BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Houston Peace & Justice Center - ECPv6.18.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Houston Peace & Justice Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://hpjc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Houston Peace & Justice Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210523T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210523T190000 DTSTAMP:20210426T140641Z CREATED:20210426T140640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210426T140641Z UID:10001164-1621792800-1621796400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:A Resilient Future for All Rests on Prioritizing the Most Vulnerable DESCRIPTION:Join Kristen Schlemmer\, Legal Director at Bayou City Waterkeeper\, as she considers how disasters\, while affecting large portions of the Houston population\, impact the vulnerable more severely and why building resilience is critical.  Hurricane Harvey and Winter Storm Uri showed us that disasters increasingly affect large portions of our region’s population. While many of us are able to recover from these storms in a matter of weeks\, decades of underinvestment in our water systems and flood protection have left low-income communities especially vulnerable to the long-term effects of a single disaster. As we work toward a resilient future for all\, we must focus on those most affected by historic neglect\, as well as disaster over the long-term. If we emphasize justice for the most vulnerable among us\, we will secure resilience for all.  With science\, law\, and policy\, Bayou City Waterkeeper works with local communities to protect and restore natural systems\, achieve equitable policy solutions\, and systematically advance change to benefit all who live within the Lower Galveston Bay watershed encompassing the greater Houston area. Time will be provided for discussion with the audience after Kristen’s talk.  Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. \n  URL:https://hpjc.org/event/a-resilient-future-for-all-rests-on-prioritizing-the-most-vulnerable/ CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Kristen-Schlemmer-e1619445933365.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210520T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210520T133000 DTSTAMP:20210308T232500Z CREATED:20210308T225410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T232500Z UID:10001140-1621512000-1621517400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Bystander Intervention Training DESCRIPTION:Learn how to help people targeted by identity-based bigotry and harassment. Register today at https://houstonagainsthate.org/BIT\nThis FREE 1.5-hour\, interactive training will teach you Hollaback!’s 5D’s of bystander intervention methodology. We’ll start by talking about the types of disrespect — from microaggressions to violence — that people with marginalized identities face and the history of identity-based violence. You’ll also learn what to look for and the positive impact that bystander intervention has on individuals and communities. We’ll talk through five strategies for intervention: distract\, delegate\, document\, delay\, and direct; and how to prioritize your own safety while intervening. We’ll have time at the end for practice\, and you’ll leave feeling more confident intervening the next time you see identity-based harassment online or in person.\n\nThanks to a Four Freedoms Fund grant\, Houston Coalition Against Hate\, OCA-Greater Houston\, and Hollaback! will present this training seven times to the public\, starting in March 2021 and continuing monthly through the summer. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/bystander-intervention-training-6/ LOCATION:Zoom Event CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Training ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Coalition Against Hate":MAILTO:liz@houstonagainsthate.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210509T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210509T153000 DTSTAMP:20210412T031455Z CREATED:20210412T031454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T031455Z UID:10001158-1620568800-1620574200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:100 Climate Solutions for Houses of Worship & Their Members DESCRIPTION:100 Climate Solutions for Houses of Worship & Their Members \nSunday\, May 9\, 2 p.m.\, online \n  \n“Can we reverse global warming by 2050?” is the question addressed by Project Drawdown.   Project Drawdown’s research into all possible solutions yielded the top 100 most impactful solutions to climate change\, in priority order\, with estimates of cost and benefits.  The results may surprise you. \nHere are a few examples: \n  Changing our food habits should help as much as wind power.  “Eat your veggies and clean your plate.”  If food waste were a country it would be the third largest emitter\, just behind the USA and China.  Animal products require ten to a hundred times more land than vegetables. \n  3 billion folks cook with firewood.  A $30 to $100 factory-made stove cuts fuel usage by 50 – 75%.  1.5 billion people can’t afford the up-front cost of such a stove\, even if it will save them money or time. \n· Humanity is changing refrigerants again.  The current ones are potent greenhouse gases.  This should save 1 degree Fahrenheit of warming. \nNan Hildreth\, climate activist\, will explain how you can support the most impactful responses to climate change\, whether in your personal life\, at your house of worship\, or around the world. \nLearn more/register on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/100-climate-solutions-for-houses-of-worship-their-members-tickets-148445545623. \nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/100-climate-solutions-for-houses-of-worship-their-members/ CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/nan.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Brenskelle":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210508T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210508T133000 DTSTAMP:20210115T043744Z CREATED:20201221T144043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210115T043744Z UID:10001115-1620475200-1620480600@hpjc.org SUMMARY:HPJC Quarterly Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:Please join the Houston Peace & Justice Center via Zoom for our Quarterly Board Meeting. Organizational members are asked to send a representative to each Quarterly Board Meeting. Individual members are always welcome to attend. \nWe welcome members to send in their agenda items. Hope to see everyone there! \nThe meeting will be held via Zoom. Please contact info@hpjc.org (or any HPJC board member) for meeting login info. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/hpjc-quarterly-board-meeting-11/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:HPJC Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/cropped-Logo-HPJC-blue-orange.png ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Peace &%3B Justice Center":MAILTO:info@hpjc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210505T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210505T130000 DTSTAMP:20210426T140419Z CREATED:20210426T140418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210426T140419Z UID:10001163-1620216000-1620219600@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Contemplation & Sound: Islamic Tradition DESCRIPTION:Join the Rothko Chapel for a livestream meditation in the Islamic tradition led by Mohamed Hussein and organized by the Minaret Foundation. Comparing elements of sound in different Quran recitation styles\, this contemplative practice will showcase thematic recitations where tunes and melodies match the stories being read\, allowing the audience to get lost in the stories. Register to receive the livestream link. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/contemplation-sound-islamic-tradition/ LOCATION:Rothko Chapel\, 3900 Yupon St\, Houston\, 77006 CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/TM-May-2021-Banner-small.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rothko Chapel":MAILTO:info@rothkochapel.org GEO:29.7378214;-95.3957425 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St Houston 77006;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3900 Yupon St:geo:-95.3957425,29.7378214 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210430T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210430T140000 DTSTAMP:20210426T142646Z CREATED:20210426T142645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210426T142646Z UID:10001165-1619784000-1619791200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Waking (Let's Talk) News! DESCRIPTION:Bring a bag lunch!  Come; share an article with us!  Bring your articles clipped from newspapers\, magazines\, journals\, or computers relating to discrimination\, oppression and all forms of racism.  Join us in a lively discussion and contribute your ideas and materials to the Center’s tool kit.\n\n\nThis event is free and open to the public.  Donations appreciated.  RSVP: http://www.centerhealingracism.org/event-calendar/ URL:https://hpjc.org/event/waking-lets-talk-news-5/ LOCATION:Center for the Healing of Racism\, 3412 Crawford Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77004 CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture ORGANIZER;CN="Anne Geyer":MAILTO:anne.geyer@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210429T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210429T193000 DTSTAMP:20210426T140341Z CREATED:20210426T140340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210426T140341Z UID:10001162-1619722800-1619724600@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Brian Greene Livestream DESCRIPTION:World-renowned theoretical physicist to discuss his book\, Until the End of Time: Mind\, Matter\, and Our Search for Meaning in an Evolving Universe\, in a half-hour interview with Progressive Forum president Randall Morton. \nDon’t miss this discussion of the ultimate story: The beginning of the universe to the end; the evolution of stars; cellular life; and the emergence of mind – how do we find meaning in an impersonal cosmos? URL:https://hpjc.org/event/brian-greene-livestream/ LOCATION:The Progressive Forum Website CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Brian-Greene-Social-Invite.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Progressive Forum":MAILTO:info@ProgressiveForumHouston.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210424T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210424T153000 DTSTAMP:20210412T143436Z CREATED:20210412T143436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T143436Z UID:10001161-1619271000-1619278200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Jim Presley in Concert--old school acoustic blues and Native American music DESCRIPTION:For the second barter fair in a row\, we will also welcome blues guitarist Jim Presley to the Barter Fair sound stage. Jim will play Old School Acoustic Blues plus original creations in this tradition and others\, as well as Native American songs interspersed with delightful stories.  