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    Peace Camp 2018 – Week Two

    First Congregational Church of Houston 10840 Beinhorn Road, Houston, TX, United States

    “Justice” is the theme this summer for Peace Camp 2018. This is an alternative day camp from 9am -3pm, for children ages 5-18. The focus will be on developing inner peace and building problem solving skills. Yoga, gardening, special guests, using puppets co-operative games, and cooking are some of the activities planned. Youth who are 13 and older will have a curriculum that deals with gun control, racism, LGBTQ issues, PTSD, and other more mature topics. Although several sessions are at churches, the camp is not religious.

    With violence permeating our culture, let’s make teaching peace a priority!

    Week Two takes place June 18th-22nd at the First Congregational Church, 10840 Beinhorn Rd.  Houston 77024

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    Peace Camp 2018 – Week Three

    Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church 1900 Bering Dr., Houston

    “Justice” is the theme this summer for Peace Camp 2018. This is an alternative day camp from 9am -3pm, for children ages 5-18. The focus will be on developing inner peace and building problem solving skills. Yoga, gardening, special guests, using puppets co-operative games, and cooking are some of the activities planned. Youth who are 13 and older will have a curriculum that deals with gun control, racism, LGBTQ issues, PTSD, and other more mature topics. Although several sessions are at churches, the camp is not religious.

    With violence permeating our culture, let’s make teaching peace a priority!

    Week Three takes place July 9th-13th at the Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 1900 Bering Dr. Houston 77057

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    Peace Camp 2018 – Week Four

    Cameron Retreat Center 2402 Holcombe, Houston, TX, United States

    “Justice” is the theme this summer for Peace Camp 2018. This is an alternative day camp from 9am -3pm, for children ages 5-18. The focus will be on developing inner peace and building problem solving skills. Yoga, gardening, special guests, using puppets co-operative games, and cooking are some of the activities planned. Youth who are 13 and older will have a curriculum that deals with gun control, racism, LGBTQ issues, PTSD, and other more mature topics. Although several sessions are at churches, the camp is not religious.

    With violence permeating our culture, let’s make teaching peace a priority!

    Week Four takes place July 23rd-27th at the Cameron Retreat Center, 2405 Holcombe Blvd. Houston 77021

  • Peace Camp 2018 – Week Five

    First Unitarian Universalist Church 5200 Fannin St., Houston, TX, United States

    “Justice” is the theme this summer for Peace Camp 2018. This is an alternative day camp from 9am -3pm, for children ages 5-18. The focus will be on developing inner peace and building problem solving skills. Yoga, gardening, special guests, using puppets co-operative games, and cooking are some of the activities planned. Youth who are 13 and older will have a curriculum that deals with gun control, racism, LGBTQ issues, PTSD, and other more mature topics. Although several sessions are at churches, the camp is not religious.

    With violence permeating our culture, let’s make teaching peace a priority!

    Week Five takes place July 30th-August 3rd at the First Unitarian Universalist Church, 5200 Fannin St. Houston 77004

  • Benefit Concert for Peace Camp featuring the band Traveler

    Bohemeo's Cafe & Coffeeshop 708 Telephone Rd., Houston, TX, United States

    We hope you can join us for this benefit for Houston Peace Camp, a day camp for kids that fosters an understanding of peace, justice, and environmental awareness.

    All proceeds go toward helping this very special program.

    Suggested Donation

  • Children’s Art Project for the International Day of Peace 2018

    For the fourth year, the Peace and Justice Network of Montgomery County, Inc. is organizing a children’s art project for the International Day of Peace. Groups of children from various organizations and churches in the county are making art pieces with peace as the theme.

    The art will be displayed in several community locations including the South County, Mitchell, and Conroe public libraries, the Conroe Chamber of Commerce office, the South County Community Center, and the South County and Conroe YMCAs. Additionally, art will be exhibited in the churches and other facilities where children created it including the Oscar Johnson Community Center, the Congregation Beth Shalom in the Woodlands, the Al-Ansaar Mosque, Trinity Episcopal Church, and Children’s Books on Wheels.

    Free

  • Peaceful Planet Foundation Wellness Retreat

    The Council on Recovery 303 Jackson Hill St #1,, Houston

    Day Retreat focused on educating the community on plant based nutrition and mindfulness. The event will feature yoga classes featuring different styles of yoga, introduction to different types of meditation and nutrition talks which discuss the benefits of plant based nutrition. Plant based lunch is included in the price of attending the retreat. The retreat will also feature cooking demonstrations on preparing plant based meals.

