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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240602T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240602T153000
DTSTAMP:20260427T213411
CREATED:20240619T044640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T044640Z
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SUMMARY:Interfaith Justice Advocacy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:June 2024 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 it such a perfect time? With the 2024 elections looming\, it’s time to get ready. Faith communities typically don’t want to be seen as “political\,” but\, as we’ll cover in this workshop\, faith communities can—and should—provide important education and leadership roles in nonpartisan civic engagement. Join Bee Moorhead\, executive director of Texas Impact\, an interfaith justice advocacy organization\, and her colleagues\, to talk about what that looks like “in real life\,” and do a deep dive into Texas Impact’s specific Houston-area resources and projects.  Register for this event on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/interfaith-justice-advocacy-workshop-tickets-886402292117. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/interfaith-justice-advocacy-workshop-4/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Bee-and-Lisa-1040110_1080x675.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
GEO:38.888684;-77.004719
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240630T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240630T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T213411
CREATED:20240619T044149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T044149Z
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SUMMARY:Creek\, Community\, and Self Restoration
DESCRIPTION:For over a decade\, a Houston community worked to restore a local creek.  Join Brian Herod\, Project Manager for the Japhet Creek Restoration Project\, to hear the story of communities’ engagement with this hidden gem of a creek and one leader’s story of relationship with this historic place.   Time for interactive Q&A with the speaker will be provided. Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creek-community-and-self-restoration-tickets-891622495887. This program will be recorded and the recording distributed to all registrants. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/creek-community-and-self-restoration/
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/2024/04/Brian-Herod-photo.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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240721T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240721T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T213411
CREATED:20240619T042913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T043043Z
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SUMMARY:Revitalizing Levy Park
DESCRIPTION:In the heart of Houston lies Levy Park\, a once-neglected space now transformed into a vibrant community hub. Join Stephanie Kiouses\, Park Director\, as she explores Levy Park’s renewal\, restoration\, and regeneration\, showcasing the transformative power of urban revitalization projects.   Time for interactive Q&A with the speaker will be provided. Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/revitalizing-levy-park-tickets-923157006457. This program will be recorded and the recording distributed to all registrants. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/revitalizing-levy-park/
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/2024/06/Stephanie-Kiouses-photo-e1718771193294.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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250317T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250317T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T213411
CREATED:20250226T040800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T040800Z
UID:10001885-1742234400-1742238000@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Drawdown Roadmap
DESCRIPTION:You may know that there are many possible solutions to combat climate change.  But\, how do we focus our efforts\, create the most effective plan and really make a difference on climate before it’s too late? The Drawdown Roadmap is a science-based strategy for accelerating climate solutions\, pointing to which climate actions governments\, businesses\, investors\, philanthropists\, community organizations\, and others should prioritize to make the most of our efforts to stop climate change. Attend this 4-week course to understand the roadmap\, and consider how to actualize it in your business\, community organization\, investments and more.  To learn more/register\, see: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drawdown-roadmap-tickets-1230822365829. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/drawdown-roadmap-2/2025-03-17/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture,Video Showing
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Drawdown-Roadmap-logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T213411
CREATED:20250319T165740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T165744Z
UID:10001910-1742495400-1742502600@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Women's History Month:  Looking at Internalized Sexism
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Center for Healing Racism in a facilitated discussion of internalized sexism on Thursday\, March 20\, 2025\, 6:30 PM 3412 Crawford Street\, Houston\, TX 77004.  Parking in HCC Lot 9 (Holman@Crawford/Almeda).  This event is free and open to the public with donations appreciated. Registration required at https://www.centerhealingracism.org/event/womens-history-month-looking-at-internalized-sexism/
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/womens-history-month-looking-at-internalized-sexism/
