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SUMMARY:Acclaimed Historian\, Environmentalist Douglas Brinkley in Live Houston
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/acclaimed-historian-environmentalist-douglas-brinkley-in-live-houston/
LOCATION:Congregation Emanu El\, 1500 Sunset Blvd\, Houston\, 77005
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Live Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Progressive Forum":MAILTO:info@ProgressiveForumHouston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221106T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221106T140000
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SUMMARY:Rain Barrels for The Houston-Area Community
DESCRIPTION: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 and reduce flooding\, thereby making Houston a more resilient city.  Registration includes one rain barrel\, one connecter kit and training to install them. Supplies of rain barrels are limited\, so please register early.  Rain barrels will be available to be picked up on Sunday\, Nov. 6\, from 12:45 – 1:15 p.m. in the church parking lot. Installation training will take place immediately afterward\, from 1:15 – 2 p.m.\, in the church’s Fireside Room. Galveston Bay Foundation will share a presentation discussing water conservation tools like Water My Yard\, the environmental benefits of reducing freshwater usage and collecting rainwater\, as well as proper rain barrel preparation\, installation instructions and tips. If you can’t stay for the training\, recorded training is available. This workshop is sponsored by LyondellBassell and Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages. Register to participate at: www.galvbay.org/events. For more information\, contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com. \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/rain-barrels-for-the-houston-area-community-3/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Universalist Church\, 5200 Fannin St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77004\, 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:20221106T080000
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SUMMARY:Daily Devotionals for the U.N. Climate Conference
DESCRIPTION: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 Saturday\, November 5 from 5:45 – 7 p.m. or Sunday\, November 6 from 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church\, 2353 Rice Blvd.\, Houston\, TX 77005. To view or download an electronic copy\, see the resources tab at http://creationcares or e-mail Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com to get the file. \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/daily-devotionals-for-the-u-n-climate-conference/2022-11-06/
LOCATION:Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church\, 2353 Rice Blvd.\, Houston\, 77005
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
GEO:29.717171;-95.4130182
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221105T163000
DTSTAMP:20221120T061339Z
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SUMMARY:Dialogue: Racism
DESCRIPTION: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 for a diverse group of people to learn new information\, share experiences\, dispel fears and guilt\, and get to know each another.\n\n \n\nDialogue: Racism will be on two consecutive Saturdays\, October 22 & 29\, 2022\, 9 AM to 4:30 PM at 3412 Crawford Street\, Houston\, TX 77004. The event is free and open to the public. Donations are encouraged. Reservations required.  Register online at: \n\nhttps://www.centerhealingracism.org/event/dialogueracism \n\n Free parking is available at Houston Community College lot #9 (Crawford & Holman). Website: http://www.centerhealingracism.org/
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/dialogue-racism-7/2022-11-05/
LOCATION:Center for the Healing of Racism\, 3412 Crawford Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture,Training,Video Showing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Healing of Racism":MAILTO:cfhr1@juno.com
GEO:29.7370629;-95.3734364
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221103T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221103T180000
DTSTAMP:20220911T204643Z
CREATED:20220911T204637Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Solutions 101
DESCRIPTION: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 of several inspiring voices from around the world. Climate solutions become attainable with increased access to free\, science-based educational resources\, elevated public discourse\, and tangible examples of real-world action. Continue your climate solutions journey\, today. Join others for a weekly online discussion on climate solutions! Register for this course on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-solutions-101-tickets-405602787857. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/2022-11-03/
LOCATION:Online\, TX
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/climate-solutions-logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221102T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221102T200000
DTSTAMP:20220909T024317Z
CREATED:20220909T024315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220909T024317Z
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SUMMARY:Texas Tribal Buffalo Project
