Sierra Club honored him with the John Muir Award and in 2014 named its new Environmental Justice Award after Dr. Bullard.  In 2015\, the American Bar Association presented him with its Environmental\, Energy\, and Resources Stewardship Award.  In 2017\, the Children Environmental Health Network presented him with the Child Health Advocate Award. In 2018\, the Global Climate Action Summit named Dr. Bullard one of 22 Climate Trailblazers.  And in 2019\, Apolitical named him one of the world’s 100 Most Influential People in Climate Policy\, Washington State University honored him with the William Julius Wilson Award for the Advancement of Justice and Climate One named him the Stephen H. Schneider Award for Outstanding Climate Science Communication. \nYvette Arellano \nYvette Arellano serves as a policy research and grassroots advocate with Tejas. In 2015\, they led the campaign against H.R. 702\, which opened the floodgates to U.S. crude oil exports. Yvette represented the Gulf South at COP25. Yvette was instrumental in the publication Double Jeopardy in Houston\, Air Toxics and Health in the Houston Community of Manchester and most recently Plastic and Health: The Hidden Cost of a Plastic Planet. They strive to emphasize that the Rights of Nature are fundamental to overall existence. Currently\, Yvette is leading efforts in Houston to help stop petrochemical expansion fueled by plastic production. \nBridgette Murray \nBridgette Murray is the founder and Executive Director of the non-profit organization Achieving Community Tasks Successfully (ACTS). She is a long time resident of the Pleasantville community having served as the President of both the Pleasantville Civic League (PCL) and Pleasantville Area Super Neighborhood Council #57. In 2013\, Murray established ACTS to support community activities in the areas of social and environmental justice. Murray recognizes Pleasantville’s vulnerabilities and strives to strengthen community resiliency for all generations. She holds a BS in Nursing from Baylor University and an MBA from the University of Houston\, and is retired from M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. \n  \nAbout the Moderator: \nRichard McKinley Mizelle\, Jr. \nRichard McKinley Mizelle\, Jr. is an Associate Professor of History at the University of Houston and also serves as the Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of History.  His research focuses on historical understandings of health and healthcare politics\, medical citizenship\, environmentalism and health\, medical technology\, race\, gender\, and ethnicity in medicine\, and the transformation of disease identity.  He is the author of Backwater Blues: The Mississippi Flood of 1927 in the African American Imagination and co-author of Resilience and Opportunity: Lessons from the U.S. Gulf Coast after Katrina and Rita. His research has been quoted in The New York Times and the New Yorker magazine. \nAbout Rothko Chapel \nThe Rothko Chapel is closed through June 2020 for major renovations.  As part of its Opening Spaces campaign\, the first phase of the project will realize a Welcome House and a new energy center; enhancements to the lighting and entryway in the Chapel; and new greenspaces for reflection will be added to the existing grounds. This event is one in a series of offsite programs presented by Chapel during the renovation.  For more visit: http://www.rothkochapel.org/experience/events/ \nAbout Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs at Texas Southern University \nThe mission of the Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs is to serve as an urban focused community of learning dedicated to educating professionals who will plan and administer environmentally healthy and sustainable communities at the local\, state\, national and international levels of society. \n  URL:https://hpjc.org/event/rothko-chapel-and-texas-southern-university-celebrate-mlk-birthday-with-environmental-justice-program/ LOCATION:Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs\, Texas Southern University\, 3401 Cleburne Street\, Houston\, 77004 CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Bullard-Photo14911462130451529690341-e1578003425232.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200112T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200112T160000 DTSTAMP:20191214T010026Z CREATED:20191214T005817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191214T010026Z UID:10001004-1578839400-1578844800@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Going Green in Houses of Worship – Learn from Others! DESCRIPTION:Free and open to the public: \nGoing Green in Houses of Worship – Learn from Others!\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, January 12\, 2:30 p.m.\n\n\n  The Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston invites you to learn\nhow houses of worship in Houston are going green and consider what\nyou could do in your own house of worship. Join speakers of a variety\nof faith backgrounds who will discuss work in their houses of worship\nto go green in their building\, grounds\, worship services\, community\nservice projects\, advocacy\, educational programs\, and more.\n\n  After each speaker presents on their work\, we will have break-out\nsessions where you can discuss your challenges in going green in y\nour house of worship and get tips from others.\n\n\nJoin us at;\n1st Congregational Church\n10840 Beinhorn Rd.\nHouston\, Texas  77024\n713-468-9543\nhttps://www.fcc-houston.org/\n\nfor this informative event!\n\n\nPlease register for planning purposes;\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/going-green-in-houses-of-worship-learn-from-others-tickets-85313086739\n\n\n  The Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston acts to empower\nthe faith community in the greater Houston area to act and advocate\non behalf of the environment.\n\n\n  For more information about this event\, or the\nInterfaith Environmental Network of Houston\,\nplease contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lc@gmail.com. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/going-green-in-houses-of-worship-learn-from-others/ LOCATION:1st Congregational Church\, 10840 Beinhorn Rd.\, Houston\, 77024 CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IENOHpic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191218T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191218T203000 DTSTAMP:20191214T005720Z CREATED:20191214T005536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191214T005720Z UID:10001003-1576695600-1576701000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Heading for Extinction--and what to do about it DESCRIPTION:We’re in the midst of the sixth mass extinction event in the history of the planet\, and yet we’re doing little to stop it. \nLearn \n\nwhy climate change forecasts have underestimated the scope and scale of the problem\nwhat happens with each additional degree of warming\nhow we can change our future\n\n  \nGo to https://actionnetwork.org/events/heading-for-extinction-and-what-to-do-about-it-27 for more info URL:https://hpjc.org/event/heading-for-extinction-and-what-to-do-about-it/ LOCATION:2506 Sutherland\, 2506 Sutherland\, Houston\, 77023 CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/xrhtx-banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="Brent Sullivan":MAILTO:brent.sullivan@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191208T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191208T150000 DTSTAMP:20191129T185144Z CREATED:20191129T183501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191129T185144Z UID:10000998-1575811800-1575817200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:The Fierce Urgency of Now! speaker series DESCRIPTION:Free and open to the public. \nThe Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston\, in conjunction with the First Unitarian Universalist Church\, invites you to The Fierce Urgency of Now! speaker series; An interfaith response to the climate crisis. \nPanelists: \nDr. Mahmoud El-Gamal\nProfessor of Economics and Statistics\, Rice University\n\nRabbi Scott Hausman-Weiss\nCongregation Shma Koleinu\n\nCarol Burrus\nDirector of Religious Education\,\nFirst Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston\n\nBaba Ifalade\nD.R.U.M. founder\,\nCo-founder of Ile Orunmila Sango of Houston\n\nModerator:\n\nRev. Dr. Colin Bossen\nInterim Senior Minister of the\nFirst Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston.\n\nSunday\, December 8th\n1:30 PM to 3:00 PM \nFirst Unitarian Universalist Church\, Museum District\n5200 Fannin\nHouston\, TX 77004\n713-526-5200 \n\nhttp://firstuu.org/ URL:https://hpjc.org/event/the-fierce-urgency-of-now-speaker-series/ LOCATION:First Unitarian Universalist Church\, 5200 Fannin St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77004\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/speaker.png GEO:29.7278587;-95.3870637 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=First Unitarian Universalist Church 5200 Fannin St. Houston TX 77004 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5200 Fannin St.:geo:-95.3870637,29.7278587 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191117T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191117T163000 DTSTAMP:20191007T123939Z CREATED:20191007T123529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191007T123939Z UID:10000986-1573997400-1574008200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Fall 2019 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event DESCRIPTION:Fall 2019 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event\nSunday\, November 17\, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. \nCalling people of all faiths\, or no faith at all\, to come together\nto care for our shared environment.  We will engage in hands-on\nenvironmental stewardship by trimming trees\, mulching\, and\nwatering at the Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve in\nHouston. This event will offer activities for all ages and skill\nlevels\, so bring the whole family\, your neighbors and your friends. \n\n\n\n  \nMeet at The Gathering Place\,\n5310 South Willow Dr.\,\nHouston 77035\n(713) 275-5724\nhttps://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Gathering-Place/141879632524641\n\n\n  \n\nto sign in. Metro bus line 7 stops nearby and line 49 is not far.\nTools/supplies will be provided.\n\n\n\n  \n\nThis event is organized by Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church\,\nCongregation Brith Shalom\, and the Interfaith Environmental Network of\nHouston\, in partnership with the Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy.\nThe conservancy requires signing of a waiver to participate.\n\n\n\n  \n\nPlease register for planning purposes on www.eventbrite.com.\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/fall-2019-interfaith-environmental-stewardship-event/ LOCATION:The Gathering Place\, 5310 S. Willow Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77035\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/fallimage2018.png GEO:29.6546185;-95.4727759 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Gathering Place 5310 S. Willow Dr. Houston TX 77035 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5310 S. Willow Dr.:geo:-95.4727759,29.6546185 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191103T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191103T170000 DTSTAMP:20191006T181934Z CREATED:20191006T181934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191006T181934Z UID:10000984-1572786000-1572800400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Free Community Bike Safety Course DESCRIPTION:Nervous about biking in Houston? You are invited to a free Community Bike Safety Course where you’ll gain the confidence to cycle safely around town! This is the only free bike safety course in Houston taught by certified instructors & open to all ages. The course begins with 90 minutes of classroom instruction at Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church. 90 minutes of drills in the Rice University parking lot follow the classroom instruction\, and then we’ll take a leisurely 1 hour ride around the neighborhood to practice our skills on the road. Instruction is provided by certified instructors from Bike Houston. You may attend all or just a portion of the class\, as your schedule permits. Participants should bring their bikes and helmets. Please register for this course on www.eventbrite.com. Christ the King is located at 2353 Rice Blvd. in Houston. Bike parking is available at the church. Metro buses 41 & 27 stop nearby. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/free-community-bike-safety-course/ LOCATION:Houston\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/bike-class-photo-e1570385947886.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191027T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191027T190000 DTSTAMP:20191006T182248Z CREATED:20191006T182248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191006T182248Z UID:10000985-1572199200-1572202800@hpjc.org SUMMARY:The Earth Charter & Lutheran Social Statements DESCRIPTION:Join Lisa Brenskelle\, head of the Lutherans Restoring Creation Team for the Texas Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)\, for a talk on the Earth Charter.  The ELCA voted to endorse the Earth Charter at its national assembly in August. The Earth Charter\, while a completely secular document\, is an ethical framework for building a just\, sustainable\, and peaceful society. As such\, it’s precepts have much in common with Christian social teaching\, and indeed\, with the social teaching of many faiths. This first half of this talk will cover the Earth Charter\, its origins & principles\, as well as materials available from the Earth Charter Initiative. The second half of the talk will explain the relationship between Earth Charter principles & Christian social teaching\, using the social statements of the ELCA as a basis. Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions about this talk. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/the-earth-charter-lutheran-social-statements/ LOCATION:Live Oak Friends Meeting House & online\, 1320 W 26th St\, Houston\, 77008 CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ECH-Initiative-e1570386037331.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org GEO:29.8094575;-95.4233023 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Live Oak Friends Meeting House & online 1320 W 26th St Houston 77008;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1320 W 26th St:geo:-95.4233023,29.8094575 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191006T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191006T173000 DTSTAMP:20190909T202757Z CREATED:20190909T202414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190909T202757Z UID:10000973-1570377600-1570383000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:The Ecological Crisis & The Response of Faith DESCRIPTION:Free and open to the public:\n\nThe Ecological Crisis & The Response of Faith: An Interfaith Discussion on Action & Advocacy\n \nSunday\, October 6\, 4 p.m.\n1st Unitarian Universalist Church & online\n  The Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston invites people of all faiths to learn about our present ecological crisis and consider how our faiths can enable us to respond. What is our present ecological crisis? What specific issues are central? Using the United Nations’ Global Environmental Outlook\, issued earlier this year\, the speaker will address these questions. All attendees\, of all faiths\, will then engage in facilitated discussions of how our faiths both inform and enable our response to this crisis\, thru both personal and collective action and advocacy.\n\n\n \n\n  Lisa Brenskelle\, the speaker\, holds a PhD in engineering\, and has worked on a volunteer basis in earthkeeping ministry in her Christian denomination for decades. Discussion facilitators are all leaders in earth care in their respective religious bodies. Join us for this thought-provoking event at location 1st Unitarian Universalist Church. The presentation portion of this event will also be available online\, via a simultaneous web meeting.