James Broadnax is currently scheduled for execution Thursday April 30, 2026. To sign one of the many petitions, please visit https://deathpenaltyaction.org/ As with every execution The Prison Show team will be there covering the protest. COME STAND WITH US! We will be at the Huntsville Unit starting at 5:00pm and going live on Facebook at […]
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 volunteers from 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 […]
Edward Busby is currently scheduled for execution Thursday May 14, 2026. To sign one of the many petitions, please visit https://deathpenaltyaction.org/As with every execution The Prison Show team will be there covering the protest. COME STAND WITH US! We will be at the Huntsville Unit starting at 5:00pm and going live on Facebook at 5:45pm. […]
Join Karla Klay, Executive Director of Artist Boat to hear about their largest project and their clearest nature-based solution: the Coastal Heritage Preserve on West Galveston Island. Galveston Island sits in the Galveston Bay Estuary, facing the Gulf of Mexico. Bayside wetlands improve water quality, support fisheries, and buffer storms. Coastal prairies absorb floodwaters and […]
With all news reports these days about conflicts and refugee crises around the world, have you wondered if there is something you can do? Accept International has been working for more than 15 years in conflict-affected countries and regions, including Somalia and Yemen. Through supporting young people engaged in armed conflict to lay down their […]
Looking for ways to make a positive difference in challenging times? Want to use your voice for good? Ready to engage in public policy but not sure where to begin? […]
These are trying times. DHS agencies and the military are invading our communities. Our military is waging war or threatening war on multiple fronts. Meanwhile, in order to maintain such an active presence on the world stage, the military needs more recruits. Recruiters are appearing at our schools, community meetings, social media, on our phones, […]
Join Dr. Jeff Crane, Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, Cal Poly Humboldt, as he explores how community farming can play a crucial role in moving past a simple focus on resilience, mitigation, and adaptation to one of thrivance in a time of political, economic, and ecological chaos. While the threats […]
With all news reports these days about conflicts and refugee crises around the world, have you wondered if there is something you can do? Accept International has been working for more than 15 years in conflict-affected countries and regions, including Somalia and Yemen. Through supporting young people engaged in armed conflict to lay down […]
Representatives of Houston-area non-profit organizations are again invited to come to our next networking event to share what your group is doing, and to promote your upcoming events. And you can do it while enjoying an informal brunch with each other and some of HPJC's Board. Previous participants have told us how they enjoyed these […]
This event is designed to connect justice-impacted individuals and families with essential resources, services, and opportunities that support long-term stability and well-being. Attendees will have access to community organizations, employment resources, educational support, school supplies, professional attire, and other tools that help remove barriers to success.
Friday, August 14: Post-film discussion features Alejandra Salinas, Houston City Council At-Large Position 4; and Randall Morton, Executive Director, Progressive Forum One of the best documentaries of 2026 is an inspiring chronicle of how a community spontaneously responded to a May 2021 immigration raid in Glasgow, Scotland. Officials detained two men in a largely Muslim […]
Calling people of all faith & spiritual traditions to come together to speak for justice. We will learn about & take action on economic dignity, healthcare for all, racial justice, peacebuilding, climate justice, a clean energy economy, migrant rights and global solidarity for the common good. All our traditions emphasize the need to speak and […]
Scientists tell us that we must reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 (vs. a 2010 baseline), and that 25 – 30% of all needed emissions reductions can come from individuals/households. 50% may seem like a very high hurdle. But, it translates to only a 10%/year reduction, starting now. And, you may have […]
Finding hope in adapting to climate change can start by focusing on water. Join Jen Powis, Managing Attorney for the Gulf Regional Office of Earthjustice, for a high level overview of how the law protects or sometimes sacrifices drinking water for industrial development and how communities can work together to protect the elixir of life. […]
Faith communities across the country are facing rising utility costs, aging facilities, and shrinking operating budgets. Yet many houses of worship can reduce their energy expenses by 10–30% through practical, low-cost operational improvements and strategic capital planning. In this engaging virtual presentation, Certified Energy Manager and Energy For Purpose President Colby May will share real-world […]
Post-film discussion with Wendy Watriss, photographer and cofounder of FotoFest; filmmaker John Simmons; and associate producer Celia Lightfoot Experience the stories of people who settled the U.S. frontier and their […]
Volunteer to help prepare 1200+ nonpartisan voting reminder postcards for registered voters in voting precincts in Houston with low turnout, historically. The postcards will remind voters of registration deadlines, so they can encourage others to get registered in time to vote. The postcards will also provide details on early voting and election day schedules, and […]
If you are not registered to vote in Harris County, or if you have moved & need to update your registration, you can do so at Christ the King Evangelical […]
Calling people of all faiths and spiritual traditions! Concerned about the upcoming elections, immigration issues, the state of public education, our democracy, women’s health, the climate or gun violence? Join […]
Calling people of all faith & spiritual traditions to come together to speak for justice. We will learn about & take action on a variety of timely and topical justice […]
Join Dr. Brett Perkison as he presents the latest technologies and methods used to monitor workers for heat stress. He will also discuss how current medical diagnostic coding often underdiagnoses […]
Join Barbara Bronstein, founder and president of Second Servings of Houston, as she discusses food rescue, and why it is essential for fighting food insecurity and climate change. Barbara will also highlight how faith communities can get engaged in this important work. Time for interactive discussion with the speaker will be provided. This virtual event […]
Faithful Resilience is a six-part weekly study on climate resilience for faith communities. The climate crisis has arrived. Faith communities must not only react, but also prepare. Over the last decade, hurricanes have intensified, wildfires have burnt stronger, and heat waves have baked our cities. These events can only be expected to get worse in […]
While there are many books on ecological restoration and its benefits to humanity, this book focuses on human healing as a prerequisite to bringing about ecological healing. Written by a Catholic sister who is also a professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Notre Dame, she intends the book for a broad audience – “for […]
You’re invited to participate in the online Earth Month Ecochallenge! This event offers participants the opportunity to create a more resilient world - people and planet together - by taking on challenge(s) that resonate with your values, and committing to them for 30 days to foster and reinforce positive habits. Categories for action include: what […]
Scientists tell us that we must reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 (vs. a 2010 baseline), and that 25 – 30% of all needed emissions reductions can come from individuals/households. 50% may seem like a very high hurdle. But, it translates to only a 10%/year reduction, starting now. And, you may have […]