DESCRIPTION:The Center for the Healing of Racism\, Holocaust Museum Houston and Texas Tribal Buffalo Project invite you to an IN-PERSON presentation about a landmark project created to restore the relationship of the Lipan Apache with their ancestral homeland and the Southern Plains Bison.  Our presenter\, Lucille Contreras\, is the founder and CEO of Texas Tribal Buffalo Project.  A facilitated dialogue will follow the presentation. \nThe event will be held on Wednesday\, November 2\, 2022\, 6:00-8:00PM (CDT)\, at the Holocaust Museum Houston\, 5401 Caroline Street\, Houston\, TX 77004.  The event is free and open to the public. Donations encouraged. Free parking. Registration is required at:  https://www.centerhealingracism.org/event/texas-tribal-buffalo-project-in-person/   Must bring proof of registration to event. \nPhoto by Pu Ying Huang
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/texas-tribal-buffalo-project/
LOCATION:Holocaust Museum Houston\, 9220 Kirby Dr.\, Suite 100\, Houston\, 77054
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Healing of Racism":MAILTO:cfhr1@juno.com
GEO:29.671207;-95.414374
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221030T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221030T190000
DTSTAMP:20220911T204212Z
CREATED:20220911T204209Z
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SUMMARY:The Three-Part Path of Regeneration
DESCRIPTION:These days we have all experienced consequences of the climate crisis on top of dealing with challenges of day to day living. How can the resulting big changes and projects that we undertake inform a larger regenerative shift? Join Amanda Tullos\, CEO & Founder of GreeNexus Consulting\, to learn about her quest to move the needle toward a more regenerative relationship between people\, place\, and planet. Amanda will discuss the 3 commonalities that she has seen in her work as a sustainability consultant. Her company’s work on commercial facilities such schools and office buildings\, has helped to push the built environment toward a more intentional infrastructure of change. What wisdom can be gleaned from the process of creating a greener built environment? … and how can this help you during times of transformation? Join Amanda to consider how you can move toward a regenerative relationship with the planet\, and your place in it.  Time for interactive discussion with the speaker will be provided.  Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-three-part-path-of-regeneration-tickets-412422034407. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/the-three-part-path-of-regeneration/
LOCATION:Online\, TX
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221027T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221027T180000
DTSTAMP:20220911T213921Z
CREATED:20220911T213919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220911T213921Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Solutions 101
DESCRIPTION: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 of several inspiring voices from around the world. Climate solutions become attainable with increased access to free\, science-based educational resources\, elevated public discourse\, and tangible examples of real-world action. Continue your climate solutions journey\, today. Join others for a weekly online discussion on climate solutions! Register for this course on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-solutions-101-tickets-405602787857. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/2022-10-27/
LOCATION:Online\, TX
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/climate-solutions-logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221020T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221020T180000
DTSTAMP:20220911T213740Z
CREATED:20220911T213738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220911T213740Z
UID:10001405-1666285200-1666288800@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Climate Solutions 101
DESCRIPTION: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 of several inspiring voices from around the world. Climate solutions become attainable with increased access to free\, science-based educational resources\, elevated public discourse\, and tangible examples of real-world action. Continue your climate solutions journey\, today. Join others for a weekly online discussion on climate solutions! Register for this course on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-solutions-101-tickets-405602787857. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/2022-10-20/
LOCATION:Online\, TX
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/climate-solutions-logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221016T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221016T163000
DTSTAMP:20220911T204309Z
CREATED:20220911T204306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220911T204309Z
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SUMMARY:Fall 2022 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event
DESCRIPTION:Calling people of all faiths or no faith at all in Houston to care for our shared environment!  We will engage in hands-on environmental stewardship at the Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve\, getting the park spruced up for MusicFest on Oct. 29. This event will offer activities for all ages and skill levels. Meet at the Schwartz Gazebo in the park to sign in. Metro bus line 7 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/fall-2022-interfaith-environmental-stewardship-event-tickets-405652576777.  Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/fall-2022-interfaith-environmental-stewardship-event/
