Interfaith Justice Advocacy Workshop
June 2025 is the perfect time to refresh your advocacy knowledge and set goals for engaging your faith community around issues that impact the planet and its peoples. Why is […]
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Cultivating Change: New American Farmers and Their Role in a Greener Houston
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesUrban Houston faces both environmental and social challenges: food deserts, high resource costs, and barriers for refugees-turned-farmers seeking to build sustainable livelihoods. In this talk, we’ll explore how Plant It Forward leverages government and private support to secure land for New American farmers, reducing carbon footprints through hyper-local production and empowering communities through equitable land […]
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There is a Conservationist in Everyone
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesJoin Karla Klay, Executive Director of Artist Boat, to learn about Artist Boat’s effort to conserve 1,400 acres on West Galveston Island. Since 2010, 1,039 acres have been conserved through 15 transactions totaling $25 million dollars. This effort has taken a village of partners at Federal, State, and local levels. Bringing together these partners, as […]
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Texas Observer Roundtable on Resiliance & Leadership, 20 Years after Hurricane Katrina
Julia Ideson Bldg 550 McKinney St, HoustonJoin the Texas Observer in Houston on September 10 The Lingering Storm: 20 Years After Katrina—Stories of Hope and ActionJoin us in Houston on Wednesday, September 10, for an evening of reflection, storytelling, and conversation. Two decades after Hurricane Katrina reshaped the Gulf Coast and the country, we're gathering to reflect on the storm's legacy […]
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Rain Barrels for The Houston-Area Community
Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church 2353 Rice Boulevard, HoustonYou are invited to a rain barrel workshop. Join us on Sunday, September 21 to learn about the benefits of rain barrels, get one for your home/house of worship and learn how to install it on your property. Rain barrels not only conserve water, a precious natural resource, they also help to keep water clean […]
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Sun Day
Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church 2353 Rice Boulevard, HoustonSunday, September 21 is a day of action to celebrate solar and wind power, and the widespread adoption of renewable energy sources in Texas and worldwide. Sun Day Houston 2025 will feature inspirational speakers at 2 p.m., exhibits throughout the event, workshops at 3 p.m. (Rain Barrels for the Houston Area Community), 3:30 p.m. (Tips […]
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Tips and Tricks to Going Solar
Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church 2353 Rice Boulevard, HoustonSophy Ashworth, a long-time solar homeowner and volunteer with the non-profit Solar United Neighbors (SUN), will share from her and SUN's experience how best to invest in solar, avoid scams, and hedge against rising electricity costs. Bring your questions and between Sophy and SUN's great Help Desk, we will help take down the barriers to […]
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The Nuts and Bolts of Integral Ecology
Online TXWhat is integral ecology, and how can we put it into practice? Join Sr. Damien Marie Savino as she addresses these questions, focusing on the notion of integral ecology introduced by Pope Francis in his environmental encyclical, Laudato Si’ and explored in her new book Learning the Language of Creation, to be released in January […]
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Clean Water in Action: Advocacy Through the Permitting Process
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesJoin Alenka Cardenas and Clara Goodwin of Bayou City Waterkeeper for an overview of the Clean Water Act's permitting programs. Alenka and Clara will teach attendees how to use a variety […]
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Climate Solutions 101
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesThink there is no solution to climate change? Nothing could be farther from the truth. Effective climate solutions are available now! Climate Solutions 101 is the world’s first major educational effort focused solely on climate solutions. Rather than rehashing well-known climate challenges, these materials from Project Drawdown concentrate on game-changing climate action based on rigorous […]
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Faith Perspectives Panel: Faith & Water
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesWater is the foundation of life, and a basic human right. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development states that freshwater resources are of major environmental, economic and social importance […]
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Harris County Climate Justice Plan
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesJoin Lisa Lin, Harris County’s Director of Sustainability, as she provides an overview of the Harris County Climate Justice Plan, the first plan of its kind in the U.S. approved at the county level. In her talk, Lisa will share how co-leading the plan development with the Coalition for Environment, Equity, and Resilience (CEER) shaped […]
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The Earth and Spirituality: Organized Religion and Earth Church
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesIn this presentation, Jim Blackburn will offer a summary of the evolution of modern Christian thinking on the environment from both the Old and New Testaments as well as his […]
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The Role of Community Engagement in Environmental Health Research
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesJoin Melissa Suter, PhD, of Baylor College of Medicine, and Lance Hallberg, PhD, and Claire Hallmark, MPH, both of University of Texas Medical Branch, for a talk highlighting the role […]
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Pocket Prairies for Faith Communities
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesWhat is a pocket prairie and why would you want one at your faith community? If your faith community is maintaining lawn that it does not use, join us online to learn about pocket prairies, their benefits, and how to create and maintain one. Lan Shen, Seed Collection Manager and Great Grow Out Coordinator for […]
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Going solar on your own or together – SUN is here to help
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesWhether you want to learn solar basics or how to incorporate storage into your existing solar array, Solar United Neighbors (SUN), a 501c3, can help. Join Dori Wolfe, Senior Texas Program Associate with SUN, to learn the advantages of going solar together as a group, or the flexibility of going solar on your own. Learn […]
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A Faithful and Hopeful Response to Willful Climate Denial Policies
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesSince January 2025, the President, his Congressional yes-men/women, and the courts have been systematically overturning existing legislation and passing new limitations on successful climate policies, withdrawing from global commitments, and […]
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Saving Water While Saving Souls: Water Conservation at Houses of Worship
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesHouses of worship have long been in the business of renewal. As it turns out, they can also lead by example at renewing and saving our water resources. Across traditions and denominations, faith communities can embrace One Water thinking—the idea that all water has value and should be managed holistically, whether it falls from the […]
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It’s Always About the Habitat
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesJoin the Rev. Rob Spencer, founder of Cultiv8Community, to learn their story of connecting neighbors to neighbors, engaging people with nature, and restoring life-giving habitats. Cultiv8Community envisions a world where people are connected with community and caring for nature, so that all life is flourishing, now and for generations. Their core programs help families who […]
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Pocket Prairie and Great Grow Out Workshop
Deer Park Prairie Education Center 1222 E. Purdue Lane, Deer ParkJoin us for a hands-on pocket prairie and native plant grow-out workshop designed for Communities of Faith! Staff from the Coastal Prairie Conservancy and volunteers from the Native Prairies Association of Texas will lead participants in lessons on pocket prairie establishment, plant propagation and sourcing, biodiversity surveys, and how our organizations can support your efforts […]
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The Preserve – A Nature Based Solution
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesJoin Karla Klay, Executive Director of Artist Boat to hear about their largest project and their clearest nature-based solution: the Coastal Heritage Preserve on West Galveston Island. Galveston Island sits in the Galveston Bay Estuary, facing the Gulf of Mexico. Bayside wetlands improve water quality, support fisheries, and buffer storms. Coastal prairies absorb floodwaters and […]
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Interfaith Justice Advocacy Workshop
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesLooking for ways to make a positive difference in challenging times? Want to use your voice for good? Ready to engage in public policy but not sure where to begin? Texas Impact will refresh our advocacy knowledge and set goals for engaging our faith communities around issues that impact the planet and its peoples. Be […]
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From Resilience to “Thrivance” in a Collapsing World
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesJoin Dr. Jeff Crane, Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, Cal Poly Humboldt, as he explores how community farming can play a crucial role in moving past a simple focus on resilience, mitigation, and adaptation to one of thrivance in a time of political, economic, and ecological chaos. While the threats […]
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A Multi-Faith Call for a Just & Prosperous Future for All
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesCalling people of all faith & spiritual traditions to come together to speak for justice. We will learn about & take action on economic dignity, healthcare for all, racial justice, […]
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Finding Water and Hope
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesFinding hope in adapting to climate change can start by focusing on water. Join Jen Powis, Managing Attorney for the Gulf Regional Office of Earthjustice, for a high level overview […]
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Energy Conservation for Houses of Worship
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesFaith communities across the country are facing rising utility costs, aging facilities, and shrinking operating budgets. Yet many houses of worship can reduce their energy expenses by 10–30% through practical, […]
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“The Low Turn Row” at The Museum of Fine Arts Houston + Wendy Watriss and John Simmons
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston 1001 Bissonnet, HoustonPost-film discussion with Wendy Watriss, photographer and cofounder of FotoFest; filmmaker John Simmons; and associate producer Celia Lightfoot Experience the stories of people who settled the U.S. frontier and their […]
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Ready. Set. Vote!
Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church 3015 N. MacGregor Way, HoustonCalling people of all faiths and spiritual traditions! Concerned about the upcoming elections, immigration issues, the state of public education, our democracy, women’s health, the climate or gun violence? Join […]
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Heat Stress Prevention: Medical Community Engagement with Climate Change
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesJoin Dr. Brett Perkison as he presents the latest technologies and methods used to monitor workers for heat stress. He will also discuss how current medical diagnostic coding often underdiagnoses […]
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You know about pet rescue, but have you heard about food rescue?
online not applicable, not applicable, United StatesJoin Barbara Bronstein, founder and president of Second Servings of Houston, as she discusses food rescue, and why it is essential for fighting food insecurity and climate change. Barbara will […]
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