LOCATION:Center for the Healing of Racism\, 3412 Crawford Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77004
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/CFHR-Womens-History-2025.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Healing of Racism":MAILTO:cfhr1@juno.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T210000
DTSTAMP:20260427T213411
CREATED:20250319T165905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T165908Z
UID:10001909-1743181200-1743195600@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Night of Ideas featuring Dr. Peter Hotez  Presented with Villa Albertine & Institut Français
DESCRIPTION:Villa Albertine’s signature evening of arts and culture marathon\, “Night of Ideas” will take place from March 27 through April 6 across 20 US cities. The event invites thought leaders\, activists\, performers\, authors\, and academics to engage the public in late-night discussions addressing major global issues. This year’s unifying theme is “Common Ground\,” prompting participants to consider how we can commit to and protect what we have in common. How can we foster authentic interpersonal connection in an increasingly digital world? In a polarized political landscape\, where are our opportunities for dialogue? As extreme weather threatens our planet\, how can we preserve the land beneath our feet? Night of Ideas is presented by Villa Albertine and Albertine Foundation and coordinated worldwide by the Institut Français.\n\nThis year’s festival at the Rothko Chapel will include events exploring common ground in pursuit of health justice with performances and talks:\n5pm – “Connecting through Music & Medicine\,” Performance by Texas Medical Center Orchestra\n6pm – “Texas Through Women’s Minds\,” Talk by Prune Antoine\, French journalist-researcher & Current Artist in Residence with Villa Albertine\n6:45pm – “The Advocacy Power of Music & Poetry\,” Performance & Discussion with Toni Hickman & Sofia Heyl\nSpecial Thanks to Community Partner ReelAbilities\n7:30pm – “The Deadly Rise of Anti-Science\,” Talk by Dr. Peter Hotez\, epidemiologist & professor\n8:30pm – Reception & Book Signing with Dr. Peter Hotez
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/night-of-ideas-featuring-dr-peter-hotez-presented-with-villa-albertine-institut-francais/
LOCATION:Rothko Chapel\, 3900 Yupon St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Rothko Chapel":MAILTO:info@rothkochapel.org
GEO:29.7378214;-95.3957425
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St. Houston TX 77006 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3900 Yupon St.:geo:-95.3957425,29.7378214
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250330T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250330T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T213411
CREATED:20250226T040659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T040659Z
UID:10001893-1743343200-1743346800@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Finding Common Ground on Conservation
DESCRIPTION:In our hyper-polarized political environment\, with upheavals beginning again that will impact conservation efforts nationwide\, how can those of us who care about nature find messages and actions that will bridge the divide? Especially from the voice of the faith community? Jeff Sargent of the Native Prairies Association of Texas will share his perspectives from a professional and personal standpoint\, and seek your feedback on what you are doing individually that has worked\, or not. This program will be recorded and the recording distributed to all registrants. Time for interactive Q&A with the speaker will be provided. Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/finding-common-ground-on-conservation-tickets-1230882826669. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/finding-common-ground-on-conservation/
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/2025/02/Jeff-Sargent.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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T213411
CREATED:20250924T220122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T220124Z
UID:10002309-1745776800-1745780400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Connecting Lands and Connecting People: Preserving the Coastal Prairie
DESCRIPTION:Join Bethany Foshee of the Coastal Prairie Conservancy to learn about their work to conserve coastal prairie and how you can engage. Bethany will first cover the history\, mission\, and latest efforts of the Coastal Prairie Conservancy. She’ll then segue into how people can get involved in their work\, highlighting Texas’ first certified Conservation Cemetery at their new Blazing Star Sanctuary\, their 20\,000 Milkweeds Initiative\, their Great Grow Out program\, and their 9 Natives program\, as well as other exciting stewardship and outreach endeavors on the Katy Prairie.  There are many ways to get connected with the land and with people while making a difference! This program will be recorded and the recording distributed to all registrants. Time for interactive Q&A with the speaker will be provided.  \n\n\n\nPlease register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/connecting-lands-and-connecting-people-preserving-the-coastal-prairie-tickets-1265031987729.  \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/connecting-lands-and-connecting-people-preserving-the-coastal-prairie/
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/2025/03/Bethany-Foshee.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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T213411
CREATED:20250924T220015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T220019Z
UID:10002315-1746367200-1746374400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Pocket Prairie and Great Grow Out Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 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 to foster nature on your grounds. Participants will go home with germination trays\, soil\, and native seeds to grow out for restoration projects. Open to ages 10 and up. This event has been organized in partnership with the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston.   \n\n\n\nContact Bethany Foshee with any questions at bfoshee@coastalprairieconservancy.org.  \n\n\n\nRegister for this event at: https://texasprairie.org/event/pocketprairieworkshop-may2025/ \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/pocket-prairie-and-great-grow-out-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Deer Park Prairie Education Center\, 1222 E. Purdue Lane\, Deer Park\, 77536
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Great-grow-out.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T213411
CREATED:20250924T215927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T215929Z
UID:10002316-1747591200-1747594800@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Plastic Pollution: A Growing Crisis and What You Can Do
DESCRIPTION:Join Leticia Socal\, Sustainability Director at Brilliant Ideas Planet\, as she explores the widespread impact of plastic pollution on our environment\, wildlife\, and human health. She’ll discuss how plastic waste has evolved into a global crisis\, highlighting the challenges it presents and the steps we can all take to reduce our personal and collective plastic footprint. From everyday actions to regulatory changes\, this session will provide you with practical solutions to combat plastic pollution and help contribute to a more sustainable future. This program will be recorded and the recording distributed to all registrants. Time for interactive Q&A with the speaker will be provided.  \n\n\n\nPlease register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/plastic-pollution-a-growing-crisis-and-what-you-can-do-tickets-1321173428289.  \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/plastic-pollution-a-growing-crisis-and-what-you-can-do/
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/2025/04/Leticia-Socal.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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250915T153000
DTSTAMP:20260427T213411
CREATED:20250924T215639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T215642Z
UID:10002320-1749391200-1757950200@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Interfaith Justice Advocacy Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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 it such a perfect time? Getting started now gives you plenty of time to get ready for elections in 2026.   \n\n\n\nFaith communities typically don’t want to be seen as “political\,” but\, as we’ll cover in this workshop\, faith communities can—and should—provide important education and leadership roles in nonpartisan civic engagement. Join Bee Moorhead\, executive director of Texas Impact\, an interfaith justice advocacy organization\, and her colleagues\, to talk about what that looks like “in real life\,” and do a deep dive into Texas Impact’s specific Houston-area resources and projects.   \n\n\n\nRegister for this event on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1344713928559.  \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/interfaith-justice-advocacy-workshop-5/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Presentation or Lecture,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Texas-Impact-logo.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
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:20250629T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251006T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T213411
CREATED:20250924T215143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T215145Z
UID:10002321-1751220000-1759777200@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Cultivating Change: New American Farmers and Their Role in a Greener Houston
DESCRIPTION:Urban 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 access.  \n\n\n\nYou’ll learn practical steps you can take today: from advocating for land-use policy reforms and donating or leasing land\, to volunteering your time and choosing locally grown produce at farmers’ markets. This program will be recorded and the recording distributed to all registrants. Time for interactive Q&A with the speaker will be provided.  \n\n\n\nPlease register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cultivating-change-new-american-farmers-their-role-in-a-greener-houston-tickets-1360869109139.  \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/cultivating-change-new-american-farmers-and-their-role-in-a-greener-houston/
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/2025/05/PiF-farmer.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:20250831T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250831T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T213411
CREATED:20250924T214912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T214915Z
UID:10002333-1756663200-1756666800@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:There is a Conservationist in Everyone
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 well as members of the community\, demonstrates how there is a conservationist in everyone.  \n\n\n\nHear from Karla how you can support the work of Artist Boat. This program will be recorded and the recording distributed to all registrants. Time for interactive Q&A with the speaker will be provided.  \n\n\n\nPlease register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/there-is-a-conservationist-in-everyone-tickets-1506018785729.  \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/there-is-a-conservationist-in-everyone/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Karla-Klay.png
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:20250910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T210000
DTSTAMP:20260427T213411
CREATED:20250827T195827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T195829Z
UID:10002360-1757530800-1757538000@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Texas Observer Roundtable on Resiliance & Leadership\, 20 Years after Hurricane Katrina
DESCRIPTION:Join the Texas Observer in Houston on September 10\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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 and highlight the strength\, resilience\, and action that followed in its wake.The Observer is excited to partner with Mother Jones\, Reveal\, and Capital B to host this very special event.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReserve Your Spot on Eventbrite\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Julia Ideson Building\, 550 McKinney St\, Houston\, TX 77002 (map it)Date: Wednesday\, September 10\, 2025Time: Doors at 6:30 p.m. | Program 7–9 p.m. \nAdmission: Donation-based (Suggested: $5)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Highlights\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReporting on Climate Change\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA compelling conversation featuring Soledad O’Brien\, Garrison Hayes (Mother Jones)\, and Adam Mahoney (Capital B)\, exploring how Hurricane Katrina changed climate journalism—and how the media continues to cover today’s climate crises in vulnerable communities.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStarting Over and Building Anew\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA roundtable on resilience and leadership\, with former Houston Mayor Bill White\, Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. (Hip Hop Caucus)\, and local leaders\, moderated by the Texas Observer‘s Lise Olsen.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’d love to have you join us—and we’d be grateful if you could share this invitation with friends\, family\, and community members who might be interested. This is a community-centered event\, and everyone is welcome.We’re also working on a livestream option\, so stay tuned for more details soon.Thank you for your time and support. We look forward to seeing you in September as we honor the past and shape the future—together.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/texas-observer-roundtable-on-resiliance-leadership-20-yr-after-hurricane-katrina/2025-09-10/
LOCATION:Julia Ideson Bldg\, 550 McKinney St\, Houston\, 77002
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T213411
CREATED:20250924T214333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T214334Z
UID:10002347-1757613600-1757617200@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Climate Solutions 101
DESCRIPTION:Think 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 scientific research and analysis.  \n\n\n\nThis course\, presented in video units and in-depth conversations\, combines Project Drawdown’s trusted resources with the expertise of several inspiring voices from around the world. Climate solutions become attainable with increased access to free\, science-based educational resources\, elevated public discourse\, and tangible examples of real-world action.  \n\n\n\nContinue your climate solutions journey\, today. Join others for a weekly online discussion on climate solutions!  \n\n\n\nRegister for this course on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1511025139869.  \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/climate-solutions-101-3/2025-09-11/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Film,Non-HPJC Meeting,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/climate-solutions-101-logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T213411
CREATED:20250924T214108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T214111Z
UID:10002353-1758463200-1758470400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Rain Barrels for The Houston-Area Community
DESCRIPTION:You 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.  \n\n\n\nRain barrels not only conserve water\, a precious natural resource\, they also help to keep water clean and reduce flooding\, thereby making Houston a more resilient city.  And\, these barrels have been re-purposed\, avoiding plastic waste.  \n\n\n\nRegistration includes one rain barrel\, one connecter kit and training to install them. Supplies of rain barrels are limited\, so please register early.  Rain barrels will be available to be picked up on Sunday\, Sept. 21\, from 2 – 3 p.m. in the church parking lot. Installation training will take place afterward\, from 3 – 3:30 p.m.\, with Q&A/wrap-up from 3:30 – 4 p.m.\, in the church building.  \n\n\n\nGalveston Bay Foundation will share a presentation discussing water conservation tools like Water My Yard\, the environmental benefits of reducing freshwater usage and collecting rainwater\, as well as proper rain barrel preparation\, installation instructions and tips. If you can’t stay for the training\, recorded training is available.  \n\n\n\nThis workshop is organized by Galveston Bay Foundation in partnership with the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston\, and is sponsored by Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages.  \n\n\n\nRegister to participate at: www.galvbay.org/events.  \n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/rain-barrels-for-the-houston-area-community-4/
LOCATION:Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church\, 2353 Rice Boulevard\, Houston\, 77005
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Non-HPJC Meeting,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/taking-rain-barrels-home.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T163000
DTSTAMP:20260427T213411
CREATED:20250913T171950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T172229Z
UID:10002363-1758463200-1758472200@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Sun Day