LOCATION:Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve\, 5300 Dryad\, Houston\, 77035
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221013T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221013T210000
DTSTAMP:20221120T061543Z
CREATED:20221120T061542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221120T061543Z
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SUMMARY:Alexander Vindman Live in Houston
DESCRIPTION:Lt. Col. (retired) Alexander Vindman\, the man of conscience who reported President Trump’s “perfect call” that led to presidential impeachment\, will discuss his book\, Here\, Right Matters: An American Story\, at The Progressive Forum Thursday\, October\, 13 at 7:30 p.m. CT.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/alexander-vindman-live-in-houston/
LOCATION:Congregation Emanu El\, 1500 Sunset Blvd\, Houston\, 77005
CATEGORIES:Foreign & Military Policy,Live Performance,Presentation or Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Progressive Forum":MAILTO:info@ProgressiveForumHouston.org
GEO:29.7235192;-95.3984949
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221011T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221011T200000
DTSTAMP:20221120T060430Z
CREATED:20221120T060429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221120T060430Z
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SUMMARY:National Hispanic Heritage Month:  A Class Apart
DESCRIPTION:The Center for the Healing of Racism celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month with an in-person screening of the film “A Class Apart” on Tuesday\, October 11\, 2022\, 6:00  to 8:00 PM (CDT) 3412 Crawford Street\, Houston 77004. Built around the landmark 1954 legal case Hernández v. Texas\, the film interweaves the stories of its central characters with a broader story of the civil rights movement.  It also brings to life the heroic post-World War II struggle of Mexican Americans fighting to dismantle the discrimination targeted against them.\n\nThe event is free and open to the public with donations encouraged. Registration required at:  https://www.centerhealingracism.org/event/a-class-apart-film-screening-hispanic-heritage-month/.  Free parking is available at Houston Community College lot #9 (Crawford & Holman).
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/national-hispanic-heritage-month-a-class-apart/
LOCATION:Center for the Healing of Racism\, 3412 Crawford Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,Video Showing
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Unknown-8.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Healing of Racism":MAILTO:cfhr1@juno.com
GEO:29.7370629;-95.3734364
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221008T113000
DTSTAMP:20220911T212352Z
CREATED:20220911T212350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220911T212352Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Tour & Prayer with Eyes Wide Open
DESCRIPTION:Experience a private guided tour of the Houston Botanic Garden\, followed by practice of the nature-based Christian spiritual discipline of prayer with eyes wide open. Prayer with eyes wide open is a very meaningful way to deepen spirituality through nature\, and nurture a loving relationship with the earth. Through prayer that engages with the world around us\, instead of shutting out that world\, we begin to see ourselves as loving participants within a rich web of life\, and gain the wisdom needed to heal ourselves and renew our broken relationship with the Earth. In this time of extraordinary ecological challenge\, spiritual tools to strengthen ties with our planet are precious. Add prayer with eyes wide open to your spiritual toolbox! This activity is for a small group and space is limited. Note that a ticket to this event does not cover the garden admission fee\, which must be paid separately by each participant. Register on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/garden-tour-prayer-with-eyes-wide-open-tickets-405628354327. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/garden-tour-prayer-with-eyes-wide-open/
LOCATION:Houston Botanic Garden\, One Botanic Ln. (at 8210 Park Place Blvd.)\, Houston\, TX\, 77017
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/HBG-photo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221006T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221006T200000
DTSTAMP:20250220T154840Z
CREATED:20221120T061439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T154840Z
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SUMMARY:Chinese Dissident Teng Biao: Human Rights\, the Communist Party & the Outlook for China
DESCRIPTION:After numerous arrests\, disappearances and unending threats\, Chinese dissident\, Teng Biao\, a survival from the Chinese Communist Party and a human rights activist will be sharing his insights on the current regime through first-hand experiences.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/chinese-dissident-teng-biao-human-rights-the-communist-party-the-outlook-for-china/2022-10-06/
CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221005T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221027T025959
DTSTAMP:20220911T211203Z
CREATED:20220911T211159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220911T211203Z
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SUMMARY:People’s Eco-Challenge
