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SUMMARY:A Way Forward: Dismantling Institutional Racism: The economics of race in Houston
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Center for the Healing of Racism and Houston Community College for Session 3 of our six-part virtual conference\, “A Way Forward: Dismantling Institutional Racism\,” on Friday\, April 8\, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT.  The topic will be the economics of race in Houston.\n\nOur keynote speaker will be Alfreda Norman\, Senior Vice President of the Federal Reserve of Dallas. Additional speakers include Dr. Donna Davis\, Curtis M. Davis\, Phillip Tussing\, and Sophie Haci.\nThis program\, offered on Zoom\, is free and open to the public with donations encouraged. To reserve your spot and receive the link\, please register at https://www.centerhealingracism.org/event/a-way-forward/
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/a-way-forward-dismantling-institutional-racism-the-economics-of-race-in-houston/
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:20220424T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220424T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T185116
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SUMMARY:Collective Visioning for Our Region’s Water
DESCRIPTION:In a generation\, much of the U.S. will resemble the lower Galveston Bay Watershed\, a 10-county region surrounding Houston which Bayou City Waterkeeper (BCWK) serves. Home to the most diverse population\, and also one of the most ecologically diverse major urban areas\, our waterways — consisting of 2\,500 miles of bayous\, as well as creeks\, coastlines\, and the ocean — support immense biodiversity. Our region has lived through unprecedented storm surges and widespread flooding from hurricanes and heavy rain storms over the last two decades. Amplifying the worst effects of these storms are the region’s long-time underinvestment in forward-thinking flood prevention\, lax attitudes towards land use regulation\, and historic redlining practices which have driven over-development of ecologically sensitive wetland areas and the outer-lying parts of our city. Ayanna Jolivet Mccloud\, Executive Director of BCWK\, will explore the critical role that collective visioning\, ecological imagination and storytelling play in connecting to and advocating for our region’s waterways and our community. Beyond the built environment\, how can we use imagination as a tool to explore new ways to restore prairies and wetlands\, which hold rainfall and prevent flooding? How can we use imagination as a tool for new approaches towards water infrastructure that center ecological impacts and environmental justice. Established in 2001\, Bayou City Waterkeeper is a Houston-based organization working at the confluence of conservation and environmental justice toward cleaner water\, wetlands and healthy ecosystems\, and just\, resilient communities. 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/collective-visioning-for-our-regions-water-tickets-288968451417. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/collective-visioning-for-our-regions-water/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220501T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220501T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T185116
CREATED:20220509T004728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T004729Z
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SUMMARY:Carbon Fee & Dividend:  What’s Justice Got to Do with It?
DESCRIPTION:Members of Citizen’s Climate Lobby explain the ins and outs of carbon fee & dividend as an economic policy tool to address climate change. Learn about the positive impact not only on the environment\, but also on jobs\, the economy\, and human health.   And\, carbon fee & dividend has been deemed by economists as the fastest way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions of any economic policy approach.  But\, best of all\, carbon fee & dividend is designed to ensure equity and justice\, a key concern of people of all faith/spiritual traditions. Please register for this event on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/carbon-fee-dividend-whats-justice-got-to-do-with-it-tickets-307725203367. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more details.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/carbon-fee-dividend-whats-justice-got-to-do-with-it/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/carbon-fee-dividend-basics.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220506T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220506T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T185116
CREATED:20220508T215002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220508T215003Z
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SUMMARY:In Memory of George Floyd: 9 minutes; 29 seconds — “I Can’t Breathe"