Learn more about Jim and his music here\nConcert will be outdoors and we will be observing Covid-19 precautions–social distancing\, masks\, good hand sanitizing technique URL:https://hpjc.org/event/jim-presley-in-concert-old-school-acoustic-blues-and-native-american-music/ LOCATION:Live Oak Friends Meeting House\, 1318 W. 26th\, Houston\, TX\, 77008\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Jim-Presley.png ORGANIZER;CN="Alex McDonald":MAILTO:peacenotapathy@gmail.com GEO:29.809315;-95.423516 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Live Oak Friends Meeting House 1318 W. 26th Houston TX 77008 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1318 W. 26th:geo:-95.423516,29.809315 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210424T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210424T160000 DTSTAMP:20210412T143324Z CREATED:20210412T143323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T143324Z UID:10001160-1619269200-1619280000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Earth Day Barter Fair DESCRIPTION:Trade objects and services without using common currency\n\n\nSupport Earth Day efforts to decrease our carbon foot print\n\n\nOpportunity to share in the Quaker testimonies of simplicity\, stewardship\, and community by creating a space to practice thinking together in a new way about how we place value on objects and services within our community.\n\n\nKid friendly earth care activities\, such as a program by a Master Gardener on monarch butterflies complete with planting native milkweed plants in our pollinator garden.  Learn more about monarch conservation here\n\n\nBeneficial plant and seed swaps are welcome.\n\n\nEvent will be outdoors and we will be observing Covid-19 precautions–social distancing\, masks\, good hand sanitizing technique URL:https://hpjc.org/event/earth-day-barter-fair-4/ LOCATION:Live Oak Friends Meeting House\, 1318 W. 26th\, Houston\, TX\, 77008\, United States CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/barterfair2-copy-2-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Alex McDonald":MAILTO:peacenotapathy@gmail.com GEO:29.809315;-95.423516 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Live Oak Friends Meeting House 1318 W. 26th Houston TX 77008 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1318 W. 26th:geo:-95.423516,29.809315 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210417T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210417T160000 DTSTAMP:20210412T030244Z CREATED:20210412T030243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T030244Z UID:10001156-1618664400-1618675200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Save Myanmar Rally DESCRIPTION:Help protest against the violence and brutal suppression by the military against the peaceful pro-democracy protests. We will be holding the Protest in front of Chevron Headquarters in Houston to urge Chevron to stop dealing with Junta\, to bankrolling Junta\, and to cut ties with Junta. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/save-myanmar-rally/ CATEGORIES:Foreign & Military Policy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/HoustonSaveMyanmar-Rally-April-1715976.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210417T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210417T120000 DTSTAMP:20210412T143137Z CREATED:20210412T143137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T143137Z UID:10001159-1618653600-1618660800@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Protect Our Vote Rally: #StopSB7! #HaltHB6! DESCRIPTION:Join VoteSimple\, Indivisible Houston\, Swing TX Left\, Emgage\, Gulf Coast ADAPT\, and more for a rally this Saturday\, April 17th\, 10 AM CT at the Greater Houston Partnership building located at 701 Avenida De Las Americas\, Houston\, TX 77010 as we continue to raise awareness around voter suppression.\nAll activities will follow social distancing and COVID protocols. We will have a variety of PPE available for participants.\nPurpose:\nWe call on the Greater Houston Partnership and Houston’s business community to publicly oppose Senate Bill 7 and House Bill 6. We oppose these bills because we believe that in America’s most diverse city\, every American – regardless of skin color – should have a voice in our democracy and that voting should be safe and accessible to all voters.\nTexas has had a long\, abhorrent history of racial discrimination. From poll taxes to whites-only primaries\, our state legislators have long used their power to restrict the right to vote. SB7 and HB6 are no different.\nIf passed\, SB7 and HB6 would:\n1. Increase wait times for Black and Brown people to vote by eliminating polling locations in their neighborhoods\n2. Allow poll watchers to videotape and harass voters while they are voting\n3. End 24-hour voting\n4. Ban drive-thru voting\n5. Criminalize small mistakes for people assisting people to register to vote\n6. Make it harder to vote by mail\n7. Burden people with disabilities by imposing criminal penalties on caregivers who make innocent mistakes\nNow is the time for businesses to speak out. It is possible that both bills will pass the Legislature within the next 2-3 weeks. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/protect-our-vote-rally-stopsb7-halthb6/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/160624869_2437933863003373_7756597589524668982_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Indivisible Houston":MAILTO:daniel@indivisiblehouston.org GEO:29.7604267;-95.3698028 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210415T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210415T133000 DTSTAMP:20210308T232510Z CREATED:20210308T225201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T232510Z UID:10001139-1618488000-1618493400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Bystander Intervention Training DESCRIPTION:Learn how to help people targeted by identity-based bigotry and harassment. Register today at https://houstonagainsthate.org/BIT\nThis FREE 1.5-hour\, interactive training will teach you Hollaback!’s 5D’s of bystander intervention methodology. We’ll start by talking about the types of disrespect — from microaggressions to violence — that people with marginalized identities face and the history of identity-based violence. You’ll also learn what to look for and the positive impact that bystander intervention has on individuals and communities. We’ll talk through five strategies for intervention: distract\, delegate\, document\, delay\, and direct; and how to prioritize your own safety while intervening. We’ll have time at the end for practice\, and you’ll leave feeling more confident intervening the next time you see identity-based harassment online or in person.\n\nThanks to a Four Freedoms Fund grant\, Houston Coalition Against Hate\, OCA-Greater Houston\, and Hollaback! will present this training seven times to the public\, starting in March 2021 and continuing monthly through the summer. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/bystander-intervention-training-7/ LOCATION:Zoom Event CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Training ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Coalition Against Hate":MAILTO:liz@houstonagainsthate.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210412T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210412T170000 DTSTAMP:20210412T031343Z CREATED:20210412T031342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T031343Z UID:10001157-1618239600-1618246800@hpjc.org SUMMARY:"An Unlevel Playing Field: The Myth of Access and Equality in Higher Education” DESCRIPTION:In light of the recent Georgetown law professor’s comments about Black students’ academic performance and the viral video of the Oxnard College professor who berated a deaf student for “not paying attention in class\,” it’s time to talk about the myth of access and equality in higher education.  Please join the Center for the Healing of Racism on Monday\, April 12\, 3:00-5:00 PM for a Zoom presentation by University of Houston Professor Sharon Grigsby Hill.  A facilitated dialogue will follow the presentation. \n \n The program is free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated. Registration required at https://www.centerhealingracism.org/event/an-unlevel-playing-field-the-myth-of-access-and-equality-in-higher-education-a-zoom-dialogue.  A link to the program will be emailed to you prior to the event. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/an-unlevel-playing-field-the-myth-of-access-and-equality-in-higher-education/ LOCATION:Center for the Healing of Racism\, 3412 Crawford Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77004 CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Unknown-4.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Healing of Racism":MAILTO:cfhr1@juno.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210411T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210411T153000 DTSTAMP:20210308T232549Z CREATED:20210308T232548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T232549Z UID:10001149-1618149600-1618155000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Actions Faith Communities Can Take to Reduce Pollution & Pollution-Related Health Effects DESCRIPTION:Actions Faith Communities Can Take to Reduce Pollution & Pollution-Related Health Effects \nSunday\, April 11\, 2 p.m.\, online \nConcerned about pollution\, and its impact on health? \nLoren Hopkins\, Chief Environmental Science Officer for the City of Houston’s Health Department\, will discuss current Houston Health Department programming and policies directed toward reducing pollution and pollution-related health effects.  She will provide examples of where faith-based organizations play a critical role and offer additional ideas on how they can expand their support. Join her to consider how your faith community can work to reduce pollution and pollution-related health impacts. \n  \nLearn more/register on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pollution-public-health-faith-communities-tickets-143588120935. \n  \nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/actions-faith-communities-can-take-to-reduce-pollution-pollution-related-health-effects/ CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/hopkins.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Brenskelle":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210407T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210407T130000 DTSTAMP:20210318T034651Z CREATED:20210315T204151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210318T034651Z UID:10001151-1617796800-1617800400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Contemplation & Sound: Zarathushti Tradition DESCRIPTION:Join the Rothko Chapel for a livestream meditation in the Zarathushti (Zoroastrian) tradition\, organized by Kaemerz Dotiwala and led by representatives of the Zoroastrian Association of Houston. This session will be focused on The Gathas\, seventeen hymns composed by poet-prophet Zarathushtra around 1200 BCE that form the core of Zarathushti liturgy. Register to receive the livestream link. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/contemplation-sound-zarathushti-tradition/ LOCATION:Rothko Chapel\, 3900 Yupon St\, Houston\, 77006 CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/TM-April-Graphic-small.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rothko Chapel":MAILTO:info@rothkochapel.org GEO:29.7378214;-95.3957425 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St Houston 77006;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3900 Yupon St:geo:-95.3957425,29.7378214 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210406T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210427T190000 DTSTAMP:20210308T232108Z CREATED:20210308T232107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T232108Z UID:10001148-1617732000-1619550000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:The Path of Hope DESCRIPTION:The Path of Hope: A Study on Climate Action for Faith Communities\n\nApr. 6 – Apr. 27\, Tuesdays at 6 p.m. \n\nYou 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 people. \nThe series focuses on how climate change is impacting the core ministries of faith communities around the world\, how those impacts will increase in the future\, and why these impacts create an imperative for people of faith to advocate for strong US climate action.  A discussion guide is included that asks participants to think deeply about how their own local faith community’s direct service programs intersect with climate impacts\, and how knowledge and experiences gained through these programs might help to inform climate policy. The study’s Action Center provides practical\, step-by-step instructions for advocacy activities\, as well as recommended policy asks for local\, state\, and national leaders.  Join us! \nPlease register on www.eventbrite.com; \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-path-of-hope-a-study-on-climate-action-for-faith-communities-tickets-142304766387 \nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/the-path-of-hope/ CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/pathhope.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Brenskelle":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210401T020000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210531T015959 DTSTAMP:20210308T231959Z CREATED:20210308T231958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T231959Z UID:10001147-1617242400-1622426399@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Drawdown EcoChallenge DESCRIPTION:Drawdown EcoChallenge \nApril 1 – 30\, online \n  \nYou are invited to join the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston team for the Drawdown EcoChallenge during the month of April.  During the EcoChallenge\, you choose “challenges”\, from among 80 of the most substantive solutions to climate change\, to implement in your life\, forming new earth-care habits over the course of the month. Categories include: building resilience\, healing & renewal\, electricity\, food\, agriculture & land use\, transportation\, industry\, buildings\, land sinks\, coastal\, ocean & engineered sinks\, and health & education. Join the team or learn more at https://drawdown.ecochallenge.org/challenges.  Questions? Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/drawdown-ecochallenge-2/ CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/drawdown2021.png ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210328T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210328T190000 DTSTAMP:20210308T231606Z CREATED:20210308T231605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T231606Z UID:10001145-1616954400-1616958000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:A Healthy Planet is a Prerequisite for Healthy People DESCRIPTION:Join Hyun-Min Hwang\, Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental & Interdisciplinary Sciences at Texas Southern University\, as he discusses the links between people’s health\, and the health of our planet. Our planet consists of four major components: lithosphere (land)\, hydrosphere (water)\, biosphere (living things)\, and atmosphere (air). A healthy planet is a prerequisite for healthy people. Every day we depend on the health of the air we breathe\, the water we drink\, the foods we eat\, and the land on which we build houses to keep us alive and healthy. But the health of the planet has been degraded by humans. Pollutants in air\, soil\, water\, and food threaten human health. Humans have also created many global environmental problems such as ozone depletion and climate change. This presentation will cover how humans have polluted our planet and how a polluted environment affects human health. Time will be provided for discussion with the audience after Professor Hwang’s talk.  Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. \n  URL:https://hpjc.org/event/a-healthy-planet-is-a-prerequisite-for-healthy-people/ CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Professor-Hwang-photo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210326T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210326T140000 DTSTAMP:20210318T034732Z CREATED:20210318T034731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210318T034732Z UID:10001152-1616760000-1616767200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:"Waking News" DESCRIPTION:Bring a bag lunch!  