DESCRIPTION:All Houston-area residents are invited to participate in the online People’s Ecochallenge. This event offers you the opportunity to care for the earth by taking on a challenge in: regenerating nature\, nourishing food\, balancing consumption\, cultivating communities or enacting equity.  You can learn about these topics\, take action in your personal life\, advocate or create a new environmental justice/stewardship habit over the course of the 3 weeks of the challenge!!  Two Houston-based teams have already been set up – see the links below to join one of these two teams. Or form your own team\, or join as an individual at https://peoples.ecochallenge.org/! Have questions?  Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com. \nJoin Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston team: https://peoples.ecochallenge.org/participants/join?referral_code=ca5c70ec-b02b-4d9f-a4f0-946dc4b56543&team_invitation=true&team_id=21277 \nJoin Lutherans Restoring Creation – Gulf Coast team: https://peoples.ecochallenge.org/participants/join?referral_code=fe21cf25-9b06-489e-9f75-e61ace8bee6e&team_invitation=true&team_id=21278
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/peoples-eco-challenge-2/
LOCATION:Online\, TX
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ecochallenge-2022-logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221001T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221001T160000
DTSTAMP:20220914T021039Z
CREATED:20220914T021036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T021039Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Houston Youth Voters Conference (HYVC)
DESCRIPTION:The Houston Youth Voters Conference (HYVC) is a student-led\, nonpartisan collaboration between Campus Vote Project\, Rice University\, University of Houston\, and Houston area high schools with a mission to enact change in and around Houston by increasing youth voter registration\, engagement\, education\, and turnout. Overall\, the goals of HYVC are to increase youth civic education and participation\, uplift marginalized communities\, empower student activists\, and inspire our generation to get out the vote. \nYou are invited to attend this event. Please see below for event details\, and help us spread the word about HYVC! \n\nDate: Saturday\, October 1\, 2022\nTime: 9 AM to 4 PM CT\nLocation: University of Houston-Downtown\, Academic Building (315 N Main St\, Houston\, TX 77002)\n\nThe summit will feature an organizations fair\, a keynote speech\, a civic leaders panel\, an event planning workshop\, an educational presentation\, two catered meals (breakfast and lunch)\, and an interactive Constitutional Convention followed by a Shark Tank-style presentation of a resolution outlining the needs and priorities of Houston-area youth in the context of youth civic engagement. More information about HYVC will be available shortly. \nIf any of that sounds exciting to you\, please join us at the conference and follow us on Instagram @htxyouthvoters\, Twitter @htxyouthvote\, and Facebook at the Houston Youth Voters Conference. \nRegistration form:  \nIf you have any questions about the content of HYVC\, please contact Joshua Fang (jf63@rice.edu). If you have any questions about logistics\, please contact Jenna Greene (jgreene@campusvoteproject.org).
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/2022-houston-youth-voters-conference-hyvc/
LOCATION:University of Houston-Downtown\, Academic Building (315 N Main St\, Houston\, TX 77002)\, 315 N Main St\, Houston\, 77002
CATEGORIES:Non-HPJC Meeting,Presentation or Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220929T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221103T180000
DTSTAMP:20220814T030613Z
CREATED:20220814T030613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220814T030613Z
UID:10001302-1664470800-1667498400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Immense World Book Discussion Group for the Season of Creation
DESCRIPTION:Calling environmentalists\, animal lovers\, Christians observing the Season of Creation\, and people of all faith/spiritual traditions to learn about the amazing sensory abilities of animals in a weekly book discussion group using the bestseller Immense World: How Animals Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us. In the last decade\, research on other animals’ ways of perceiving and making sense of the world — also known as “umwelt” — has exploded. With An Immense World\, Ed Yong\, a science journalist at the Atlantic\, pulls together these findings to give us a scientifically based glimpse into how animals experience the world. You’ll never consider animals quite the same way again! Schedule for the weekly online discussion is given below. Register for this event on www.eventbrite.com.  Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information.\n\nSept. 1: Introduction and Chapter 1                       Sept. 8: Chapters 2 & 3\n\nSept. 15: Chapters 4 & 5                                                          Sept. 22: Chapters 6 & 7\n\nSept. 29: Chapters 8 & 9                                                          Oct. 6: Chapters 10 – 12
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/immense-world-book-discussion-group-for-the-season-of-creation/2022-09-29/
LOCATION:Online\, TX
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220925T190000
DTSTAMP:20220906T144255Z
CREATED:20220906T144253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T144255Z
UID:10001312-1664128800-1664132400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
