HPJC Quarterly Board Meeting-June 2016
Houston Mennonite Church 1231 Wirt Rd., Houston, TX, United StatesCheck back for more details and a draft agenda the week before this meeting.
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Houston Community Vigil for Orlando
Montrose Center 401 Branard Street, Houston, TX, United StatesHouston 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 StatesThis 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 StatesThe 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 StatesThis 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, TXWant 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 StatesHello 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 StatesThe Center for the Healing of Racism Presents
The 22nd Annual Juneteenth Ally Award Bar-B-Que Luncheon THE COLOR OF FORGIVENESS
$50.00
55 Cross Vigil
Harris County Criminal Justice Center 1201 Franklin St, Houston, TX, United StatesSince 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.
Peace Camp Houston 2016 at First Congregational Church
First Congregational Church of Houston 10840 Beinhorn Road, Houston, TX, United StatesThis 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
Summer Sounds on the Plaza – Danza Azteca Taxcayolotl
Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon, HoustonThis 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.
$10
Peace Camp Houston 2016 at S.H.A.P.E. Harambee Bldg
S.H.A.P.E. Harambee Building on Almeda 3903 Almeda, Houston, TX, United StatesThis 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 International Day of AL_QUDS
post oak and westhiemer 2521 Post Oak Blvd, HoustonThe 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 […]
Bringing it All Together Rothko Chapel’s “Twelve Moments” series continues with Dr. John K Graham Wednesday, July 6
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 […]
$10
HPJC Peace Potluck 2016
First Congregational Church of Houston 10840 Beinhorn Road, Houston, TX, United StatesBring 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.
Campaign, give face and name to political prisoners of Mexico
Student Center South, room 219, second floor. 4455 University Dr., Houston, TXNestora 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 […]
Summer Sounds on the Plaza – Walagante
Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon, HoustonThis 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.
$10
Peace Camp Houston 2016 at Cameron Retreat Center
Cameron Retreat Center 2402 Holcombe, Houston, TX, United StatesThis year we are proud to have FIVE public weeks of Peace Camp, each at a different location in Houston, 9AM-3:30 PM for each week! Volunteers and donations are needed, too.
* Houston Mennonite Church - 1231 Wirt Rd 77055 - June 6-10
* First Congregational Church- 10840 Beinhorn, 77024 - June 20-24
* S.H.A.P.E. Community Center - 3903 Almeda, 77004 - June 27-July 1
* Cameron Retreat Center - 2403 Holcombe-77021 - July 18-22
* Emerson Unitarian Church - 1900 Bering Dr. 77057 - July 25-29
RFK: A Portrait of Robert F. Kennedy
Main Street Theater 2540 Times Blvd., HoustonAt Main Street Theater we are currently running 2 plays that have, sadly, turned out to be incredibly timely with all that seems to be falling apart in our world:
RFK: A Portrait of Robert Kennedy and Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-A** Wit of Molly Ivins. (The shows run in repertory, alternating days) through August 14.
36$ – 39$
Kashmir cries for justice
2521 Post Oak Blvd, HoustonAccording 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 […]