You’re invited to participate in the online Earth Month Ecochallenge! This event offers participants the opportunity to create a more resilient world - people and planet together - by taking on challenge(s) that resonate with your values, and committing to them for 30 days to foster and reinforce positive habits. Categories for action include: what […]
Scientists tell us that we must reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 (vs. a 2010 baseline), and that 25 – 30% of all needed emissions reductions can come from individuals/households. 50% may seem like a very high hurdle. But, it translates to only a 10%/year reduction, starting now. And, you may have […]
While there are many books on ecological restoration and its benefits to humanity, this book focuses on human healing as a prerequisite to bringing about ecological healing. Written by a Catholic sister who is also a professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Notre Dame, she intends the book for a broad audience – “for […]
If you are not registered to vote in Harris County, or if you have moved & need to update your registration, you can do so at Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church in Houston on Sunday, September 27 - just in time for the mid-term elections on November 3 (in Texas, you must be registered […]
Calling people of all faiths and spiritual traditions! Concerned about the upcoming elections, immigration issues, the state of public education, our democracy, women’s health, the climate or gun violence? Join faith leaders and community members from across Houston for an afternoon of inspiration, practical training, and community-building for people who are committed to preserving our […]
Calling people of all faith & spiritual traditions to come together to speak for justice. We will learn about & take action on a variety of timely and topical justice issues. All our traditions emphasize the need to speak and act for justice. Join us to renew your hope, reclaim your agency, and reignite your […]
Join Dr. Brett Perkison as he presents the latest technologies and methods used to monitor workers for heat stress. He will also discuss how current medical diagnostic coding often underdiagnoses patients with heat-related illnesses and how emerging electronic health record features may improve our ability to measure the health impacts of extreme heat. These advances […]
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 […]
Join Barbara Bronstein, founder and president of Second Servings of Houston, as she discusses food rescue, and why it is essential for fighting food insecurity and climate change. Barbara will also highlight how faith communities can get engaged in this important work. Time for interactive discussion with the speaker will be provided. This virtual event […]
In worship, we read the Bible, learn, pray and praise. Now, experience those activities anew in nature. Join a small group guided outing in Hermann Park to engage with the natural world on a deeper level - to learn what it can teach us about the Creator, join it’s song of praise, and to pray […]
Calling people of all faith & spiritual traditions to come together to speak for justice. We will learn about & take action on a variety of timely and topical justice issues. All our traditions emphasize the need to speak and act for justice. Join us to renew your hope, reclaim your agency, and reignite your […]
You may know that there are many possible solutions to combat climate change. But, how do we focus our efforts, create the most effective plan and really make a difference on climate before it’s too late? The Drawdown Roadmap is a science-based strategy for accelerating climate solutions, pointing to which climate actions governments, businesses, investors, […]
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, with a variety of hands-on tasks suitable for all ages & skill levels. Meet at 11350 Ricecrest by the Oak tree in the park to sign in. Metro […]
Join Mary Anne Morris of Wild Bird Adventures (WBA) as we discover how our feathered friends can be a source of hope every day and everywhere. This program will feature some of WBA's most beloved avian ambassadors and stories that will leave you soaring. Time for interactive discussion with the speaker will be provided. Please […]
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 […]
John Rubio is currently scheduled for execution Thursday November 12, 2026. To sign one of the many petitions, please visit https://deathpenaltyaction.org/ As with every execution The Prison Show team will be there covering the protest. COME STAND WITH US! We will be at the Huntsville Unit starting at 5:00pm and going live on Facebook at […]
Join Restorative Houston for our Happy Hour Gala on Thursday, November 19 during International Restorative Justice Week. Inspired by Dr. Arelia Johnson's focus on joy as strategy, the theme is "Joy and Justice." We're bringing together donors, practitioners, apprentices and community partners to share light bites, connect, and celebrate the growing movement for community rooted justice in […]
HPJC is excited to announce the recipients of our 2026 Peacemaker Awards. The event is both a celebration of groups and individuals making our community better, plus a time to socialize with other activists.
Awardees are CAIR-Houston, HOPE Center Houston, Texas Advocates for Justice, and Participatory Defense-Harris Co.
Pre-registration is required.
This is our "annual" Board meeting - hope all Board members can participate. It will be via Zoom teleconferencing, to make it easier for everyone to participate. Watch for an email with the Zoom meeting info, the week before the meeting.