DESCRIPTION:It is well known that global warming and associated climate changes are linked to the increase of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane in the atmosphere. Humans generate anthropogenic carbon dioxide and methane in many different ways. A carbon footprint is the total amount of carbon dioxide and methane that are generated as a result of an individual’s actions per year. The average carbon footprint of the U.S. is 16 tons\, which is much higher than global average (about 4 tons). To avoid catastrophic climate change\, nations across the globe agreed to reduce the global average carbon footprint to 2 tons by 2050. The major contributors to carbon footprint include transportation\, consumption of food\, other products and household energy use. Join Professor Hyun-Min Hwang of Texas Southern University to learn how we can make significant reductions in our carbon footprints.   Time for interactive discussion with the speaker will be provided.  Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-reduce-your-carbon-footprint-tickets-400699070707. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/how-to-reduce-your-carbon-footprint/
LOCATION:Online\, TX
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Professor-Hwang-photo-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220925T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220925T170000
DTSTAMP:20220914T025849Z
CREATED:20220714T194600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T025849Z
UID:10001281-1664114400-1664125200@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:HPJC Potluck dinner for all peace lovers
DESCRIPTION:Houston Peace and Justice Center is sponsor.  Everyone should bring food to share\, salads\, entrees\, casseroles\, or desserts.  Drinks are also welcome.  Active groups may display their literature.  Everyone gets about a minute to describe their activities and contact info.  A really good chance to meet other peace activists.  We will provide plates\, utensils\, glasses\, ice and water. \n\n\n\nLocation: Unitarian Fellowship of Houston\, 1504 Wirt Road\,  Houston  77055 \n\n\n\nSunday\, September 25\, 2022.  2 – 5 pm. \n\n\n\nContact person – Jimmy Dunne  – Please RSVP  281.250.0096 \n\n\n\nDownload and print a flyer to give to friends: Peace-Potluck-invitation-4up
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/2022-hpjc-potluck-dinner/
LOCATION:Unitarian Fellowship of Houston\, 1504 Wirt Road\, Houston\, TX\, 77055\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Peace &amp%3B Justice Center":MAILTO:info@hpjc.org
GEO:29.7968444;-95.4843976
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Unitarian Fellowship of Houston 1504 Wirt Road Houston TX 77055 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1504 Wirt Road:geo:-95.4843976,29.7968444
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220925T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220925T123000
DTSTAMP:20220906T144112Z
CREATED:20220906T144109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T144112Z
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SUMMARY:Voter Registration Event
DESCRIPTION:Live in Harris county and need to register to vote or change the address on your registration? Get registered in time for the 2022 election in November!  Bring your TX driver’s license\, or state-issued i.d. to register. Or\, if you don’t have these forms of identification\, you can register using the last 4 digits of your social security number. Get ready to vote! Bike and vehicle parking are available in the church parking lot.  Additional parking for vehicles is available in the Rice University stadium lot across the street.  Metro buses lines 27\, 41 & 84 stop nearby. For more information\, contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/voter-registration-event/
LOCATION:Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church\, 2353 Rice Blvd.\, Houston\, 77005
CATEGORIES:Non-HPJC Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/register-to-vote.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
GEO:29.717171;-95.4130182
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church 2353 Rice Blvd. Houston 77005;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2353 Rice Blvd.:geo:-95.4130182,29.717171
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220921T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220921T203000
DTSTAMP:20220906T144032Z
CREATED:20220906T144028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T144032Z
UID:10001310-1663786800-1663792200@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Voter Suppression:  Christian Nationalism's Attempts  to Control Who Votes
DESCRIPTION:Texas’ fight over the Election Integrity Protection Act of 2021\, known as SB1\, and the problems it led to in Texas’ primaries this spring have drawn national attention. Long before the 2020 election\, Christian right leaders were promoting legislation to limit voter access. Americans United has written frequently about how Christian nationalist organizations have been working with their allies to erect barriers to voting under the rubric of “election integrity” since the 2020 election\, but most people aren’t aware of the connection. \nJournalist and author Sarah Posner and Americans United Vice President of Strategic Communications Andrew Seidel have studied and written about the religious right/Christian nationalists for years. They will shed light on Christian nationalism’s involvement in voter suppression nationally and in Texas. Bruce Elfant will moderate and share some of his real-life experiences as Travis County’s voter registrar since 2013.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/voter-suppression-christian-nationalisms-attempts-to-control-who-votes/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/AU-Voting-Program-Logo-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Americans United for Separation of Church and State - Houston chapter":MAILTO:americansunited.houstonchapter@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220918T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220918T170000
