BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Houston Peace & Justice Center - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://hpjc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Houston Peace & Justice Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250915T153000 DTSTAMP:20260506T075349 CREATED:20250924T215639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T215642Z UID:10002320-1749391200-1757950200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Interfaith Justice Advocacy Workshop DESCRIPTION:June 2025 is the perfect time to refresh your advocacy knowledge and set goals for engaging your faith community around issues that impact the planet and its peoples. Why is it such a perfect time? Getting started now gives you plenty of time to get ready for elections in 2026.   \n\n\n\nFaith communities typically don’t want to be seen as “political\,” but\, as we’ll cover in this workshop\, faith communities can—and should—provide important education and leadership roles in nonpartisan civic engagement. Join Bee Moorhead\, executive director of Texas Impact\, an interfaith justice advocacy organization\, and her colleagues\, to talk about what that looks like “in real life\,” and do a deep dive into Texas Impact’s specific Houston-area resources and projects.  \n\n\n\nRegister for this event on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1344713928559. \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. \n\n\n\n  URL:https://hpjc.org/event/interfaith-justice-advocacy-workshop-5/ LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Presentation or Lecture,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Texas-Impact-logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250629T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251006T190000 DTSTAMP:20260506T075349 CREATED:20250924T215143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T215145Z UID:10002321-1751220000-1759777200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Cultivating Change: New American Farmers and Their Role in a Greener Houston DESCRIPTION:Urban Houston faces both environmental and social challenges: food deserts\, high resource costs\, and barriers for refugees-turned-farmers seeking to build sustainable livelihoods. In this talk\, we’ll explore how Plant It Forward leverages government and private support to secure land for New American farmers\, reducing carbon footprints through hyper-local production and empowering communities through equitable land access. \n\n\n\nYou’ll learn practical steps you can take today: from advocating for land-use policy reforms and donating or leasing land\, to volunteering your time and choosing locally grown produce at farmers’ markets. This program will be recorded and the recording distributed to all registrants. Time for interactive Q&A with the speaker will be provided. \n\n\n\nPlease register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cultivating-change-new-american-farmers-their-role-in-a-greener-houston-tickets-1360869109139. \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/cultivating-change-new-american-farmers-and-their-role-in-a-greener-houston/ LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PiF-farmer.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T190000 DTSTAMP:20260506T075349 CREATED:20250924T214752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T214754Z UID:10002334-1756922400-1756926000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Earth and Soul book discussion group DESCRIPTION:Facing directly into the devastation of climate chaos and biodiversity loss\, Earth and Soul takes readers on a soul journey through grief and loss to also claim the beauty\, joy and possibilities available when we reconnect with Earth. As we follow the author’s compelling personal experiences and engagingly lyrical stories of whales\, cedars\, sparrows\, and more\, we see the necessity and urgency of learning from the wisdom of our kin in the natural world. \n\n\n\nWriting at the intersection of spirituality\, ecology\, and story\, the book charts a course for living deeply connected to Earth in ways that are both vitally important for and uniquely suited to these times. Even now when the world as we once knew it is ending and a new story lies beyond what we can envision\, we hold the potential to lay stepping stones toward a diverse and vibrant world of oneness and mutual flourishing. \n\n\n\nJoin a virtual small group to read and discuss this thought-provoking and inspirational book each week during the Season of Creation (observed by Christians from Sept. 1 through Oct. 4). If you can’t attend every week\, attend as you are able. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. \n\n\n\nRegister for Earth and Soul book discussion group on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1506035987179.  \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/earth-and-soul-book-discussion-group/2025-09-03/ LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/earth-soul-book-cover.png ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250908T030000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251220T025959 DTSTAMP:20260506T075349 CREATED:20250924T214545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T214548Z UID:10002340-1757300400-1766199599@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Living the Change DESCRIPTION: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 must come from individuals/households. 50% may seem like a very high hurdle. But\, it translates to only a 8%/year reduction\, starting now. And\, you may have already made some lifestyle improvements since 2010 that reduced your emissions\, so you could already be well on your way toward the 50% reduction goal.  \n\n\n\nParticipants in this individualized course will leave with a personal plan to achieve the 50% emissions reduction goal through targeted lifestyle improvements that will also save them money. The course was developed in response to the Walk on Earth Gently multifaith statement\, inspired by religious teachings to turn away from consumerism & to seek balanced relationships with all people and the planet. \n\n\n\nWalk on Earth Gently invites you into a journey of Living the Change that the world needs. This program will work individually with participants\, on dates and times that work for both them and the facilitator.  Those already far along on their carbon footprint reduction journey may only need a few sessions with the facilitator to complete their 50% carbon footprint reduction plan\, whereas others may need more sessions.  Accept the Walk on Earth Gently invitation and commit to a sustainable lifestyle.   \n\n\n\nRegister for this course on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1507561550179. Meeting dates and times are individually scheduled.  For more information\, please contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/living-the-change-2/ LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Non-HPJC Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/multifaith-statement-delivery.png ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T190000 DTSTAMP:20260506T075349 CREATED:20250924T214752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T214754Z UID:10002335-1757527200-1757530800@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Earth and Soul book discussion group DESCRIPTION:Facing directly into the devastation of climate chaos and biodiversity loss\, Earth and Soul takes readers on a soul journey through grief and loss to also claim the beauty\, joy and possibilities available when we reconnect with Earth. As we follow the author’s compelling personal experiences and engagingly lyrical stories of whales\, cedars\, sparrows\, and more\, we see the necessity and urgency of learning from the wisdom of our kin in the natural world. \n\n\n\nWriting at the intersection of spirituality\, ecology\, and story\, the book charts a course for living deeply connected to Earth in ways that are both vitally important for and uniquely suited to these times. Even now when the world as we once knew it is ending and a new story lies beyond what we can envision\, we hold the potential to lay stepping stones toward a diverse and vibrant world of oneness and mutual flourishing. \n\n\n\nJoin a virtual small group to read and discuss this thought-provoking and inspirational book each week during the Season of Creation (observed by Christians from Sept. 1 through Oct. 4). If you can’t attend every week\, attend as you are able. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. \n\n\n\nRegister for Earth and Soul book discussion group on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1506035987179.  \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/earth-and-soul-book-discussion-group/2025-09-10/ LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/earth-soul-book-cover.png ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T210000 DTSTAMP:20260506T075349 CREATED:20250827T195827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T195829Z UID:10002360-1757530800-1757538000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Texas Observer Roundtable on Resiliance & Leadership\, 20 Years after Hurricane Katrina DESCRIPTION:Join the Texas Observer in Houston on September 10\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Lingering Storm: 20 Years After Katrina—Stories of Hope and ActionJoin us in Houston on Wednesday\, September 10\, for an evening of reflection\, storytelling\, and conversation. Two decades after Hurricane Katrina reshaped the Gulf Coast and the country\, we’re gathering to reflect on the storm’s legacy and highlight the strength\, resilience\, and action that followed in its wake.The Observer is excited to partner with Mother Jones\, Reveal\, and Capital B to host this very special event.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReserve Your Spot on Eventbrite\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Julia Ideson Building\, 550 McKinney St\, Houston\, TX 77002 (map it)Date: Wednesday\, September 10\, 2025Time: Doors at 6:30 p.m. | Program 7–9 p.m. \nAdmission: Donation-based (Suggested: $5)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Highlights\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReporting on Climate Change\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA compelling conversation featuring Soledad O’Brien\, Garrison Hayes (Mother Jones)\, and Adam Mahoney (Capital B)\, exploring how Hurricane Katrina changed climate journalism—and how the media continues to cover today’s climate crises in vulnerable communities.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStarting Over and Building Anew\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA roundtable on resilience and leadership\, with former Houston Mayor Bill White\, Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. (Hip Hop Caucus)\, and local leaders\, moderated by the Texas Observer‘s Lise Olsen.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’d love to have you join us—and we’d be grateful if you could share this invitation with friends\, family\, and community members who might be interested. This is a community-centered event\, and everyone is welcome.We’re also working on a livestream option\, so stay tuned for more details soon.Thank you for your time and support. We look forward to seeing you in September as we honor the past and shape the future—together. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/texas-observer-roundtable-on-resiliance-leadership-20-yr-after-hurricane-katrina/2025-09-10/ LOCATION:Julia Ideson Bldg\, 550 McKinney St\, Houston\, 77002 CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/TX-Observer-Lingering-Storm-graphic-Sep-2025-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T190000 DTSTAMP:20260506T075349 CREATED:20250924T214333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T214334Z UID:10002347-1757613600-1757617200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Climate Solutions 101 DESCRIPTION:Think there is no solution to climate change? Nothing could be farther from the truth. Effective climate solutions are available now! 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. \n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nContinue your climate solutions journey\, today. Join others for a weekly online discussion on climate solutions! \n\n\n\nRegister for this course on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1511025139869. \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. \n\n\n\n  URL:https://hpjc.org/event/climate-solutions-101-3/2025-09-11/ LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Film,Non-HPJC Meeting,Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/climate-solutions-101-logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T190000 DTSTAMP:20260506T075349 CREATED:20250924T214752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T214754Z UID:10002336-1758132000-1758135600@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Earth and Soul book discussion group DESCRIPTION:Facing directly into the devastation of climate chaos and biodiversity loss\, Earth and Soul takes readers on a soul journey through grief and loss to also claim the beauty\, joy and possibilities available when we reconnect with Earth. As we follow the author’s compelling personal experiences and engagingly lyrical stories of whales\, cedars\, sparrows\, and more\, we see the necessity and urgency of learning from the wisdom of our kin in the natural world. \n\n\n\nWriting at the intersection of spirituality\, ecology\, and story\, the book charts a course for living deeply connected to Earth in ways that are both vitally important for and uniquely suited to these times. Even now when the world as we once knew it is ending and a new story lies beyond what we can envision\, we hold the potential to lay stepping stones toward a diverse and vibrant world of oneness and mutual flourishing. \n\n\n\nJoin a virtual small group to read and discuss this thought-provoking and inspirational book each week during the Season of Creation (observed by Christians from Sept. 1 through Oct. 4). If you can’t attend every week\, attend as you are able. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. \n\n\n\nRegister for Earth and Soul book discussion group on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1506035987179.  \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/earth-and-soul-book-discussion-group/2025-09-17/ LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/earth-soul-book-cover.png ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T190000 DTSTAMP:20260506T075349 CREATED:20250924T214333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T214334Z UID:10002348-1758218400-1758222000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Climate Solutions 101 DESCRIPTION:Think there is no solution to climate change? Nothing could be farther from the truth. Effective climate solutions are available now! 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. \n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nContinue your climate solutions journey\, today. Join others for a weekly online discussion on climate solutions! \n\n\n\nRegister for this course on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1511025139869. \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. \n\n\n\n  URL:https://hpjc.org/event/climate-solutions-101-3/2025-09-18/ LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Film,Non-HPJC Meeting,Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/climate-solutions-101-logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T163000 DTSTAMP:20260506T075349 CREATED:20250913T171950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T172229Z UID:10002363-1758463200-1758472200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Sun Day DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, September 21 is a day of action to celebrate solar and wind power\, and the widespread adoption of renewable energy sources in Texas and worldwide. \nSun Day Houston 2025 will feature inspirational speakers at 2 p.m.\, exhibits throughout the event\, workshops at 3 p.m. (Rain Barrels for the Houston Area Community)\, 3:30 p.m. (Tips & Tricks for Going Solar) & 4 p.m. (Welcoming the Energy Transition)\, a Voter Registration Booth (from 2 – 3 p.m. only)\, music\, fun activities\, food\, and fellowship that focus on learning what actions individuals can take to counter climate change and promote the adoption of clean\, reliable energy statewide and on a small scale in communities\, businesses\, homes\, and apartments. \nAttendees will see mobile solar and home solar battery displays\, electric vehicle show and tell\, and other hands-on renewable energy demonstrations. Rain barrels will be sold at the event; reserve a rain barrel in advance at www.galvbay.org/events\, because they will sell out quickly.  