\n\n \n\n\n  Please register for this event on www.eventbrite.com whether attending in person\, or online. \n1st Unitarian Universalist Church is located at\n\n \n\n\n1st Unitarian Universalist Church\n 5200 Fannin St.  \nHouston\, Texas 77004\nhttp://firstuu.org/\n\n\n \n\ninfo@firstuu.org\n\n \n\n\n\n 713-526-5200\n\n\n\n\n \n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle with any questions at gcs.lrc@gmail.com. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/the-ecological-crisis-the-response-of-faith-2/ LOCATION:1st Unitarian Universalist Church & online\, 5200 Fannin St.\, Houston\, 77004 CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/The-Ecological-Crisis.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191002 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191024 DTSTAMP:20190905T141241Z CREATED:20190905T141121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190905T141241Z UID:10001385-1569985200-1571875199@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Eco-Challenge DESCRIPTION:Eco-Challenge\n\n\n\n\nOct. 2 – Oct. 23\, 2019\, online\n\n\n\n\nThe Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston invites Houstonians of all faiths to join their team for this year’s Eco-Challenge. This online event offers you the opportunity to care for the earth by taking on a challenge in: waste\, food\, health\, transportation\, energy\, community\, nature\, water\, simplicity\, or a custom challenge of your own. Create a new environmental stewardship habit over the course of the 3 weeks of the challenge!!\n\n\n\n\nJoin the team at  https://peoples.ecochallenge.org/! URL:https://hpjc.org/event/eco-challenge/ LOCATION:Houston\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/ecochallenge.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190929T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190929T190000 DTSTAMP:20190805T195759Z CREATED:20190805T195759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190805T195759Z UID:10000672-1569780000-1569783600@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Houston’s Air Quality Challenges & What You Can Do DESCRIPTION:Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to a monthly environmental education web meeting series whose theme in 2019 is environmental issues and what you can do. \nIn September\, Bakeyah Nelson\, Executive Director of Air Alliance Houston\, will discuss air quality issues in Houston & how you can take action.  Air Alliance Houston believes that everyone has a right to breathe clean air. They conduct applied research\, provide education\, and engage in advocacy to accomplish their mission. Learn how\, by working together\, we can deliver cleaner air for a healthier future! Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions about this talk.  Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/houstons-air-quality-challenges-what-you-can-do/ LOCATION:Houston\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190922T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190922T133000 DTSTAMP:20190821T142114Z CREATED:20190821T141854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190821T142114Z UID:10000695-1569150000-1569159000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Paris to Pittsburgh Documentary Screening DESCRIPTION:Free and open to the public;\n\n\n\n\nParis to Pittsburgh Documentary Screening\n\n\nSeptember 22\, 2019 11:15 AM to 1:30 PM \nGrace United Church of Christ \nFellowship Hall \nwww.Graceucchouston.com \n8515 Brookwulf Drive\nHouston\, Texas 77072\nPhone: 281-575-7866\nEmail: graceucchouston@sbcglobal.net \n\n\n\n\nParis to Pittsburgh brings to life the impassioned efforts of individuals who are \nbattling the most severe threats of climate change in their own backyards. \nSet against the national debate over the United States’ energy future – and the \nTrump administration’s explosive decision to exit the Paris Climate Agreement – \nthe film captures what’s at stake for communities around the country and the \ninspiring ways Americans are responding. \n\n  \nLight snacks and refreshments will be provided. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/paris-to-pittsburgh-documentary-screening/ LOCATION:Grace United Church of Christ\, 8515 Brookwulf\, Houston\, 77072 CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/waterfall-e1566397249307.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Juli Kring":MAILTO:juli3@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190920T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190920T140000 DTSTAMP:20190909T204153Z CREATED:20190909T204005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190909T204153Z UID:10000974-1568980800-1568988000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:US Climate Strikes | September 20\, 2019 DESCRIPTION:The Houston Climate Strike will be the biggest climate strike in Houston history. As the energy capital world\, Houston is in a position to push the global community toward green energy. This transition will include access to training\, unionized jobs\, and support for those impacted by the switch in industry. We invite you to come stand with us and continue to the fight for a better future! If you are planning on joining us please remember to carpool\, walk\, or take public transportation if you are able to! \nSign up at https://actionnetwork.org/events/houston-climate-strike-2? \nJOIN THE CLIMATE STRIKE\nBeing a young person in 2019 means living every day in fear and dread as we see the foundations of civilization crumbling around us. \nIt means trying not to imagine what the world will look like in 30 years\, or even 10 years. \nScientists tell us we have just 11 years to transform our economy before it’s too late to protect human civilization as we know it. To achieve the scale of transformation science demands\, we need elected officials at every level of government to treat the climate crisis like the emergency it is and make the Green New Deal their top priority. But right now\, the leaders supposed to tackle this crisis are either asleep at the wheel or purposely driving us toward catastrophe so their oil and gas billionaire friends can keep raking in profits. \nDespite calls for a climate debate in the forms of 540\,000 petition signatures\, all major presidential candidates\, and over 100 DNC members\, the DNC voted on the weekend of August 24th to deny the resolution for a climate debate. Our future is at stake\, but Tom Perez just swept aside the climate crisis for someone else to solve. \nThat isn’t leadership. Once again\, we will have to take the lead. We will start by striking together. Will you join us? URL:https://hpjc.org/event/us-climate-strikes-september-20-2019/ LOCATION:Houston City Hall\, 901 Bagby Street\, Houston\, 77002 CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Protest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/5_12154-e1568061683939.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Houston 350.org":MAILTO:lia.millar@350.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190918T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190918T203000 DTSTAMP:20190906T182329Z CREATED:20190906T182240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190906T182329Z UID:10000972-1568833200-1568838600@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Extinction Rebellion General Meeting DESCRIPTION:This is our bi-weekly meeting to exchange information\, coordinate across the working groups\, and GROW Extinction Rebellion Houston.  Please join us! URL:https://hpjc.org/event/extinction-rebellion-general-meeting/ LOCATION:2506 Sutherland\, 2506 Sutherland\, Houston\, 77023 CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Symbol1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Brent Sullivan":MAILTO:brent.sullivan@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190910T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190910T190000 DTSTAMP:20190830T214741Z CREATED:20190830T214609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190830T214741Z UID:10000969-1568136600-1568142000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Climate Caucus DESCRIPTION:The students of St. Catherine’s Montessori are hosting a climate caucus to discuss climate change and clean energy solutions in advance of Houston’s upcoming Democratic presidential primary debate. This student-led\, nonpartisan event serves as a way for our students to move from knowing to acting\, and builds on the work from their spring 2019 climate change symposium. \nStudents will integrate their work in environmental studies and government studies and demonstrate their presentation skills by moderating and serving on a panel that will also feature students from other Houston-area high schools and universities. Panelists will discuss key issues and potential solutions to climate change. \nThe caucus will be livestreamed and shared via Facebook and Twitter to reach the presidential candidates and their campaign staff to showcase the concerns of a diverse and knowledgeable group of students who gathered together to engage respectfully with one another on the topics of climate change\, energy\, and legislation. \nThe nonpartisan event is free and open to the public. RSVP by September 8. \nFor more info go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-caucus-registration-70817977477 URL:https://hpjc.org/event/climate-caucus/ LOCATION:St Catherine’s Montessori\, 9821 Timberside Drive\, Houston\, 77025 CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/https-cdn.evbuc_.com-images-70402541-287315090055-1-original.20190829-201611-e1567201632866.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190908T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190908T153000 DTSTAMP:20190805T195618Z CREATED:20190805T195311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190805T195618Z UID:10000671-1567951200-1567956600@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Reducing Toxins in Houses of Worship DESCRIPTION:Reducing Toxins in Houses of Worship – IPM (Integrated Pest Management)\n\nFree and open to the public\n\n\n\nSunday\, Sept. 8\, 2 p.m.\n \n\nUnity Church & online\n \n\nThe Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston invites houses of worship & their members to learn how they can reduce toxins use in their building & protect the health of their members\, particularly children.\n \n\n\n\nTexas state law requires the use of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in all public schools and you can do the same in your house of worship. Learn how from the experts!\n \n\n\nPlease join us at Unity Church\, 2929 Unity Dr. in Houston\, or online\, via a simultaneous web meeting. \n  \n  \nRegister for the event here; \n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/reducing-toxins-in-houses-of-worship-ipm-integrated-pest-management-tickets-65985916653\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information.