Come; share an article with us!  Bring your articles clipped from newspapers\, magazines\, journals\, or computers relating to discrimination\, oppression and all forms of racism.  Join us in a lively discussion and contribute your ideas and materials to the Center’s tool kit.\nThis event is free and open to the public.  Donations appreciated.  RSVP @ \n\nhttps://www.centerhealingracism.org/event/waking-news-march-a-zoom-gathering/ URL:https://hpjc.org/event/waking-news/ LOCATION:Center for the Healing of Racism\, 3412 Crawford Street (@ Holman)\, Houston\, TX\, 77004 CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Healing of Racism":MAILTO:cfhr1@juno.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210324T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210324T140000 DTSTAMP:20210322T003440Z CREATED:20210322T003103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T003440Z UID:10001154-1616590800-1616594400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Women In Refugee Resettlement DESCRIPTION:Join us for a panel discussion with refugee and SIV women as we discuss what it means to be a refugee or Special Immigrant Visa holder and what it is like to work in refugee resettlement. Our speakers will include Aisha Koroma\, Dina Al Bayati\, and Geeta Farahmand. \nRegister for this virtual event here:  \nFB Event link HERE. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/women-in-refugee-resettlement/ CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Women-in-Refugee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210323T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210323T200000 DTSTAMP:20210322T204537Z CREATED:20210322T204534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T204537Z UID:10001155-1616526900-1616529600@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Zoom for Victim of Police Abuse DESCRIPTION:In a shocking case of police brutality\, Montgomery County Precinct 5 Constables broke the neck of Gary Berger\, a 40 year old local resident. While riding his motorcycle home\, Berger was suddenly thrown from his bike. Apparently\, he was rear-ended by a police cruiser who was allegedly pursuing him for a traffic violation.  To raise awareness and support for Gary\, HPJC \, GHCFJ\, and other civil rights organizations is hosting a live Zoom with the Ruiz Law Firm. Unable to work\, Berger has set up a GoFundMe page asking for donations to help him pay medical bills\, attorneys fees and cover basic necessities @ “Justice for Injustice for Gary Berger” (link: https://gofund.me/8bbc4081). URL:https://hpjc.org/event/zoom-for-victim-of-police-abuse/ LOCATION:Zoom Event CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/gary.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Peace &%3B Justice Center":MAILTO:info@hpjc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210322T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210322T190000 DTSTAMP:20210318T034833Z CREATED:20210311T184446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210318T034833Z UID:10001150-1616436000-1616439600@hpjc.org SUMMARY:"Sanando el dolor" (Healing the Hurt) / Dialogue in Spanish DESCRIPTION:El Centro para la Sanación del Racismo\, gracias a la generosidad de Univision Communications Inc.\, celebra el Día Internacional para la Eliminación de la Discriminación Racial con un diálogo para sanar las heridas dentro de la comunidad latina y sobre los roles que desempeñaron César Chávez y Dolores Huerta al exponer la discriminación contra los/las Latinos/Latinas. \nLa presentadora será la Juez Josefina M. Rendón\, abogada\, mediadora\, árbitro y ex-juez del distrito. También es jueza visitante de los Tribunales de Justicia de Paz del Condado de Harris y miembro de la Junta Directiva del Centro.  Discusión dirigida completamente en español\, moderada por la Doctora Marilyn Douglas-Jones y Ana Eigler \nEl Diálogo es libre y abierto al público.  Para registrarse haga clic https://www.centerhealingracism.org/event/el-dia-internacional-para-la-eliminacion-de-la-discriminacion-racial/. Se fomentan las donaciones clic aquí. \n\nMarch 22\, 2021\, 6:00-7:00 PM (CST) URL:https://hpjc.org/event/sanando-el-dolor-healing-the-hurt-dialogue-in-spanish/ LOCATION:Center for the Healing of Racism\, 3412 Crawford Street (@ Holman)\, Houston\, TX\, 77004 CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Center-Healing-Racism-2-copy-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210322T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210322T140000 DTSTAMP:20210322T003323Z CREATED:20210322T002558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T003323Z UID:10001153-1616418000-1616421600@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Texas Welcomes Refugees DESCRIPTION:Join us for a webinar update on refugee resettlement at the national and state level. We will be joined by an advocacy expert from Church World Service\, a refugee leader from Texas\, and faith leaders from multiple faith traditions. Join us to learn how YOU can support refugee resettlement in Texas! \nRegister for the webinar here:  \nFB Event link HERE. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/texas-welcomes-refugees/ CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Texas-Welcome-Refugees.