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SUMMARY:Texas JSA Spring State Convention
DESCRIPTION:Hello\, \n  \nMy name is Jack Sims\, and I am an Activism Agent for the Junior State of America (JSA). We are a youth-run\, non-partisan 501(c)(3) non-profit that has been dedicated to educating and involving young people in civic processes and the importance of participation in a democratic society as one of the largest student-run organizations in the country. We think Houston Peace and Justice center has a lot to offer and would like to invite you to send a representative to speak about your organization to our members at the Activism Fair we host during our annual Spring State Convention in Houston\, Texas on April 15-16. \n  \nDuring the Activism Fair\, organizations set up booths and present their organization to JSAers. This will likely be an approximately hour-long time commitment for your representative on one of the days (either the 15th or 16th\, TBD)\, and you can include information on everything from what your organization does to how JSAers can get involved with the issue and how they can assist your organization. \n  \nIf your organization is interested in sending a representative\, please let me know\, and I will provide additional information on the convention’s location\, logistics\, and schedule. \n  \nWe would be incredibly grateful if you’d be willing to get involved\, and I’m happy to answer any questions you may have! I look forward to hearing back from you soon. \n  \nThank you\, \nJack Sims \nActivism Agent \nJunior State of America
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/texas-jsa-spring-state-convention/
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230415T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230415T120000
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SUMMARY:The Racist History of the Death Penalty
DESCRIPTION:This program is free and open to the public.  Registration is required to assure enough seating and hand outs are available. \nFor further information and to register contact Ceil Roeger croeger@domhou.org or 713-440-3714
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/the-racist-history-of-the-death-penalty/
LOCATION:Dominican Center for Spirituality\, 6501 Almeda Rd\, Houston\, 77021
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230405T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230405T200000
DTSTAMP:20230325T015042Z
CREATED:20230325T015037Z
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SUMMARY:"We Have Always Been Here"
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Wednesday April 5\, 2023\, from 6:00-8:00 PM\, for an intimate conversation with Ethan Michelle Ganz\, a trans nonbinary individual\, who uses all pronouns interchangeably.  Ethan will talk about his journey through self discovery\, self acceptance and understanding. They will discuss how learning about the history of trans and non-binary people in cultures around the globe helped them in their own journey.\n\n\nEthan is an activist\, community organizer\, and advocate who fights for justice and equity. She has worked with organizations\, businesses\, individuals\, and elected officials to create positive change in the world. He strives to educate people about his unique lived experience\, to bring about more understanding and love\n\nThis event is free and open to the public\, with donations encouraged.  It will be held at 3412 Crawford Street\, Houston\, TX 77004.  Free parking is available in Lot 9 at Holman and Crawford/Almeda.  To reserve your spot\, please register no later than April 4\, 2023 @ https://www.centerhealingracism.org/event/we-have-always-been-here/
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/we-have-always-been-here/
LOCATION:Center for the Healing of Racism\, 3412 Crawford Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77004
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Healing of Racism":MAILTO:cfhr1@juno.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230326T190000
DTSTAMP:20230218T193032Z
CREATED:20230218T193031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230218T193032Z
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SUMMARY:Watershed Connections: Land\, Water\, and People
DESCRIPTION:Houston is the Bayou City\, but many of us do not touch or experience these creeks and streams in our daily lives. We drive past and over bayous without seeing them\, but every day we make decisions and take actions that impact our water in profound ways. Are your actions having a positive or negative affect on our local surface water? Its quality? Its quantity? Join Charriss York\, Program Director for Green Infrastructure and Stormwater at Texas Community Watershed Partners as she discusses the intersection of land\, water\, and people along with steps we can take as both individuals and a community to address local water issues\, because as James Karr said\, “what we do on the land\, we read in the water.” 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/watershed-connections-land-water-and-people-tickets-530691371177. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/watershed-connections-land-water-and-people/
LOCATION:Online\, TX
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:20230326T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230326T160000
DTSTAMP:20230325T013558Z
CREATED:20230325T013355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230325T013558Z
UID:10001328-1679842800-1679846400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:2023 Rothko Chapel Óscar Romero Award Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The 2023 Rothko Chapel Óscar Romero Award recognizes individuals and organizations exercising courageous\, grassroots\, human rights advocacy to further civil rights in the United States. At a time when many urgent\, intersecting civil liberties and human rights are under attack and actively losing protections in the US\, the Rothko Chapel continues a multi-year effort to further community engagement on the topic of civil rights\, following our 2021-22 Symposium “Beyond the Rhetoric: Civil Rights & Our Shared Responsibility.”
