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  • We the People Connect the Dots – Citizens to Rally and March Against Tyranny

    City TX, United States

    Citizens to Rally and March Against Tyranny in Downtown Houston

    Houston, TX – (February 13, 2017) – Most years, this weekend would be dedicated to the power of the President. This year on Sunday, February 19, “We the People Connect the Dots” march against tyranny and ongoing attacks on social justice and civil rights.

    Instead of honoring our current President on this holiday, we honor the American people and the values that hundreds of thousands of us are fighting for. We are democracy. We are patriots. We are America.” states the membership of Indivisible Houston.

    The March will begin at 3:00 PM with speakers from diverse advocacy groups united by those interconnected issues and articulating true American values.

    Free

  • Houston Climate Reality: 2017

    Green Building Resource Center

    Where are we with Climate Change—is Houston threatened? It’s been a decade since An Inconvenient Truth. What is the current truth? Is anything less convenient here, other than massive flooding? John Nielsen-Gammon, the State Climatologist of Texas, will update us for the first hour on the climate data in the past ten years and how that is impacting Houston. Then three speakers will present current slides from the Climate Reality Project, an organization dedicated to catalyzing a global solution to the climate crisis, partnering with US Green Building Council.

    Free

  • Dialogue: Racism

    Dialogue: Racism
    Center for the Healing of Racism 3412 Crawford Street, Houston, TX, United States

    The Center for the Healing of Racism presents Dialogue: Racism, a two-day intensive workshop that educates participants about racism and facilitates the process by which individuals can begin to counter the affects of racism on their lives and become empowered to interrupt the cycle of racist attitudes. The workshop provides a safe, respectful, and loving atmosphere for individuals to learn new information, share experiences, dispel fears and guilt, and get to know each other.

    Donations encouraged

  • ON THE FRINGE Book Club

    On the Fringe Book Club was created as a response to the current political climate.

    On the Fringe is a monthly gathering to discuss books and Related content pertaining to social justice, humanitarian crises, and other issues that remain “on the fringe” of the concerns of mainstream society.

    potluck-please bring food/drink item to share

  • Breakfast Yoga Club & Red Sand Project

    Border, USA|MX Earthwork 1302 Dennis Street, Houston, TN, United States

    Please join BYC Houston and Red Sand Project as we shine the light on human trafficking, learn how we can be of service and come together to raise the vibration of our city and beyond.

    If you love what we offer, this event promises an entirely new concept as to what it means to be of service.

    Free
  • TXRXLabs

    Join Transition Houston as we take a tour of the TX/RX Labs!

    TXRX Labs 6501 Navigation Blvd, Houston, TX, United States

    Are you a maker, inventor, tinkerer, artist, crafter, and coder? Are you looking for a place to learn, share knowledge and have access to professional fabrication equipment in an amazing collaborative space? Our tour begins @11am on Sunday, March 5th | Map to Location. Please click here to RSVP! The goal of TX/RX is to […]

  • PEACEMAKER: From Guns to Garden Tools

    Join RAWtools, The Peace Pastor Marty Troyer, Texas Gun Sense and others on Friday, March 10th at 6:45pm as we turn guns into garden tools and learn of a 3rd way of addressing gun violence.

    RAWtools, Inc. gets its scriptural motivation from Isaiah 2:4 and Micah 4:3. We want to be comprehensive in our efforts to move our communities away from gun violence and violence as a whole. Its not enough to just make a lot of tools from guns. We need to help teach each other new ways to solve our problems through relationship, dialogue, and alternative means of justice, i.e. Restorative Justice practices and victim-offender dialogue.

  • Nonviolence and Just Peace

    Houston, United States

    This is the 2017 Pax Christi Texas State Conference. Our guest speaker this year will be Marie Dennis, Co-Director of Pax Christi International. She will describe her experience at the 2016 Vatican Conference on nonviolence. Marie will be speaking about a new global initiative reaffirming the centrality of active nonviolence to the vision and message of Jesus to the life of the Catholic Church, and to the long-term vocation of healing and reconciling both people and the planet.

    $40,

  • Living Peace in a Time of Uncertainty

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

    You are invited to join with Bren Hardt, sharer of Compassionate Communication (NVC), coming from Brenham, TX, to explore together how we can maintain a balance between activism and our own nurturance plus how we can show love to our fellow activists/ friends/ colleagues by strengthening our willingness and skills at deeply listening to one another

  • Two Rivers Camp: Spring Break Caravan

    The Society of Native Nations, Big Bend Defense Coalition, and others resisting the Trans Pecos Pipeline near Big Bend. The Two Rivers Camp is setup near Marfa Texas and has been carrying out direct actions for a few weeks, as part of a larger 2 year resistance against the pipeline.

    This is the last stand, as the pipeline is scheduled to be complete by the end of the first quarter of 2017. As an elder said, even stopping the last connecting 10 feet is stopping the pipeline.

  • NO Muslim Ban! NO Border Wall!

    Intersection Post Oak Blvd & Westheimer Rd, Houston, United States

    Protest the "new" Muslim Ban Thurs., March 16, 5 - 7:30 PM, Post Oak Blvd & Westheimer Rd, 77056. Still Fascist! It must be resisted.  It must be defeated.

  • Don Green Nature Park

    Plant a pocket prairie at the Don Greene Nature Park

    Don Greene Nature Park 6009 Cypress St, Houston, United States

    We're putting down deep roots in the Don Greene Nature Park by planting a pocket prairie this Spring. Join us Saturday, March 18 from 9-Noon as we plant seeds and native grasses on the footprint of Don's old home, headquarters to his Whitewater Experience. This is one of the many pocket prairies dotting Houston, and […]

  • Journey to the Heart: Falling in Love with Earth

    Dominican Sisters of Houston Spirituality Center Meeting Room Dominican Sisters of Houston, 6501 Almeda Rd, Houston, TX, United States

    Based on the premise that we will not save what we do not love, and that we do not love what we do not know, this multi-faceted presentation engages participants in a variety of ways to remember, to celebrate and to renew our commitment to live in harmony with each other and with Earth, our beloved home. “Let us sing as we go. May our struggles and our concern for this planet never take away the joy of our hope.” Pope Francis Laudato Si

    $15.00

  • Journey to the Heart: Falling in Love with Earth

    Based on the premise that we will not save what we do not love, and that we do not love what we do not know, this multi-faceted presentation engages participants in a variety of ways to remember, to celebrate and to renew our commitment to live in harmony with each other and with Earth, our beloved home. “Let us sing as we go. May our struggles and our concern for this planet never take away the joy of our hope.” Pope Francis Laudato Si

    $15.00

  • Earth Day Barter Fair

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

    A Barter Fair provides an opportunity to trade objects and services without using common currency. The Quaker testimonies of Simplicity, Community and Stewardship encourage Friends to find creative ways to care for the earth and each other, and we want to extend this opportunity to others in the community. Creating a space to practice thinking […]

    Free
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    How Wealth Inequality is Wrecking the World and What We can do about it

    Bay Area UU Church 17503 El Camino Real , Houston, TX, United States

    The BAUUC Service and Justice Ministry (SJM) invite all to hear acclaimed author and scholar Chuck Collins discuss, "How wealth inequality is wrecking the world and what we can do about it". The event is scheduled for March 22nd, 7 to 9PM

  • Cesar Chavez Parade and Celebration

    Hidalgo Parks 7000 Ave. Q, Hou, TX, United States

    The parade will begin at 10:00 a.m. at 601 North Cesar Chavez Blvd. Houston, TX 77011. At 11:00 am, the festivities will follow in the gazebo at Hidalgo Park.

    There will speeches by Elected Officials, Robert Gallegos City Council member, who will serve as the grand marshal, Hon. Gene Green and Hon Sheila Jackson Lee will also be addressing the attendees.

    Free

  • Houston Music, Peace, and Justice Festival 2017

    Unitarian Fellowship of Houston 1504 Wirt Road, Houston, TX, United States

    Outdoor Music, Peace and Justice Festival in a beautiful, shaded setting at the Unitarian Fellowship of Houston, with indoor space in case of bad weather. Music! Food! Information Tables! Networking! Fun!

  • Roy Zimmerman Concert – Potluck- Fundraiser for Peace Camp Houston

    Bering Memorial United Church of Christ 1440 Harold St., Houston, TX, United States

    What can one person do about climate change, torture, racism, xenophobia, gun violence, fracking, Congressional ineptitude, ignorance, war and greed? Write funny songs, says Roy Zimmerman, master satirist, songwriter, and performer.

    HPJC is bringing Roy Zimmerman back to Houston in a benefit to raise funds for Peace Camp Houston. In 14 albums over 20 years, Roy has brought the sting of satire and parody to the struggle for peace and social justice.

    He makes fun of right wing politicians, hypocrites, war profiteers, large multinational corporations, religious bigots, and hate-mongers, while entertaining you with stories and music.

  • No Ban, No Wall, Affordable Care for All Rally in Moody Park

    Moody Park 3725 Fulton St, Houston, United States

    Grassroots citizens from Harris County and areas across the great state of Texas will hold a rally on April 8th, at 1:00 p.m. at Moody Park in Houston, Texas. The rally will focus on defending American healthcare for all citizens and protecting immigrant communities from fire in United States. It will feature speakers and organizations in a united coalition against the discriminatory immigration policies and draconian healthcare proposals currently sitting in queue in the United States Congress and the White House. Speakers will include both elected officials from around the state and individual citizens with stories to share on their experiences with immigration and healthcare issues.

  • Drones in Our Backyard

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

    YOU ARE INVITED!

    to attend this lecture and film screening on drones at Live Oak Friends Meeting, April 8th from 6-8PM.

    We will gather from 6-6:30 for snack and a brief lecture on why Houstonians should be concerned about drones, what we can do to resist drone warfare in our communities, and what our next steps will be to build a movement against drones in Houston. At 6:30 we will begin screening the documentary UNMANNED: US Drone Wars followed by a brief time to network.

    If you'd like to sponsor this event send an email to our Regional Organizer via cnvhouston1@gmail.com

    Free

  • Nonviolent Civil Disobedience Training

    Emerson UU Church 1900 Bering Drive, Houston

    Learn about the history of non violent civil disobedience and learn practical skills for direct actions and non violent civil disobedience. If you're thinking about taking a step beyond standing on the sidewalk with a sign, the presentations and role playing will help you decide if that's right for you, and prepare you to take action.

    $10,

  • Transition Houston Presentation at Sierra Club Houston!

    Haven's Center 1827 W Alabama St, Houston, TX, United States

    Join Transition Houston as we visit Sierra Club Houston! Socializing starts at 7:00pm, the meeting begins at 7:30pm at the Haven's Center. Our focus is an introduction to the Transition movement and the local Transition Houston initiative. We'll share stories from around the world of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. You’ll hear about communities printing […]

  • Good Friday Walk for Justice

    City Hall 901 Bagby, Houston, TX, United States

    The annual Good Friday "Walk for Justice", sponsored by Pax Christi,  will take place on Friday, April 14.  Gather at 12 noon at the reflecting pool in front of City Hall in downtown Houston.   Many different peace and social justice issues are addressed in the Walk for Justice.   All are welcome.

  • Buddhism and the Ecological Challenge

    Houston Zen Center 1605 Heights Blvd, Houston, TX, United States

    David Loy, professor, Buddhist activist and author, leads a workshop and study group on Buddhism and the Ecological Crisis. Houston Zen Center is honored to host this important thinker and activist.

    $25.00

  • Earth Day Barter Fair

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

    A Barter Fair provides an opportunity to trade objects and services without using common currency. The Quaker testimonies of Simplicity, Community and Stewardship encourage Friends to find creative ways to care for the earth and each other, and we want to extend this opportunity to others in the community. Creating a space to practice thinking together in a new way about how we place value on objects and services within our community seems like a worthwhile way to observe the 48th anniversary of Earth Day.

    To get involved, just come! Bring a table, shelf, rug or blanket to display your goods or a sign that describes your service(s). CHILDREN ARE WELCOME! Children are often the best models of how this can work. They have the ability to add value to an item by describing potential uses, and the creativity to negotiate three-way trades.

    Free

  • Celebrate Earth Day with Dominican Sisters of Houston

    Dominican Sisters Chapel 6504 Almeda Rd, Houston, United States

    Join the Dominican Sisters of Houston as we celebrate
    Earth Day with prayer and walk on the Labyrinth
    Saturday, April 22, 2017
    5:30 p.m.
    6504 Almeda Rd.
    We will begin with prayer in the Villa Chapel

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  • Winning The Peace

    Winning The Peace
    At a Houston High School Houston, TX, United States

    NNOMY is working with War Resisters League to distribute palm cards at high schools that will direct youth to online resources that they can access on their mobile devices. This information and additional links will assist them in answering the questions they will have about the realities of military enlistment that they will not hear from military recruiters, and direct them to non-military alternatives to achieve their future educational and career goals.

    Cost of purchasing palm cards

  • Lifetime Achievement Award for Johnny Mata

    Talento Bilingue de Houston 333 S. Jensen Drive, Houston, TX, United States

    Please join us as we honor longtime Houston activist Johnny Mata on his 80th birthday. Johnny is currently the Presiding Officer of the Greater Houston Coalition for Justice which has been working to improve the criminal justice system in Houston/Harris County for many years. RSVP by April 15, 2017, to Kathy Swilley at kthrnswilley@aol.com . There is no cost to attend but you may contribute to our plans to fund a well-deserved vacation for Johnny.

    Free

  • People’s Climate March in Houston

    Clinton Park 200 Mississippi ST, Houston, TX

    Our communities and the climate are under attack. April 29, join people across the United States as we march for a clean energy economy that works for all of us. A historic resistance against Trump’s administration is rising to action — which means now is the time to push for a new vision.