The City of Houston will host a public candlelight vigil in remembrance of the victims of the Orlando shooting rampage. 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 15, 2016 Houston City Hall 901 Bagby, Houston, TX 77002 ***ALL ARE WELCOME*** In another sign of respect and support, Houston City Hall will be lit with LGBT pride colors […]
This is a potluck for the friends and families of Peace Camp, and an opportunity to learn more about it and talk with people involved with the camp.
Want to learn to make homemade Kombucha and Wild Fermented root drinks like Ginger Beer, Turmeric Beer, and Sunchoke Beer? They are all fermented to be full of probiotics (healthy gut!), non-alcoholic (less than .5 percent), and simple to make.
Hello all, This Saturday 6/18 we meet from 12 to 1:30 at 7801 Oldhaven St, 77074. Bring snacks as you like. As a preview of our discussion, meetings from now on will likely take place at different community spaces around the city to engage more people and truly make the organization a Collaborative. We are […]
The Center for the Healing of Racism Presents
The 22nd Annual Juneteenth Ally Award Bar-B-Que Luncheon THE COLOR OF FORGIVENESS
Since 2009, 55 people have died in the Harris County jail because they couldn't afford bail.
That is NOT right. That is NOT just.
77% of people in the Harris County jail are there because they can't afford a bail of $5,000 or less.
This year we are proud to have FIVE public weeks of Peace Camp, each at a different location in Houston, 9AM-3:30 PM for each week! Volunteers and donations are needed, too.
* Houston Mennonite Church - 1231 Wirt Rd 77055 - June 6-10
* First Congregational Church- 10840 Beinhorn, 77024 - June 20-24
* S.H.A.P.E. Community Center - 3903 Almeda, 77004 - June 27-July 1
* Cameron Retreat Center - 2403 Holcombe-77021 - July 18-22
* Emerson Unitarian Church - 1900 Bering Dr. 77057 - July 25-29
This summer, bring your friends, family and a blanket – and the Rothko Chapel will supply the music. Spend one Thursday a month at the Chapel, exploring the Americas through music with "Summer Sounds on the Plaza." The indigenous cultures of Mexico, Central America and South America will all be honored and celebrated in performances.
This year we are proud to have FIVE public weeks of Peace Camp, each at a different location in Houston, 9AM-3:30 PM for each week! Volunteers and donations are needed, too.
* Houston Mennonite Church - 1231 Wirt Rd 77055 - June 6-10
* First Congregational Church- 10840 Beinhorn, 77024 - June 20-24
* S.H.A.P.E. Community Center - 3903 Almeda, 77004 - June 27-July 1
* Cameron Retreat Center - 2403 Holcombe-77021 - July 18-22
* Emerson Unitarian Church - 1900 Bering Dr. 77057 - July 25-29
The Quds Day is a universal day. It is not an exclusive day for Quds itself. It is a day for the oppressed to rise and stand up against the arrogant. Let stand united with all the humans of conscience including the jews, the christians and the muslims to show support for the innocent civilian […]
Dr. John Graham has been in the business of trying to make people whole for a long time. In 1977, he made national news by successfully replanting the totally amputated arm of a 4-year-old boy - and his good works have continued to current days. The Rothko Chapel is inviting the community to a unique […]
Bring a dish to share with other peace, justice, and environmental activists, and plan on having a relaxed time enjoying all the great food. Share literature about your organization and its activities, and tell everyone about your upcoming events. Children are welcome.
Nestora Salgado speaks to members of the university community about abuses of power by the Mexican authorities and law enforcement agencies that have left hundreds missing and prisoners. Nestora is touring the United States in her Campaign to give face and name to the prisoners. Prisoners are not a statistic but are real people with […]
This summer, bring your friends, family and a blanket – and the Rothko Chapel will supply the music.
Spend one Thursday a month at the Chapel, exploring the Americas through music with "Summer Sounds on the Plaza."
The indigenous cultures of Mexico, Central America and South America will all be honored and celebrated in performances.
This year we are proud to have FIVE public weeks of Peace Camp, each at a different location in Houston, 9AM-3:30 PM for each week! Volunteers and donations are needed, too.
* Houston Mennonite Church - 1231 Wirt Rd 77055 - June 6-10
* First Congregational Church- 10840 Beinhorn, 77024 - June 20-24
* S.H.A.P.E. Community Center - 3903 Almeda, 77004 - June 27-July 1
* Cameron Retreat Center - 2403 Holcombe-77021 - July 18-22
* Emerson Unitarian Church - 1900 Bering Dr. 77057 - July 25-29
At Main Street Theater we are currently running 2 plays that have, sadly, turned out to be incredibly timely with all that seems to be falling apart in our world:
RFK: A Portrait of Robert Kennedy and Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-A** Wit of Molly Ivins. (The shows run in repertory, alternating days) through August 14.
According to Amnesty International, as of June 2015 no member of the Indian security forces has been tried in civil courts for thousands of human rights violations committed against the oppressed people of Kashmir in the past three decades. We appeal to the people of conscience to join hands to hold the Government of India […]
This year we are proud to have FIVE public weeks of Peace Camp, each at a different location in Houston, 9AM-3:30 PM for each week! Volunteers and donations are needed, too.
* Houston Mennonite Church - 1231 Wirt Rd 77055 - June 6-10
* First Congregational Church- 10840 Beinhorn, 77024 - June 20-24
* S.H.A.P.E. Community Center - 3903 Almeda, 77004 - June 27-July 1
* Cameron Retreat Center - 2403 Holcombe-77021 - July 18-22
* Emerson Unitarian Church - 1900 Bering Dr. 77057 - July 25-29
Do you or someone you know live in a food desert? How can we bring quality food to our communities? Join us to learn more about Rob Finley, a Guerrilla Gardener who serves the community by teaching people the power of growing your own food. We’ll also hear how youth from Houston’s East End Green […]
Please attend Free and open to the public; Amnesty international Houston’s "Take Action" Event ! Tuesday, August 2nd at 7:30 PM in the Central Market Community Room (3815 Westheimer) Food, Drink & Information re: the 10 initiatives we defend and support! Meet us & learn how *you* can make a difference locally and globally ! For […]