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Center for the Healing of Racism to remember the second anniversary of George Floyd’s murder on Wednesday\, May 25\, 2022\, 6:30 to 8:30pm (CDT)\, at First Unitarian Universalist Church\, 5200 Fannin Street\, Houston\, TX 77004. \nThe program\, “Lifting the Knee of Whiteness: A White Male’s Contribution to Justice\,” will be presented by Chuck Egerton Ph.D.  Egerton is an educator\, photographer\, artist and writer who earned his Ph.D. in Peace and Conflict Studies from the University of Manitoba. \nThis event will be IN-PERSON. It will not be offered virtually or recorded.  It is free and open to the public with donations encouraged.  Registration is required.  To reserve your seat\, please register at: https://www.centerhealingracism.org/event/remember-929-in-memory-of-george-floyd-i-cant-breathe-in-person/  You will need to bring your registration confirmation to the event to be admitted. For additional information: 713-520-8226
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/in-memory-of-george-floyd-9-minutes-29-seconds-i-cant-breathe/
LOCATION:1st Unitarian Universalist Church\, 5200 Fannin St.\, 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:20220521T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220521T160000
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CREATED:20220509T004219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T004220Z
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SUMMARY:"The Myth of Equality"
DESCRIPTION:Houston Muralist Daniel Anguilu uses life itself as his subject matter.  Painting abstract shapes\, animal imagery\, and vibrant color\, his style is inspired by his Mexican heritage and the celebrated Mexican muralists.  His art has become increasingly more visible around the Bayou City as well as in other parts of the United States\, Mexico\, Peru\, and Italy. \nPlease join the Center for the Healing of Racism on Saturday\, May 21\, 2022\, 2:00-4:00pm\, to hear Anguilu discuss how his art reflects societies shaped by colonialism\, religion and the caste system\, all factors that have resulted in racial oppression.\n\n“I’m a muralist\,” Anguilu says\, “I observe\, analyze and question the essential components in life and the human condition. The murals I create are my contribution to stop any type of injustice and to bring awareness to social\, cultural\, and political issues.” A facilitated dialogue will follow Anguilu’s presentation.\n\nThe event will be LIVE and IN-PERSON at 3412 Crawford Street\, Houston 77004. Free parking is available at Houston Community College lot #9 (Crawford & Holman). To reserve your seat\, please register below no later than Thursday May 19 at:  https://www.centerhealingracism.org/event/the-myth-of-equality/\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: You must bring your printed registration confirmation to the presentation.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/the-myth-of-equality/
LOCATION:Center for the Healing of Racism\, 3412 Crawford Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77004\, United States
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:20220522T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220522T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T185116
CREATED:20220509T004424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T004425Z
UID:10001266-1653242400-1653246000@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:How Long Will Our Aquifers Last?
DESCRIPTION:Groundwater is\, as famously quoted by the Texas Supreme Court in 1904\, “secret\, occult\, and concealed.” Sometimes referred to as “hidden water\,” it is out of sight and\, therefore\, unfortunately\, out of mind. However\, groundwater comprises 98.7 percent of all the fresh\, unfrozen water on Earth. About 40 percent of all surface-water flows in the United States are sourced from innumerable seeps and springs that discharge groundwater into streams and rivers. Groundwater supports 26 percent of the human use of water with 70 percent of it watering crops. As drier areas become drier and droughts increase everywhere\, groundwater is expected to make up the difference. Unfortunately\, much of the groundwater used across the planet is produced unsustainably. This unsustainable use affects flows to springs\, streams\, rivers\, wetlands\, and estuaries that support ecologies as well as human needs. In some cases\, such as in the Houston area\, groundwater production has caused the land to sink\, increasing flooding. In this presentation\, Professor Mace will present what he has learned about groundwater sustainability through a report he published late last year title “Five Gallons in a Ten-Gallon Hat: Groundwater Sustainability in Texas” and in a forthcoming book titled “Groundwater Sustainability: Its Birth\, Development\, and Application.” Listeners will have a better understanding of what groundwater sustainability is\, how Texas and the greater Houston area is doing with sustainable groundwater management\, and what people can do to achieve groundwater sustainability. 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-long-will-our-aquifers-last-tickets-314757356727. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/how-long-will-our-aquifers-last/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220626T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220626T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T185116
CREATED:20220527T000508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T000509Z
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SUMMARY:Is There an Association Between Air Pollution and COVID-19 Mortality?
DESCRIPTION:The air quality in Harris County is influenced by multiple sources of pollution\, including extensive road traffic\, concrete batch plants\, proximity to the largest petrochemical industrial complex in the United States\, and port activities in the Houston Ship Channel. It is also important to note that environmental risks are not always uniformly distributed in urban areas like Houston\, Harris County\, and individuals classified with low socioeconomic status (SES) can become overburdened by environmental exposures. One pollutant of interest is particulate matter\, specifically particulate matter of size 2.5 micrometers in diameter (PM2.5). PM2.5 is of particular interest because these fine particles pose the greatest risk to human health due to their small size and ability to reach multiple organs. There are long-term and short-term impacts of PM2.5 pollution on the human respiratory and cardiovascular organ systems. These short and long-term impacts may have contributed to poor outcomes following SARS-CoV-2 infection (COVID-19). The COVID-19 Pandemic has impacted us all. An important public health objective is to identify key modifiable environmental factors that may contribute to the severity of the health outcomes related to this disease. Join Rachel White\, MPH\, PhD (c)\, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston\, as she takes a deep dive into this topic and discusses how pollution may impact our understanding of respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19.  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/is-there-an-association-between-air-pollution-and-covid-19-mortality-tickets-330848455637. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/is-there-an-association-between-air-pollution-and-covid-19-mortality/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/RACHEL-WHITE-PHOTO.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220816T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220816T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T185116
CREATED:20220814T043245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220814T043247Z
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SUMMARY:Water Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Join Professor Robert Mace of Texas State University for a discussion on freshwater scarcity. Growing populations\, the ever-present threat of drought\, aquifer over-pumping\, reservoir sedimentation\, and climate change are creating a perfect storm to challenge the resiliency of our water supplies. Since water is needed for human health\, agriculture\, industry\, energy\, recreation\, and the environment and it takes decades to develop new water supplies\, it’s critical for societies to carefully plan for today’s and tomorrow’s water. We all play a role here\, whether through giving decisionmakers courage to plan for the future\, supporting the development of new water supplies\, and using water as efficiently as possible in our daily lives. Time for interactive discussion will be provided after his talk. \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/water-resilience/
LOCATION:Online\, TX
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/mace_robert_poster.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220818T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220818T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T185116
CREATED:20220814T042206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220814T042208Z
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SUMMARY:Plastic Pollution
DESCRIPTION:Join Professor Hyun-Min Hwang of Texas Southern University as he examines the issue of plastic pollution.    Plastic is a polymeric material\, not biodegradable\, and may last hundreds of years in the environment. Substantial fractions of plastic waste are disposed of improperly\, and are found everywhere\, even in the middle of the ocean and deep-sea floor.  Small plastics\, known as microplastics\, accumulate inside of animal bodies and pass through food chains. Some plastics contain harmful chemicals added intentionally during manufacturing processes. These chemicals leached from plastics can cause toxic impacts on humans and wildlife. Plastic production is fast-increasing\, so the amount of plastic waste in the environment will also continuously increase unless we change the way we live with plastics. There are easy-to-follow practices we can apply to everyday life to help protect\, preserve\, and sustain natural resources. The future is up to us. Join Professor Hwang to consider how we can make the earth a better place to live for ourselves\, future generations\, and wildlife as well. Time for interactive discussion will be provided after his talk.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/plastic-pollution/
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.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220823T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220823T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T185116
CREATED:20220814T041517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220814T041519Z
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SUMMARY:Air Pollution: Past\, Present & Future
DESCRIPTION:Join Professor Gunnar Schade of Texas A&M University to learn about the issue of air pollution. Air pollution is a major factor for public health throughout the world. An increasing human population\, increasingly clustered in urban areas\, is exposed to a variety of air pollutants. Among the common pollutants\, fine particulate matter and ozone exposure dominate health effects\, which have become much better understood in the last two decades. While air quality has improved in much of the western world\, population growth and the continued usage of fossil fuels to power economic growth has worsened air quality almost everywhere else. As the overwhelming amount of air pollution is caused by fossil fuels\, namely their mining\, combustion and widespread consumer use\, a rapid transition to renewable energy use alongside the “electrification of everything” is expected to near eliminate air pollution as an environmental problem in the 21st century. Whether this can be achieved is therefore closely linked to climate change mitigation via phasing out fossil fuel use in energy production and agriculture. Time for interactive discussion will be provided after his talk.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/air-pollution-past-present-future/
LOCATION:Online\, TX
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/schadegunnar.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220825T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220825T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T185116
CREATED:20220814T035259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220814T035301Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220828T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220828T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T185116
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:20220830T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220830T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T185116
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220908T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230413T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T185116
CREATED:20220811T191225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T191227Z
UID:10001291-1662660000-1681416000@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-101/2022-09-08/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220911T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220911T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T185116
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:20220915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220915T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T185116
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:20220918T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220918T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T185116
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:20220921T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220921T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T185116
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:20220925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220925T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T185116
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:20221001T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221001T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T185116
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:20221013T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221013T210000
DTSTAMP:20260427T185116
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221022T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221022T163000
DTSTAMP:20260427T185116
CREATED:20221120T061338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221120T061339Z
UID:10001424-1666429200-1666456200@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-7/2022-10-22/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221030T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221030T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T185116
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221102T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221102T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T185116
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221113T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221113T163000
DTSTAMP:20260427T185116
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:20221127T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221127T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T185116
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230108T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230108T163000
DTSTAMP:20260427T185116
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230127T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230127T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T185116
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230129T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230129T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T185116
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230205T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230205T163000
DTSTAMP:20260427T185116
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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