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  • Dialogue: Racism

    Dialogue: Racism
    Center for the Healing of Racism 3412 Crawford Street, Houston, TX, United States

    The Center for the Healing of Racism will present Dialogue: Racism, a two-day intensive workshop that educates participants about racism and facilitates the process by which they can begin to counter the effects of racism on their lives, empowering them to interrupt the cycle of racist attitudes. The workshop provides a safe, respectful and loving atmosphere […]

    Free. Donations appreciated. RSVP required:

  • Daily Devotionals for the U.N. Climate Conference

    Daily Devotionals for the U.N. Climate Conference
    Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church 2353 Rice Blvd., Houston

    A daily devotional for use during the U.N. Climate Conference in Egypt from Nov. 6 – Nov. 18 has been created.  Pray for world leaders at the climate conference each day, and for ourselves, that we may all act as good stewards of God’s beloved creation.  Printed copies of the devotional will be distributed on […]

    Free

  • Rain Barrels for The Houston-Area Community

    First Unitarian Universalist Church 5200 Fannin St., Houston, TX, United States

    You are invited to a rain barrel workshop. Join us on Sunday, November 6 to learn about the benefits of rain barrels, get one for your home/house of worship and learn how to install it on your property. Rain barrels not only conserve water, a precious natural resource, they also help to keep water clean […]

    $40.00

  • Acclaimed Historian, Environmentalist Douglas Brinkley in Live Houston

    Congregation Emanu El 1500 Sunset Blvd, Houston

    New York Times best-selling author and acclaimed historian Douglas Brinkley will discuss his upcoming book, Silent Spring Revolution: John F. Kennedy, Rachel Carson, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, and the Great Environmental Awakening, at The Progressive Forum Thursday, November 10, at 7:30 p.m. CT.

    $45 – $150

  • Climate Solutions 101

    Online TX

    Climate Solutions 101 is the world’s first major educational effort focused solely on climate solutions. Rather than rehashing well-known climate challenges, these materials from Project Drawdown concentrate on game-changing climate action based on rigorous scientific research and analysis. This course, presented in video units and in-depth conversations, combines Project Drawdown’s trusted resources with the expertise […]

    Free
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    2022 Peacemaker Awards Ceremony-Dinner

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    Marriott Houston South-Hobby 9100 Gulf Freeway, Houston, Texas

    Join other peace, justice, and environmental activists for HPJC's 2022 Peacemaker celebration, reception, awards ceremony, and dinner. It features Dr. Reuben Jonathan Miller as HPJC's 2022 National Peacemaker Award recipient and keynote speaker. Dr. Miller is an assistant professor of sociology at the University of Chicago. His research examines how POC and poor people experience law, crime control and social welfare policy.
    His first book, "Halfway Home: Race, Punishment and the Afterlife of Mass Incarceration" is based on 15 years of research and practice with currently and formerly incarcerated men, women, their families, partners, and friends in Chicago, Detroit, and a number of cities across the United States.
    He was featured in a recent PBS Newshour special, “Searching for Justice: Life After Lockup“ that focused on the difficulties that formerly incarcerated people face after they are released.
    He also has a TED talk about formerly incarcerated people.
    Local Peacemaker Award recipients are:
    * Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi
    * Dr. Peter Hotez
    * Lenore Walker
    * Rep. Senfronia Thompson
    Advance discount dinner reservations are available now, so mare your reservations before the fees increase!

  • Sustainable Celebrations

    Online TX

    Whether celebrating in your home or your house of worship, people of all faith/spiritual traditions would like their occasions to be sustainable.  Sustainability is frequently defined as fulfilling the needs of current generations without compromising the needs of future generations.  This is a simple definition, but putting it into practice for holidays and holy days […]

    Free

  • Climate Solutions 101

    Climate Solutions 101
    Online TX

    Climate Solutions 101 is the world’s first major educational effort focused solely on climate solutions. Rather than rehashing well-known climate challenges, these materials from Project Drawdown concentrate on game-changing climate action based on rigorous scientific research and analysis. This course, presented in video units and in-depth conversations, combines Project Drawdown’s trusted resources with the expertise […]

    Free

  • Climate Solutions 101

    Online TX

    Climate Solutions 101 is the world’s first major educational effort focused solely on climate solutions. Rather than rehashing well-known climate challenges, these materials from Project Drawdown concentrate on game-changing climate action based on rigorous scientific research and analysis. This course, presented in video units and in-depth conversations, combines Project Drawdown’s trusted resources with the expertise […]

    Free

  • World AIDS Day Observance

    Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St, Houston

    Show support and stand in solidarity with the millions of people living with and impacted by HIV. Attendees are invited to bring a small memento, photo, or item (please no food or drinks) to place on a community altar in remembrance of those who have passed on, and items in celebration of those living with HIV and hope for the […]

    Free

  • Stop the Danger of Nuclear War Now

    Online event at SchillerInstitute.com pre-registration is encouraged but not require SchillerInstitute.com

    The long-awaited U.S. midterm election did not reduce the danger of global nuclear war – if anything, it increased that threat. The life-and-death issues facing the United States and the world […]

    free

  • Oneness: Scripture & Science

    Online TX

    As John Muir famously wrote in 1911: “When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the Universe.” This expression of oneness, […]

    Free

  • World AIDS Day Observance

    Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St, Houston

    Show support and stand in solidarity with the millions of people living with and impacted by HIV. Attendees are invited to bring a small memento, photo, or item (please no food or […]

    Free

  • IS PEACE POSSIBLE IN UKRAINE?

