This is an open group, which meets once per month. This month, we will be meeting at Field of Greens. Our topic this month is... "Pacifism as Activism. How non-violence […]
A Salute to Leaders in the Field of Conflict Resolution
The Association for Conflict Resolution Houston (ACRH) Chapter, a 501c3 since 2001, is holding its inaugural benefit to raise funds for the professional commitment of local mediators to initiate Peer Mediation programs within schools in the Harris County and contiguous counties.
Justice Without Death
Shared stories from murder victim family members of healing through reconciliation, and Q&A with the Office of Kim Ogg, Harris County District Attorney.
AVP is dedicated to reducing violence: on the streets, at work, in schools, in homes, and in relationships everywhere
AVP provides tools for creative, nonviolent resolution to conflicts used by peace workers such as Mohandas Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr., Jesus of Nazareth, and many others
As Houstonians of faith our DNA is infused with action, response, and hope. Join us for an open community dialogue about the increased rhetoric of war with Korea. What can we do to stop war, and what can we do to respond to it. We'll share resources, pray, and dialogue about: Anti-war action steps we can […]
The Basic AVP Workshop is fun and empowers personal growth—an interactive, intensive,
2½-day experience that hones interpersonal conflict-resolution skills. Experiential exercises, small groups, and one-to-one interactions build community and trust around the themes of:
Affirmation & Self Esteem
Communication & Cooperation
Creative Conflict Resolution
Join us on the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination.
Join us for a week of compassionate action and education to celebrate and cultivate Houston’s compassionate culture!
Please go to http://compassionatehouston.org/cw2018/ for more info.
The HPJC non-violence discussion group attempts to meet every month.
This month, we will be meeting at Lucy, a great Ethiopian restaurant! Come prepared to eat and talk (or listen).
Bren Hardt invites you to a day-trip in Brenham for a workshop (4th annual FUNfest) on the basics of Compassionate or Nonviolent Communication. If you want to 1) Reclaim our empathic facilities to recognize and honor the common ground we share in all our relationships AND 2) find and empower our voices by aligning what we deeply value with our words and actions, join us. All proceeds benefit a scholarship fund for a October Texas International Intensive. Donation requests range from $50 to $85. Includes lunch. PRE-REGISTRATION PLEASE at website and Flyer there.
This is a 5 part series Workshop (total 12 hours) based on Nonviolent Communication, the world acclaimed practice changing lives; offered in West Houston (77077) beginning on Sunday, May 20. Time each date: 2 to 4:15pm If you want a brief, FREE introduction, Come on MAY 20 or JUNE 3 at 1:00 pm. The topics each day will be Choose Self-Compassion, Choose Empathy, 6/17 Transforming Anger into Compassion, 7/1 Choose Honesty, and 7/15 Putting It All Together. This will be the last public workshop by Bren in 2018. Extremely important to PRE-REGISTER for free intro or workshop.
This fun, FREE event is part theater, part auction – and all help for hurricane victims. You’ll laugh, you’ll feel hope, you’ll experience the world class comedy of Ted & Co TheaterWorks…
Come prepared to laugh out loud, to bid on auction items (part of the performance), and to lend your support to a cause close to all our hearts: All funds raised will benefit the work of Mennonite Disaster Service restoring homes and hope for those affected by natural disaster. MDS is currently working in Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico, helping those affected by the 2017 hurricanes.
Mahatma Gandhi, apostle of peace and non-violence, demonstrated to the world the effectiveness of non-violent means for bringing about profound social changes and lasting peace.
Mahatma Gandhi Library is pleased to announce the Kick-off event of the yearlong celebration of Gandhi Sesquicentennial (150th birthday) which falls on October 2, 2019!
The Hobby School Civitas Project presents this award-winning HBO Documentary on the story of Breaion King, a 26 year-old African-American school teacher from Austin, who is stopped for a routine traffic violation that escalates into a dramatic arrest.
In conjunction with the American Friends Service Committee, we have deep concern surrounding the treatment of families that are seeking asylum in the United States. We are seeking others with similar concerns to participate in the Love Knows No Borders week of action. We are focused on bringing attention to this pressing issue through love and nonviolence. Together, we are calling on the U.S. to end the detention and deportation of immigrants, respect the human right to migrate, and end the militarization of the border.
Learn about Peace Literacy* and why we need it to bring healing in our world of challenging and ever-changing traumas. AND learn how to TEACH Peace Literacy.
Be prepared for a hands-on learning experience for developing curriculum and activities that will provide skills for and resiliency in future peacemakers.
This is a two-day event. To get the most out of the training, please plan to attend both days. Registration covers both days and includes lunches.
Building Solid Relationships: At Home, Work, School, Anywhere! is the title of this Nonviolent Communication event facilitated by CNVC Certified Trainer, Bren Hardt, long-time member of HPJC. Staying present and grounded with skills to manage one's emotions, speaking with authenticity, clarity and in a connecting (rather than disconnecting) way, and listening with curiosity for both content and meaning are the skills of NVC - Nonviolent Communication. NVC is a globally respected communication set of skills that is serving leaders around the world to be more effective and to build a culture of peace.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE We the People Organize First March for The Tuttles Houston— July 26, 2019- We the People Organize will hold our first March and Rally for the Tuttles on Saturday, July 27, 2019. Nearly six months ago, the Tuttles were killed in their Houston home as result of a botched raid by the […]
A new exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston's Glassell School of Art, Anand Patwardhan: Ways of Struggle, surveys four decades of filmmaking by one of today's most socially committed documentary filmmakers. Since the 1970s, Patwardhan has been making portraits of Indian movements for social justice.
In this monumental documentary, veteran Indian filmmaker Anand Patwardhan explores how India’s political climate has moved dramatically away from the nonviolent teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. Organized in chapters that move from the past to the present, Reason unflinchingly chronicles the rise of right-wing extremism and recent instances of violence, yet concludes with a message of cautious optimism. The screening includes a 15-minute intermission.
Learn about what your rights are, how to exercise them, and what to do when your rights are violated. Come out and learn about 2nd amendment rights, 4th amendment rights, how to file a grievance against law enforcement, record expungement opportunities, courtroom procedures, and more!
Please join us on January 29th for a film screening of this powerful movie.
We can no longer tolerate the constant attacks on our Constitution, the consistent pardons of war criminals, flagrant incarceration of immigrants and asylum seekers. What kind of person have I become if I continue to sit and wait for an election to determine IF my nation's people have civil rights or not.
Join us as we plan our nonviolent yet aggressive plans to demonstrate what kind of government we want and we deserve as human beings.
Practice embodying nonviolence through movement and play. Whole mind/body/linguistic practice, engaged over time, is where we come face to face with the history we’ve embodied, our deeper selves, our most profound gifts, and the motivation to connect more compassionately in the world.
• Develop your empathic listening faculties
• Cultivate a centered presence in stressful times
• Make decisions and take actions that align with your values
• Nurture intimate connections and cultivate community
A 2 hour bilingual Peace Club for kids 8-12 years Children 8-12 learn about peace and non-violence through education, games, crafts and conversations. Social Distancing and Masks Required.
HPJC and Alianza Latina International along with Univision is sponsoring a monthly 2 hour bilingual Peace Club beginning this October 30th.
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 […]
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 […]
This is an invitation to join a powerful collective action. After more than two years of struggle to defend the Weelaunee forest in southeast Atlanta from the construction of a militarized police training facility, the movement is at a crucial crossroads. This November, there is a call for a mass action to halt construction on […]
We will explore the unique and powerful roles of youth—including those formerly involved in armed conflicts—in building and sustaining peace. Time: 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. (Pacific Standard Time), Wednesday, 25th February 2026 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., 26th February (Japan Standard Time) 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (Pakistan time） 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. […]
