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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190428T094500
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SUMMARY:The Ecological Crisis & The Response of Faith
DESCRIPTION:What is our present ecological crisis? What specific issues are central? Lisa Brenskelle will examine the science that explains the present state of our world and the major environmental issues we face. She will then consider how our faith both informs and enables our response to this crisis. Lisa holds a PhD in engineering\, and has worked on a volunteer basis in earthkeeping ministry for decades. Join her for this thought-provoking talk at Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church\, 2353 Rice Blvd\, in Houston on Sunday\, April 28 at 9:45 a.m. Metro bus lines 41 & 27 stop near the church and bike parking is available in the church lot. Contact Lisa with any questions at gcs.lrc@gmail.com.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/the-ecological-crisis-the-response-of-faith/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190416T100000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210620
CREATED:20190416T042326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190416T042636Z
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SUMMARY:Greater Houston Coalition for Justice: News Conference
DESCRIPTION:News Conference\nAlert \nImmediate Release                                                                                      Contact Person\nApril 15\, 2019                                                                                                 Johnny N. Mata (832) 723-3110\n \nThe Greater Houston Coalition for Justice\, call for state and congressional hearings as a results of the explosion at the KMCO facility and the Intercontinental Terminals Co. plant in Deer Park. \nHouston\, \nThe Gulf Coast community has been hostage for too long and the consequences are to great to continue the practice of historicallyuser-friendly EPA and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality bureaucracy. \nState and congressional elected officials should listen\, address and take action on environmental concerns to avoid continuous catastrophe  incidents that erode the health and quality of life of gulf coast residents. \nState and congressional  hearings must/should address the following; \n1. How the memorandum of understanding between EPA and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and EPA bureaucracy endanger the lives of residents in the Gulf Coast of Texas.\n2.  Should make public the dangerous hidden chemicals\n3. Eliminate/amend  state and federal laws that maintain the loop holes\nthat thwart criminal prosecutions of Refinery Industry officials. \nThe news conference is scheduled for; \nTuesday\, April 16\, 2019\n10:00 a.m.\nTBH\n333 S. Jensen Drive\nHouston\, Texas 77002 \nPreparations are underway to invite Texas state and congressional elected officials to pledge and listen to the community residents\, community leaders concerns and act to protect voters interest.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/greater-houston-coalition-for-justice-news-conference/
LOCATION:TBH (Talento Bilingüe de Houston)\, 333 S. Jensen Drive\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Houston Coalition for Justice":MAILTO:jeff_reese@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190413T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190413T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210620
CREATED:20190331T211930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190331T211930Z
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SUMMARY:Carrizo/Comecrudo Tribe Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Showing up for Racial Justice (SURJ HTX) invites you to learn how to join and unite with the Native Original Tribe of Texas in a respectful way in the massive efforts to protect our state from environmental and political destruction. The Carrizo/Comecrudo Tribe is repopulating a network of frontline encampments on their ancient village sites\, protecting indigenous sacred sites\, resisting construction of the LNG (fracked gas) terminals and their source of pipelines for more fracked gas\, and educating people about the environmental devastation the Border Wall will cause. They are peacefully struggling to stop the senseless endangerment of people\, animals our only environment and for a rapid equitable transition to sustainable/renewable natural ways of life to secure a future for all children and our future generations. \nOur Guest Speaker will be Jordan Flaherty\, author of ‘No More Heroes: Grassroots Challenges to the Savior Mentality. \nTickets available on a sliding scale on Eventbrite \n*Childcare is available with RSVP by replying on this event or messaging SURJ HTX.* \nNear METRO Routes 32\, 49\, 82\, 20\, 47 (or message someone who’s going to catch a ride!)
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/carrizo-comecrudo-tribe-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church\, 1900 Bering Dr.\, Houston\, 77057
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Fundraiser,Presentation or Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190407T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190407T163000
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SUMMARY:Spring 2019 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event
DESCRIPTION:Free and open to the public:\n  \n\nSpring 2019 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event\nSunday\, April 7\, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. \nCalling people of all faiths\, or no faith at all\, to come together to care for\nour shared environment in celebration of Faith Climate Action Week\nduring Earth Month. We will mulch around trees & remove trash at the \n\nWillow Waterhole Conservation Reserve\, 5300 Dryad in Houston. \n\nTools/supplies will be provided.\n  \n  This event is organized by the Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church\,\nCongregation Brith Shalom\, and the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston\,\nin partnership with the Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy.\n  \nPlease register for planning purposes;\n\n\n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-2019-interfaith-environmental-stewardship-event-tickets-56846415158\n  \nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/spring-2019-interfaith-environmental-stewardship-event/
LOCATION:Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve\, 5300 Dryad\, Houston\, 77035
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190425
DTSTAMP:20260421T210620
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SUMMARY:Drawdown EcoChallenge
DESCRIPTION:The Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston invites all area residents to take part in 21 days of action focused on the most substantive solutions to global warming. Join the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston team for the Drawdown EcoChallenge\, beginning April 3.  Choose from categories such as electricity generation\, women & girls\, buildings & cities\, food\, land use\, transport\, and materials.  To sign up or to learn more\, go to; \nhttps://drawdown.ecochallenge.org/ \nQuestions? – Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/drawdown-ecochallenge/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190331T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190331T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210620
CREATED:20190308T220630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190308T220630Z
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SUMMARY:Plastic Pollution & 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 March\, Hyun-Min Hwang\, associate professor at Texas Southern University\, Department of Environmental & Interdisciplinary Studies\, will speak on plastic pollution in the oceans. Pollution has been deemed one of the most significant environmental issues facing North America by the U.N.’s Global Environmental Outlook\, the U.N.’s flagship environmental assessment. Professor Hwang will educate on the latest research and reports on plastic pollution\, so that you thoroughly understand the issue. He will also explain the actions you can take to combat plastic pollution in the oceans. Please register for this talk. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions about this talk.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/plastic-pollution-what-you-can-do/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190316T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190316T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210620
CREATED:20190219T211823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190219T211935Z
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SUMMARY:Called to Conversion: Laudato Si' & Catholic Ecological Awakening
DESCRIPTION:Called to Conversion: Laudato Si’ & Catholic Ecological Awakening\, 9-12 p.m. Saturday\, March 16th\, Villa de Matel Convent\, 6510 Lawndale Street\, Houston\, TX.  The Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word\, Houston\, host a morning of critical reflection on one of the greatest moral challenges of our time. “TEDTalk”- style presentations and a panel of local Catholic leaders will discuss the responsibility of individual Christians and the role of the local Church to Care for our Common Home. Come early for a Labyrinth Prayer Walk at 8 a.m. Free with Spanish interpretation offered. \nRegister: www.SistersofCharity.org or 713-341-2592.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/called-to-conversion-laudato-si-catholic-ecological-awakening/
LOCATION:Villa de Matel Convent\, 6510 Lawndale\, Houston\, 77023
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
ORGANIZER;CN="Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word%2C Houston":MAILTO:mhatcher@ccvi-vdm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190224T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210620
CREATED:20190204T191235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190204T191235Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Change & What You Can Do
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Evening Conversations on Creation Continue… \nChrist 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. \nSunday\, Feb. 24\, at 6 p.m. \nIn February\, Dan Cohan\, associate professor at Rice University\, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering\, will speak on climate change. Climate change has been deemed one of the most significant environmental issues facing North America by the U.N.’s Global Environmental Outlook\, the U.N.’s flagship environmental assessment. Professor Cohan will educate on the latest research and reports on climate change\, so that you thoroughly understand the issue. He will also explain the actions you can take to combat climate change. Please register for this talk; \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-change-what-you-can-do-tickets-53793376437 \nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions about this talk.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/climate-change-what-you-can-do-2/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190224T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210620
CREATED:20190128T011058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190128T011058Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Change & 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. In February\, Dan Cohan\, associate professor at Rice University\, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering\, will speak on climate change. Climate change has been deemed one of the most significant environmental issues facing North America by the U.N.’s Global Environmental Outlook\, the U.N.’s flagship environmental assessment. Professor Cohan will educate on the latest research and reports on climate change\, so that you thoroughly understand the issue. He will also explain the actions you can take to combat climate 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/climate-change-what-you-can-do/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190209T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210620