\n\nUnity Church\nhttps://unityhouston.org/\n\n2929 Unity Drive\nHouston\, TX 77057\n713-782-4050 URL:https://hpjc.org/event/reducing-toxins-in-houses-of-worship/ LOCATION:Unity Church\, 2929 Unity Drive\, Houston\, 77057 CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Natran-photonewest.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190907T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190907T113000 DTSTAMP:20190805T200012Z CREATED:20190805T195918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190805T200012Z UID:10000673-1567850400-1567855800@hpjc.org SUMMARY:2019 World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation DESCRIPTION:Join us for this year’s Ecumenical Observance of the 2019 World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation at the Villa de Matel\, 6510 Lawndale St.\, Houston\, TX 77023. This day of prayer offers an opportunity for Houston Christians of all traditions\, members of environmental groups and local officials to join hearts and voices at a decisive moment for our natural world. Scientists\, activists\, the world’s poor and even children from across the globe are beseeching leaders in all areas of civic life to inspire moral action to address the current ecological crisis. This joint prayer service\, hosted by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word\, Houston\, will be a time to give thanks\, to repent\, to plead for moral courage\, and to bear witness to all of Houston of our unity in declaring that that climate change is an ethical imperative that must be addressed now. Please register for planning purposes on www.eventbrite.com.  Contact Monica Hatcher at mhatcher@CCVI-VDM.org for additional information. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/2019-world-day-of-prayer-for-the-care-of-creation/ LOCATION:Villa de Matel Convent\, 6510 Lawndale\, Houston\, 77023 CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Day-of-Prayer-logo-e1565035199483.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word%2C Houston":MAILTO:mhatcher@ccvi-vdm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190904T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190904T200000 DTSTAMP:20190821T014925Z CREATED:20190821T014740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190821T014925Z UID:10000694-1567621800-1567627200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Extinction Rebellion Houston - organizing meeting DESCRIPTION:Extinction Rebellion Houston will engage in non-violent civil disobedience to get our elected representative to \n\nTell the truth\nAct on the truth\nFollow citizen-led policy\n\nOur organizing meeting will be the Wednesday after Labor Day\, from 6:30-8 pm at 2506 Sutherland\, the AFL-CIO Hall URL:https://hpjc.org/event/extinction-rebellion-houston-organizing-meeting/ LOCATION:AFL-CIO Hall\, 2506 Sutherland St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77023\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Non-HPJC Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Screen-Shot-2019-08-20-at-8.46.52-PM-e1566352047394.png ORGANIZER;CN="Extinction Rebellion Houston":MAILTO:XRHTXinfo@riseup.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190901T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190901T120000 DTSTAMP:20190825T190547Z CREATED:20190825T190547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190825T190547Z UID:10000966-1567333800-1567339200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:“Recycle Often\, Recycle Right” DESCRIPTION:THE HOUSTON WOMEN’S GROUP is a diverse multi-generational feminist group for all women identified women meeting every Sunday at 10:30AM \nNita Cosby will present of the topic “Recycle often\, recycle right” – There are common mistakes people make when recycling. Yes\, there is a right way to do it. She will talk about what happens once we place our waste in the recycling bin and how we can be more conscious in our effort to be Earth-friendly consumers. Location: First Unitarian Universalist Church\, 5200 Fannin at Southmore Blvd.\, 2nd floor\, room #201 URL:https://hpjc.org/event/recycle-often-recycle-right/ LOCATION:First Unitarian Universalist Church\, 5200 Fannin St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77004\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Recycle-Often-and-right.png ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Women's Group":MAILTO:HWomensGroup@gmail.com GEO:29.7278587;-95.3870637 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=First Unitarian Universalist Church 5200 Fannin St. Houston TX 77004 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5200 Fannin St.:geo:-95.3870637,29.7278587 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190825T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190825T190000 DTSTAMP:20190707T221945Z CREATED:20190707T221945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190707T221945Z UID:10000655-1566756000-1566759600@hpjc.org SUMMARY:What’s the Health of the Bay? Galveston Bay Report Card DESCRIPTION:Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to a monthly environmental education web meeting series whose theme in 2019 is environmental issues and what you can do. \nIn August\, T’Noya Thompson\, Advocacy Programs Manager for Galveston Bay Foundation\, will discuss the health of Galveston Bay. The Galveston Bay Estuary is the largest estuary on the Texas coast and has weathered significant challenges over the years. The Galveston Bay Report Card\, a citizen-driven\, scientific analysis of the health of Galveston Bay\, was created to increase interest in the health of the bay and to create an informed citizenry willing to engage local and state decision-makers on bay issues. The report card is updated annually every August. Learn about the indicators that give you the information you need to be informed\, and how you can take action to preserve Galveston Bay! Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions about this talk. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/whats-the-health-of-the-bay-galveston-bay-report-card/ 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/2019/07/2019-HS.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:20190824T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190824T210000 DTSTAMP:20190812T160232Z CREATED:20190812T160232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190812T160232Z UID:10000687-1566669600-1566680400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Climate Movie Evening: Paris to Pittsburgh DESCRIPTION:Join us at Live Oak Friends Meeting (Quaker Meeting House) in the Heights for a movie evening.  There will be a pot-luck dinner for those who are interested at 6 pm on Saturday August 24th.  The movie\, Paris to Pittsburgh will start at 7pm.  Families welcome.  Admission is free; just bring your pot luck item to share dinner and conversation.\n\nParis to Pittsburgh brings to life the impassioned efforts of individuals who are battling the most severe threats of climate change in their own backyards. Set against the national debate over the United States’ energy future – and the Trump administration’s decision to exit the Paris Climate Agreement – the film captures what’s at stake for communities around the country – and the inspiring ways Americans are responding. The film is directed by Sidney Beaumont and Mike Bonfiglio\, produced by Bloomberg Philanthropies and RadicalMedia and distributed by National Geographic Documentary Films.\n\nMore info on the film at: https://www.paristopittsburgh.com/\n\nIf you have any questions\, call 832-463-1128. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/climate-movie-evening-paris-to-pittsburgh/ LOCATION:Live Oak Friends Meeting House\, 1318 W. 26th\, Houston\, TX\, 77008\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/67216634_10156571725598473_2298822142139039744_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Alex McDonald":MAILTO:peacenotapathy@gmail.com GEO:29.809315;-95.423516 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Live Oak Friends Meeting House 1318 W. 26th Houston TX 77008 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1318 W. 26th:geo:-95.423516,29.809315 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190824T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190824T153000 DTSTAMP:20190805T200111Z CREATED:20190805T200111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190805T200111Z UID:10000674-1566640800-1566660600@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Creation Care Fest/Environmental Extravaganza DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the 2019 Creation Care Fest – Environmental Extravaganza! This free event is actually three events in one:  lectures by expert speakers on The State of Our World\, an exhibit by local environmental organizations\, and a family-friendly festival with kids’ activities such as nature/environment-focused games\, crafts\, encounters with live education animals\, seed planting (to take home & watch grow!) and much more. Please register for this event for planning purposes on www.eventbrite.com. Note that all children must be accompanied by an adult. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. \nLecture Details: \n\n10 a.m. State of Biodiversity\, Professor Kerri Crawford\, University of Houston\n10:45 a.m. State of the Air\, Professor Dan Cohan\, Rice University\n11:30 a.m. State of Fresh Water\, Professor Hanadi Rifai\, University of Houston\n2 p.m. State of the Oceans\, Professor Hyun-Min Hwang\, Texas Southern University\n2:45 p.m. State of the Land\, John Ferguson\, owner of Nature’s Way Resources\n\n  \nExhibits by local environmental organizations 12 – 2 p.m. including: \n\nAir Alliance Houston\nCitizen’s Climate Lobby\nCo-Housing Houston\nHarris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management\nHouston Climate Protection Alliance\nNative Prairies Association of Texas\nPublic Citizen\nWillow Waterhole Conservancy\nAll those listed below under kids’ activities\n\n  \nKids’ Activities 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. provided by: \n\nBlackwood Educational Land Institute\nGalveston Bay Foundation\nGulf Coast Bird Observatory\nHarris County Parks Dept.\nHouston Botanic Garden\nMercer Botanic Gardens\nTexas Master Naturalists\, Gulf Coast Chapter\nTexas Parks & Wildlife Dept.\nVegan Society of Peace\nWestbury Community Garden\nWildlife Center of Texas\n\n  URL:https://hpjc.org/event/creation-care-fest-environmental-extravaganza-3/ LOCATION:Faith Lutheran Church\, 4600 Bellaire Blvd.\, Bellaire\, 77401 CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Fest-photo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR