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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com
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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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