CREATED:20190113T195934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190113T195934Z
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SUMMARY:“Toxic Tour” of Houston
DESCRIPTION:Rothko Chapel Presents\, Offsite Program: “Toxic Tour” of Houston with t.e.j.a.s.\n9:15am – Meet at 1409 Sul Ross (Chapel Annex) for light breakfast and to board the bus\n10am-2pm – Tour (bring your own lunch)\nTicketed event\, $20 fee to offset transportation costs. Space is limited. \nJuan Parras and Yvette Arellano of Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services (t.e.j.a.s.) will lead a tour addressing toxic sites in and around the greater Houston community. \nPlease meet at 1409 Sul Ross (Chapel Annex) at 9:15am for light breakfast and to board the bus. The bus is equipped with restrooms and wifi. Bring your lunch with you to eat on the bus\, as the tour will continue through lunchtime. Please wear comfortable apparel and closed toed shoes for walking and muddy terrain\, as we will stop and explore some areas on foot.  \nt.e.j.a.s. originated the toxic tour over 20 years ago in Houston as an educational tool for individuals within and outside of the community to gain a further understanding of environmental justice issues. Pictures cannot easily convey the surreal site of this massive industrial complex\, nor the thick polluted air. Join us on a tour through the East End of Houston\, where some of the largest refineries and chemical plants surround neighborhoods and spew toxins into the air. Thousands of people live\, work\, and attend schools in the shadow of these facilities. \nThis program precedes the Rothko Chapel 2019 Symposium “Toward a Better Future: Transforming the Climate Crisis” taking place February 28 through March 2 in partnership with the University of St. Thomas. To learn more about topics and presenters included in the symposium\, click here. \nAbout t.e.j.a.s.:\nTexas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services (t.e.j.a.s.) is dedicated to providing community members with the tools necessary to create sustainable\, environmentally healthy communities by educating individuals on health concerns and implications arising from environmental pollution\, empowering individuals with an understanding of applicable environmental laws and regulations and promoting their enforcement\, and offering community building skills and resources for effective community action and greater public participation. Our goal is to promote environmental protection through education\, policy development\, community awareness\, and legal action. Our guiding principle is that everyone\, regardless of race or income\, is entitled to live in a clean environment. \nFor more information and to register\, visit http://rothkochapel.org/experience/events/register/1577
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/toxic-tour-of-houston/
LOCATION:Rothko Chapel\, 3900 Yupon St\, Houston\, 77006
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190209T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210620
CREATED:20181223T193108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190112T174529Z
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SUMMARY:Third Coast Regional Conference Citizens' Climate Lobby
DESCRIPTION: The Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) will host its sixth annual Third Coast Regional\nConference for its Texas\, Louisiana\, and Mississippi volunteers on February 9\, 2019\,\nin Houston\,Texas.  With the theme “Uniting for Climate Solutions\,” the conference is\nopen to anyone who wants to move our country towards solving climate change.\n\n  This Conference follows a major breakthrough for CCL with the introduction of the\nEnergy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act in late 2018.The bill was the result of\nyears of work by CCL volunteers across the country and stands as the first national\n\,bipartisan-cosponsored carbon pricing bill in nearly a decade.\nConference attendees will explore strategies for transforming political divisions into\nsolidarity\, be trained in how to engage Congress effectively\,and receive expert\ninstruction about carbon reduction solutions and the impacts of climate change on\nthe Gulf Coast’s economy.\n\n  Featured speakers include Sam Daley-Harris\, author of “Reclaiming Our Democracy:\nHealing the Break Between People and Government” and Mark Reynolds\, Executive\nDirector of Citizens’ Climate Lobby\, as well as other energy and carbon pricing leaders.\nAttendees receive a bonus invitation to a screening of The Human Element the Friday\nevening before the conference\, which is being presented in partnership with EarthxFilm.\nAcclaimed photographer James Balog\,who is featured in the film\,will provide a Q&A after\nthe film.\n\nCitizens’ Climate Lobby is a non-profit\,non-partisan advocacy organization focused on\na national\, legislative solution to climate change. We work across the political spectrum\nto find common ground on climate change solutions.\n\nReservations can be made at https://2019cclthirdcoast.eventbrite.com.\n\nReservations for the just Friday night screening can made at\nhttps://2019humanelement.eventbrite.com\n\nFor further information\,visit https://citizensclimatelobby.org/\nUniversity of Houston Map: https://www.uh.edu/maps/index.php\n\n  \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/third-coast-regional-conference-citizens-climate-lobby/
LOCATION:Student Center South\, University of Houston\, 4455 University Drive\, Houston\, 77204
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Adams":MAILTO:susan.adams@citizensclimatelobby.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190203T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210620
CREATED:20190109T221611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190109T221611Z
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SUMMARY:Justice Advocacy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Free and open to the public; \nJustice Advocacy Workshop \nSunday\, Feb.  3\, 2 – 4 p.m. \n  The Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston\,  \n\na Houston affiliate of \nthe Texas Interfaith Center for Public Policy\, \ninvites you to learn to effectively raise your voice for \nthe voiceless at a Justice Advocacy Workshop.  \nThe workshop is taught by experts from TX Impact\, \nan Austin-based interfaith justice advocacy organization\, \nand will highlight eco-justice issues likely to be presented \nin the Texas legislature this session.\n\n  The Justice Advocacy Workshop is free\, and will take place \nat Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church in Houston\, \nas well as online\, via a simultaneous web meeting. \nPlease register for this event;\n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/justice-advocacy-workshop-tickets-54362289070\n\n  The training will be recorded\, so if you can’t make it\, you \ncan still get a copy of the training recording to review later. \nEmerson UU is located at 1900 Bering Dr. in Houston\,\nphone: 713-782-8250.\n\n  For more information\, please contact \nLisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/justice-advocacy-workshop/
LOCATION:Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church & online\, 1900 Bering Dr.\, Houston\, 77057
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190131T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190131T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210620
CREATED:20181213T165517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181213T165639Z
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SUMMARY:Wild & Scenic Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join the Citizens Environmental Coalition (CEC) for two nights of environmental inspiration as we host the fifth Houston screening of the Wild & Scenic Film Festival on Tour! \n  \nA selection of films from the Wild & Scenic Film Festival\, North America’s largest environmental film festival\, will bring two hours of beautiful\, educational\, and inspiring films to the big screen at River Oaks Theatre on January 30 & 31\, 2019\, from 7:00 – 9:00 pm each night. \n  \nWe will show a different selection of films each night which cover a variety of issues. It is our hope to use the festival to increase community understanding of the connection we share with the planet and our roles as stewards of the environment in which we live. We will also show a local environmental film each night to highlight the work of CEC’s member organizations\, and inspire our residents and visitors to make a difference in the environment and quality of life. \n  \nDiscounts are available for groups of 10 or more\, students\, and volunteers. Please contact info@cechouston.org for more information. \n  \nAre you interested in getting connected with Houston’s environmental community?  The CEC is your environmental network! Become a member today. \n  \nInterested in becoming a sponsor? Contact rachel@cechouston.org to learn more about sponsorship opportunities. Thank you for your support of the CEC. \n  \nProceeds from the event will be used to support CEC programs.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/wild-scenic-film-festival/2019-01-31/
LOCATION:River Oaks Theatre\, 2009 West Gray\, Houston\, 77019
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190127T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190127T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210620
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SUMMARY:Biodiversity Loss & 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 January\, Kerri Crawford\, assistant professor at the University of Houston\, Department of Biology & Biochemistry\, will speak on biodiversity loss. Biodiversity loss has been deemed one of the most significant environmental issues facing North America by the U.N.’s Global Environmental Outlook\, the U.N.’s flagship environmental assessment. Professor Crawford will educate on the importance of biodiversity as well as the latest findings on biodiversity loss\, so that you can understand the issue. She will also explain the actions you can take to preserve biodiversity. Please register for this talk. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions about this talk.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/biodiversity-loss-what-you-can-do/
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CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190106T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190106T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210620
CREATED:20181207T202004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181207T202004Z
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SUMMARY:IENoH 2019 Kick-Off Event
DESCRIPTION:The Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston invites you to their 2019 Kick-Off Event at First Congregational Church. We will hear from faith leaders of a variety of faiths on the ethics of eating. There will be a presentation on the top ten actions houses of worship can take now to preserve the earth. We will recap activities from 2018\, and discuss plans for 2019. You’ll get an opportunity to provide your input into 2019 planning via a survey. And\, we ask those who can do so to bring some snacks to share for our break-out sessions\, during which we’ll get to know each other better. We’ll provide beverages to accompany the snacks. 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! First Congregational Church is located at 10840 Beinhorn Rd. Register for the event here. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com or more information.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/ienoh-2019-kick-off-event/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Houston\, 10840 Beinhorn Road\, Houston\, TX\, 77024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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GEO:29.7778865;-95.5044784
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=First Congregational Church of Houston 10840 Beinhorn Road Houston TX 77024 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10840 Beinhorn Road:geo:-95.5044784,29.7778865
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181216T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210620
CREATED:20181205T133722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181205T134013Z
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SUMMARY:Decolonize Houston: Community Meal and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:La Raza for Liberation and Houston DSA Racial Justice Working Group invite you to participate in a free community meal and open discussion on decolonizing.  \nJust a few of the topics: \nWhat does decolonization mean and how do we apply it to our organizing?  \nWhy we need to acknowledge Nature and how important it is to recognize whose land we are standing on.  \nIdentifying the disastrous role that the CAFO’s/Factory Farming industry plays in oppressing people\, animals and Nature.  \nDecolonizing beauty/unraveling western standards on weight.  \nSpeaker lineup: \n-KR from La Raza for Liberation:  Human/Animal/Environmental Justice  \n -Yvette Arellando from T.E.J.A.S.: Environmental racism/classism and frontline community organizing              \n -Jerry Monroe Maynard from Campaign Nonviolence: American Imperialism with focus on Central America                                        \n-Post Modern Sleaze: Navajo Visual Artiste \nMini workshops: \n-Making Seedbombs! This is hands on engagement so be prepared to get dirty. This is a child friendly activity!  \n-Accomplices NOT Allies!  \nVendors:  \nPor Vida Tienda \nAnd last but certainly not least we will be holding a raffle with a bunch of badass stuff(so bring your dough/taking Venmo too) to help raise funds for the Trans Caravana! Check back to this event page to see some of the awesome stuff we’ll have up for grabs. \nAlso\, if you have an organization or local business that you think might be a good fit for the event\, please message this page and we’ll let you know if we have space for you to table or set up a booth. \nFor more info please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1149857798495903/?ti=icl
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/decolonize-houston-community-meal-and-discussion/
LOCATION:texas gulf coast area labor federation\, 2506 Sutherland\, Houston\, 77023
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Houston DSA":MAILTO:info@houstondsa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181130T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210620
CREATED:20180528T203015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180528T203015Z
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SUMMARY:All Earth is Waiting – An Advent Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Escape from the frenzy of the start of the “Christmas shopping season” on an intimate\, 24-hour retreat in the beauty of God’s good creation at the Cramer Retreat Center in Spring.  This retreat invites you to get ready for the coming of Christ by exploring familiar Advent themes: hope\, preparation\, joy and peace\, with the reconciliation of heaven and earth in mind. Consider how all creation longs for the coming of Christ\, and how we are called to witness the Incarnation in our care of all God’s created world and all God’s creatures.  Enjoy a time of renewal\, reflection\, recreation\, and restoration on this retreat.  The retreat is open to adults\, and to youth 10+\, when accompanied by an adult. Plan now to participate!   Retreat cost is $60 (+ ticketing fees)\, which covers 3 meals on Saturday\, overnight lodging & a reception on Friday evening. Space is limited\, so please register early. For more information\, contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com. \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/all-earth-is-waiting-an-advent-retreat/
LOCATION:Cramer Retreat Center\, 1800 Meadow Edge Lane\, Spring\, TX\, 77388\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
GEO:30.058917;-95.442471
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cramer Retreat Center 1800 Meadow Edge Lane Spring TX 77388 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1800 Meadow Edge Lane:geo:-95.442471,30.058917
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181123T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181123T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210620
CREATED:20181104T201109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181104T201109Z
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SUMMARY:Quaker Barter Fair
DESCRIPTION:Black Friday offers the challenge to BUY NOTHING!  The Quaker testimonies of Simplicity\, Community and Stewardship encourage Friends to find creative ways to care for the earth and each other\, and we want to extend this opportunity to others in the community.  Creating a space to practice thinking together in a new way about how we place value on objects and services within our community seems like a worthwhile way to observe the day after Thanksgiving. \nTo get involved\, just come!   Bring a table\, shelf\, rug or blanket to display your goods or a sign that describes your service(s).   CHILDREN ARE WELCOME!  Children are often the best models of how this can work.  They have the ability to add value to an item by describing potential uses\, and the creativity to negotiate three-way trades. \nThere will be a designated area for “free” items that you are willing to give to whomever wants them.  Visitors may then use such items to barter and trade with if they wish.   At the end of the day all items remaining at the “Free Table” will be donated to the Women’s Center.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/quaker-barter-fair-2/
LOCATION:Live Oak Friends Meeting House\, 1318 W. 26th\, Houston\, TX\, 77008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lidney Molnari":MAILTO:lidneymolnari@yahoo.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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181118T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181118T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210620
CREATED:20181019T145845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181019T145845Z
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SUMMARY:Fall 2018 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event
DESCRIPTION:Calling people of all faiths\, or no faith at all\, to care for our shared environment! We will perform hands-on stewardship at Japhet Creek Park in Houston. This is a great activity for youth\, but all ages are welcome. Tools/supplies will be provided. Meet at the 4600 Clinton at Emile. This event is organized by Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church\, Congregation Brith Shalom\, and the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston\, in partnership with the Japhet Creek Conservancy. Please register; \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-2018-interfaith-environmental-stewardship-event-tickets-50540271312 \n for planning purposes.  Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/fall-2018-interfaith-environmental-stewardship-event/
LOCATION:Japhet Creek Park\, 4600 Clinton at Emile\, Houston\, 77020
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181104T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181104T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210620
CREATED:20181011T133858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181011T133858Z
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SUMMARY:Community Bike Safety Course
DESCRIPTION:Nervous about biking in Houston? Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church and Bike Houston invite you to a free Community Bike Safety Course where you’ll gain the confidence to cycle safely around town. The course begins with 90 minutes of classroom instruction at Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church\, followed by 90 minutes of drills in Rice University parking lot and then a leisurely ride around the neighborhood to practice our skills on the road. Instruction is provided by certified instructors from Bike Houston and is suitable for all ages. You may attend all or just a portion of the class. Please register on www.eventbrite.com. Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church is located at 2353 Rice Blvd. in Houston.   Metro buses 41 & 27 stop nearby. Bike parking is available in the church lot. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/community-bike-safety-course/
LOCATION:Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church\, 2353 Rice Blvd.\, Houston\, 77005
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
GEO:29.717171;-95.4130182
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181028T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210620
CREATED:20180929T213931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180929T213931Z
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SUMMARY:Scripture & Science: What’s the Connection?
DESCRIPTION:Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to a monthly environmental education web meeting series. In October\, Lisa Brenskelle\, head of the church’s Creation Care Team\, will speak. Lisa has spent decades working in creation care ministry. She also holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering and works in research & development. In this talk\, Lisa will examine questions such as: Is there conflict or connection between scripture & science? If there is connection\, what connection exists? Given a connection\, can knowledge of science deepen faith? 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/scripture-science-whats-the-connection-2/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181027T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181027T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210620
CREATED:20181019T145013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181019T145013Z
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SUMMARY:Harvest Gathering/Creation Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to the 2018 Harvest Gathering/Creation Fall Festival on Saturday\, Oct. 27. This free event has fun & educational environmental activities for all ages. Adults can attend lectures by experts addressing the latest science on major environmental issues & what action you can take. Kids can enjoy planting in our pollinator garden\, games\, fun educational activities\, and decorating a pumpkin to take home. Exhibits by local environmental nonprofits will offer more opportunities to learn and engage.  Lectures times are 10 a.m. – Climate Change\, 11 a.m. – Pollution & Noon – Biodiversity Loss. Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church is located at the corner of Rice Blvd. and Greenbriar in Houston. Parking is available for $2 at the Rice University lot across the street from the church. Metro bus stops for lines 27 & 41 are nearby. Bike parking is available in the church lot. Please register for this event. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/harvest-gathering-creation-fall-festival-2/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181027T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181027T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210620
CREATED:20180929T213848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180929T213848Z
UID:10000530-1540634400-1540645200@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Harvest Gathering/Creation Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to the 2018 Harvest Gathering/Creation Fall Festival on Saturday\, Oct. 27. This free event has fun & educational environmental activities for all ages. Adults can attend lectures by experts addressing the latest science on major environmental issues & what action you can take. Kids can enjoy planting in our pollinator garden\, games\, fun educational activities\, and decorating a pumpkin to take home. Exhibits by local environmental nonprofits will offer more opportunities to learn and engage.  Lectures times are 10 a.m. – Climate Change\, 11 a.m. – Pollution & Noon – Biodiversity Loss. Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church is located at the corner of Rice Blvd. and Greenbriar in Houston. Parking is available for $2 at the Rice University lot across the street from the church. Metro bus stops for lines 27 & 41 are nearby. Bike parking is available in the church lot. Please register for this event on www.eventbrite.com. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/harvest-gathering-creation-fall-festival/
LOCATION:Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church\, 2353 Rice Blvd.\, Houston\, 77005
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Peace Education for Children & Families,Presentation or Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
GEO:29.717171;-95.4130182
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church 2353 Rice Blvd. Houston 77005;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2353 Rice Blvd.:geo:-95.4130182,29.717171
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181014T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181014T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210620
CREATED:20180917T135934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180917T135934Z
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SUMMARY:Green Events for Houses of Worship
DESCRIPTION:Green Events for Houses of Worship \nSunday\, Oct. 14\, 2 p.m. \nLive Oaks Friends Meeting House & online \nThe Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston\, a Houston affiliate of the Texas Interfaith Center for Public Policy\, invites you to an educational talk on going green for events at houses of worship. Lisa Brenskelle\, who has organized a number of green events for her church/Christian denomination\, will address her tips & tricks to do so. This talk will cover events of all sizes\, from small events for one faith community\, to large events for national meetings. Food\, waste\, transportation/travel\, materials\, housing\, energy use\, equipment & more will be included. Learn how to go green for your next event at your house of worship! This talk will be offered in person\, at Live Oak Friends Meeting House\, located at 1320 W. 26th St. in Houston\, as well as simultaneously online\, via web meeting. For more information about this talk\, please contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com.  Please register for this event; \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/green-events-for-houses-of-worship-tickets-49316159962?aff=eac2
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/green-events-for-houses-of-worship/
LOCATION:Live Oak Friends Meeting House & online\, 1320 W 26th St\, Houston\, 77008
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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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:20181013T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181013T220000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210620
CREATED:20180825T195909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180825T195909Z
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SUMMARY:Harvey Anniversary Dinner and Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:What a year it has been for West Street Recovery. We started with bikes and boats and now have five staff members who rebuild homes\, help residents navigate a complex and incredibly difficult recovery\, connect families to large rebuild aid groups \, and advocate for policies that promote an equitable recovery and create lasting benefit for people of Houston. Our advocacy has gotten us invited to the Texas State Senate to testify on the FEMA Preps program\, sent families to DC to testify\, and brought the BBC\, PBS\, and 60 Minutes to Northeast Houston. \nPlease join us to celebrate our first birthday as an organization with a lovely evening at Finca Tres Robles in 2nd Ward. The night will include a farm tour\, dinner including local meat\, produce and locally brewed beverages\, and stories from the West Street team and some of the people we have worked with. It’s has been an honor to grow in relationships with families in Northeast Houston\, grassroots groups\, and all of the people and organizations who have supported us along the way. Come out and meet our staff and members\, hear what we have been up to and donate to keep this work going! \nCan’t make the event? Donate online here! \nThis is a fundraiser\, so bring your checkbooks friends!
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/harvey-anniversary-dinner-and-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Finca Tres Robles\, 257 N. Greenwood \, Houston\, TX\, 77011
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Fundraiser
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Street Recovery":MAILTO:connect@weststreetrecovery.org
GEO:29.7459089;-95.3136171
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Finca Tres Robles 257 N. Greenwood  Houston TX 77011;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=257 N. Greenwood:geo:-95.3136171,29.7459089
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181025
DTSTAMP:20260421T210620
CREATED:20180914T211113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180914T211113Z
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SUMMARY:IENOH  Eco-Challenge
DESCRIPTION:IENOH  Eco-Challenge \n\n\nOct. 3 – Oct. 24\, 2018 \nThe Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston invites you to join their team for this year’s Eco-Challenge. This online event offers you the opportunity to care for our common home\, 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 eco-habit over the course of the 3 weeks of the challenge.  Join the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston team at www.ecochallenge.org!  For more information on the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston\, contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/ienoh-eco-challenge/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/ecochallenge.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180930T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180930T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210620
CREATED:20180903T235133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180903T235133Z
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SUMMARY:China’s National Sword Policy & It’s Impacts on Recycling
DESCRIPTION:Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to a monthly environmental education web meeting series whose theme in 2018 is Stewardship. In September\, we welcome Jordan Fengel\, Executive Director of STAR (State of Texas Alliance for Recycling).  For nearly 50 years\, recycling has been a staple practice throughout many American communities. A recent policy change by the Chinese government in 2017\, enacted in 2018\, banning many recyclable materials from being imported\, has created a conundrum in the recycling industry. The US has relied on China to process our mixed plastic and mixed paper recyclables for the last 20+ years. With China set to eliminate all imports of recyclable materials by 2020\, Jordan will discuss what STAR is doing to turn the tide. He will explain how STAR sees this crisis more as a fantastic opportunity to build American processing and manufacturing markets that have been long needed. These markets will manage and create the products we use on a daily basis locally and regionally\, creating Texas jobs and providing economic growth.   Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com\, and you will receive an invitation to the web meeting.  Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/chinas-national-sword-policy-its-impacts-on-recycling/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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:20180930T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180930T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210620
CREATED:20180903T235228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180903T235316Z
UID:10000513-1538299800-1538305200@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Scripture & Science: What’s the Connection?
DESCRIPTION:Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to attend an Adult Forum that addresses scripture and science.  Lisa Brenskelle & Elmer Ledesma\, leaders of the Creation Care Team at Christ the King\, will consider:  Is there conflict or connection between scripture & science?  If there is connection\, what connection exists?  If a connection exists\, then scientific understanding matters for people of faith –  but\, how can they distinguish good science from “fake news”?  Join us for this insightful Adult Forum! 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/scripture-science-whats-the-connection/
LOCATION:Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church\, 2353 Rice Blvd.\, Houston\, 77005
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
GEO:29.717171;-95.4130182
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church 2353 Rice Blvd. Houston 77005;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2353 Rice Blvd.:geo:-95.4130182,29.717171
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180925T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180925T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T210620
CREATED:20180923T221208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180923T221208Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Resilience\, Civil Society and Disruptive Change
DESCRIPTION:Hosted By the Green Building Resource Center \nTuesday\, September 25th\, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM \n1002 Washington Avenue\, Houston\, Texas 77002 \nPresented by the University of Texas – Arlington’s Zero Waste Network in cooperation with the US Environmental Protection Agency\, Earth Day ATX\, Public Citizen\, GBRC and A Nurtured World. \nWhat if disasters were our biggest opportunity to rebuild society in a sustainable and equitable way? The latest models for the Texas coast predict changes that will affect our lives\, and the way we plan for the future. This workshop will focus on the opportunities to engage powerfully in one of the most important issues of our time. We will also explore the unique disruptive opportunities for change. For over a decade the Zero Waste Network has been training individuals and organizations save money\, protect the environment\, and improve resilience and preparedness in the face of an uncertain future. Working in partnership with state agencies\, the federal government\, universities and non-profits we helped develop a series of trainings to help individuals: 1) Identify the key environmental issues that affect them; 2) Reduce their impact; 3) Save money; 4) Improve quality of life. \nAttendees report significant savings and environmental improvements: \nLearn how your spending and environmental impacts are connected\, so you can save money. Develop strategies to build your personal resilience and preparedness for the future. Participants report saving an average of $2\,700 per year and up to $20\,000 per year. The average participant drops their electricity use by 15% and 5 tons of carbon dioxide each year. \nTopics Covered at the Training: \n\nClimate Change Effects for Central Texas Region – Learn how the climate is expected to change and what it means to you\, as well as how local governments are planning for changes in rainfall\, heat and extreme weather events.\nPlanning for Resilience – How the region is planning for changes in rainfall\, heat\, and extreme weather events. Learn decisions you can make today to plan for the future.\nHear the lived experiences of people impacted by extreme weather events\nExplore the question: What if disasters were our biggest opportunities for building better communities? Utilizing disruptive market techniques to promote sustainable\, equitable and profitable solutions for the community.\nYour choices and the Environment – Discover which actions you take that have the biggest environmental impact\, and how small changes can make a big difference for you\, and the environment.\nSaving Money\, Protecting the Environment – Proven techniques to reduce your monthly bills by reducing your use of electricity\, gasoline\, water and disposal of waste.\nProsperity and Environment – What is important to you and how does your interaction with the environment help or hinder you from living the life you want.\n\nThe latest models for the Austin climate predict changes that will affect our lives\, and the way we plan for the future. This workshop will focus on the affects\, and help you plan ahead.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/climate-resilience-civil-society-and-disruptive-change/
LOCATION:Green Building Resource Center\, 77002
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
GEO:29.752554;-95.3704009
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SUMMARY:No Nuclear Waste in Our Community!
DESCRIPTION:PROTECT TEXAS FROM RADIOACTIVE WASTE TOUR – PLEASE JOIN US! \nTexas is at risk. Communities across the state are coming together\, concerned about an issue that will affect our communities\, our future generations\, and the wonderful state we call home. We are concerned about high-level nuclear reactor waste that could come through our communities and be dumped on Texas for decades to come. \nDeadly radioactive waste could come through our cities and rural lands\, headed to two proposed sites. The Consolidated Interim Storage project of Waste Control Specialists (WCS) and ORANO seeks to store 40\,000 tons of high-level radioactive waste in Andrews\, Texas. Holtec proposes a similar high-level radioactive waste storage project for 173\,000 tons of spent fuel just a short distance from Texas\, across the New Mexico border. \nEach rail car would carry as much plutonium as was in the bomb dropped on Nagasaki. The capacity of these sites would allow for more than all nuclear the nuclear reactor waste that has been produced in the entire country\, plus all that will likely be produced in the future and it would require over 20 years to get it all here. \nImporting high-level radioactive waste to either site\, waste that will remain dangerous for millennia\, puts our children and future generations at risk from transport accidents and potential contamination. If these projects go forward\, Houstonians are at risk for exposure to radioactive nuclear waste. \nThe public comment period ends October 19th. Learn more and discuss options for action at a community meeting\, Monday\, September 24th at 7 pm at True Love Missionary Baptist Church\, 4029 Falls Street\, Houston TX 77026. \nWe won’t allow our community to be contaminated with this waste – will you join us? Everyone is invited. Light refreshments will be available.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/no-nuclear-waste-in-our-community/
LOCATION:True Love Baptist Church\, 4029 Falls St\, Houston\, 77026
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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