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, 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. \nSun 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 & Tricks for Going Solar) & 4 p.m. (Welcoming the Energy Transition)\, a Voter Registration Booth (from 2 – 3 p.m. only)\, music\, fun activities\, food\, and fellowship that focus on learning what actions individuals can take to counter climate change and promote the adoption of clean\, reliable energy statewide and on a small scale in communities\, businesses\, homes\, and apartments. \nAttendees will see mobile solar and home solar battery displays\, electric vehicle show and tell\, and other hands-on renewable energy demonstrations. Rain barrels will be sold at the event; reserve a rain barrel in advance at www.galvbay.org/events\, because they will sell out quickly.  Register for/learn more about the Tips & Tricks for Going Solar workshop at: https://www.mobilize.us/solarunitedneighbors/event/830764/. If parking is unavailable in the church’s lots\, ample parking is available across the street in the Rice University stadium lot on Greenbriar. Register for the Sun Day event\, for planning purposes\, at: https://actionnetwork.org/events/sun-day-houston. \nSun Day Houston 2025 is co-sponsored by TH!RD ACT\, the Sierra Club of Houston\, the Harris County Office of County Administration’s Sustainability Division\, Environment Texas\, U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC®) Texas Chapter\, Environment Texas\, Citizens Environmental Coalition of Houston\, Houston Electric Vehicle Assn (Houston EVA)\, Public Citizen\, Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston\, Houston Peace & Justice Center\, Houston Climate Movement\, Texas Campaign for the Environment\, Sunrise Movement\, Gulf South Fossil Finance Hub\, Solar United Neighbors (SUN)\, Turtle Island Restoration Network\, S.A.F.E. Communities\, Better Brazoria Clean Air and Water\, Extinction Rebellion Houston\, Citizens Climate Lobby Houston\, and a growing number of other organizations. \n“Solar and wind power have become the most affordable sources of new electricity generation in Texas and worldwide\, while in Houston—a city long shaped by the hydrocarbon industry—misinformation about the cost-effectiveness and reliability of renewables persists. Sun Day Houston 2025 is about providing accurate\, unbiased facts to the public empowering our community to make informed choices for the future\,” said Gina Biekman\, coordinator of the Third Act Houston Working Group\, primary sponsor of the event. \nFeatured speakers:\nDaniel Cohan\, PhD\, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rice University\, will speak on the science of renewable energy and its growing role in ERCOT and the national U.S. energy grid. Dr. Cohan will also highlight his own personal experience with rooftop solar and his electric vehicle. \nAndrea Oyuela\, Sustainability Division\, Harris County Office of Administration\, is manager of the Harris County Solar for All program. Andrea will share updates on Harris County’s efforts to expand solar energy access to underserved communities in our area and the county’s leadership role in the Texas Solar for All Coalition. Andrea’s international development experience includes projects in Kenya\, Norway\, and Italy. \nInformation on Workshops:\nRain Barrels for the Houston Area Community: 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 and reduce flooding\, thereby making Houston a more resilient city.  And\, these barrels have been re-purposed\, avoiding plastic waste. Registration includes one rain barrel\, one connecter kit and training to install them. Supplies of rain barrels are limited\, so please register early.  Rain barrels will be available to be picked up on Sunday\, Sept. 21\, from 2 – 3 p.m. in the church parking lot. Installation training will take place afterward\, from 3 – 3:30 p.m.\, with Q&A/wrap-up from 3:30 – 4 p.m.\, in the church building. Galveston Bay Foundation will share a presentation discussing water conservation tools like Water My Yard\, the environmental benefits of reducing freshwater usage and collecting rainwater\, as well as proper rain barrel preparation\, installation instructions and tips. If you can’t stay for the training\, recorded training is available. This workshop is organized by Galveston Bay Foundation in partnership with the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston\, and is sponsored by Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages. Register to participate at: www.galvbay.org/events. \nTips & Tricks for Going Solar: Sophy 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 going solar. Already have solar? Thank you! Sophy will share how to help SUN advocate for our solar rights. Please register for this talk on https://www.mobilize.us/solarunitedneighbors/event/830764/. \nWelcoming the Energy Transition: Nan Hildreth will provide citizens with keen insights and statistical data to elucidate the energy revolution that we are in the midst of\, right now\, even though few have noticed it. “We must recognize it and pursue it swiftly and wholeheartedly to end the climate crisis\,” Nan says. This workshop will display how clean energy has become the cheapest source of energy and is doubling every three years. 95% of new electricity generation in 2024 was solar\, wind\, or battery-supplied from clean energy. By 2050\, humanity can expect to accomplish twice as much with only a fraction of current emissions. Fossil fuels waste 2/3 of the energy created. Clean energy adoption is as unstoppable as was the Industrial Revolution. Yet some are trying to slow it down. \nJoin us for a fun day of triumph to celebrate the success of widespread renewable energy adoption and learn how you can advocate for change! Register for the Sun Day event\, for planning purposes\, at: https://actionnetwork.org/events/sun-day-houston \nAbout TH!RD ACT\nPrimary sponsor of Sun Day is TH!RD ACT (https://thirdact.org/)\, a national nonprofit organization of citizens over age 60\, working together to build a powerful elder-led movement to safeguard our climate and protect democracy for future generations. TH!RD ACT was founded in 2021 by noted environmentalist Bill McKibben. \nMedia Contact \nRob Bartlett\, Jr.713-962-8033bartlett@b-creative.com