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/2023-rothko-chapel-oscar-romero-award-ceremony/
LOCATION:Rothko Chapel\, 3900 Yupon St\, Houston\, 77006
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Presentation or Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rothko Chapel":MAILTO:info@rothkochapel.org
GEO:29.7378214;-95.3957425
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230309T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231012T200000
DTSTAMP:20220811T191227Z
CREATED:20220811T191225Z
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UID:10001297-1678384800-1697140800@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Creation Care 101
DESCRIPTION:Interested to connect your Christian faith to care for the earth?  Want to learn how your church can live the faith through caring for creation?  Or\, want to improve your own stewardship?  Join a free online course\, Creation Care 101\, and begin a journey of restoring faith\, justice\, and creation.  Each session will feature talks from leading theologians and scientists\, inspiring stories from churches\, facilitated heart-led conversation\, and tools for practical implementation. Details on content/schedule are given below.  All classes will be recorded\, so don’t worry if you can’t make every class.  Register at: https://creationcarecollective.org/event/creation-justice-101-fall-program/. Lisa Brenskelle will act as facilitator for the Lutherans Restoring Creation group\, providing additional resources and insights from her decades of earthkeeping ministry. To join her group & get the additional resources\, please indicate “Lutherans Restoring Creation” as your church/group when you register.  Note that all Christians are welcome to join the Lutherans Restoring Creation group\, not just Lutherans.  Contact Lisa at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. \n  \n\nSept 8: Intro: Faith\, Science & Creation Care\nOct 13: Eating: Theology of Food\nNov 10: Hosting: Honorable Gatherings\nDec 8: Purchasing: Living Simply & Justly\nJan 12: Regenerating: Soil\, Compost\, Waste\nFeb 9: Reframing: Water & Energy\nMar 9: Planting: Gardens & Spaces\nApr 13: Planning: Pulling it Together
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/creation-care-101/2023-03-09/
LOCATION:Online\, TX
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Creation-Care-Collective-logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230305T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230305T150000
DTSTAMP:20230218T193212Z
CREATED:20230218T193211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230218T193212Z
UID:10001395-1678028400-1678028400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Greening Finances for Faith Communities & People of Faith
DESCRIPTION:Want to align your finances\, or those of your faith community or other faith-based organization\, with the values of your faith – but not sure how to go about it?  Bob Errett has extensive experience in greening the finances of a large faith-based organization\, while Lisa Brenskelle has worked for years on greening of her personal finances.  Learn from their experiences!! Our speakers will guide you with tools and tips on how to approach greening of banking\, credit cards\, investments and insurance for your personal finances\, as well as those of a larger faith-based organization of which you are a part.  For faith-based organizations\, we’ll also cover handling of extraordinary income.  There will be plenty of time for your questions after the presentation.  Not a member of a faith community\, nor a person of faith\, but still want to align finances with values?  Feel free to join us\, as the material applies to you\, too!  Register on www.eventbrite.com at:   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/greening-finances-for-faith-communities-people-of-faith-tickets-520812372827.  Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/greening-finances-for-faith-communities-people-of-faith/
LOCATION:Online\, TX
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Bob-Lisa.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230227T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230227T200000
DTSTAMP:20230218T192938Z
CREATED:20230218T192937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230218T192938Z
UID:10001392-1677520800-1677528000@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Student-Led Resistance to Voter Suppression\, Then and Now
DESCRIPTION:The history of voter suppression efforts on HBCU campuses is long and ugly\, but there is an equally long history of student-led resistance.  Please join the Center for the Healing of Racism on Monday\, February 27\, 2023\, 6:00 to 8:00 PM (on Zoom)\, to hear Prairie View A&M professor Ron Goodwin\, Ph.D. discuss the history of voter suppression and student resistance at Prairie View A&M in Texas. Dr. Goodwin is an engaging\, passionate\, and authentic speaker who will draw on the lessons of history to provide context for current efforts to restrict access to democracy for students of color and to perpetuate racism and racial disparities through interference in education. A facilitated dialogue will follow the presentation.\n\nRon Goodwin is an Associate Professor at Prairie View A&M University and a native of San Antonio\, Texas. His research interests focus on the intersection of race and neighborhood development\, the political impacts of the urban planning processes\, and the cultural preservation of Texas’ Black community through the New Deal’s Slave Narratives. This event is free and open to the public\, with donations encouraged. To receive a Zoom link please register — no later than February 26 — on our website: https://www.centerhealingracism.org/event/student-led-resistance-to-voter-suppression-then-and-now-zoom/
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/student-led-resistance-to-voter-suppression-then-and-now/
LOCATION:Center for the Healing of Racism\, 3412 Crawford Street (@ Holman)\, Houston\, TX\, 77004
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Goodwin_Ronald_1246-600x648-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Healing of Racism":MAILTO:cfhr1@juno.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230226T190000
DTSTAMP:20230109T063836Z
CREATED:20230109T063836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T063836Z
UID:10001387-1677434400-1677438000@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Reconnecting Communities after a Natural Disaster
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Brett Perkison of the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston for a discussion of the effects that repeated record flooding due to climate change can have on local communities – often having more impact on lower socioeconomic communities who have less flood control measures put in place and have less resilience to recover from them due to financial constraints. Dr. Perkison will also focus on efforts of the local Houston community to improve resiliency through public advocacy – reviewing both the progress and the barriers that they have had encountered along the way. Interactive discussion with the virtual audience about how members of the Houston community can help to be better prepared for the next flooding event and how they can best assist their neighbors will be encouraged. Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reconnecting-communities-after-a-natural-disaster-tickets-504059023107. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/reconnecting-communities-after-a-natural-disaster/
LOCATION:Online\, TX
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Brett-Perkison.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230215T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230215T200000
DTSTAMP:20230218T193829Z
CREATED:20230218T193828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230218T193829Z
UID:10001445-1676485800-1676491200@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:“The Long Struggle to Abolish Reproductive Slavery” with Dorothy Roberts Annual Frances Tarlton “Sissy” Farenthold Endowed Lecture in Peace\, Social Justice and Human Rights
DESCRIPTION:The Rothko Chapel and the Bernard and Audre Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice at the University of Texas at Austin present the eighth annual Sissy Farenthold Lecture featuring acclaimed scholar of race\, gender and the law\, Dorothy Roberts\, George A. Weiss University Professor of Law and Sociology and the Raymond Pace and Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander Professor of Civil Rights\, on the intersections between reproductive rights\, criminalization of pregnancy\, and the family policing/separation systems in the aftermath of the June 2022 Dobbs decision.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/the-long-struggle-to-abolish-reproductive-slavery-with-dorothy-roberts-annual-frances-tarlton-sissy-farenthold-endowed-lecture-in-peace-social-justice-and-human-ri/
LOCATION:Rothko Chapel\, 3900 Yupon St\, Houston\, 77006
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Farenthold-FEB-2023.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rothko Chapel":MAILTO:info@rothkochapel.org
GEO:29.7378214;-95.3957425
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230211T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230211T170000
DTSTAMP:20230218T193644Z
CREATED:20230218T193643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230218T193644Z
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SUMMARY:Dialogue: Racism
DESCRIPTION:The Center for the Healing of Racism will present Dialogue: Racism\, a two-day intensive workshop that educates participants about racism and facilitates the process by which they can begin to counter the effects of racism on their lives\, empowering them to interrupt the cycle of racist attitudes. The workshop provides a safe\, respectful and loving atmosphere for a diverse group of people to learn new information\, share experiences\, dispel fears and guilt\, and get to know each another. For a fee of $20\, social workers can earn 14 CEUs (MUST attend entire two day program). \nDialogue: Racism will be on two consecutive Saturdays\, February 11 & 18\, 2023 from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM at 3412 Crawford Street\, Houston\, TX 77004. The event is free and open to the public. Donations are encouraged. Reservations required at: https://www.centerhealingracism.org/event/dialogueracism-winter-2023/ \nFree parking is available at Houston Community College lot #9 (Crawford & Holman).
