The International Day of AL_QUDS

post oak and westhiemer 2521 Post Oak Blvd, Houston

The 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 […]

HPJC Peace Potluck 2016

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

Bring 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, TX

Nestora 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, Houston

This 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 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

Event Series RFK: A Portrait of Robert F. Kennedy

RFK: A Portrait of Robert F. Kennedy

Main Street Theater 2540 Times Blvd., Houston

At 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, Houston

According 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 […]

Peace Camp Houston 2016 at Emerson UU Church

Emerson UU Church 1900 Bering Drive, Houston

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

Transition Houston Meeting! Tuesday, August 2nd – Growing Food in Uncommon Places

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

Do you or someone you know live in a food desert? How can we bring quality food to our communities? Join us to learn more about Rob Finley, a Guerrilla Gardener who serves the community by teaching people the power of growing your own food. We’ll also hear how youth from Houston’s East End Green […]

August “Take Action” Event

Central Market Community Room 3815 Westheimer, Houston

Please attend Free and open to the public; Amnesty international Houston’s "Take Action" Event !  Tuesday, August 2nd at 7:30 PM in the Central Market Community Room (3815 Westheimer) Food, Drink & Information re: the 10 initiatives we defend and support! Meet us & learn how *you* can make a difference locally and globally ! For […]

Free

Meditation, with a Side of Ginger Rothko Chapel’s “Twelve Moments” series continues with Vipassana meditation

Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St., Houston, TX, United States

Turn off your inner critic and learn to see the world in a new way at the Rothko Chapel.
Ginger Clarkson will be leading guided Vipassana meditation at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, August 3 at the Rothko Chapel, located at 3900 Yupon. Suggested donation is $10.

Vipassana is a meditation technique which requires internal and external attention. A practitioner consciously observes without judgment, analysis or the attempt to change anything.

$10

EPA Region 6 Environmental Justice Summit

Crowne Plaza Dallas Downtown 1015 Elm Street, Dallas, TX, United States

U.S. EPA Region 6 is hosting a 2-day Environmental Justice Summit on August 9-10, 2016, in Dallas. The purpose of the summit is to:

- Discuss progress on the development and implementation of EPA Region 6 Environmental Justice Collaborative Action Plans for Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.
- Highlight examples of successful multi-stakeholder collaborations to address environmental justice issues in communities across Region 6.
- Highlight recent federal government initiatives that can support local community efforts to address environmental justice issues.
Target Audience:

Grassroots and community leaders, non-profit organizations, academia, industry, local, state, and federal environmental justice partners.

Summer Sounds on the Plaza – Wayanay Inka

This 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

Creation Care Fest – Environmental Extravaganza

Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church 2353 Rice Blvd., Houston

Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to the 2016 Creation Care Fest – Environmental Extravaganza on Saturday, Aug. 13. This year’s theme is Connections between People and Nature. This free environmental educational offering has activities for all ages. Adults can attend interactive lectures addressing the theme by a variety of experts, from anthropologists to zoologists. Kids can enjoy meeting live education animals, coloring, seeing films, and other fun activities. Nursery care for kids under 5 will be provided. Exhibits by local environmental nonprofits will offer more opportunities to learn and engage. Featured speakers include:

HPJC Quarterly Board Meeting-Aug. 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.

Traveler Concert @ the Millbend Coffee House

Millbend Coffee House 1370 N. Millbend Drive, The Woodlands

Millbend Coffee House in The Woodlands, TX presents Traveler, A Folk, Rock, Blues, & Bluegrass Trio. Opening act will be Greg Audel, Storyteller This is a benefiit concert for the the Fill the Gap project in Montgomery County. The Fill the Gap program of the Peace and Justice Network of Montgomery County is to raise […]

$20

Climate Reality Leadership Corps Training

TX

Building on the momentum from COP 21, The Climate Reality Project will be conducting an intensive three-day training, led by its Chairman Al Gore, running August 16–18 in Texas. The training will bring together pioneers, change agents, and proven leaders from across business, government, and civil society sectors to enable participants to develop the skills, relationships, and connections to help implement the agreement reached in Paris.

Restorative Justice Collaborative of Houston Networking and Community Meeting

Walter Neighborhood Library . 7660 Clarewood Dr, Houston, TX, United States

We are a diverse coalition of educators, students, researchers, academics, parents, clinicians, lawyers, advocates, and detention officers who are committed to breaking the school to prison pipeline through creative, community driven models of restorative justice. We seek solutions that will strengthen communities, keep people accountable for their actions, and reintegrate those who have harmed society.

Free

Amnesty International Houston, Human Trafficking Awareness launch party

Stella Link Library 7405 Stella Link Houston, Texas 77025, Houston

Amnesty International Houston, Local 23 invites you Saturday, August 20th, 3:00PM to 5:00PM  to our "Human Trafficking Awareness" launch party at the Stella Link Library 7405 Stella Link Houston, Texas 77025 (832) 393-1313 Refreshments will be served. *Please* RSVP by emailing Julia at; [email protected] For more about us, find us on Facebook , Twitter, or email […]

free