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/sun-day/
LOCATION:Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church\, 2353 Rice Boulevard\, Houston\, 77005
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Thrd-Act-logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T213411
CREATED:20250924T213941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T213947Z
UID:10002362-1758468600-1758470400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Tips and Tricks to Going Solar
DESCRIPTION:Sophy 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 going solar. \n\n\n\nAlready have solar? Thank you! Sophy will share how to help SUN advocate for our solar rights. Time for interactive Q&A with the speaker will be provided. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is part of the larger Sun Day event celebrating and promoting renewable energy\, which begins at 2 p.m. with a rally and exhibit by local environmental non-profits. Come early for the rally and exhibit and stay to learn about going solar! \n\n\n\nPlease register for this talk on https://www.mobilize.us/solarunitedneighbors/event/830764/. \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/tips-and-tricks-to-going-solar/
LOCATION:Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church\, 2353 Rice Boulevard\, Houston\, 77005
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Sophy-Ashworth-photo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T213411
CREATED:20250924T212316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T212319Z
UID:10002355-1759082400-1759086000@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:The Nuts and Bolts of Integral Ecology
DESCRIPTION:What 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 2026.  \n\n\n\nHer lecture will include comments upon practices such as regenerative agriculture and nature-based solutions\, in recognition that healing of ecosystems and of human communities goes hand in hand.  \n\n\n\nThis program will be recorded and the recording distributed to all registrants. Time for interactive Q&A with the speaker will be provided.  \n\n\n\nPlease register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1513793921369.  \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/the-nuts-and-bolts-of-integral-ecology/
LOCATION:Online\, TX
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Sr-DAmien.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T163000
DTSTAMP:20260427T213411
CREATED:20250924T212814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T212816Z
UID:10002366-1759676400-1759681800@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Clean Water in Action: Advocacy Through the Permitting Process
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 of monitoring and reporting tools to identify and correct water permit violations. They will also share best practices for advocating through the permitting process to win stronger permits that can better protect water quality and wetlands.   \n\n\n\nAccess to clean water is a human right\, and you can make difference with your advocacy!  \n\n\n\nTime for Q&A with the speakers will be provided.  The session will be recorded and the recording sent to all registrants.   \n\n\n\nRegister to participate on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clean-water-in-action-advocacy-through-the-permitting-process-tickets-1641269173279.  \n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/clean-water-in-action-advocacy-through-the-permitting-process/
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/2025/09/photos-for-press-release-October-IENoH.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
GEO:38.888684;-77.004719
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260111T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260111T163000
DTSTAMP:20260427T213411
CREATED:20260312T173412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T173417Z
UID:10002390-1768143600-1768149000@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Faith Perspectives Panel: Faith & Water
DESCRIPTION:Water 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 and that the ocean is vital for human activities and well-being. But\, issues of water pollution and scarcity put this precious resource in peril. The Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston invites you to hear multiple faith perspectives on the topic of Faith & Water. A panel of speakers of a variety of faith backgrounds will each address this topic through the lens of their faith. An opportunity for Q&A with the panel will follow. 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!  This event has been organized by the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston\, which acts to empower the faith community in the greater Houston area to act and advocate on behalf of the environment. \nRegister for this event on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1975013719200. All registrants will receive the recording of the event. \nFor more information about this event\, or the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston\, please contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/faith-perspectives-panel-faith-water/
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/2025/12/water-pollution.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T153000
DTSTAMP:20260427T213411
CREATED:20260102T164804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T164811Z
UID:10002408-1769954400-1769959800@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Harris County Climate Justice Plan
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 the outcome of the plan and how that approach has informed the implementation phase\, which is still rooted in community-determined\, community-led solutions. Learn how your faith community can engage in the Harris County Climate Justice Plan! An opportunity for Q&A with the speaker will follow. Register for this event on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1976666855776. All registrants will receive the recording of the event. For more information about this event\, please contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/harris-county-climate-justice-plan/
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/2025/12/Lisa-Lin.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
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:20260201T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T213411
CREATED:20260102T164719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T164725Z
UID:10002409-1769968800-1769972400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:The Earth and Spirituality: Organized Religion and Earth Church
DESCRIPTION:In this presentation\, Jim Blackburn will offer a summary of the evolution of modern Christian thinking on the environment from both the Old and New Testaments as well as his own views of Earth-based spirituality to find the common elements as well as some of the differences. This presentation will be informed by the book Earth Church by Blackburn and artist Isabelle Scurry Chapman as well as two chapters in a forthcoming book on The Future of the Texas Coast currently under review by Texas A&M Press. Both of these lines of thinking elevate the importance of stewardship and celebration of the Earth which is the centerpiece of both the religious and the secular viewpoints. All attendees will get a link to a free copy of Earth Church. Print copies available by special arrangement only. Time for interactive discussion with the speaker will be provided. Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1976264876445. This virtual event will use the WebEx platform. Registrants will receive a separate e-mail with WebEx connection details.  Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/the-earth-and-spirituality-organized-religion-and-earth-church/
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/2025/12/Jim-Blackburn-casual.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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T213411
CREATED:20260312T172338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T172343Z
UID:10002421-1771783200-1771786800@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:The Role of Community Engagement in Environmental Health Research
DESCRIPTION:Join Melissa Suter\, PhD\, of Baylor College of Medicine\, and Lance Hallberg\, PhD\, and Claire Hallmark\, MPH\, both of University of Texas Medical Branch\, for a talk highlighting the role of the Community Engagement Core (CEC) in fostering meaningful\, bidirectional communication between researchers and communities impacted by Superfund site chemical pollutants. They will discuss strategies for partnering with local leaders and residents to co-develop prevention and intervention approaches aimed at reducing exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and other contaminants. Finally\, the presentation will showcase how these collaborative efforts inform research directions\, build capacity\, and advance environmental health equity in vulnerable populations. Time for interactive discussion with the speakers will be provided.  \n\n\n\nPlease register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979387429084. All registrants will receive a link to the recording of the event. This virtual event will use the WebEx platform. Registrants will receive a separate e-mail with WebEx connection details.   \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/the-role-of-community-engagement-in-environmental-health-research/
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/2026/01/speakers-for-February-2026-conversation.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
GEO:38.888684;-77.004719
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T163000
DTSTAMP:20260427T213411
CREATED:20260312T165730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T165736Z
UID:10002431-1772377200-1772382600@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Pocket Prairies for Faith Communities
DESCRIPTION:What 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 the Coastal Prairie Conservancy\, will describe pocket prairies\, how they can benefit your faith community\, the larger community\, and the environment. Beth Clark\, Landscape Architect\, will discuss how to create and maintain pocket prairies. \nA hands-on workshop for those faith communities interested in creating pocket prairies at their houses of worship will follow in May\, with a pocket prairie planting planned for Fall 2026. Time for Q&A with the speakers will follow the talk. All who register will get a link to a recording of the talk. \nPlease register on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pocket-prairies-for-faith-communities-tickets-1981066939545. The WebEx platform will be used for this virtual event – all registrants will get an e-mail invitation to the WebEx. \nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/pocket-prairies-for-faith-communities-2/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
GEO:38.888684;-77.004719
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T213411
CREATED:20260312T170403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T170408Z
UID:10002450-1774794600-1774800000@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Going solar on your own or together - SUN is here to help
DESCRIPTION:Whether 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 what a Virtual Power Plant is and the different ways it can help with grid resiliency and more. Houses of worship are encouraged to participate in this event.  An opportunity for Q&A with the speaker will follow. \nRegister for this event on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984578855781. All registrants will receive the recording of the event. Note that Eventbrite is used for ticketing only.  All registrants will get an e-mailed link to join the WebEx web meeting. \nFor more information about this event\, please contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/going-solar-on-your-own-or-together-sun-is-here-to-help/
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/2026/03/Dori-Wolfe-latest-photo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
GEO:38.888684;-77.004719
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T213411
CREATED:20260312T171000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T171006Z
UID:10002432-1774807200-1774810800@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:A Faithful and Hopeful Response to Willful Climate Denial Policies
DESCRIPTION:Since January 2025\, the President\, his Congressional yes-men/women\, and the courts have been systematically overturning existing legislation and passing new limitations on successful climate policies\, withdrawing from global commitments\, and gutting scientific funding that was making a difference in combatting the climate crisis.  At the same time\, many within the faith community have remained hopeful and are taking steps to counter these negative influences from the current administration.   \n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, join Mel Caraway\, retired United Methodist pastor\, as he looks at positive steps that are being taken to combat ecological uncertainty. Time for interactive discussion with the speaker will be provided.  \n\n\n\nPlease register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1981951471203. This virtual event will use the WebEx platform. Registrants will receive a separate e-mail with WebEx connection details.  All registrants will get a link to the recording of this talk.  \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/a-faithful-and-hopeful-response-to-willful-climate-denial-policies/
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/2026/02/Mel-Caraway-photo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
GEO:38.888684;-77.004719
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T163000
DTSTAMP:20260427T213411
CREATED:20260312T171632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T171638Z
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SUMMARY:Saving Water While Saving Souls: Water Conservation at Houses of Worship
DESCRIPTION:Houses 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.  \n\n\n\nAcross 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 sky\, flows from a faucet\, or enters a drain.  \n\n\n\nXeriscaping replaces thirsty turf with native plants that thrive on faith\, sunshine\, and minimal irrigation. Rainwater harvesting systems capture rooftop blessings and store them for landscape use or even indoor nonpotable and potable use. Even air conditioners can join the congregation! AC condensate harvesting collects the steady drip of distilled water that would otherwise disappear into the storm drain. Inside\, conservation measures such as efficient fixtures and leak detection quietly trim consumption without disrupting services (of any kind). Graywater reuse systems redirect gently used water from sinks to irrigate grounds or reuse indoors for non-potable purposes. Atmospheric water generation can even pull moisture directly from the air: loaves and fishes\, but for humidity.  \n\n\n\nFor ecclesiastical campuses ready to go further\, on-site blackwater treatment and reuse systems close the loop\, safely recycling wastewater for nonpotable uses. The result is resilience\, lower operating costs\, and an example of environmental care in action. In the end\, saving water is less about sacrifice and more about intention. Houses of worship can model a quiet truth: conservation is not only practical—it’s faithful.  An opportunity for Q&A with the speaker will follow.  \n\n\n\nRegister for this event on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984398383985. All registrants will receive the recording of the event. Note that Eventbrite is used for ticketing only.  All registrants will get an e-mailed link to join the WebEx web meeting.  \n\n\n\nFor more information about this event\, please contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/saving-water-while-saving-souls-water-conservation-at-houses-of-worship/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
GEO:38.888684;-77.004719
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T213411
CREATED:20260312T171936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T171941Z
UID:10002848-1777226400-1777230000@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:It’s Always About the Habitat
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. \nCultiv8Community 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 are Asset Limited\, Income Constrained\,  & Employed\, (ALICE)\, become homeowners\, provide children in rural areas joyful experiences in nature\, and restore communities and the earth itself. Hear their story and how this has led to helping thousands of kids connect and fall in love with our planet. Time for interactive discussion with the speaker will be provided. \nPlease register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984390183457. This virtual event will use the WebEx platform. Registrants will receive a separate e-mail with WebEx connection details.  All registrants will get a link to the recording of this talk. \nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/its-always-about-the-habitat/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rob-Spencer-photo.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
GEO:38.888684;-77.004719
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