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Presentation on Palestinian and Israeli Nonviolent Activism Against the Occupation

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

Maxine Kaufman-Lacusta, a Quaker Jewish activist and writer from Burnaby, B.C., Canada will be in Houston to speak and do a presentation on nonviolence in Palestine. She will share information about nonviolent activism by Palestinians and Israelis, separately and together, in challenging the Israeli occupation of Palestinian land–as this is a much under-publicized aspect of the Palestinian struggle--as well as ways in which "Internationals" can support these efforts.

Free

Free Concert: Fauré Requiem

Emerson UU Church 1900 Bering Drive, Houston

Under the direction of Adrian O. Rodriguez, the Emerson Choir, the Emerson Intergenerational Orchestra, and the Austin High School Chamber singers will engage with the Fauré Requiem as an opportunity to connect with our humanity.

Come as you are to this free concert to explore Music, Creativity, and the Art of Living. What is creativity, where does it come from, and what are its implications on mastering the art of living?

Free

Justice for Janitors Protest at ICONs Dinner

River Oaks Country Club 1600 River Oaks Blvd., Houston, TX, United States

The J4J team has a fun-filled line-up of activities for the rest of the month of May leading up to the janitors’ contract expiration on May 31st. #RaiseHouston #‎RaiseAmerica‬ ‪#‎MakeHoustonGreat‬ ‪#‎HoustonJanitors‬ #Fightfor15 ICONs dinner, sponsored by one of the largest building owners in Houston, will feature a who's-who of the Houston business community.  Join us as we […]

HPJC May Social

Black Laborador Pub 4100 Montrose Blvd., Houston, TX, United States

YOU are invited to visit & have a good time with other peace & justice activists. Bring information to share, if you wish, about your favorite upcoming event, or just come and relax.

Event Series Justice for Janitors Action at ONE Allen Center

Justice for Janitors Action at ONE Allen Center

ONE Allen Center Dallas St & Smith St., Houston, TX, United States

Weekly Wednesday Actions: 4:30pm every Wednesday at ONE Allen Center (corner of Dallas & Smith in Downtown) The J4J team has a fun-filled line-up of activities for the rest of the month of May leading up to the janitors' contract expiration on May 31st. #RaiseHouston Arriba la union y abajo la explotación! We're asking building owners […]

Justice for Janitors Prayer Vigil Outside of Bargaining

TBD Houston, TX, United States

The J4J team has a fun-filled line-up of activities for the rest of the month of May leading up to the janitors’ contract expiration on May 31st. #RaiseHouston #‎RaiseAmerica‬ ‪#‎MakeHoustonGreat‬ ‪#‎HoustonJanitors‬ #Fightfor15 Faith leader allies from several different religious traditions will hold a prayer vigil as janitors & cleaning contractors engage in their final round of bargaining.  […]

Justice for Janitors Strike Vote Rally!

Hyatt Regency Downtown 1200 Louisiana St., Houston, TX, United States

The J4J team has a fun-filled line-up of activities for the rest of the month of May leading up to the janitors’ contract expiration on May 31st. #RaiseHouston #‎RaiseAmerica‬ ‪#‎MakeHoustonGreat‬ ‪#‎HoustonJanitors‬ #Fightfor15 Janitors will be voting on whether or not to strike; come to this rally to find out the results of what they janitors will do!  […]

Taizé Service, theme “Honoring Our Heroes”

Emerson UU Church 1900 Bering Drive, Houston

What is Taizé anyway? Taizé is a village in France where a unique ecumenical form of contemplative worship was created by a monastic community for people worldwide. It originated following WWII under the leadership of Brother Roger and today has become a very significant site of religious pilgrimage. The pilgrims return home encouraged to live in the spirit of kindness, simplicity and reconciliation. Come as you are to this free service

Free

Lidless – a play by Horsehead Production (HPJC co-sponsor)

Winter Street Studios 2101 Winter Street, Houston

This is the regional premier of "Lidless", a play about a former Guantanamo Bay interrogator who wants to move on with her life, her former detainee Bashir, and her daugher who wants to know more about her mother's former life. LIDLESS explores the conflicting eroticism and brutality of violence amid the domestic fallout of personal trauma.

25.00$

Peace Camp Houston 2016 at Houston Mennonite Church

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

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

Houston GardenCrawl

Market Square Park 301 Milam St, Houston, TX, United States

The Houston GardenCrawl is a biking event that will take place in 5-6 locations throughout the innerloop of Houston. We will ride from Market Square Park downtown to various community gardens. At each spot we will hear about the projects going on at the garden and hear/see local musicians! We will also have live art and music at the last stop!

HPJC Quarterly Board Meeting-June 2016

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

Check back for more details and a draft agenda the week before this meeting.

Houston Community Vigil for Orlando

Montrose Center 401 Branard Street, Houston, TX, United States

Houston Community Vigil for Orlando from 6-7 pm Monday at the Montrose Center, 401 Branard Street

Houston Urban Gardener Meeting

Metropolitan Multi-Services Center 1475 W Gray St, Houston, TX, United States

This month Andrew Cobb will present on his apprenticeship at the Possibility Alliance (PA), a electric free and low petroleum permaculture farm in Missouri. At the farm they cooked by wood fire, made wattle fences from the forest, raised animals, and hosted visitors looking to learn about nonviolent living.

Orlando: Public Candlelight Vigil

City Hall 901 Bagby, Houston, TX, United States

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 […]

Peace Camp Potluck

First Congregational Church of Houston 10840 Beinhorn Road, Houston, TX, United States

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.

Kombucha and Fermented Drinks

Finca Tres Robles 257 N. Greenwood , Houston, TX

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.

$40

Restorative Justice Houston Meeting

RJ - Oldhaven 7801 Oldhaven St, Houston, TX, United States

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 […]

Annual Juneteenth Ally Award BBQ Lunch

Pecore Hall at St. Stephens Episcopal Church 1800 Sul Ross, Houston, TX, United States

The Center for the Healing of Racism Presents
The 22nd Annual Juneteenth Ally Award Bar-B-Que Luncheon THE COLOR OF FORGIVENESS

$50.00