Register for/learn more about the Tips & Tricks for Going Solar workshop at: https://www.mobilize.us/solarunitedneighbors/event/830764/. If parking is unavailable in the church’s lots\, ample parking is available across the street in the Rice University stadium lot on Greenbriar. Register for the Sun Day event\, for planning purposes\, at: https://actionnetwork.org/events/sun-day-houston. \nSun Day Houston 2025 is co-sponsored by TH!RD ACT\, the Sierra Club of Houston\, the Harris County Office of County Administration’s Sustainability Division\, Environment Texas\, U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC®) Texas Chapter\, Environment Texas\, Citizens Environmental Coalition of Houston\, Houston Electric Vehicle Assn (Houston EVA)\, Public Citizen\, Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston\, Houston Peace & Justice Center\, Houston Climate Movement\, Texas Campaign for the Environment\, Sunrise Movement\, Gulf South Fossil Finance Hub\, Solar United Neighbors (SUN)\, Turtle Island Restoration Network\, S.A.F.E. Communities\, Better Brazoria Clean Air and Water\, Extinction Rebellion Houston\, Citizens Climate Lobby Houston\, and a growing number of other organizations. \n“Solar and wind power have become the most affordable sources of new electricity generation in Texas and worldwide\, while in Houston—a city long shaped by the hydrocarbon industry—misinformation about the cost-effectiveness and reliability of renewables persists. Sun Day Houston 2025 is about providing accurate\, unbiased facts to the public empowering our community to make informed choices for the future\,” said Gina Biekman\, coordinator of the Third Act Houston Working Group\, primary sponsor of the event. \nFeatured speakers:\nDaniel Cohan\, PhD\, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rice University\, will speak on the science of renewable energy and its growing role in ERCOT and the national U.S. energy grid. Dr. Cohan will also highlight his own personal experience with rooftop solar and his electric vehicle. \nAndrea Oyuela\, Sustainability Division\, Harris County Office of Administration\, is manager of the Harris County Solar for All program. Andrea will share updates on Harris County’s efforts to expand solar energy access to underserved communities in our area and the county’s leadership role in the Texas Solar for All Coalition. Andrea’s international development experience includes projects in Kenya\, Norway\, and Italy. \nInformation on Workshops:\nRain Barrels for the Houston Area Community: 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.  And\, these barrels have been re-purposed\, avoiding plastic waste. 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\, Sept. 21\, from 2 – 3 p.m. in the church parking lot. Installation training will take place afterward\, from 3 – 3:30 p.m.\, with Q&A/wrap-up from 3:30 – 4 p.m.\, in the church building. 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 organized by Galveston Bay Foundation in partnership with the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston\, and is sponsored by Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages. Register to participate at: www.galvbay.org/events. \nTips & Tricks for Going Solar: Sophy Ashworth\, a long-time solar homeowner and volunteer with the non-profit Solar United Neighbors (SUN)\, will share from her and SUN’s experience how best to invest in solar\, avoid scams\, and hedge against rising electricity costs. Bring your questions and between Sophy and SUN’s great Help Desk\, we will help take down the barriers to going solar. Already have solar? Thank you! Sophy will share how to help SUN advocate for our solar rights. Please register for this talk on https://www.mobilize.us/solarunitedneighbors/event/830764/. \nWelcoming the Energy Transition: Nan Hildreth will provide citizens with keen insights and statistical data to elucidate the energy revolution that we are in the midst of\, right now\, even though few have noticed it. “We must recognize it and pursue it swiftly and wholeheartedly to end the climate crisis\,” Nan says. This workshop will display how clean energy has become the cheapest source of energy and is doubling every three years. 95% of new electricity generation in 2024 was solar\, wind\, or battery-supplied from clean energy. By 2050\, humanity can expect to accomplish twice as much with only a fraction of current emissions. Fossil fuels waste 2/3 of the energy created. Clean energy adoption is as unstoppable as was the Industrial Revolution. Yet some are trying to slow it down. \nJoin us for a fun day of triumph to celebrate the success of widespread renewable energy adoption and learn how you can advocate for change! Register for the Sun Day event\, for planning purposes\, at: https://actionnetwork.org/events/sun-day-houston \nAbout TH!RD ACT\nPrimary sponsor of Sun Day is TH!RD ACT (https://thirdact.org/)\, a national nonprofit organization of citizens over age 60\, working together to build a powerful elder-led movement to safeguard our climate and protect democracy for future generations. TH!RD ACT was founded in 2021 by noted environmentalist Bill McKibben. \nMedia Contact \nRob Bartlett\, Jr.713-962-8033bartlett@b-creative.com URL:https://hpjc.org/event/sun-day/ LOCATION:Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church\, 2353 Rice Boulevard\, Houston\, 77005 CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Thrd-Act-logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T160000 DTSTAMP:20260506T075349 CREATED:20250924T213941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T213947Z UID:10002362-1758468600-1758470400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Tips and Tricks to Going Solar DESCRIPTION:Sophy Ashworth\, a long-time solar homeowner and volunteer with the non-profit Solar United Neighbors (SUN)\, will share from her and SUN’s experience how best to invest in solar\, avoid scams\, and hedge against rising electricity costs. Bring your questions and between Sophy and SUN’s great Help Desk\, we will help take down the barriers to going solar. \n\n\n\nAlready have solar? Thank you! Sophy will share how to help SUN advocate for our solar rights. Time for interactive Q&A with the speaker will be provided. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is part of the larger Sun Day event celebrating and promoting renewable energy\, which begins at 2 p.m. with a rally and exhibit by local environmental non-profits. Come early for the rally and exhibit and stay to learn about going solar! \n\n\n\nPlease register for this talk on https://www.mobilize.us/solarunitedneighbors/event/830764/. \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/tips-and-tricks-to-going-solar/ LOCATION:Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church\, 2353 Rice Boulevard\, Houston\, 77005 CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Sophy-Ashworth-photo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T190000 DTSTAMP:20260506T075349 CREATED:20250924T214752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T214754Z UID:10002337-1758736800-1758740400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Earth and Soul book discussion group DESCRIPTION:Facing directly into the devastation of climate chaos and biodiversity loss\, Earth and Soul takes readers on a soul journey through grief and loss to also claim the beauty\, joy and possibilities available when we reconnect with Earth. As we follow the author’s compelling personal experiences and engagingly lyrical stories of whales\, cedars\, sparrows\, and more\, we see the necessity and urgency of learning from the wisdom of our kin in the natural world. \n\n\n\nWriting at the intersection of spirituality\, ecology\, and story\, the book charts a course for living deeply connected to Earth in ways that are both vitally important for and uniquely suited to these times. Even now when the world as we once knew it is ending and a new story lies beyond what we can envision\, we hold the potential to lay stepping stones toward a diverse and vibrant world of oneness and mutual flourishing. \n\n\n\nJoin a virtual small group to read and discuss this thought-provoking and inspirational book each week during the Season of Creation (observed by Christians from Sept. 1 through Oct. 4). If you can’t attend every week\, attend as you are able. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. \n\n\n\nRegister for Earth and Soul book discussion group on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1506035987179.  \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/earth-and-soul-book-discussion-group/2025-09-24/ LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/earth-soul-book-cover.png ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T190000 DTSTAMP:20260506T075349 CREATED:20250924T214333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T214334Z UID:10002349-1758823200-1758826800@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Climate Solutions 101 DESCRIPTION:Think there is no solution to climate change? Nothing could be farther from the truth. Effective climate solutions are available now! 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. \n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nContinue your climate solutions journey\, today. Join others for a weekly online discussion on climate solutions! \n\n\n\nRegister for this course on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1511025139869. \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. \n\n\n\n  URL:https://hpjc.org/event/climate-solutions-101-3/2025-09-25/ LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Film,Non-HPJC Meeting,Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/climate-solutions-101-logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T150000 DTSTAMP:20260506T075349 CREATED:20250924T211615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T212432Z UID:10002376-1758963600-1758985200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Houston Community Climate Summit DESCRIPTION:The climate crisis is already here in Houston — and so is the power to fight back. \n\n\n\nThe 2025 Houston Community Climate Summit is a community-led gathering bringing together organizers\, youth\, elders\, artists\, frontline residents\, and advocates to build a shared vision for climate justice in the Greater Houston Area and Texas Gulf Coast. A Hybrid option will be available. Make sure to register! \n\n\n\nThis year’s summit is rooted in action\, healing\, and solidarity. We’ll hold space to mourn what’s been lost\, celebrate what we’ve built\, and organize for the future we deserve. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a longtime climate advocate or just beginning your journey\, this summit is designed for you — your voice\, your experience\, your role in this movement. \n\n\n\nMUST register to attend BEFORE event due to limited seating.\n\n\n\nRegister at: https://tinyurl.com/houston-climate-summit \n\n\n\nLocation: Shrine of the Black Madonna in Houston\, Texas Date: Saturday\, September 27\, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM CST Cost: Free Who Should Attend: Open to all — youth\, families\, elders\, organizers\, newcomers\, artists\, educators\, and more \n\n\n\nAccessibility: Hybrid online options\, child care\, and dietary accommodations are available on request. \n\n\n\nAs part of our commitment to reducing environmental impact\, conserving resources\, and promoting a sustainable and just food system — delicious plant-based meals will be served by default at this summit. Chicken or gluten-free can be provided upon request. We will do our best to accommodate. Learn more about the link between diet and climate change: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RGMPXNW1CAnJiApYLsp1ga6loI5P2qeQ/view” \n\n\n\nPlease email sarah@woorijuntos.org or call 832-794-2763 for any questions or more information. \n\n\n\nTo ensure accommodations\, please register before September 25\, 2025. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/houston-community-climate-summit-2/ LOCATION:Shrine of the Black Madonna Cultural and Events Center\, 5309 Martin Luther King Blvd\, Houston\, TX\, 77021 CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ClimateSummit_Flyer.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR