2023 Rothko Chapel Óscar Romero Award Ceremony

Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St, Houston

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 […]

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2023 Rothko Chapel Óscar Romero Award Ceremony

Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St, Houston

Since 1986, the Rothko Chapel has been given the Óscar Romero Award in recognition of courageous, grassroots human rights advocacy. This award is named in honor of Saint Óscar Romero of San Salvador, who was assassinated in March 1980 while conducting Catholic Mass in a local hospital chapel. He is recognized internationally for his vocal opposition against […]

Free with suggested donation

Watershed Connections: Land, Water, and People

Online TX

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 […]

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Friends of Iman Iftar and Interfaith Panel Discussion

Live Oak Friends Meeting House 1318 W. 26th, Houston, TX, United States

Friends of Iman Iftar and Interfaith Panel Discussion Hosted by Live Oak Friends Meeting–weather permitting, also experience the James Turrell Skyspace Schedule: 6:15-doors open                     6:30 Program                     7:30 Iftar and Prayer           […]

Earth Month EcoChallenge – The Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations

Online TX

All Houston-area residents are invited to participate in the online Earth Month Ecochallenge. This event offers you the opportunity to care for the earth and all its peoples by taking on a challenge in: climate & ecosystems, economy & communities, health & equity, education & livelihood or basic needs & security.  You can learn about […]

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“We Have Always Been Here”

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

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 […]

Free. Donations appreciated. RSVP required:

Guided Prayer Walk in the Park

Hermann Park 5555 Hermann Park Drive, Houston

Connect with God as revealed through creation at Hermann Park in this guided prayer walk in the park, using the park’s beautiful natural setting to stimulate prayer and reflection.  At each stop along the walk, there will be a theme, an accompanying Bible verse, and reflection questions for you to ponder.  Deepen your Christian spiritual […]

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The Racist History of the Death Penalty

Dominican Center for Spirituality 6501 Almeda Rd, Houston

This program is free and open to the public.  Registration is required to assure enough seating and hand outs are available. For further information and to register contact Ceil Roeger [email protected] or 713-440-3714

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Texas JSA Spring State Convention

Hello,   My 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 […]

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Thrills, Bills, and All the Feels

Muze Office 8990 Kirby Drive Suite #220, Houston

Thrills, Bills and all the Feels is a FREE one-of-a-kind, real-life simulation event for kids in Houston, TX taking place on April 15, 2023. During the simulation, kids will be given currency to visit ten (10) stations to earn, spend, donate, and save money. This is a unique and engaging opportunity for kids (and their […]

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Without the Development of All Nations, there Can Be No Lasting Peace for the Planet

Online TX

A little more after the war in Ukraine, which in reality had started in 2014, escalated with the Russian military operation, it has become very clear that the real issue is not Ukraine.  It is a proxy war between the U.S. Great Britain and NATO, on the one side, and Russia on the other -- […]

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Traveling Museum Exhibit

Location: Native American Exhibit India House 8888 Bellfort Houston Texas 77031

Free

Creation-Focused Worship for Earth Day

Online TX

Join other Christians to celebrate Earth Day by participating in a streamed pre-recorded creation-focused worship service. Listen to the wisdom, song, and stories from our fellow Creatures, human and non-human. The Rev. Dr. R. Guy Erwin will share the message of the day. This 45-minute worship service is in English with full Spanish translation, and […]

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Spring 2023 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event

Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve 5300 Dryad, Houston

  Calling people of all faiths or no faith at all in Houston to care for our shared environment during Earth Month!  We will engage in hands-on environmental stewardship at the Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve, including mulching around plantings, cleaning up the park and painting. This event will offer activities for all ages and skill levels. Meet at the […]

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Justice Interconnections: Climate, Race, Economy, Health, Migration & More

Online TX

The climate crisis is very real.  And we tend to oversimplify it.  In dealing with the climate crisis in a just manner, it is imperative that we consider the many aspects of climate justice – racial justice, economic justice, health care justice, climate migration justice, and so much more.  Join retired United Methodist pastor, the […]

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The Path of Hope: A Study on Climate Action for Faith Communities

Online TX

You are invited to join an online discussion series built around 15-minute videos featuring interviews with US faith leaders, representatives of climate-impacted communities from the global South, and presentations by UN officials and other experts. The videos walk viewers through four key climate policy issues that intersect with universal faith concerns for vulnerable and marginalized […]

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“Will and Soul” Concert featuring Loop38

Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St, Houston

Loop38 explores human creativity, perseverance, and all that binds us all together. Works by George Lewis and Chen Yi look inward, considering humanity's inherent creativity and life force, while Carolyn Chen's work looks outward, contemplating our relationship with the environment. Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton joins the musicians of Loop38 to present the world premiere of a work […]

$5 – $20

Race, Racial Identity and Racism in Early Childhood

Center for the Healing of Racism 3412 Crawford Street (@ Holman), Houston, TX

Research shows that children develop racial biases between ages 2-4.  Explicitly discussing race and racism in developmentally appropriate ways is an important step in creating an anti-racist environment. Moreover, nurturing racial pride benefits children of color socially, cognitively, and academically. Please join the Center for the Healing of Racism for “Race, Racial Identity and Racism […]

Free. Donations appreciated. RSVP required:

Federal Incentives for Energy Efficiency and Renewables: Why They Matter to People of Faith

Online TX

We now have a wide window of opportunity to make real, lasting changes for clean energy and reducing carbon pollution. The Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law are investing billions of dollars to build clean energy sources, electrify school buses, cap orphaned wells, and much, much more.  In addition, there are many incentives for households, […]

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