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SUMMARY:Plastic Free EcoChallenge
DESCRIPTION: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 and placentas.  Plastic has entered the food chain\, killing wildlife\, and causing the average person to eat tens of thousands of microplastic particles every year. To learn more about this issue & take action to affect change\, join one of the two teams listed below for the Plastic Free EcoChallenge (or create your own team\, or join as an individual)!  You select the challenges you’d like to accomplish during the month of July and when/how you do them.  For more information\, see this link: https://plasticfree.ecochallenge.org/. For more information on the teams below\, contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com.\n\nLutherans Restoring Creation – Gulf Coast Team: https://plasticfree.ecochallenge.org/participants/join?referral_code=858ef6b7-3ea0-4aa5-a7ee-409339cdfc9e&team_id=lutherans-restoring-creation-gulf-coast\n\nInterfaith Environmental Network of Houston Team: https://plasticfree.ecochallenge.org/participants/join?referral_code=572d4899-ffe9-494d-9c7f-5d4c6c212bba&team_id=interfaith-environmental-network-of-houston
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/plastic-free-ecochallenge-5/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240630T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240630T190000
DTSTAMP:20240619T044149Z
CREATED:20240619T044149Z
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SUMMARY:Creek\, Community\, and Self Restoration
DESCRIPTION: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’ engagement with this hidden gem of a creek and one leader’s story of relationship with this historic place.   Time for interactive Q&A with the speaker will be provided. Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creek-community-and-self-restoration-tickets-891622495887. This program will be recorded and the recording distributed to all registrants. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/creek-community-and-self-restoration/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
GEO:38.888684;-77.004719
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T210000
DTSTAMP:20240619T044626Z
CREATED:20240619T044626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T044626Z
UID:10001623-1718739000-1718744400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:“Under G-d” – Free Screening and Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION: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\, President and CEO of AU\, and Rabbi Joshua Fixler of Congregation Emanu El. Kyle Riley of Texas Impact will moderate the discussion.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/under-g-d-free-screening-and-panel-discussion/2024-06-18/
CATEGORIES:Film
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ORGANIZER;CN="Americans United for Separation of Church and State - Houston chapter":MAILTO:americansunited.houstonchapter@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T150000
DTSTAMP:20240511T181710Z
CREATED:20240511T181303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240511T181710Z
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SUMMARY:Houston--Sickle Cell Solutions for World Sickle Cell Day & Juneteenth Jubilee Festival
DESCRIPTION:Connection Houston to sickle cell industry leaders in observance of World Sickle Cell Day Partner with Black Heritage Society Inc. for Juneteenth Jubilee Festival.  Family learning and Fun–Free to attend. Vendors and Food Trucks on site. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune 15\, 2024\, 11:00 am until 3:00 pm Join the Sickle Cell industry leaders in Houston to observe World Sickle Cell Day and participate in the Juneteenth Jubilee Festival in partnership with the Black Heritage Society Inc. The festival is free to attend and offers a great opportunity for family learning and fun. You will also find vendors and food trucks on site.  \n\n\n\n June 15\, 2024\, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at  \n\n\n\nFifth Ward Multi Service Center4014 Market StreetHouston\, Texas 77020
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/houston-sickle-cell-solutions-for-world-sickle-cell-day-juneteenth-jubilee-festival/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T140000
DTSTAMP:20240511T182701Z
CREATED:20240511T182315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240511T182701Z
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SUMMARY:Lone Star College--Houston NorthJuneteenth Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Lone Star College-Houston North \n\n\n\nThe Star College-Houston North is hosting a Juneteenth Celebration on June 15\, 2024\, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere will be delicious food from Burns BBQ and Kona Ice\, as well as live music performed by a Zydeco Band. The event is completely free to attend and is a great opportunity for family fun.  \n\n\n\nActivities will include a water slide for kids under the age of 12\, face painting\, Connect Four\, volleyball\, and more. So come and join us for a day filled with fun and celebration of the Juneteenth holiday!d. The Black Heritage Society Inc and Lone Star College offer great opportunity for family fun.  \n\n\n\nLocation: Victory Location\, 4141 Victory Drive Houston\, TX 77088Date: June 15\, 2024Time: 11:00 am thru 2:00 pm
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/lone-star-college-houston-northjuneteenth-celebration/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T003000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T010000
DTSTAMP:20240511T182828Z
CREATED:20240511T175829Z
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SUMMARY:16th Juneteenth Parade -- Acres Home June 15\, 2024\, at 10 am
DESCRIPTION:The parade will kick off at the Acres Home Multi-Purpose Center located at 6719 West Montgomery Road Houston\, Texas 77091.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/16th-juneteenth-parade-acres-home-june-15-2024-at-10-am/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240613T200000
DTSTAMP:20240511T173430Z
CREATED:20240511T173123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240511T173430Z
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Ally Award Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate 35 years of the Center for the Healing of Racism with our 31st annual Juneteenth Ally Award Luncheon.  We are proud to announce the following honorees: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmerican Indian Genocide Museum – an exhibit documenting historical events and policies to memorialize the victims of ethnic cleansing. \n\n\n\nBenny Agosto\, Jr\, Attorney – for his generous donation\, enabling the building of the Diversity Center at South Texas College of Law. \n\n\n\nChris Tomlinson\, journalist – for his commitment to reporting on worldwide racism and genocide\, and his open examination of his own family’s heritage as enslavers. \n\n\n\nNikkei Progressives\, Rights Activists – for their active advocacy for reparations for descendants of enslaved African Americans. \n\n\n\nTickets:\n\n\n\nTrailblazer – $3\,500 – 2 reserved tables (14 seats total) \n\n\n\nAlly – $2\,500 – 1 reserved table (7 seats total) \n\n\n\nActivist – $100 – single ticket (limited seating) \n\n\n\nFuture Leader (Student) – $75 single ticket (limited seating) \n\n\n\nSenior (60+) – $75 single ticket \n\n\n\nFor Trailblazer and Ally tables call 713-520-8226 or email info@centerhealingracism.org.  Details of how to purchase single tickets – Activist\, Future Leader or Senior – will be available soon.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/juneteenth-ally-award-luncheon/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240603T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240603T193000
DTSTAMP:20240619T044510Z
CREATED:20240619T044510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T044510Z
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SUMMARY:“Environmental Justice”: Amnesty International-Bay Area (Hou-TX) meeting.
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the monthly meeting of Amnesty International-Bay Area (Houston):\n\nMonday\, June 3\, 6:15 PM (Central).\nTitle: “Environmental Justice” \nSpeaker:  Leticia Gutierrez\, Government Relations and Community Outreach Director\, Air Alliance Houston \nRegistration for this meeting is required. Once you register\, you will receive the Zoom link for joining the meeting.  \nPlease register at:  \nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FAAAC2AA0FEC70-49780630-amnesty
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/environmental-justice-amnesty-international-bay-area-hou-tx-meeting/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amnesty International%2C Houston local 23":MAILTO:mail@amnestyhouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240602T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240602T153000
DTSTAMP:20240619T044640Z
CREATED:20240619T044640Z
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UID:10001608-1717336800-1717342200@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Interfaith Justice Advocacy Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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 it such a perfect time? With the 2024 elections looming\, it’s time to get ready. Faith communities typically don’t want to be seen as “political\,” but\, as we’ll cover in this workshop\, faith communities can—and should—provide important education and leadership roles in nonpartisan civic engagement. Join Bee Moorhead\, executive director of Texas Impact\, an interfaith justice advocacy organization\, and her colleagues\, to talk about what that looks like “in real life\,” and do a deep dive into Texas Impact’s specific Houston-area resources and projects.  Register for this event on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/interfaith-justice-advocacy-workshop-tickets-886402292117. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/interfaith-justice-advocacy-workshop-4/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Bee-and-Lisa-1040110_1080x675.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
GEO:38.888684;-77.004719
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T190000
DTSTAMP:20240424T030948Z
CREATED:20240424T030947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T030948Z
UID:10001604-1716141600-1716145200@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Restoration\, Renewal & Regeneration
DESCRIPTION: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\, with our modern civilization that is now so huge that it has such a significant effect on nature\, scientists are sounding the alarm and people are responding.  Steve Stelzer\, as the former program director (now retired) at Houston’s Green Building Resource Center has been exposed to many points of view while at the center\, and will point out some issues to be aware of while deciding how to engage in these three categories\, and give suggestions for resources to develop a best approach. Time for interactive Q&A with the speaker will be provided. Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/restoration-renewal-regeneration-tickets-875537144167. This program will be recorded and the recording distributed to all registrants. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/restoration-renewal-regeneration/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Steve-Stelzer-photo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
GEO:38.888684;-77.004719
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240512T092000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240512T102000
DTSTAMP:20240619T044712Z
CREATED:20240506T162746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T044712Z
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SUMMARY:Save a Life\, Sponsor a Family from Ukraine
DESCRIPTION: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 works to help Ukrainians seeking refuge connect with approved Americans who can sponsor them.\nIt has been two years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine\, and millions of Ukranians still face the daily threat of violence\, as well as freezing temperatures\, inadequate shelter\, heat and other supplies. Thousands of families have been forced to leave everything behind in search of safety and tens of thousands more are waiting for the opportunity. \n\nThere are two ways you can help Ukrainian families through sponsorship:\n\n 	\nA paper-sponsor is someone who only submits the paperwork to USCIS while the refugee lives with a verified host\, usually a family member or friend. \n\n 	\nA hosting sponsor provides accommodations and assistance with travel and filing necessary paperwork. Ukrainians are eligible to work immediately upon arrival and realistically may need housing support for 3-6 months while they establish themselves. \n\n\nNA4U has proudly helped thousands of families connect with sponsors but we are in dire need of more.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/save-a-life-sponsor-a-family-from-ukraine/
LOCATION:Live Oak Friends Meeting House & online\, 1320 W 26th St\, Houston\, 77008
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alex McDonald":MAILTO:peacenotapathy@gmail.com
GEO:29.8094575;-95.4233023
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240506T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240506T193000
DTSTAMP:20240619T044725Z
CREATED:20240619T044725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T044725Z
UID:10001610-1715020200-1715023800@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:No One Left Behind: Evacuating Palestinian Americans Stuck in Gaza
DESCRIPTION:Dear Members\, Friends and Guests\, \n(A)  Please join us for the monthly meeting of Amnesty International-Bay Area (Houston): \nMonday\, May 6\, 6:15 PM (Central). \nTitle: “No One Left Behind: Evacuating Palestinian Americans Stuck in Gaza” \nSpeaker: Maria Kari\, attorney and journalist. \nRegistration for this meeting is required. Once you register\, you will receive the Zoom link for joining the meeting.  \nPlease register at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FAAAC2AA0FEC70-49232010-amnesty
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/no-one-left-behind-evacuating-palestinian-americans-stuck-in-gaza/
LOCATION:Online\, Houston
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MLK_Parade-2023-2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Amnesty International%2C Houston local 23":MAILTO:mail@amnestyhouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240505T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240505T160000
DTSTAMP:20240424T031131Z
CREATED:20240424T031130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T031131Z
UID:10001603-1714917600-1714924800@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Pocket Prairie and Great Grow Out Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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 nature on your grounds. Participants will go home with germination trays\, soil\, and native seeds to grow out for restoration projects. Open to ages 10 and up. This event has been organized in partnership with the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston.  Contact Bethany Foshee with any questions at bfoshee@coastalprairieconservancy.org. Register for this event at: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/u7keeap/lp/1963be3d-9528-488f-9ac3-15417c98406c
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/pocket-prairie-and-great-grow-out-workshop/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, 5373 Franz Rd.\, Katy\, TX\, TX\, 77493
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240428T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240428T190000
DTSTAMP:20240424T031210Z
CREATED:20240424T031209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T031210Z
UID:10001602-1714327200-1714330800@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Native Plants and Prairies
DESCRIPTION: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 services of native plants and prairies.  Topics covered will include the history of coastal prairies\, how coastal prairies have influenced our culture\, Houston Rodeo\, pocket prairies\, and the importance of native plants to our wildlife and pollinators. Time for Q&A with the speaker will be provided following her talk.  Register for this event on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/native-plants-and-prairies-tickets-849451742027.  This event will be recorded and all registrants will receive a link to the recording.  Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions about this event.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/native-plants-and-prairies/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Della-Barbato.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
GEO:38.888684;-77.004719
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T110000
DTSTAMP:20240424T030539Z
CREATED:20240424T030538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T030539Z
UID:10001606-1714208400-1714215600@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Justice for Evan Lee - Justice Conference and Memorial
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/justice-for-evan-lee-justice-conference-and-memorial/
LOCATION:Hiram Clark Missionary Baptist Church\, 3000 Fuqua St.\, Houston\, 77045
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Evanconference.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Reverand Jacilet Griffin":MAILTO:jdgriffin1986@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240421T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240421T163000
DTSTAMP:20240424T031247Z
CREATED:20240424T031246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T031247Z
UID:10001601-1713706200-1713717000@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Spring 2024 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event
DESCRIPTION: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 Oak tree in the park to sign in. Metro bus line 68 stops nearby\, and line 49 is not far.  Tools/supplies will be provided. This event is organized by Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston\, in partnership with the Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy.  The conservancy requires signing of a waiver to participate. Please register for planning purposes on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-2024-interfaith-environmental-stewardship-event-tickets-849410458547.  Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/spring-2024-interfaith-environmental-stewardship-event/
LOCATION:Willow Waterhole Greenspace\, 5300 Dryad\, Houston\, 77035
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church%2C&nbsp%3B Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston%2C and the Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240420T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240420T120000
DTSTAMP:20240424T031411Z
CREATED:20240411T210648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T031411Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Day: Sustaining Climate Justice Action & Community Health with Youth Organizers
DESCRIPTION: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. \nInspired 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 share the development and success of this case\, and how their methods can be applied across the country. A community discussion will follow with Texas-based youth and grassroots activists including Chanté Davis (Sunrise Houston) and Armon Alex (Gulf of Mexico Youth Climate Summit) about the links between environmental and climate justice and community health\, moderated by Andre Segura\, VP of Litigation at Earthjustice. Reflection time will be facilitated by Tiffany Jin\, Co-Director of Houston Climate Justice Museum. \nSpecial thanks to Hershey Foundation for underwriting support
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/earth-day-sustaining-climate-justice-action-community-health-with-youth-organizers/
LOCATION:Rothko Chapel\, 3900 Yupon St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rothko Chapel":MAILTO:info@rothkochapel.org
GEO:29.7378214;-95.3957425
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240303T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240303T163000
DTSTAMP:20240424T031446Z
CREATED:20240203T215539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T031446Z
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SUMMARY:Pocket Prairies for Faith Communities
DESCRIPTION: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 faith community\, the larger community\, and the environment. Beth Clark\, Landscape Architect\, will discuss how to create and maintain pocket prairies. A hands-on workshop for those faith communities interested in creating pocket prairies at their houses of worship will follow in May\, with a pocket prairie planting planned for Fall 2024. Time for Q&A with the speakers will follow the talk. Please register on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pocket-prairies-for-faith-communities-tickets-805289260857. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/pocket-prairies-for-faith-communities/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
GEO:38.888684;-77.004719
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240210T123000
DTSTAMP:20240124T234956Z
CREATED:20240124T234154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T234956Z
UID:10001588-1707559200-1707568200@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Black Heritage Society's "Original" Martin Luther King Jr. Parade - rescheduled date
DESCRIPTION:Due to the freezing rain and generally bad weather on MLK Day (Jan. 15)\, the City of Houston (a co-sponsor) asked that the MLK parade be rescheduled. The new date is Saturday\, Feb. 10. \n\n\n\nJoin us in celebrating the life of of Martin Luther King\, Jr.\, who was not only a wonderful inspiration for the Civil Rights Movement\, but also for peace and non-violence. \n\n\n\nA map of the parade route is at https://www.jotform.com/app/230077364276155/page/23 (subject to change\, as this was the original Jan. 15 route) \n\n\n\nMore details are on the BHS web site at https://blackheritagesociety.net/
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/bhs-2024-original-mlk-jr-parade-rescheduled-date/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Black Heritage Society":MAILTO:projectmanager@blackheritagesociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240203T160000
DTSTAMP:20240205T013908Z
CREATED:20240124T232635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T013908Z
UID:10001587-1706968800-1706976000@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Memorial Service/Celebration of Life for Dave & Peggy Atwood
DESCRIPTION:Join with us to celebrate the lives of David and Priscilla (Peggy) Atwood.  \n\n\n\nThey were long time members of HPJC’s Board of Directors\, as well as being peace and justice advocates.  \n\n\n\nThey were an inspiration to us by their dedication and persistence in working to make the world a more peaceful and just place\, in many different ways. \n\n\n\nHere’s an obituary for Peggy: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/houston-tx/priscilla-atwood-11276319 \n\n\n\nHere’s a 2010 story\, about David’s work on abolishing the death penalty\, from the University of Rochester\, where both he and Peggy went to college: https://www.rochester.edu/pr/Review/V72N4/05_gazette02.html \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram for Memorial Service:\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIn Loving Memory\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFebruary 3\, 2024Houston Mennonite Church1231 Wirt RoadHouston\, Texas 77055 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRemembering David and Priscilla Atwood\n\n\n\nJeff ReesePast President\, HPJCLee LeverHouston Mennonite ChurchMichael AtwoodDavid & Priscilla’s sonSophia Moreaulongtime friend & fellow activistThe Italian Coalition to Abolish the Death PenaltyA Video VisitSong: Bella CiaoVideo: In Memory of David & PriscillaCathie Foleylongtime friend & fellow activistJohnny MataGreater Houston Criminal Justice CoalitionMartina GrifaldoAlianza Latina InternacionalFolclorica Fiesta MexicanaCherry SteinwenderThe Center for the Healing of RacismClosingAll Sing: ImagineJoanna Blair\, song leader and Bob Henschen\, pianistIn the Second Line TraditionAll parade from sanctuary singingWhen the Saints Go Marching Inand Down by the Riverside \n\n\n\nMany Thanks to:\n\n\n\nOur host\, Houston Mennonite ChurchBob Henschen\, a life-long peace activist who also plays the pianoJoanna Blair\, musician\, Peace Camp teacher\, environmentalist\, Dirt Farmer\, and momFree Radicals – a treasure of Houston musicians writing songs & producing CDs and videos\, performing second-line gigs and much more\, & who are always willing to energize social-justice protests\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n— Songs —\n\n\n\nBella Caio (Goodbye Beautiful)\n\n\n\nPlease sing-out the refrain (bolded lines) \n\n\n\nOne morning I awakened\,oh bella ciao\, bella ciao\, bella ciao\, ciao\, ciaoOne morning I awakenedAnd I found the invader. \n\n\n\nOh partisan carry me away\,oh bella ciao\, bella ciao\, bella ciao\, ciao\, ciaooh partisan carry me awayBecause I feel death approaching. \n\n\n\nAnd if I die as a partisan\,oh bella ciao\, bella ciao\, bella ciao\, ciao\, ciaoand if I die as a partisanthen you must bury me. \n\n\n\nBury me up in the mountain\,oh bella ciao\, bella ciao\, bella ciao\, ciao\, ciaobury me up in the mountainunder the shade of a beautiful flower. \n\n\n\nAnd all those who shall pass\,oh bella ciao\, bella ciao\, bella ciao\, ciao\, ciaoand all those who shall passwill tell me “what a beautiful flower.” \n\n\n\nThis is the flower of the partisan\,oh bella ciao\, bella ciao\, bella ciao\, ciao\, ciaothis is the flower of the partisanwho died for freedom \n\n\n\nImagine\n\n\n\nImagine there’s no heavenIt’s easy if you tryNo hell below usAbove us\, only sky \n\n\n\nImagine all the peopleLivin’ for today Ah \n\n\n\nImagine there’s no countriesIt isn’t hard to doNothing to kill or die forAnd no religion\, too \n\n\n\nImagine all the peopleLivin’ life in peace—-YouYou may say I’m a dreamerBut I’m not the only one \n\n\n\nI hope someday you’ll join usAnd the world will be as one \n\n\n\nImagine no possessionsI wonder if you canNo need for greed or hungerA brotherhood of man \n\n\n\nImagine all the peopleSharing all the worldYou \n\n\n\nYou may say I’m a dreamerBut I’m not the only oneI hope someday you’ll join usAnd the world will live as one \n\n\n\nDown By the Riverside\n\n\n\nVerse 1Gonna lay down my sword & shieldDown by the riverside\,Down by the riverside\,Down by the riverside\,Gonna lay down my sword & shieldDown by the riversideI’lll study war no more. \n\n\n\nCHORUSain’t gonna study war no more\,I ain’t gonna study war no more\,I ain’t gonna study war no more.I ain’t gonna study war no more\,I ain’t gonna study war no moreI ain’t gonna study war no more \n\n\n\nVerse 2Gonna join handsaround the worldDown by the riverside\,Down by the riverside\,Down by the riverside\,Gonna join handsaround the worldDown by the riverside\,I’ll study war no more \n\n\n\n(Chorus) \n\n\n\nVerse 3Gonna lay down my burdenDown by the riverside\,Down by the riverside\,Down by the riverside\,Gonna lay down my burdenDown by the riverside\,I’ll study war no more \n\n\n\n(Chorus) \n\n\n\nVerse 4Gonna disarm those atom bombsDown by the riverside\,Down by the riverside\,Down by the riverside\,Gonna disarm those atom bombsDown by the riverside\,I’ll study war no more. \n\n\n\n(Chorus) \n\n\n\nWhen the Saints Go Marching In\n\n\n\nWell\, when the saints go marching inYes\, when the saints go marching inOh\, Lord\, I want to\, to be in that numberWhen the saints go marching in \n\n\n\nWell\, when the saints go marching in\, yeahThat’s when the saints go marching inOh\, Lord\, I want to be in Your numberWhen the saints go marching in \n\n\n\nWell\, now\, when the saints go marching inOoh\, when the saints go marching inOh\, Lord\, I\, I’ve gotta be in that numberWhen the saints go marching in \n\n\n\nWell\, now\, when the saints go marching inYes\, when the saints go marching\, oohI’ve got to be in that numberWhen the saints go marching in \n\n\n\n— Tributes —\n\n\n\nDonate to a social justice organization in remembrance of Priscilla and David.Donate to an animal protection organization.Let your memories of their dedication sustain you as you continue work to build the Beloved Community.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/memorial-service-celebration-of-life-dave-peggy-atwood/
LOCATION:Houston Mennonite Church\, 1231 Wirt Rd.\, Houston\, TX\, 77055\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cheryl Crosier":MAILTO:cheryl@crosierbiomed.com
GEO:29.791019;-95.485694
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240127T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240127T170000
DTSTAMP:20240124T235112Z
CREATED:20240124T225706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T235112Z
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SUMMARY:HPJC Board Orientation & Planning Retreat
DESCRIPTION:All HPJC members\, and especially Board members\, are invited to participate in our annual Board orientation and planning retreat.  \n\n\n\nWe’ll gather in person to learn and discuss together how to make HPJC more effective\, answer questions\, and plan activities for 2024. This includes what we want to do more or less of\, or differently than in the past\, in order to better achieve our mission. \n\n\n\nBoard members are especially encouraged to attend. \n\n\n\nWe’ll have some (non-alcoholic) drinks and light snacks. If you want to bring something that we can all munch on\, please do so!
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/hpjc-board-orientation-planning-retreat/
LOCATION:Dominican Sisters of Houston Spirituality Center Meeting Room\, Dominican Sisters of Houston\, 6501 Almeda Rd\, Houston\, TX\, 77021\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Crosier":MAILTO:hpjc@crosierbiomed.com
GEO:29.7072291;-95.3832631
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dominican Sisters of Houston Spirituality Center Meeting Room Dominican Sisters of Houston 6501 Almeda Rd Houston TX 77021 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Dominican Sisters of Houston\, 6501 Almeda Rd:geo:-95.3832631,29.7072291
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T160000
DTSTAMP:20231116T212127Z
CREATED:20231116T212125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T212127Z
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SUMMARY:Money Club
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to fix the structural defects of money and end poverty with a Universal Basic Income.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/money-club/
LOCATION:North Channel Library\, 15471 Wallisville Rd\, Houston\, TX\, TX\, 77049\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Faye Ku":MAILTO:faye.ku@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240115T120000
DTSTAMP:20230520T175322Z
CREATED:20230520T175320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230520T175322Z
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SUMMARY:MLK Grande Parade Midtown Houston-2024
DESCRIPTION:The MLK Grande Parade will be held on January 15\, 2024 in Midtown Houston originating on San jacinto street 7 Elgin Street beginning @ 10a (CST). The parade’s theme is “We Still believe” and will feature more than 100 culturally diverse performance groups from across the nation. To register for the parade or to learn more visit us @ www.mlkgrandeparade.org or call 713-560-8328
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/mlk-grande-parade-midtown-houston-2024/
LOCATION:Midtown Houston\, 1200 Holman Street San Jacinto Streeet & Elgin Street San Jacinto Streeet & Elgin Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77004\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="MLK Parade Foundation":MAILTO:mlkgrandeparade@earthlink.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231205T200000
DTSTAMP:20231116T212132Z
CREATED:20231116T212131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T212132Z
UID:10001550-1701799200-1701806400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:White Allies\, Then and Now
DESCRIPTION:White people have been a part of every movement for liberation in the USA\, from the Underground Railroad\, to the Civil Rights Movement\, to the formation of the United Farm Workers Union\, to Black Lives Matter and beyond\, yet their stories are often overlooked.  Please join the Center for the Healing of Racism on December 5\, 2023\, 6:00 to 8:00 PM\, as some of our current white members share the stories of white allies in history and how those stories inspire them to take action today. \nThe event is free and open to the public with donations encouraged. Location: 3412 Crawford Street\, Houston\, TX 77004. Parking available at HCC Lot 9\, corner Crawford/Almeda & Holman. Registration required at: https://www.centerhealingracism.org/event/white-allies-then-and-now/
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/white-allies-then-and-now/
LOCATION:Center for the Healing of Racism\, 3412 Crawford Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Healing of Racism":MAILTO:cfhr1@juno.com
GEO:29.7370629;-95.3734364
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Center for the Healing of Racism 3412 Crawford Street Houston TX 77004 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3412 Crawford Street:geo:-95.3734364,29.7370629
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231203T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231203T153000
DTSTAMP:20231116T212139Z
CREATED:20231116T212139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T212139Z
UID:10001548-1701613800-1701617400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Interfaith Prayer Vigil during the U.N. Climate Conference
DESCRIPTION:During the U.N. Climate Conference (COP28) in Dubai\, people of all faiths and spiritual traditions are invited to come together for prayer\, meditation and reflection in the beauty of nature at Hermann Park.  Clergy of a variety of faiths/spiritual traditions will offer readings\, reflections and prayers/meditations from their traditions\, all in support of the ongoing climate conference\, which runs from November 30 – December 12. Join us to offer your thoughts and prayers for those in deliberation at COP28.  Specific location in the park will be sent to registrants several days in advance of the event.  Register on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/interfaith-prayer-vigil-during-the-un-climate-conference-cop28-tickets-742353287667.  Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/interfaith-prayer-vigil-during-the-u-n-climate-conference/
LOCATION:Hermann Park\, 5555 Hermann Park Drive\, Houston\, 77030
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231119T190000
DTSTAMP:20231116T212158Z
CREATED:20231116T212157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T212158Z
UID:10001541-1700416800-1700420400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:From Underground to On the Grid
DESCRIPTION:Join Adrian Shelley\, Texas Office Director for Public Citizen\, as he delves into energy\, from underground to on the grid.  Texas has been an energy state for more than a century. But as the global energy market shifts away from fossil fuels and toward clean sources such as wind\, solar\, and battery storage\, Texas risks being left behind. At the start of the 21st century\, Texas pursued an all-of-the-above energy strategy that saw the largest investment in wind energy in history. More recently\, the fossil fuel industry has changed its tactics as it responds to the existential threat of climate change. Today we see political decision making that favors the entrenched business interests of the fossil fuel industry over average Texans. This explains why Texas lawmakers are not pursing common sense solutions to fixing Texas’ ailing electricity grid. These solutions include demand-side strategies such as energy efficiency and demand response\, which can stabilize our grid\, save consumers money\, and make homes more resilient to temperature extremes. Time for Q&A with the speaker will be provided. Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-underground-to-on-the-grid-tickets-737952103607. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/from-underground-to-on-the-grid/
LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
GEO:38.888684;-77.004719
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231112T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231112T170000
DTSTAMP:20231109T233635Z
CREATED:20230831T192900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T233635Z
UID:10001529-1699797600-1699808400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:2023 Peacemaker Awards Ceremony-Celebration
DESCRIPTION:This year\, HPJC is recognizing the wonderful work of these recipients of our annual Peacemaker Awards at our 2023 Awards Ceremony: \n\n\n\nThe Texas ObserverKristen SchlemmerJacilet GriffinLorena Perez McGill\n\n\n\nClick here for the Program for the Awards Ceremony\, and for details about the Peacemaker Awardees\n\n\n\nMake your reservations today\, using our Peacemaker Awards reservation form.\n\n\n\nTickets start at $80 per person\, and go up after Sep. 30\, as long as tickets are available. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nNational Peacemaker awardee: The Texas Observer\n\n\n\nJosephine Lee\, Investigative Reporting Fellow\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGabriel Arana\, Editor-in-Chief\n\n\n\nTexas Observer Editor-in-Chief Gabriel Arana and Investigative Reporting Fellow Josephine Lee (click on their names to learn more about them) will accept the National Peacemaker award for the Observer\, and give the keynote presentation. \n\n\n\nThe Texas Observer is a progressive nonprofit news outlet and print magazine covering the Lone Star State. The Observer strives to make Texas a more equitable place through investigative reporting\, narrative storytelling\, and political and cultural coverage and commentary. They dig beyond the headlines and contextualize news events. Their essays\, reviews\, and criticism seek to create a new cultural canon and challenge existing mythologies. \n\n\n\nSince its founding in 1954\, the Observer has focused on communities whose stories are too often ignored or poorly told. It seeks not only to inform\, but to empower their readers\, as they work to hold public officials and corporations accountable. Their reporters recognize that oppressed people are experts on their own lives and trust their expertise. \n\n\n\nThe Texas Observer’s journalism is fact-based and rigorous\, and they prize writing that entertains as it informs. They value history as a reporting tool that allows us to interrogate the origins of policies and to correct narratives that whitewash exploitation\, dispossession\, and genocide. \n\n\n\nLocal Peacemaker awardees:\n\n\n\nKristen Schlemmer\n\n\n\nKristen Schlemmer\n\n\n\nKristen Schlemmer is a lawyer who works every day to secure water justice in her hometown of Houston. As the Legal Director of Bayou City Waterkeeper since 2018\, her work confronts the many facets of water injustice\, from water pollution and infrastructure failures\, to wetlands destruction and flooding\, to inequities in climate mitigation and disaster recovery. In 2021\, Kristen helped secure a $2 billion consent decree that will transform Houston’s wastewater infrastructure over the next generation. \n\n\n\nBefore joining Bayou City Waterkeeper\, Kristen’s legal work included developing a precedent-setting legal theory for families flooded during Harvey\, defending the city of Houston’s equal rights ordinance\, and representing marine mammal scientists in seeking better living conditions for a captive orca. She previously worked at Susman Godfrey LLP and Irvine & Conner PLLC and clerked for two federal judges. \n\n\n\nHer perspective is shaped by her childhood in Houston and South America\, previous translation work with Brazilian human rights organizations\, earlier advocacy focused on wildlife and farmed animals\, legal education at Tulane in post-Katrina New Orleans\, and motherhood. She is a Texas Gulf Coast Master Naturalist and previously served on the local board of New Leaders Council and the Houston Regional committee of the Sierra Club\, Lone Star Chapter. Kristen and her family live a short walk from Buffalo Bayou. \n\n\n\nJacilet Griffin\n\n\n\nJacilet Griffin\n\n\n\nJacilet Griffin formed “From Custody to Casket” after her son was murdered in the Harris County Jail over a year ago.  The Texas Rangers investigated his murder after the Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled his death a homicide.   The Sheriff’s Office continually lied about the circumstances\, once claiming he might have died from food poisoning\, then claiming he might have died from a friendly game of slap boxing.  They (HCSO) hid the circumstances and claimed they did not know what happened the entire time.   \n\n\n\nJacilet Griffin lost her son to our local Criminal Justice System.  She used her grief to focus and empower her to start changing the system. She contacted state rep Ron Reynolds and Shelia Jackson Lee to create a law to help prevent others from dying while in custody.  House Bill 3434\, also to be known as the Evan Griffin Lee bill\, was introduced by Rep Ron Reynolds to ensure inmates living with mental health issues are separated from the general population. Ms. Griffin says her son was suffering at the time of his arrest.  \n\n\n\nShe has also helped the Public Defender’s Office with a new program called Participatory Defense.  The first one was created in the Sunnyside neighborhood under her leadership.  The program empowers families who have had a loved one arrested and informs them of their rights and gives them resources. Unfortunately within this process\, Jacilet lost her job and has been struggling financially.  Just prior to her son’s murder\, her goddaughter was killed by a Precinct 4 Deputy Constable traveling at a very high rate of speed.  Precinct 4 has claimed that she was at fault even though her car was almost torn in half and struck by the marked unit driven by the deputy who never applied his brakes. \n\n\n\nJacilet Griffin never gave up\, but turned her frustration and anger into action\, helping to try to change the criminal justice system in Harris County. “I say to anyone that is dealing with the gravity of such death of their loved ones\, don’t give up on trying to reach whomever and whatever to try and get answers\,” said Griffin. “And I think this is something Evan would definitely be proud of.” \n\n\n\nLorena Perez McGill\n\n\n\nLorena Perez McGill\n\n\n\nLorena Perez McGill is an immigration attorney\, and has taught at American University – Washington College of Law\, the University of Houston Law Center\, and the Georgetown University Law Center. \n\n\n\nShe is Founder and Managing Partner of Perez McGill Law Firm in Spring\, TX\, and represents clients from Bolivia\, Brazil\, Cameroon\, Cuba\, El Salvador\, Guatemala\, Haiti\, Honduras\, Mexico\, Nicaragua\, Peru\, Russia\, and Venezuela\, in US immigration law matters. \n\n\n\nBefore Immigration Courts\, she has represented over 55 asylum-seekers and individuals facing deportation in immigration courts in Arizona\, California\, Colorado\, Florida\, Georgia\, Louisiana\, Maryland\, Minnesota\, Nevada\, New York\, and Texas. She has represented detained clients\, some of whom have been granted release on bond in amounts ranging from $5\,000 to $25\,000\, and some of whom have been granted asylum or withholding of removals. \n\n\n\nBefore the Board of Immigration Appeals\, she has represented over a dozen asylum-seekers on appeal. Some of are pending before the BIA\, and three were remanded in the last two years; \n\n\n\nShe has also represented numerous clients before agencies within the US Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). \n\n\n\nHer current volunteer work includes:  \n\n\n\nVolunteer mediator with the Montgomery County Dispute Resolution Center in Conroe (mediate contractual and labor & employment cases).Volunteer lawyer with Kids in Need of Defense in Houston (represent low-income immigrants in their Special Immigrant Juvenile Status visa processes).Volunteer lawyer with Lone Star Legal Aid and the Montgomery County Women’s Center\, in Conroe (represent low-income victims of crimes and domestic violence in the attainment of special U and VAWA visas).\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChanges for this year\n\n\n\nThe event will be a bit different this year. We’ve decided not to have it at a hotel\, all of which have become quite expensive and which require payment months in advance even when we don’t know what the attendance will be.  \n\n\n\nIt’s still going to be both an awards ceremony/celebration\, and also a social event\, where you can visit with people from other organizations involved with work for peace\, justice\, and the environment. We plan to have a variety of hors d’oeuvres and drinks (but not a full dinner) served buffet style\, and we will combine the event with what used to be the pre-dinner reception that we used to have in the foyer outside the banquet rooms of hotels we’ve used. \n\n\n\nWe plan to keep the event shorter than in recent years\, as several of you have requested. \n\n\n\nThe Dominican Sisters of Houston are graciously allowing us to use their large “Meeting Room” at the Dominican Center\, which is not only centrally located (east of the Medical Center)\, but also is a less formal venue which allows us more flexibility as well. \n\n\n\nReservations\n\n\n\nTo help us honor and celebrate the awardees\, please make your reservations for the event\, using our  Peacemaker Awards reservation form. There’s a discount for early registration\, and advance reservations are required. We can accommodate a limited numbers of people\, so don’t wait until November to make your reservations. \n\n\n\nThis is our major fundraiser for the year\, and helps to pay expenses for Peace Camp\, for micro-grants we provide to other non-profits\, for sponsorships of events\, and more. So we greatly appreciate donations of more than the minimum.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/2023-peacemaker-awards-ceremony/
LOCATION:Dominican Sisters of Houston Spirituality Center Meeting Room\, Dominican Sisters of Houston\, 6501 Almeda Rd\, Houston\, TX\, 77021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Presentation or Lecture,Social
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SUMMARY:Native American Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION:The Center for the Healing of Racism honors Native American Heritage Month with a visiting exhibit from the American Indian Genocide Museum on Thursday\, November 9\, 2023 from Noon to 6:00 PM. An interactive dialogue with the museum’s founders Cheryl and Steve Meléndez will begin at 6:00 PM. The event will be held at 3412 Crawford Street\, Houston\, TX 77004. Parking is available in HCC Lot 9 at Crawford/Almeda and Holman. \nThe American Indian Genocide Museum is the only museum that documents the policy of extermination and the past and present struggles of the indigenous first peoples of the United States.  Museum staff conduct archival research throughout North America to uncover original documents that provide evidence of the intentional genocide of native peoples while also supporting actions to protect indigenous land\, rights\, and dignity.  The exhibit is a memorial to the victims of ethnic cleansing\, a genocide that continues to this very day. \nThe event is free and open to the public with donations appreciated. Registration is required. Register online at: https://www.centerhealingracism.org/event/american-indian-genocide-museum/
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/native-american-heritage-month/
LOCATION:Center for the Healing of Racism\, 3412 Crawford Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77004
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231029T180000
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SUMMARY:Interconnections with Soil\, Human Health and the Environment
DESCRIPTION:Soil is essential to all life and is important to human health in many ways. It can filter water\, provide nutrients and food\, store carbon\, and supply us with antibiotics to fight diseases. However\, soils are often mistreated by industrial agriculture and contaminated by environmental pollutants like oil spills which can directly affect human and environmental health. Sara Denison\, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rice University\, will discuss how soil contamination\, human health and the environment are all connected and ways contaminated soils can be cleaned up and restored. In addition\, she will discuss the health burden associated with exposure to particular contaminants found in soils around Houston and technology that she is researching that will help remove these contaminants from soil. Time for Q&A with the speaker will be provided. Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/interconnections-with-soil-human-health-and-the-environment-tickets-710228782407. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/interconnections-with-soil-human-health-and-the-environment/
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CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231028T100000
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SUMMARY:Guided Prayer Walks in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Connect with God as revealed through creation at Hermann Park in this guided prayer walk in the park\, using the park’s beautiful natural setting to stimulate prayer and reflection.  At each stop along the walk\, there will be a theme\, an accompanying Bible verse\, and reflection questions for you to ponder.  Deepen your Christian spiritual practice with a guided prayer walk in the park!  All attendees will receive materials on the prayer walk to take home and use again in future.  These events are for small groups and advance registration is required.  Specific meeting location in the park will be sent to all registrants several days prior to the event. Register for one of the walks on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/guided-prayer-walks-in-the-park-tickets-710235803407.  Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/guided-prayer-walks-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Hermann Park\, 5555 Hermann Park Drive\, Houston\, 77030
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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