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/dialogue-racism-9/
LOCATION:Center for the Healing of Racism\, 3412 Crawford Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77004
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Center-For-The-Healing-of-Racism-4-2-e1391179818574.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Healing of Racism":MAILTO:cfhr1@juno.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230205T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230205T163000
DTSTAMP:20230109T063837Z
CREATED:20230109T063837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T063837Z
UID:10001388-1675609200-1675614600@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Turning Lawns into Native Vegetable Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Join Dany Millikin\, Director of Education at the Houston Botanic Garden\, to learn how to convert the lawn at your home or house of worship to a native vegetable garden.  In addition to his work at the garden\, Dany has long specialized in incorporating edibles into landscaping. In fact\, he co-founded Edible Earth Resources in 2008\, an edible-focused regional landscaping company\, specializing in the design\, installation and maintenance of edible landscapes. Join him to learn how to transform a lawn into a beautiful edible native plant garden! Register on www.eventbrite.com at:   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/turning-lawns-into-native-vegetable-gardens-tickets-487290347547.  Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/turning-lawns-into-native-vegetable-gardens/
LOCATION:Online\, TX
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/dany-millikin.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230129T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230129T190000
DTSTAMP:20230109T063717Z
CREATED:20230109T063717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T063717Z
UID:10001386-1675015200-1675018800@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Confronting Climate Gridlock
DESCRIPTION:Confronting climate change will require interconnected efforts to improve technologies\, policy\, and diplomacy. Professor Dan Cohan of Rice University will explore the interconnections between domestic and international efforts and market-based and policy approaches to accelerate the pursuit of clean energy and slow global warming. Drawing on lessons from his recently published book\, Confronting Climate Gridlock: How Diplomacy\, Technology and Policy Can Unlock a Clean Energy Future\, this talk will show how efforts to confront climate change can help make clean energy more abundant and affordable around the world. 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/confronting-climate-gridlock-tickets-480202658077. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/confronting-climate-gridlock/
LOCATION:Online\, TX
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Dan-Cohan-photo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230127T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230127T140000
DTSTAMP:20230218T193930Z
CREATED:20230218T193929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230218T193930Z
UID:10001447-1674820800-1674828000@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:International Holocaust Remembrance Day
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE:  TIME CHANGED TO 12:00-2:00 PM \nPlease join us for a program in commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Friday\, January 27\, 2023\, 12:00-2:00 pm at the Center for the Healing of Racism\, 3412 Crawford Street\, Houston\, TX 77004.\nInternational Holocaust Remembrance Day\, or the International Day in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust\, is an international memorial day that commemorates the victims of the Holocaust. One third of the Jewish people\, along with countless members of other minorities\, were murdered by Nazi Germany between 1933 and 1945. \nOur presenter\, Rabbi Shaul Osadchey has led a distinguished career as a religious leader\, educator\, and social activist.  In the pulpit\, Rabbi Osadchey has brought spiritual depth to the Jewish life of his congregation while challenging them to find meaningful and innovative ways to connect their faith to the wider world.  As an interfaith leader\, he has been a bold spokesperson for the legitimate place of Jewish values in the marketplace of ideas and an inspirational guide in the creation of harmony and respect among faith communities.\n\nThis event is free and open to the public\, with donations encouraged.  Parking is available in Lot 9 at Holman and Crawford/Almeda. To reserve your spot please register below no later than January 24 at https://www.centerhealingracism.org/event/international-holocaust-remembrance-day/
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/international-holocaust-remembrance-day/
LOCATION:Center for the Healing of Racism\, 3412 Crawford Street (@ Holman)\, Houston\, TX\, 77004
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/CFHR-INTERNATIONAL-HOLOCAUST-REMEMBRANCE-DAY-updated-1-4-23-1-2-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Healing of Racism":MAILTO:cfhr1@juno.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230108T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230108T163000
DTSTAMP:20230109T063652Z
CREATED:20221208T131024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T063652Z
UID:10001432-1673190000-1673195400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Faith Perspectives: A Justice Lens on the Relationship between People & Planet
DESCRIPTION:The Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston invites you to hear multiple faith perspectives on the relationship between people & the planet\, from a justice viewpoint. A panel of speakers of a variety of faith backgrounds will each address a justice lens on the relationship between people & the planet from the perspective 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!  The Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston acts to empower the faith community in the greater Houston area to act and advocate on behalf of the environment. Register for this event on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-justice-lens-on-the-relationship-between-people-planet-tickets-480197974067. For 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-a-justice-lens-on-the-relationship-between-people-planet/
LOCATION:Online\, TX
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IENoH-logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221127T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221127T190000
DTSTAMP:20221120T061212Z
CREATED:20221120T061211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221120T061212Z
UID:10001427-1669572000-1669575600@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Oneness:  Scripture & Science
DESCRIPTION:As John Muir famously wrote in 1911: “When we try to pick out anything by itself\, we find it hitched to everything else in the Universe.” This expression of oneness\, which Muir observed from his time in the Sierras\, has both a scientific and a spiritual basis. Muir was prescient\, as the known science in 1911 had only a rudimentary understanding\, by our modern standards\, or how all things connect. And\, although Muir was raised in very devout Christian home and considered himself a Christian\, he may never have connected the spiritual aspect of this oneness with the Christian faith.  Join Lisa Brenskelle\, who holds a doctoral degree in engineering and has spent decades working in earthkeeping ministry in both Christian and interfaith settings\, as she highlights the oneness of all things as understood by modern science and as expressed in Christian scriptures. Attendees will gain a deeper appreciation of how everything connects to everything else\, including how humanity is woven into the fabric of the universe. 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/oneness-scripture-science-tickets-430609794487. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/oneness-scripture-science/
LOCATION:Online\, TX
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Lisa-Brenskelle-photo-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221113T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221113T163000
DTSTAMP:20221120T061254Z
CREATED:20221120T061253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221120T061254Z
UID:10001426-1668351600-1668357000@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Sustainable Celebrations
DESCRIPTION:Whether celebrating in your home or your house of worship\, people of all faith/spiritual traditions would like their occasions to be sustainable.  Sustainability is frequently defined as fulfilling the needs of current generations without compromising the needs of future generations.  This is a simple definition\, but putting it into practice for holidays and holy days may require some thought and planning.  Lisa Brenskelle will draw from her decades of work in earthkeeping ministry in both Christian and interfaith settings to explain the key aspects to consider to make your celebration sustainable.  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/sustainable-celebrations-tickets-430614338077. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/sustainable-celebrations/
LOCATION:Online\, TX
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Lisa-Brenskelle-photo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221105T163000
DTSTAMP:20221120T061339Z
CREATED:20221120T061338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221120T061339Z
UID:10001425-1667638800-1667665800@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Dialogue: Racism
DESCRIPTION:The Center for the Healing of Racism will present Dialogue: Racism\, a two-day intensive workshop that educates participants about racism and facilitates the process by which they can begin to counter the effects of racism on their lives\, empowering them to interrupt the cycle of racist attitudes. The workshop provides a safe\, respectful and loving atmosphere for a diverse group of people to learn new information\, share experiences\, dispel fears and guilt\, and get to know each another.\n\n \n\nDialogue: Racism will be on two consecutive Saturdays\, October 22 & 29\, 2022\, 9 AM to 4:30 PM at 3412 Crawford Street\, Houston\, TX 77004. The event is free and open to the public. Donations are encouraged. Reservations required.  Register online at: \n\nhttps://www.centerhealingracism.org/event/dialogueracism \n\n Free parking is available at Houston Community College lot #9 (Crawford & Holman). Website: http://www.centerhealingracism.org/
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/dialogue-racism-7/2022-11-05/
LOCATION:Center for the Healing of Racism\, 3412 Crawford Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture,Training,Video Showing
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Center-Healing-Racism-2-copy.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Healing of Racism":MAILTO:cfhr1@juno.com
GEO:29.7370629;-95.3734364
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Center for the Healing of Racism 3412 Crawford Street Houston TX 77004 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3412 Crawford Street:geo:-95.3734364,29.7370629
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221102T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221102T200000
DTSTAMP:20220909T024317Z
CREATED:20220909T024315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220909T024317Z
UID:10001314-1667412000-1667419200@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Texas Tribal Buffalo Project