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

    Renowned anti-war and social justice activist Medea Benjamin talks about her new book,  co-authored with Nicolas Davies, entitled "War in Ukraine: Making Sense of a Senseless Conflict."   She traces the […]

    Free

  • IS PEACE POSSIBLE IN UKRAINE?

    1st Unitarian Universalist Church 5200 Fannin St., Houston, TX

    Renowned anti-war and social justice activist Medea Benjamin talks about her new book,  co-authored with Nicolas Davies, entitled "War in Ukraine: Making Sense of a Senseless Conflict."   She traces the […]

    Free

  • IS PEACE POSSIBLE IN UKRAINE?

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

    Renowned anti-war and social justice activist Medea Benjamin talks about her new book,  co-authored with Nicolas Davies, entitled "War in Ukraine: Making Sense of a Senseless Conflict."   She traces the […]

    Free

  • IS PEACE POSSIBLE IN UKRAINE?

    LoneStar College, Kingwood Campus Music Building, Room 101, 20000 Kingwood Dr., Kingwood, TX

    Renowned anti-war and social justice activist Medea Benjamin talks about her new book,  co-authored with Nicolas Davies, entitled "War in Ukraine: Making Sense of a Senseless Conflict."   She traces the […]

    Free

  • HPJC Quarterly Board Meeting – Dec 10, 2022

    Topic: HPJC Board Meeting Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/84976684983?pwd=K3RrUTRhRGVERnZ4NUtPYUVTTDFjQT09 Meeting ID: 849 7668 4983Passcode: 263800 One tap mobile+13462487799,,84976684983#,,,,263800# US (Houston) +16694449171,,84976684983#,,,,263800# US Dial by your location+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)+1 669 […]

  • HPJC Holiday Party

    Fadi's Meyerland Meditteranean Grill 4738 Beechnut St., Houston, TX, United States

    Everyone interested in peace and justice and sustainability is invited. Fadi's Meyerland Mediterranean Grill, 4738 Beechnut St. Houston, TX  77096. Private room. Cafeteria line ordering. Big selection with salads, hummus, […]

  • Faithful Resilience: A Study on Climate Resilience for Faith Communities

    Faithful Resilience: A Study on Climate Resilience for Faith Communities
    Online TX

    Faithful Resilience is a six-part weekly study on climate resilience for faith communities. The climate crisis has arrived. Faith communities must not only react, but also prepare. Over the last decade, hurricanes have intensified, wildfires have burnt stronger, and heat waves have baked our cities. These events can only be expected to get worse in […]

    Free

  • The Path of Hope: A Study on Climate Action for Faith Communities

    The Path of Hope: A Study on Climate Action for Faith Communities
    Online TX

    You are invited to join an online discussion series built around 15-minute videos featuring interviews with US faith leaders, representatives of climate-impacted communities from the global South, and presentations by UN officials and other experts. The videos walk viewers through four key climate policy issues that intersect with universal faith concerns for vulnerable and marginalized […]

    Free

  • The State of African American Health Townhall & Fair

    Hardy Senior Center 11901 W Hardy Rd, Houston, TX, United States

    The African American Health Coalition (AfAHC) and 100 Black Men of Metropolitan Houston, would like to cordially invite you to the inaugural State of African American Health Town Hall on Thursday, […]

    Free

  • Lunar New Year Celebration at POST Houston

    POST HTX 401 Franklin St., Houston

    On Jan 15, POST is celebrating the Lunar New Year which welcomes the Year of the Rabbit (Year of the Cat in the Vietnamese Zodiac). The celebration, which brings back […]

    Free Entry

  • 29th Annual MLK Grande Parade

    Midtown Houston 1200 Holman Street San Jacinto Streeet & Elgin Street San Jacinto Streeet & Elgin Street, Houston, TX, United States

    The 2023-MLK Grande Parade will be held in Midtown Houston on January 16, 2023 originating on San Jacinto Street & Elgin Street beginning @ 10A (CST). To register for the […]

    Free to the public

  • MLK Parade Houston-2023

    Midtown Houston 1200 Holman Street San Jacinto Streeet & Elgin Street San Jacinto Streeet & Elgin Street, Houston, TX, United States

    The MLK Grande Parade-2023 will be held in Midtown Houston on January 16, 2023 originating on San Jacinto Street & Elgin Street beginning @10A (CST). Watch live on the CW […]

    Free to the public

  • Annual MLK PARADE hOUSTON-2023

    AL, India

    The MLK Grande Parade-2023 will be held in Midtown Houston on January 16, 2023 originating on San Jacinto Street & Elgin Street beginning @ 10A (CST). The parade will be […]

    Free

  • BHS Annual 45th MLK Parade and Festival

    As you know, MLK Jr. Day is a Federal Holiday cherished by many. Therefore, I am pleased to announce the 45th "Original" MLK Day Parade in Downtown Houston on January […]