HPJC Social

Bohemeo's Cafe & Coffeeshop 708 Telephone Rd., Houston, TX, United States

HPJC Executive Committee meeting-March 2016

Bering Memorial United Methodist Church 1440 Harold St., Houston, TX, United States

This is the monthly meeting for the Executive Committee of the Houston Peace and Justice Center. Note that it's at a different location.  The meeting will be in the upstairs library. Enter via the north side of the building (by the parking lot on the Hawthorne side). Draft Agenda Opening Meditation Acceptance of Minutes from […]

Roy Zimmerman Concert – Potluck – Fundraiser for Peace Camp Houston

Unitarian Fellowship of Houston 1504 Wirt Road, Houston, TX, United States

What can one person do about climate change, torture, racism, gun violence, fracking, Congressional ineptitude, ignorance, war and greed?  Write funny songs, says Roy Zimmerman , master satirist, songwriter, and performer. HPJC is bringing Roy Zimmerman back to Houston in a benefit to raise funds for Peace Camp Houston. In 14 albums over 20 years, Roy […]

$20

T.E.J.A.S. Toxic Tour visit to communities affected by fossil fuel and other pollution.

Bay Area UU Church 17503 El Camino Real , Houston, TX, United States

Visit toxic sites in SE Houston where neighborhoods surrounded by refineries and chemical plants spewing toxins. Lunch n learn presentation & bus tour Juan Parras Sierra Club Enviromental Justice receipient and founder director T.e.j.a.s. 12 - 12-30 lunch  $7 12-30-1:00 presentation 1:00-3:00 toxic tour

Climate Change and its Effect on Water- Panel Discussion

Houston Center for Photography 1441 W Alabama St, Houston, TX, United States

Join the Houston Center for Photography on World Water Day, March 22, 2016, at 6:00 pm. for a panel discussion: Climate Change and its Effect on Water. You won't want to miss this evening of art and dialogue, where the guests in the panel will discuss climate change and its effects on water, as represented […]

Free

Walk for Justice

Hermann Square Park 900 Smith St., Houston, TX, United States

Pax Christi Houston is sponsoring its annual Good Friday Walk for Justice at noon on March 25 in downtown Houston. It is at City Hall’s Hermann Square.

Houston Green Film Series – Katrina; 10 Years After Katrina: Resilience, Recovery, and REALITY

Rice Cinema and Media Center 2030 University Blvd, Houston, TX, United States

The Houston Green Film Series and Transition Houston are proud to host Katrina X and 10 Years After Katrina: Resilience, Recovery, and REALITY. These two films will discuss the realities of New Orleans after the storm. Join us for a look at the effects of climate change on Houston’s neighbor as these films demonstrate what disaster capitalism means for cities on our coast.
Special Guest Breial Kennedy co-director will be traveling to Houston to discuss her experience with the making of the film and the realities of “recovery” for many Katrina survivors.

Free

Gun Law changes–discussion with State Legislators

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

Join the Live Oak Friends Meeting and Representatives Farar and Murphy for a discussion of the recent changes to Texas' gun laws. Topics will include the legislative intent behind the changes, impact on religious communities such as ours, and how to become more aware of the legislative agenda and increase our voice in the process.

Confronting Inequality: Alternative Economies, Resilient Communities

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

The Rothko Chapel has scheduled a four-day symposium exploring economic inequality and ways communities can improve and sustain local economies. March 31-April 3

“Confronting Inequality: Alternative Economies, Resilient Communities” is slated to start with the keynote at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 31.

Terry Tempest Williams, author, conservationist and activist, will serve as keynote. She is known for speaking out on behalf of taking an ethical stance on life – and frequently discusses the social implications of environmental issues, which are social issues that ultimately become matters of justice.

Red Sand Project Benefit at Poison Girl Cocktail Lounge. Take Action Against Human Trafficking

Poison Girl Cocktail Lounge 1641 Westheimer Rd suite B, Houston, Texas 77006, Houston

Help take action against human trafficking. On the first Sunday of the month, Poison Girl donates the night's proceeds to a local non-profit organization. Visit Poison Girl Cocktail Lounge from 4 p.m. to close Sunday, April 3, 2016 for Drink Houston Better, with the proceeds benefiting Red Sand Project. Red Sand Project is an activist […]

Rejuvenate: Find Balance in the Bungalow

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

Feeling stressed, overwhelmed and disconnected? These emotions, all too common for many, were part of the inspiration behind the Rothko Chapel’s upcoming educational series “Rejuvenate: Find Balance in the Bungalow.”

Led by experienced teachers, these structured courses represent different approaches to meditation, all aimed at centering and quieting the mind, public programs director Michelle Ashton explained.

“The Rejuvenate series is aimed at helping people find enrichment from awareness and mindfulness through meditation,” she said. “We hope the community joins us to learn a variety of ways to cultivate relaxation or deepen their concentration through contemplative practices.”

$12

Houston Music, Peace, and Justice Festival 2016

Unitarian Fellowship of Houston 1504 Wirt Road, Houston, TX, United States

Outdoor Music, Peace and Justice Festival in a beautiful, shaded setting, with indoor space in case of bad weather. Music! Food! Hoola Hoops! Belly Dancers! Arts and Crafts! Hand Drumming! HPJC Information Tables. Children's Peace Club Activities!
Bring lawn chairs and picnic lunch! OR Food cooked by Food Not Bombs will be available on site for a donation.
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon and evening with peace and justice activists. HPJC member organizations are invited to share information and literature, while everyone gets to have a day of music and food and fun.

Rise Up Houston – A Conversation about Mass Incarceration, Immigration, & Economic Justice

University of Houston, Agnes Arnold Hall, Auditorium 1 3553 Cullen Blvd. , Houston, TX, United States

Join with hundreds of students, faculty, and community members as we discuss three powerful social movement campaigns taking place in Houston today:

UH and the Prison industrial Complex, led by Divest University of Houston
Immigrant Justice, led by United We DREAM
Economic Justice, led by Fight for $15 and Houston Justice for Janitors