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210322T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210323T170000 DTSTAMP:20201223T133825Z CREATED:20201223T133825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201223T133825Z UID:10001118-1616400000-1616518800@hpjc.org SUMMARY:33rd International conference on Mental and Behavioral Health DESCRIPTION:Mental Health Congress 2021 is scheduled during March 23-24\, 2021. The main theme of our conference is “Psychoanalysis & humanizing Mental Health” which covers wide range of critically important sessions. It’s a platform to bring all the neuroscientists together to share their experiences it’s the amalgam of scientific research as well as innovative ideas. The organizing committee is gearing up for an exciting and informative conference program including plenary lectures\, symposia\, workshops on a variety of topics\, poster presentations and various programs for participants from all over the world. We invite you to join us at the Mental Health Congress 2021\, where you will be sure to have a meaningful experience with researchers and industrial people across the world. All the members of Mental Health congress 2021 organizing committee look forward to meet you at our Webinar. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/33rd-international-conference-on-mental-and-behavioral-health/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/33rd-International-conference-on-Mental-and-Behavioral-Health-8.png ORGANIZER;CN="conferenceseries":MAILTO:surgicalpathology2019@yandex.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210321T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210321T163000 DTSTAMP:20210207T193733Z CREATED:20210207T193732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210207T193733Z UID:10001133-1616333400-1616344200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Spring 2021 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event DESCRIPTION:Spring 2021 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event \nSunday\, March 21\, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. \n  \nCalling people of all faiths or no faith at all in Houston to care for our shared environment! \nWe will engage in hands-on environmental stewardship at the Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve\, giving the park a spring cleaning by weeding\, removing brush & other tasks. This event will offer activities for all ages and skill levels and appropriate precautions to prevent spread of the Coronavirus will be taken. \nMeet at The Gathering Place\, 5310 S. Willow Dr. \nHouston Tx. 77035 \n (713) 275-5724 \nto sign in. Metro bus line 7 stops nearby\, and line 49 is not far.  Tools/supplies will be provided. \nThis event is organized by Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston\, in partnership with the Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy. \nThe conservancy requires signing of a waiver to participate. \nPlease register for planning purposes on www.eventbrite.com; \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-2021-interfaith-environmental-stewardship-event-tickets-140059358311 \n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/spring-2021-interfaith-environmental-stewardship-event/ LOCATION:The Gathering Place\, 5310 S. Willow Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77035\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IENoH-Stewardship-Event.png ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church%2C %3B Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston%2C and the Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com GEO:29.6546185;-95.4727759 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Gathering Place 5310 S. Willow Dr. Houston TX 77035 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5310 S. Willow Dr.:geo:-95.4727759,29.6546185 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210318T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210318T133000 DTSTAMP:20210308T231751Z CREATED:20210308T231750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T231751Z UID:10001146-1616068800-1616074200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Bystander Intervention Training DESCRIPTION:Learn how to help people targeted by identity-based bigotry and harassment. Register today at https://houstonagainsthate.org/BIT\nThis FREE 1.5-hour\, interactive training will teach you Hollaback!’s 5D’s of bystander intervention methodology. We’ll start by talking about the types of disrespect — from microaggressions to violence — that people with marginalized identities face and the history of identity-based violence. You’ll also learn what to look for and the positive impact that bystander intervention has on individuals and communities. We’ll talk through five strategies for intervention: distract\, delegate\, document\, delay\, and direct; and how to prioritize your own safety while intervening. We’ll have time at the end for practice\, and you’ll leave feeling more confident intervening the next time you see identity-based harassment online or in person.\n\nThanks to a Four Freedoms Fund grant\, Houston Coalition Against Hate\, OCA-Greater Houston\, and Hollaback! will present this training seven times to the public\, starting in March 2021 and continuing monthly through the summer. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/bystander-intervention-training/ LOCATION:Zoom Event CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/BIT-Instagram-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Coalition Against Hate":MAILTO:liz@houstonagainsthate.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T193000 DTSTAMP:20210212T000323Z CREATED:20210212T000321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210212T000323Z UID:10001134-1615485600-1615491000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Rothko in Jazz with Maris Briežkalns Quintet DESCRIPTION:The Rothko Chapel continues its 50th Anniversary celebrations with a livestream jazz performance inspired by the work of Mark Rothko. In honor of Rothko’s Latvian heritage\, Latvian jazz ensemble the Māris Briežkalns Quintet commissioned ten Latvian composers to each create an original jazz composition\, arranged and performed by the Quintet. Each composition is created to illustrate the moods and atmosphere evoked by an iconic Rothko painting selected by the composer. Register to receive the livestream link. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/rothko-in-jazz-with-maris-briezkalns-quintet/ LOCATION:Rothko Chapel\, 3900 Yupon St\, Houston\, 77006 CATEGORIES:Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/50thAnnv_Template_Rothko-in-Jazz_Screen.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rothko Chapel":MAILTO:info@rothkochapel.org GEO:29.7378214;-95.3957425 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St Houston 77006;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3900 Yupon St:geo:-95.3957425,29.7378214 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210304T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210304T133000 DTSTAMP:20210212T000557Z CREATED:20210212T000557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210212T000557Z UID:10001135-1614852000-1614864600@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Ending Nuclear Weapons Before They End Us: Opportunities Under the Biden Administration to Take Action DESCRIPTION:Please join us on March 4\, 2021 for a virtual policy briefing and workshop series to call on the Biden administration to prioritize the complete elimination of nuclear weapons. The event is convened by Back from the Brink (BftB) and the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) with support from many partner organizations. The virtual event will feature an expert panel discussion and Q&A\, followed by a series of workshops to help advocates generate the public and political will needed for a fundamental change in U.S. nuclear weapons policy. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/ending-nuclear-weapons-before-they-end-us-opportunities-under-the-biden-administration-to-take-action/ CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Foreign & Military Policy,Non-HPJC Meeting,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Screenshot-180.png ORGANIZER;CN="Back from the Brink &%3Bamp%3B International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons":MAILTO:info@preventnuclearwar.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210303T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210303T130000 DTSTAMP:20210221T142516Z CREATED:20210221T142514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210221T142516Z UID:10001136-1614772800-1614776400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Contemplation & Sound: Hindu Tradition DESCRIPTION:Join the Rothko Chapel for a livestream meditation in the Hindu tradition\, led by Dr. Hansa Medley and representatives of International Society of Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) of Houston. In this traditional Vedic or Hindu meditation we will vibrate sacred sound in the form of mantras accompanied by musical instruments. Register to receive the livestream link. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/contemplation-sound-hindu-tradition/ LOCATION:Rothko Chapel\, 3900 Yupon St\, Houston\, 77006 CATEGORIES:Live Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/TM-March-Banner-Small-e1613917486652.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Rothko Chapel":MAILTO:info@rothkochapel.org GEO:29.7378214;-95.3957425 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St Houston 77006;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3900 Yupon St:geo:-95.3957425,29.7378214 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210228T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210228T190000 DTSTAMP:20210222T060815Z CREATED:20210205T004639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T060815Z UID:10001124-1614535200-1614538800@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Externalities in Action: Air Pollution\, Public Health\, and Environmental Justice in Houston DESCRIPTION:Join Paige Powell\, Development Director at Air Alliance Houston\, as she discusses the impacts of air pollution on physical health\, quality of life\, and economic prosperity. In her talk\, Paige will consider: \n\nWhat is the “right” amount of air pollution for a healthy and prosperous society?\nWhat are the true costs of doing business measured by the Triple Bottom Line?\nWhat are the socioeconomic implications of racial inequity and environmental injustice?\nHow can the Houston economy continue to thrive through the energy transition and beyond?\n\nPaige will provide information on Houston’s air pollution\, its related health impacts\, and those disproportionately impacted to provide thought-provoking responses to these questions. \nWhile she will address this topic from a Houston perspective\, these questions are relevant for everyone\, everywhere. Time will be provided for discussion with the audience after Paige’s talk.  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/externalities-in-action-air-pollution-public-health-and-environmental-justice-in-houston/ CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Paige-Powell-photo-e1613974078621.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR