Plastic Pollution & What You Can Do

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Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to a monthly environmental education web meeting series whose theme in 2019 is environmental issues and what you can do.In March, Hyun-Min Hwang, associate professor at Texas Southern University, Department of Environmental & Interdisciplinary Studies, will speak on plastic pollution in the oceans.

Free

Nonviolent Communication Day-Long Workshop

Country home outside of Brenham

Building Solid Relationships: At Home, Work, School, Anywhere! is the title of this Nonviolent Communication event facilitated by CNVC Certified Trainer, Bren Hardt, long-time member of HPJC.  Staying present and grounded with skills to manage one's emotions, speaking with authenticity, clarity and in a connecting (rather than disconnecting) way, and listening with curiosity for both content and meaning are the skills of NVC - Nonviolent Communication.  NVC is a globally respected communication set of skills that is serving leaders around the world to be more effective and to build a culture of peace.

Carrizo/Comecrudo Tribe Fundraiser

Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church 1900 Bering Dr., Houston

Showing up for Racial Justice (SURJ HTX) invites you to learn how to join and unite with the Native Original Tribe of Texas in a respectful way in the massive efforts to protect our state from environmental and political destruction. The Carrizo/Comecrudo Tribe is repopulating a network of frontline encampments on their ancient village sites, protecting indigenous sacred sites, resisting construction of the LNG (fracked gas) terminals and their source of pipelines for more fracked gas, and educating people about the environmental devastation the Border Wall will cause. They are peacefully struggling to stop the senseless endangerment of people, animals our only environment and for a rapid equitable transition to sustainable/renewable natural ways of life to secure a future for all children and our future generations.

$5 – $30

FREE Houston showing and Q&A on Restorative Justice film called “Circles”

The University of Houston Downtown, Center for Critical Race Studies

Circles, an award-winning documentary will be shown together with Q&A with Eric Butler, featured in film.  Donations will be welcome and will go to the film creator and distributor and an honorarium to Eric Butler.

Free

Wellness Summit

5959 Corporate Dr Houston, Texas 5959 Corporate Dr, Houston

Weight loss and Wellness Summit - learn from breakout sessions provided by doctors, registered dietitian, nutritionist, exercise physiologist, health coach, and food for life instructor. Our inspiring Keynote Speaker is Josh Lajaunie who will share tips and tricks from his journey of going from 420 lbs to ultra marathon runner.

$49

The Ecological Crisis & The Response of Faith

What is our present ecological crisis? What specific issues are central? Lisa Brenskelle will examine the science that explains the present state of our world and the major environmental issues we face. She will then consider how our faith both informs and enables our response to this crisis.

Free

How Water Conservation Will Save the Dry Day & What You Can Do to Help

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Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church in Houston invites you to a monthly environmental education web meeting series whose theme in 2019 is environmental issues and what you can do.

In April, Robert Mace, professor of practice at U.T. - Austin, Department of Geography, will speak on water issues in Texas. Water Scarcity has been deemed one of the most significant environmental issues facing North America by the U.N.'s Global Environmental Outlook, the U.N.'s flagship environmental assessment.

Free

Achieving Zero Waste in Houston & What You Can Do

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You are invited to join Rosanne Barone, Program Director in Houston for Texas Campaign for the Environment, for an online talk on Achieving Zero Waste in Houston & What You Can Do. Rosanne will address policymaking at the local and state levels to achieve zero waste goals and address problematic waste facilities, as well as international efforts to curb the production of products that can’t be recycled.

Free

Houston Central Solar Co-Op for Houses of Worship & Their Members

St. Philip Presbyterian Church & online 4807 San Felipe, Houston

The Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston invites houses of worship& their members to learn how they can go solar for less as part of theHouston Central Solar Co-Op.  A co-op leverages bulk-purchasing power toget discounted pricing. Each participant gets an individual solar quote, but asingle installer is selected for the group.

Free and open to the public.

World Refugee Day: Presenting “When We Were Strangers”

14 Pews Arts Theater 800 Aurora, Houston

In celebration of World Refugee Day, Independent Writer, Kimberly Meyer is coupling a film screening of Soufra with the launching of her project "When We Were Strangers" – following the lives of nine single mother refugees in Houston, which has been funded in part by a grant from Houston Arts Alliance.

$25

Prepare for Congressional Recess: July 21, Houston  

Bering Memorial United Methodist Church 1440 Harold St., Houston, TX, United States

This event prepares you to meet with congressional district offices during their August recess.  TX Impact will be coordinating legislative visits for both TX state and Congressional legislators after the training during the month of August. We'll be focusing on immigration, climate and energy and health policy.

Free

United We Win – Collaborating to Solve Houston’s Toughest Environmental Challenges

Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to a monthly environmental education web meeting series whose theme in 2019 is environmental issues and what you can do.

In July, Jaime Gonzalez, Houston Urban Conservation Programs Manager for The Nature Conservancy, will highlight a variety of local environmental issues, and how local people/organizations are coming together to address them.  He will explain tools used for environmental action mapping that make collective action more effective. And, he’ll speak about how all of us can work together to create positive environmental change.

Free

Bruce Elementary Press Conference re: I-45 Expansion

Bruce Elementary School 510 Jensen Dr., Houston

(HOUSTON, TX) – Community advocates and concerned residents will hold a rally and press conference on Tuesday, July 23, at 10:30 a.m. to urge Houston-Galveston Area Council’s (H-GAC) Transportation Policy Council (TPC) to delay voting on funding for Segment 2 of Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) controversial North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP), or the I-45 expansion.

Free

“From Hate to Healing”

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

The Center for the Healing of Racism invites you to “FROM HATE TO HEALING,” a dialogue around present-day hate in this country.

Free. Donations appreciated. RSVP required.

Creation Care Fest/Environmental Extravaganza

Faith Lutheran Church 4600 Bellaire Blvd., Bellaire

You are invited to the 2019 Creation Care Fest – Environmental Extravaganza! This free event is actually three events in one: lectures by expert speakers on The State of Our World, an exhibit by local environmental organizations, and a family-friendly festival with kids’ activities such as nature/environment-focused games, crafts, encounters with live education animals, seed planting (to take home & watch grow!) and much more.

Free

Creation Care Fest/Environmental Extravaganza

Faith Lutheran Church 4600 Bellaire Blvd., Bellaire

This free event is actually three events in one:  lectures by expert speakers on The State of Our World, an exhibit by local environmental organizations, and a family-friendly festival with kids’ activities such as nature/environment-focused games, crafts, encounters with live education animals, seed planting (to take home & watch grow!) and much more.

Free

Cross Cultural Communication Workshop

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

Have you ever wanted to know how to better communicate with people from diverse cultures? Then here is your opportunity!

Free. Donations appreciated. RSVP required.

What’s the Health of the Bay? Galveston Bay Report Card

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Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to a monthly environmental education web meeting series whose theme in 2019 is environmental issues and what you can do.

In August, T’Noya Thompson, Advocacy Programs Manager for Galveston Bay Foundation, will discuss the health of Galveston Bay. The Galveston Bay Estuary is the largest estuary on the Texas coast and has weathered significant challenges over the years. The Galveston Bay Report Card, a citizen-driven, scientific analysis of the health of Galveston Bay, was created to increase interest in the health of the bay and to create an informed citizenry willing to engage local and state decision-makers on bay issues. The report card is updated annually every August. Learn about the indicators that give you the information you need to be informed, and how you can take action to preserve Galveston Bay!

Free

“Recycle Often, Recycle Right”

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

Nita Cosby will present of the topic “Recycle often, recycle right” - There are common mistakes people make when recycling. Yes, there is a right way to do it. She will talk about what happens once we place our waste in the recycling bin and how we can be more conscious in our effort to be Earth-friendly consumers.

Free

“The Ins and Outs of Immigration”

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

"The Ins and Outs of Immigration" presented by Ruby Powers. What is the process, what are some of the issues, and what you should know?" Attorney Ruby Powers is Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. The child of a Mexican immigrant, Powers gravitated toward an international life by later marrying a Turkish immigrant.

Free