    $10

  • Camp Congress for Girls Houston Fall 2018

    Courtyard by Marriott Houston Medical Center 7702 South Main Street, Houston

    Camp Congress for Girls Houston Fall 2018 is a leadership program that introduces girls ages 9 to 15 to politics. Camp begins with a lesson on the structure of our political system. Each girl will choose to run for a seat in the US House of Representatives, the US Senate or for the presidency. She will create her own campaign with a platform, campaign slogan, campaign finance plan, campaign marketing materials and a political ad for YouTube. All campers will register to vote and then vote in an election. Once elected to Congress and sworn in, the newly installed members of Congress will learn how to introduce a bill, debate the merits of the bill, lobby fellow legislators, collaborate with the Executive branch and finally vote on the proposed bill. Camp will culminate with a ceremonial signing of the bill by our Ms. President. Girl Scouts participating in Camp Congress for Girls Houston will earn a Citizen Legacy Badge for participation. All participants will receive Certificate of Completion.

    $140 – $160

  • Harvest Gathering/Creation Fall Festival

    Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church 2353 Rice Blvd., Houston

    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. 

    Free

  • Roy Zimmerman Concert: Potluck Fundraiser for Peace Camp Houston

    Unitarian Fellowship of Houston 1504 Wirt Road, Houston, TX, United States

    What can one person do about climate change, torture, racism, xenophobia, gun violence, fracking, Congressional ineptitude, ignorance, war and greed?  Write funny songs, says Roy Zimmerman , master satirist, songwriter, and performer.

    HPJC is bringing Roy Zimmerman back to Houston in a benefit to raise funds for Peace Camp Houston. Optional potluck begins at 6pm and the music starts at 7pm.

    $15 – $20

  • Fourth Annual “Dialogue on the Plantations”

    Center for the Healing of Racism 3412 Crawford Street, Houston, TX, United States

    The Center for the Healing of Racism presents it’s Fourth Annual “Dialogue on the Plantations”, a tour of three historic plantations in Louisiana, the weekend of March 30-31, 2019.  Learn about the role of slavery in the southern plantation economy.  Tour includes visits to St. Joseph Plantation (sugar cane), Laura Plantation (a Creole plantation) and the Whitney Plantation Museum, which pays homage to all slaves throughout the southern United States.  

    $299,

  • Peace Camp 2019 – Week One

    Houston Mennonite Church 1231 Wirt Rd., Houston, TX, United States

    Peace Camp is an alternative day camp, from 9am - 3pm, for children ages 5-18.  The focus will be on developing inner peace and building problem solving skills.  Yoga, gardening, special guests, using puppets co-operative games, and cooking are some of the activities planned.  Youth who are 13 and older will have a curriculum that deals with gun control, racism, LGBTQ issues, PTSD, and other more mature topics.

  • Peace Camp 2019 – Week Two

    Mission Milby Community Center 2220 Broadway St., Houston, TX, United States

    Peace Camp is an alternative day camp, from 9am - 3pm, for children ages 5-18.  The focus will be on developing inner peace and building problem solving skills.  Yoga, gardening, special guests, using puppets co-operative games, and cooking are some of the activities planned.  Youth who are 13 and older will have a curriculum that deals with gun control, racism, LGBTQ issues, PTSD, and other more mature topics.

  • Peace Camp 2019 – Week Three

    Cameron Retreat Center 2402 Holcombe, Houston, TX, United States

    Peace Camp is an alternative day camp, from 9am - 3pm, for children ages 5-18.  The focus will be on developing inner peace and building problem solving skills.  Yoga, gardening, special guests, using puppets co-operative games, and cooking are some of the activities planned.  Youth who are 13 and older will have a curriculum that deals with gun control, racism, LGBTQ issues, PTSD, and other more mature topics.

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    Peace Camp 2019 – Week Four

    First Unitarian Universalist Church 5200 Fannin St., Houston, TX, United States

    Peace Camp is an alternative day camp, from 9am - 3pm, for children ages 5-18.  The focus will be on developing inner peace and building problem solving skills.  Yoga, gardening, special guests, using puppets co-operative games, and cooking are some of the activities planned.  Youth who are 13 and older will have a curriculum that deals with gun control, racism, LGBTQ issues, PTSD, and other more mature topics.

  • Foreign Policy Alliance Social

    Shanghai River Restaurant 2407 Westheimer Rd., Houston

    Come join us to discuss concerns and grievances about the endless wars, the bloated pentagon budget and military industrial complex.  We will discuss recent article from Foreign Policy magazine: 'Moscow and Beijing Have Tehran's Back.' Also we welcome newcomers to join and share what's on your mind with regard to foreign policy issues. 

  • Peace & Wellness Retreat

    The Council on Recovery 303 Jackson Hill St #1,, Houston

    Holistic wellness retreat focuses on Nutrition, yoga, mindfulness and sustainability. Lecture presentations, break-out sessions, cooking demo, and plant based lunch are included in this full day retreat.

    $20

  • Embodying Nonviolent Communication – David Weinstock

    Dominican Sisters of Houston 6501 Almeda Rd, Houston, TX, United States

    Practice embodying nonviolence through movement and play. Whole mind/body/linguistic practice, engaged over time, is where we come face to face with the history we’ve embodied, our deeper selves, our most profound gifts, and the motivation to connect more compassionately in the world.

    • Develop your empathic listening faculties
    • Cultivate a centered presence in stressful times
    • Make decisions and take actions that align with your values
    • Nurture intimate connections and cultivate community

    $390

  • Peace Camp

    Mission Milby Community Center 2220 Broadway St., Houston, TX, United States

    Peace Camp provides the Houston metropolitan area with an alternative day camp experience which fosters an understanding of peace, justice, and environmental awareness appropriate to the age of the child.   Only one Peace Camp Session is offered summer 2021.  Attendance is limited to 20 and pre registration is required.  Registration deadline is Friday, July 9. […]

  • Bilingual Peace Club for kids ages 8-12

    Trini Mendenhall Community Center 1414 Wirt rd 1414 Wirt rd, Houston

    A 2 hour bilingual Peace Club for kids 8-12 years Children 8-12 learn about peace and non-violence through education, games, crafts  and conversations. Social Distancing and Masks Required.  

  • Bilingual Peace Club for kids ages 8-12

    Trini Mendenhall Community Center 1414 Wirt rd 1414 Wirt rd, Houston

    HPJC and Alianza Latina International along with Univision is sponsoring a monthly 2 hour bilingual Peace Club beginning this October 30th.

  • 6th Annual School Mental Health Conference

    AL, India

    The Annual CSBH School Mental Health Conference will be held on August 20, 2022 at the Region 4 Education Center. This is a full-day professional development opportunity with some of the most innovative approaches around education and mental health for participants. The 2022 theme is Beyond a Theory: Healing and Transformation in the Education System. […]

    $75

  • World AIDS Day Observance

    Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St, Houston

    Show support and stand in solidarity with the millions of people living with and impacted by HIV. Attendees are invited to bring a small memento, photo, or item (please no food or drinks) to place on a community altar in remembrance of those who have passed on, and items in celebration of those living with HIV and hope for the […]

    Free

  • “Images & Words: Media’s Influence on the Struggle for Civil Rights” Annual MLK Birthday Observance

    Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St, Houston

    In partnership with the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) and The Gordon Parks Foundation, the 2023 Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Observance explores the role of the media in civil rights movements past and present. Inspired by the MFAH’s current exhibition Gordon Parks: Stokely Carmichael and Black Power, panelists share their work […]

    $5 – $20

  • MLK Parade Houston-2023

    Midtown Houston 1200 Holman Street San Jacinto Streeet & Elgin Street San Jacinto Streeet & Elgin Street, Houston, TX, United States

    The MLK Grande Parade-2023 will be held in Midtown Houston on January 16, 2023 originating on San Jacinto Street & Elgin Street beginning @10A (CST). Watch live on the CW 39-Houston from 9:30A-12P (CST). For more information log on to www.mlkgrandeparade.org

    Free to the public

  • Annual MLK PARADE hOUSTON-2023

    AL, India

    The MLK Grande Parade-2023 will be held in Midtown Houston on January 16, 2023 originating on San Jacinto Street & Elgin Street beginning @ 10A (CST). The parade will be televised by Houston's CW 39 from 9:30A-12P(CST). For more information visit us @ www.mlkgrandeparade.org

    Free

  • Music Fest

    Unitarian Fellowship of Houston 1504 Wirt Road, Houston, TX, United States

    A day of music and fellowship with local bands, food, belly dancers. Bring Children, coolers, pets on leases, lawn chairs, frisbees and any pastime you please. Arts & Crafts. Hand drumming. children's Peace Club Activities. Vendors welcome.

  • Third Harmony Documentary on NonViolent Communications

    northwoods Unitarian Universalist Church 1370 N Millbend, Spring

    Drawing on interviews with veteran activists like Civil Rights leader Bernard Lafayette, scientists like behaviorist Frans de Waal and neuroscientist Marco Iacoboni, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, political scientist Erica Chenoweth, futurist Elisabet Sahtouris and others, THE THIRD HARMONY tells the story of nonviolence, the greatest overlooked resource in human experience. The film also delves into the […]

    Free

  • Building New Cycles of Peace: Centering Former Combatants as Agents of Peace

    online not applicable, not applicable, United States

    We will explore the unique and powerful roles of youth—including those formerly involved in armed conflicts—in building and sustaining peace. Time: 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. (Pacific Standard Time), Wednesday, […]

    Free