DTSTAMP:20220911T210046Z
CREATED:20220911T210044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220911T210046Z
UID:10000001-1663509600-1663520400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Faith in Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Texas Impact\, an interfaith justice advocacy organization based in Austin (https://texasimpact.org/about-us/)\, is coming to see you here in Houston! Faith in Democracy is your opportunity to reflect with Houston faith leaders about why civic engagement is a must for faith communities.  You’ll also hear from Texas Impact about their plans for the 2023 legislative session and connect with like-minded people of faith to build your advocacy team. The event includes a faith leader panel discussion and break-out groups on a variety of justice issues.  Register for this event on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/faith-in-democracy-houston-tickets-406525457587.  Questions?  Contact Scott Atnip at scott@texasimpact.org.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/faith-in-democracy/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s United Methodist Church\, Fondren Hall\, 5501 Main Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Presentation or Lecture,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Impact":MAILTO:bee@texasimpact.org
GEO:29.726115;-95.3888405
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Fondren Hall 5501 Main Street Houston TX 77004 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5501 Main Street:geo:-95.3888405,29.726115
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220917T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220917T113000
DTSTAMP:20220811T190537Z
CREATED:20220811T190533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T190537Z
UID:10001288-1663405200-1663414200@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Forest Bathing & Earth Examen
DESCRIPTION:Experience forest bathing\, led by a certified guide\, followed by practice of the Christian spiritual discipline of the Earth Examen.  Forest bathing\, a practice that originated in Japan\, involves taking in\, in all of one’s senses\, the forest atmosphere. Not simply a walk in the woods\, it is the conscious and contemplative practice of being immersed in the sights\, sounds and smells of the forest.  Forest bathing has been shown to reduce stress\, improve mood and focus\, enhance creativity\, and lead to an increased sense of calm and altruistic behavior\, in addition to other benefits such as boosting the immune system and lowering blood pressure.  As Christians\, we understand that God is present in God’s creation\, and after our guided forest bath\, we’ll spend some time considering the Earth Examen as we reflect both on our time spent forest bathing and on our relationship with all creation.  This activity is for a small group and space is limited.  Please register on www.eventbrite.com. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/forest-bathing-earth-examen-2/
LOCATION:Montgomery County Nature Preserve\, 1122 Pruitt Road\, The Woodlands\, TX\, 77380
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220915T200000
DTSTAMP:20220906T144844Z
CREATED:20220906T144842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T144844Z
UID:10001313-1663264800-1663272000@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Racial Identity and the Souls of Black Folk — A Zoom Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:WEB DuBois’ collection of essays found in The Souls of Black Folk illustrates the complexities of being an “African in America” at the beginning of the twentieth century. This event\, inspired by the exhibit Amoako Boafo: Soul of Black Folks currently at Contemporary Arts Museum of Houston\, highlights the book’s enduring legacy and the the theme of racial identity woven throughout DuBois’ essays.\nOur presenter\, Ron Goodwin\, Associate Professor of History at Prairie View A&M University\, is a native of San Antonio\, Texas. His research interests focus on the intersection of race and neighborhood development\, the political impacts of the urban planning processes\, and the cultural preservation of Texas’ black community through the New Deal’s Slave Narratives. He is the author of numerous publications on these topics and others.  Dr. Goodwin received his Ph.D. from Prairie View A&M University. \nThis program is free and open to the public with donations encouraged. To receive the Zoom link\, please register online no later than September 13:  https://www.centerhealingracism.org/event/racial-identity-and-the-souls-of-black-folk-a-zoom-dialogue/
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/racial-identity-and-the-souls-of-black-folk-a-zoom-dialogue/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Healing of Racism":MAILTO:cfhr1@juno.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220913T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221101T190000
DTSTAMP:20220911T012527Z
CREATED:20220811T190618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220911T012527Z
UID:10001289-1663092000-1667329200@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Faithful Voter Weekly Online Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:As people of faith and conscience\, we believe elections are a referendum on the values that will shape our future. How can we renew our fragile democracy? How do we honor the human dignity of every person? Will we protect our Sacred Earth and our children’s future? What policies will prioritize the common good and confront future crises that remind us of our interdependence? Many of the defining moral issues of our time are on the ballot: faltering democratic institutions\, too much wealth in the hands of a few\, damage to the climate\, cruel immigration policies that tear families apart\, mass incarceration that devastates communities of color\, senseless gun violence\, and threats to global public health and security. These challenges are daunting. To move forward in a spirit of hope\, and to resist despair and cynicism\, join this weekly discussion group where we’ll navigate the urgent moral questions raised by the coming election\, allowing you to discern your path forward. Can’t make it every week? Join as you are able\, or for those topics most of interest to you. The topic for each week’s discussion is given below. All attendees receive an electronic copy of the Faithful Voter Reflection Guide from Interfaith Power & Light\, plus supplemental materials provided by the facilitator. Register on www.eventbrite.com. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. \nSept. 13: Protecting Our Sacred Earth                    Sept. 20: Protecting Democracy & Voting Rights \nSept. 27: Loving Our Immigrant Neighbors           Oct. 4: Building an Economy of Inclusion \nOct. 11: Pursuing Restorative & Racial Justice      Oct. 18: Respecting the Dignity of LGBTQ People \nOct. 25: Protecting Everyone’s Health                   Nov. 1: Creating a More Peaceful World
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/faithful-voter-weekly-discussion-group/
LOCATION:Online\, TX
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Non-HPJC Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/faithful-voter-reflection-guide-logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220911T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220911T170000
DTSTAMP:20220811T191130Z
CREATED:20220811T191128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T191130Z
UID:10001290-1662910200-1662915600@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Heat in Houston: Justice Implications\, Solutions\, & How People of Faith Can Engage
DESCRIPTION:Heat is the greatest weather-related disaster in the U.S.\, killing more people than any other kind of natural disaster.  And\, Texas is one of three states with the highest heat-related deaths. A study found that the Houston area averaged 18 dangerously hot summer days per year from 1975 to 2010. Without any action to combat urban heat\, Houston’s annual number of days hit by dangerous summer heat could rise to 80 by 2046. So\, Houston’s urban heat issues are already serious and are forecasted to get much worse with the Climate Crisis. Urban heat negatively affects human and biodiversity health throughout the region\, exacts a financial toll\, leads to higher ozone levels\, and reduces quality of life.  Heat mapping in Houston has shown that high heat is more concentrated in underinvested communities and/or Communities of Color\, thereby widening historic inequalities. Fortunately\, there are solutions that can be brought to bear to reduce urban heat.  Join Jaime Gonzalez of The Nature Conservancy\, who led heat mapping efforts in Houston\, for a discussion on the findings\, their justice implications\, solutions\, and how houses of worship/people of faith can engage.  Learn more/register on www.eventbrite.com. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/heat-in-houston-justice-implications-solutions-how-people-of-faith-can-engage/
LOCATION:Online\, TX
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Jaime-Gonzalez-photo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220910T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220910T160000
DTSTAMP:20220814T045927Z
CREATED:20220814T045226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220814T045927Z
UID:10001309-1662800400-1662825600@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Houston Community Climate Summit
DESCRIPTION:Building a Just and Sustainable Future in Houston: ClimateAction and Political Advocacy for Frontline Community Members \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe hope for this event is to support a coming together of frontline community members\, community leaders\, organizers\, activists\, and environmental advocacy professionals to share resources\, learn about neighborhood-specific issues\, identify sustainability strategies\, collaborate to support each other’s existing initiatives\, and create a shared vision and action plans toward both short and long term goals to protect the health of Houston communities. \n\n\n\nThe Summit is being planned by the Houston Climate Movement and Citizens’ Environmental Coalition\, in collaboration other organizations and community leaders. Thanks to a grant from the Environmental Defense Fund\, we are able to offer monetary stipends to community leaders who participate in the event’s planning and implementation. (Please reach out if you’d like to be involved!) The Summit seeks to be a complement to the City of Houston’s Climate Action Plan\, spark an opportunity to advocate for climate action from Harris County\, and garner support for federal funding to support the Houston-area neighborhoods impacted by climate injustice. \n\n\n\nThe timing of The Summit will align with the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Harvey\, a climate disaster that devastated our region. It will provide a space for reflecting\, grieving\, and moving forward with strength and dignity as we push for stronger regional climate action together. \n\n\n\nThis summit is the beginning of an intersectional coalition that will continue to evolve and meet annually. We come together as a community to support and lift each other up. We are #HoustonStrong. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nsthomas@citizen.org
