Pocket Prairies for Faith Communities

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What is a pocket prairie and why would you want one at your faith community? If your faith community is maintaining lawn that it does not use, join us online to learn about pocket prairies, their benefits, and how to create one. Jaime Gonzalez, prairie expert, will describe pocket prairies, how they can benefit your […]

Free

Earth Day: Sustaining Climate Justice Action & Community Health with Youth Organizers

Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St., Houston, TX, United States

This year's observance will provide space for learning, restoration and renewal through a conversation and meditative moment on sustaining action focused particularly on youth organizers working for climate justice and community health. Inspired by the 2023 ruling in the Held v. Montana case on the state’s constitutional rights to health, representatives from Our Children’s Trust including staff attorney David Schwartz and youth plaintiffs will […]

$5 – $25

Spring 2024 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event

Willow Waterhole Greenspace 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 weeding, cleaning up the park and more. This event will offer activities for all ages and skill levels. Meet at 11350 Ricecrest by the […]

Free

Justice for Evan Lee – Justice Conference and Memorial

Hiram Clark Missionary Baptist Church 3000 Fuqua St., Houston

A criminal justice social conference and memorial to honor Evan's memory and help others who have been harmed by the criminal justice system. A special presentation by the F.B.I. and Jazz by Dr. G. Guyton. Other speakers currently involved in Criminal justice reform will also give presentations or talks.

Free

Native Plants and Prairies

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In the past 10 years, Houston has experienced a prairie renaissance, including the building of dozens of prominent pocket prairies on school and university campuses. These native plantings are used as both teaching tools and as resilience infrastructure. Join Della Barbato, of the Native Prairies Association of Texas, as she discusses the importance and ecosystem […]

Free

Pocket Prairie and Great Grow Out Workshop

St. Paul's Episcopal Church 5373 Franz Rd., Katy, TX, TX

Join us for a hands-on pocket prairie and native plant grow-out workshop designed for Communities of Faith! Staff from the Coastal Prairie Conservancy and the Native Prairies Association of Texas will lead participants in lessons on pocket prairie establishment, plant propagation and sourcing, biodiversity surveys, and how our organizations can support your efforts to foster […]

Free

No One Left Behind: Evacuating Palestinian Americans Stuck in Gaza

Online Houston

Dear Members, Friends and Guests, (A)  Please join us for the monthly meeting of Amnesty International-Bay Area (Houston): Monday, May 6, 6:15 PM (Central). Title: “No One Left Behind: Evacuating Palestinian Americans Stuck in Gaza” Speaker: Maria Kari, attorney and journalist. Registration for this meeting is required. Once you register, you will receive the Zoom link […]

Free

Save a Life, Sponsor a Family from Ukraine

Live Oak Friends Meeting House & online 1320 W 26th St, Houston

Join Live Oak Friends, in person or online, on Sunday, May 12 at 9:20am to hear a special Zoom presentation by North America for Ukraine (NA4U), a volunteer-led organization that works to help Ukrainians seeking refuge connect with approved Americans who can sponsor them. It has been two years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and […]

Restoration, Renewal & Regeneration

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Restoration and Renewal are somewhat synonymous activities, and Regeneration in the case of nature seems to occur when damage ceases and nature can then continue its process.  Here on Earth, with our modern civilization that is now so huge that it has such a significant effect on nature, scientists are sounding the alarm and people […]

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Interfaith Justice Advocacy Workshop

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June 2024 is the perfect time to refresh your advocacy knowledge and set goals for engaging your faith community around issues that impact the planet and its peoples. Why is it such a perfect time? With the 2024 elections looming, it’s time to get ready. Faith communities typically don't want to be seen as "political," […]

Free

“Environmental Justice”: Amnesty International-Bay Area (Hou-TX) meeting.

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Please join us for the monthly meeting of Amnesty International-Bay Area (Houston): Monday, June 3, 6:15 PM (Central). Title: “Environmental Justice” Speaker:  Leticia Gutierrez, Government Relations and Community Outreach Director, Air Alliance Houston Registration for this meeting is required. Once you register, you will receive the Zoom link for joining the meeting. Please register at:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FAAAC2AA0FEC70-49780630-amnesty

Free

Juneteenth Ally Award Luncheon

Join us as we celebrate 35 years of the Center for the Healing of Racism with our 31st annual Juneteenth Ally Award Luncheon.

$2500

“Under G-d” – Free Screening and Panel Discussion

This 22-minute documentary film weaves together the stories of an Indiana mother and activist, a Florida rabbi, and lawyers throughout the country fighting abortion bans as a violation of religious freedom -- and defending democracy by preserving the Constitutional guarantee of church-state separation. The film will be followed by a panel discussion featuring Rachel Laser, […]

Free

Creek, Community, and Self Restoration

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For over a decade, a Houston community worked to restore a local creek.  Join Brian Herod, Project Manager for the Japhet Creek Restoration Project, to hear the story of communities' engagement with this hidden gem of a creek and one leader's story of relationship with this historic place.   Time for interactive Q&A with the speaker […]

Free

Peace Camp 2024 (Ages 6 through 6th Grade) – Register today!

General information about Peace Camp Houston: For each week, the camp runs from 9 am to 3 pm – day camp only! We plan for staff to be there by 8:30 am each day so you can drop off your children after that time. After-camp care is available if requested in advance on the registration […]

Revitalizing Levy Park

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In the heart of Houston lies Levy Park, a once-neglected space now transformed into a vibrant community hub. Join Stephanie Kiouses, Park Director, as she explores Levy Park's renewal, restoration, and regeneration, showcasing the transformative power of urban revitalization projects.   Time for interactive Q&A with the speaker will be provided. Please register for this talk […]

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