DESCRIPTION:The Center for the Healing of Racism\, Holocaust Museum Houston and Texas Tribal Buffalo Project invite you to an IN-PERSON presentation about a landmark project created to restore the relationship of the Lipan Apache with their ancestral homeland and the Southern Plains Bison.  Our presenter\, Lucille Contreras\, is the founder and CEO of Texas Tribal Buffalo Project.  A facilitated dialogue will follow the presentation. \nThe event will be held on Wednesday\, November 2\, 2022\, 6:00-8:00PM (CDT)\, at the Holocaust Museum Houston\, 5401 Caroline Street\, Houston\, TX 77004.  The event is free and open to the public. Donations encouraged. Free parking. Registration is required at:  https://www.centerhealingracism.org/event/texas-tribal-buffalo-project-in-person/   Must bring proof of registration to event. \nPhoto by Pu Ying Huang
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/texas-tribal-buffalo-project/
LOCATION:Holocaust Museum Houston\, 9220 Kirby Dr.\, Suite 100\, Houston\, 77054
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2022-04-25_Lipan_Apache_Lucille_Buffalo_Baby_Pu.Ying_.Huang0369-1.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Healing of Racism":MAILTO:cfhr1@juno.com
GEO:29.671207;-95.414374
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Holocaust Museum Houston 9220 Kirby Dr. Suite 100 Houston 77054;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=9220 Kirby Dr.\, Suite 100:geo:-95.414374,29.671207
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221030T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221030T190000
DTSTAMP:20220911T204212Z
CREATED:20220911T204209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220911T204212Z
UID:10000011-1667152800-1667156400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:The Three-Part Path of Regeneration
DESCRIPTION:These days we have all experienced consequences of the climate crisis on top of dealing with challenges of day to day living. How can the resulting big changes and projects that we undertake inform a larger regenerative shift? Join Amanda Tullos\, CEO & Founder of GreeNexus Consulting\, to learn about her quest to move the needle toward a more regenerative relationship between people\, place\, and planet. Amanda will discuss the 3 commonalities that she has seen in her work as a sustainability consultant. Her company’s work on commercial facilities such schools and office buildings\, has helped to push the built environment toward a more intentional infrastructure of change. What wisdom can be gleaned from the process of creating a greener built environment? … and how can this help you during times of transformation? Join Amanda to consider how you can move toward a regenerative relationship with the planet\, and your place in it.  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/the-three-part-path-of-regeneration-tickets-412422034407. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/the-three-part-path-of-regeneration/
LOCATION:Online\, TX
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Amanda-Tullos.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221013T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221013T210000
DTSTAMP:20221120T061543Z
CREATED:20221120T061542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221120T061543Z
UID:10001429-1665689400-1665694800@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Alexander Vindman Live in Houston
DESCRIPTION:Lt. Col. (retired) Alexander Vindman\, the man of conscience who reported President Trump’s “perfect call” that led to presidential impeachment\, will discuss his book\, Here\, Right Matters: An American Story\, at The Progressive Forum Thursday\, October\, 13 at 7:30 p.m. CT.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/alexander-vindman-live-in-houston/
LOCATION:Congregation Emanu El\, 1500 Sunset Blvd\, Houston\, 77005
CATEGORIES:Foreign & Military Policy,Live Performance,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/vindman-book-collage.png
ORGANIZER;CN="The Progressive Forum":MAILTO:info@ProgressiveForumHouston.org
GEO:29.7235192;-95.3984949
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Congregation Emanu El 1500 Sunset Blvd Houston 77005;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1500 Sunset Blvd:geo:-95.3984949,29.7235192
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221001T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221001T160000
DTSTAMP:20220914T021039Z
CREATED:20220914T021036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T021039Z
UID:10001409-1664614800-1664640000@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:2022 Houston Youth Voters Conference (HYVC)
DESCRIPTION:The Houston Youth Voters Conference (HYVC) is a student-led\, nonpartisan collaboration between Campus Vote Project\, Rice University\, University of Houston\, and Houston area high schools with a mission to enact change in and around Houston by increasing youth voter registration\, engagement\, education\, and turnout. Overall\, the goals of HYVC are to increase youth civic education and participation\, uplift marginalized communities\, empower student activists\, and inspire our generation to get out the vote. \nYou are invited to attend this event. Please see below for event details\, and help us spread the word about HYVC! \n\nDate: Saturday\, October 1\, 2022\nTime: 9 AM to 4 PM CT\nLocation: University of Houston-Downtown\, Academic Building (315 N Main St\, Houston\, TX 77002)\n\nThe summit will feature an organizations fair\, a keynote speech\, a civic leaders panel\, an event planning workshop\, an educational presentation\, two catered meals (breakfast and lunch)\, and an interactive Constitutional Convention followed by a Shark Tank-style presentation of a resolution outlining the needs and priorities of Houston-area youth in the context of youth civic engagement. More information about HYVC will be available shortly. \nIf any of that sounds exciting to you\, please join us at the conference and follow us on Instagram @htxyouthvoters\, Twitter @htxyouthvote\, and Facebook at the Houston Youth Voters Conference. \nRegistration form:  \nIf you have any questions about the content of HYVC\, please contact Joshua Fang (jf63@rice.edu). If you have any questions about logistics\, please contact Jenna Greene (jgreene@campusvoteproject.org).
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/2022-houston-youth-voters-conference-hyvc/
LOCATION:University of Houston-Downtown\, Academic Building (315 N Main St\, Houston\, TX 77002)\, 315 N Main St\, Houston\, 77002
CATEGORIES:Non-HPJC Meeting,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/HYVC-Flyer.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220925T190000
DTSTAMP:20220906T144255Z
CREATED:20220906T144253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T144255Z
UID:10001312-1664128800-1664132400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
DESCRIPTION:It is well known that global warming and associated climate changes are linked to the increase of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane in the atmosphere. Humans generate anthropogenic carbon dioxide and methane in many different ways. A carbon footprint is the total amount of carbon dioxide and methane that are generated as a result of an individual’s actions per year. The average carbon footprint of the U.S. is 16 tons\, which is much higher than global average (about 4 tons). To avoid catastrophic climate change\, nations across the globe agreed to reduce the global average carbon footprint to 2 tons by 2050. The major contributors to carbon footprint include transportation\, consumption of food\, other products and household energy use. Join Professor Hyun-Min Hwang of Texas Southern University to learn how we can make significant reductions in our carbon footprints.   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/how-to-reduce-your-carbon-footprint-tickets-400699070707. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/how-to-reduce-your-carbon-footprint/
LOCATION:Online\, TX
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Professor-Hwang-photo-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220921T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220921T203000
DTSTAMP:20220906T144032Z
CREATED:20220906T144028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T144032Z
UID:10001310-1663786800-1663792200@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Voter Suppression:  Christian Nationalism's Attempts  to Control Who Votes
DESCRIPTION:Texas’ fight over the Election Integrity Protection Act of 2021\, known as SB1\, and the problems it led to in Texas’ primaries this spring have drawn national attention. Long before the 2020 election\, Christian right leaders were promoting legislation to limit voter access. Americans United has written frequently about how Christian nationalist organizations have been working with their allies to erect barriers to voting under the rubric of “election integrity” since the 2020 election\, but most people aren’t aware of the connection. \nJournalist and author Sarah Posner and Americans United Vice President of Strategic Communications Andrew Seidel have studied and written about the religious right/Christian nationalists for years. They will shed light on Christian nationalism’s involvement in voter suppression nationally and in Texas. Bruce Elfant will moderate and share some of his real-life experiences as Travis County’s voter registrar since 2013.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/voter-suppression-christian-nationalisms-attempts-to-control-who-votes/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/AU-Voting-Program-Logo-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Americans United for Separation of Church and State - Houston chapter":MAILTO:americansunited.houstonchapter@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220918T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220918T170000
DTSTAMP:20220911T210046Z
CREATED:20220911T210044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220911T210046Z
UID:10000001-1663509600-1663520400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Faith in Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Texas Impact\, an interfaith justice advocacy organization based in Austin (https://texasimpact.org/about-us/)\, is coming to see you here in Houston! Faith in Democracy is your opportunity to reflect with Houston faith leaders about why civic engagement is a must for faith communities.  You’ll also hear from Texas Impact about their plans for the 2023 legislative session and connect with like-minded people of faith to build your advocacy team. The event includes a faith leader panel discussion and break-out groups on a variety of justice issues.  Register for this event on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/faith-in-democracy-houston-tickets-406525457587.  Questions?  Contact Scott Atnip at scott@texasimpact.org.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/faith-in-democracy/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s United Methodist Church\, Fondren Hall\, 5501 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Presentation or Lecture,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/FiD-logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Impact":MAILTO:bee@texasimpact.org
GEO:29.726115;-95.3888405
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Fondren Hall 5501 Main Street Houston TX 77004 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5501 Main Street:geo:-95.3888405,29.726115
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220915T200000
DTSTAMP:20220906T144844Z
CREATED:20220906T144842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T144844Z
UID:10001313-1663264800-1663272000@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Racial Identity and the Souls of Black Folk — A Zoom Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:WEB DuBois’ collection of essays found in The Souls of Black Folk illustrates the complexities of being an “African in America” at the beginning of the twentieth century. This event\, inspired by the exhibit Amoako Boafo: Soul of Black Folks currently at Contemporary Arts Museum of Houston\, highlights the book’s enduring legacy and the the theme of racial identity woven throughout DuBois’ essays.\nOur presenter\, Ron Goodwin\, Associate Professor of History at Prairie View A&M University\, is a native of San Antonio\, Texas. His research interests focus on the intersection of race and neighborhood development\, the political impacts of the urban planning processes\, and the cultural preservation of Texas’ black community through the New Deal’s Slave Narratives. He is the author of numerous publications on these topics and others.  Dr. Goodwin received his Ph.D. from Prairie View A&M University. \nThis program is free and open to the public with donations encouraged. To receive the Zoom link\, please register online no later than September 13:  https://www.centerhealingracism.org/event/racial-identity-and-the-souls-of-black-folk-a-zoom-dialogue/
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/racial-identity-and-the-souls-of-black-folk-a-zoom-dialogue/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/regoodwin.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Healing of Racism":MAILTO:cfhr1@juno.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220911T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220911T170000
DTSTAMP:20220811T191130Z
CREATED:20220811T191128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T191130Z
UID:10001290-1662910200-1662915600@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Heat in Houston: Justice Implications\, Solutions\, & How People of Faith Can Engage
DESCRIPTION:Heat is the greatest weather-related disaster in the U.S.\, killing more people than any other kind of natural disaster.  And\, Texas is one of three states with the highest heat-related deaths. A study found that the Houston area averaged 18 dangerously hot summer days per year from 1975 to 2010. Without any action to combat urban heat\, Houston’s annual number of days hit by dangerous summer heat could rise to 80 by 2046. So\, Houston’s urban heat issues are already serious and are forecasted to get much worse with the Climate Crisis. Urban heat negatively affects human and biodiversity health throughout the region\, exacts a financial toll\, leads to higher ozone levels\, and reduces quality of life.  Heat mapping in Houston has shown that high heat is more concentrated in underinvested communities and/or Communities of Color\, thereby widening historic inequalities. Fortunately\, there are solutions that can be brought to bear to reduce urban heat.  Join Jaime Gonzalez of The Nature Conservancy\, who led heat mapping efforts in Houston\, for a discussion on the findings\, their justice implications\, solutions\, and how houses of worship/people of faith can engage.  Learn more/register on www.eventbrite.com. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/heat-in-houston-justice-implications-solutions-how-people-of-faith-can-engage/
LOCATION:Online\, TX
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Jaime-Gonzalez-photo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220830T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220830T190000
DTSTAMP:20220814T031305Z
CREATED:20220814T031303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220814T031305Z
UID:10001304-1661882400-1661886000@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Biodiversity Loss
DESCRIPTION:Join Professor Kerri Crawford of the University of Houston for a talk on the issue of biodiversity loss.  Our planet is home to millions of species that rely on each other and provide important ecosystem services. Humans\, too\, rely on nature — but we take a disproportionate amount of the resources and modify the environment in ways that negatively affect other species. Our effects on the environment are directly causing what many have termed “the 6th mass extinction.” In this presentation\, Dr. Crawford will provide information on what biodiversity is\, how quickly we are losing biodiversity\, why biodiversity is important for us\, and what is being done to protect biodiversity.  Time for interactive discussion will be provided after her talk. \n  \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/biodiversity-loss/
LOCATION:Online\, TX
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Kerri-Crawford-updated.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220828T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220828T190000
DTSTAMP:20220814T031150Z
CREATED:20220801T233900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220814T031150Z
UID:10001286-1661709600-1661713200@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Ecological Gardening: Fruit and Veggies for Summer to Fall
DESCRIPTION:  \nGardening and growing fruit\, vegetables\, and herbs organically is easy when recreating systems of nature to incorporate plants for wildlife and for people. Gardening in the gulf coast climate allows us to grow year around. Carol Burton\, Director of Garden Education at Urban Harvest will explore the seasons from Summer gardening strategies to Fall transitions for a bumper cool season crop and the top five fruit trees to get started. Time for interactive discussion with the speaker will be provided.  Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/ecological-gardening-fruit-and-veggies-for-summer-to-fall/
LOCATION:Online\, TX
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2021-Carol-Burton-Headshot-1-scaled-e1660446626449.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220825T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220825T190000
DTSTAMP:20220814T035301Z
CREATED:20220814T035259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220814T035301Z
UID:10001305-1661450400-1661454000@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Climate Change: Simple\, Serious\, Solvable
DESCRIPTION:Join Professor Sylvia Dee of Rice University to consider climate change\, its causes\, impacts\, and solutions.  There is now a long-established global scientific consensus that climate change will damage human and natural systems at high expense. Climate change-induced disruptions to human-environment interactions occur via impacts such as sea level rise\, storm surge\, tropical cyclones\, and degradation of ecosystems and resources.  Earth is already responding more quickly than predicted to rapidly shifting\, pervasive radiative forcing. Our species’ future will depend on our ability to adapt to and mitigate this response.  Houston provides a geopolitically relevant model city for the impacts of climate change in low-lying coastal zones in the subtropics\, where\, globally\, the highest development rates are occurring. The increasing frequency of flooding due to tropical storms and extreme rainfall have already cost hundreds of billions of dollars\, and pose an existential threat to the nation’s energy security.  Houston is ground zero for the study of the impacts of climate change on coastal cities and energy infrastructure. In cities housing critical hubs for the petrochemical industry\, the economic effects of climate change will resonate widely.  In this talk\, Dr. Dee will summarize the science of climate change and the social challenges that accompany it\, as well as the urgent need for solutions that can be adopted now to mitigate the social and economic consequences of environmental degradation. Time for interactive discussion will be provided after her talk. \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/climate-change-simple-serious-solvable/
LOCATION:Online\, TX
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Sylvia-Dee.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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