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    HPJC Board Orientation & Planning Retreat

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

    All HPJC members, and especially Board members, are invited to participate in our annual Board orientation and planning retreat. We'll gather in person to learn and discuss together how to […]

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    Memorial Service/Celebration of Life for Dave & Peggy Atwood

    Houston Mennonite Church 1231 Wirt Rd., Houston, TX, United States

    Join with us to celebrate the lives of David and Priscilla (Peggy) Atwood. They were long time members of HPJC's Board of Directors, as well as being peace and justice advocates. They were an inspiration to us by their dedication and persistence in working to make the world a more peaceful and just place, in […]

  • Pocket Prairies for Faith Communities

    online not applicable, not applicable, United States

    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

  • 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 […]

  • Restoration, Renewal & Regeneration

    online not applicable, not applicable, United States

    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, […]

    Free

  • Interfaith Justice Advocacy Workshop

    online not applicable, not applicable, United States

    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 […]

    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

    “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

    online not applicable, not applicable, United States

    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' […]

    Free

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    Plastic Free EcoChallenge

    online not applicable, not applicable, United States

    Plastic pollution now contaminates the deepest trenches in the ocean, the highest mountain peaks, and even the air we breathe. Microplastics have been found in human blood, lungs, breast milk […]

    Free

  • Revitalizing Levy Park

    online not applicable, not applicable, United States

    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, […]

    Free

  • PeaceCon 2024: It’s Ticket Time!

    PeaceCon 2024: Get Your Tickets Today!Tickets for PeaceCon 2024 – Status Quo No More: Building Peace in the Time of Rising Violent Conflict are now available, and for a limited […]

  • 2024 HPJC Peacemaker Awards Ceremony

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

    The Houston Peace & Justice Center is excited to announce the Peacemaker Awardees who we will recognize at our annual Peacemaker Awards Ceremony on Nov. 10, and encourage you to […]

    $80 – $100

  • HPJC Annual Planning Workshop 2025

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

    Join other members of HPJC to learn and share ways we can make HPJC more effective this year in supporting all peace and justice issues. A light breakfast will be […]

  • 1st Annual MLK Jr Parade Iowa Colony

    Local neighborhood celebration of the good works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Location: 3144 Meridian Pkwy Arcola, TX 77583 (Just west off HWY 288 South)

  • The People’s Peaceful Protest: Resistance is Resilience

    Houston City Hall 901 Bagby Street, Houston

    Due to permit issues, we will have a peaceful protest/sit-in and the People's Peaceful Protest is changing venues from Discovery Green to City Hall. We will meet at City Hall […]