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/houston-community-climate-summit/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220830T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220830T190000
DTSTAMP:20220814T031305Z
CREATED:20220814T031303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220814T031305Z
UID:10001304-1661882400-1661886000@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Biodiversity Loss
DESCRIPTION:Join Professor Kerri Crawford of the University of Houston for a talk on the issue of biodiversity loss.  Our planet is home to millions of species that rely on each other and provide important ecosystem services. Humans\, too\, rely on nature — but we take a disproportionate amount of the resources and modify the environment in ways that negatively affect other species. Our effects on the environment are directly causing what many have termed “the 6th mass extinction.” In this presentation\, Dr. Crawford will provide information on what biodiversity is\, how quickly we are losing biodiversity\, why biodiversity is important for us\, and what is being done to protect biodiversity.  Time for interactive discussion will be provided after her talk. \n  \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/biodiversity-loss/
LOCATION:Online\, TX
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Kerri-Crawford-updated.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220828T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220828T190000
DTSTAMP:20220814T031150Z
CREATED:20220801T233900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220814T031150Z
UID:10001286-1661709600-1661713200@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Ecological Gardening: Fruit and Veggies for Summer to Fall
DESCRIPTION:  \nGardening and growing fruit\, vegetables\, and herbs organically is easy when recreating systems of nature to incorporate plants for wildlife and for people. Gardening in the gulf coast climate allows us to grow year around. Carol Burton\, Director of Garden Education at Urban Harvest will explore the seasons from Summer gardening strategies to Fall transitions for a bumper cool season crop and the top five fruit trees to get started. Time for interactive discussion with the speaker will be provided.  Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/ecological-gardening-fruit-and-veggies-for-summer-to-fall/
LOCATION:Online\, TX
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2021-Carol-Burton-Headshot-1-scaled-e1660446626449.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220825T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220825T190000
DTSTAMP:20220814T035301Z
CREATED:20220814T035259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220814T035301Z
UID:10001305-1661450400-1661454000@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Climate Change: Simple\, Serious\, Solvable
DESCRIPTION:Join Professor Sylvia Dee of Rice University to consider climate change\, its causes\, impacts\, and solutions.  There is now a long-established global scientific consensus that climate change will damage human and natural systems at high expense. Climate change-induced disruptions to human-environment interactions occur via impacts such as sea level rise\, storm surge\, tropical cyclones\, and degradation of ecosystems and resources.  Earth is already responding more quickly than predicted to rapidly shifting\, pervasive radiative forcing. Our species’ future will depend on our ability to adapt to and mitigate this response.  Houston provides a geopolitically relevant model city for the impacts of climate change in low-lying coastal zones in the subtropics\, where\, globally\, the highest development rates are occurring. The increasing frequency of flooding due to tropical storms and extreme rainfall have already cost hundreds of billions of dollars\, and pose an existential threat to the nation’s energy security.  Houston is ground zero for the study of the impacts of climate change on coastal cities and energy infrastructure. In cities housing critical hubs for the petrochemical industry\, the economic effects of climate change will resonate widely.  In this talk\, Dr. Dee will summarize the science of climate change and the social challenges that accompany it\, as well as the urgent need for solutions that can be adopted now to mitigate the social and economic consequences of environmental degradation. Time for interactive discussion will be provided after her talk. \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/climate-change-simple-serious-solvable/
LOCATION:Online\, TX
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Sylvia-Dee.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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