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:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD 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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T210931 CREATED:20260312T171000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T171006Z UID:10002432-1774807200-1774810800@hpjc.org SUMMARY:A Faithful and Hopeful Response to Willful Climate Denial Policies DESCRIPTION:Since January 2025\, the President\, his Congressional yes-men/women\, and the courts have been systematically overturning existing legislation and passing new limitations on successful climate policies\, withdrawing from global commitments\, and gutting scientific funding that was making a difference in combatting the climate crisis.  At the same time\, many within the faith community have remained hopeful and are taking steps to counter these negative influences from the current administration.  \n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, join Mel Caraway\, retired United Methodist pastor\, as he looks at positive steps that are being taken to combat ecological uncertainty. Time for interactive discussion with the speaker will be provided. \n\n\n\nPlease register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1981951471203. This virtual event will use the WebEx platform. Registrants will receive a separate e-mail with WebEx connection details.  All registrants will get a link to the recording of this talk. \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/a-faithful-and-hopeful-response-to-willful-climate-denial-policies/ 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/2026/02/Mel-Caraway-photo.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:20260326T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T210931 CREATED:20260312T172703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T172706Z UID:10002419-1774548000-1774551600@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Changing by Choice DESCRIPTION:If we know what we need to do\, why do we fail to do it?This study invites us to apply this age-old question of faith to the problem of climate change. The study features videos recorded at the global climate negotiations in November 2025 and introduces the Global Ethical Stocktake\, a discussion framework developed in 2025 to guide a global conversation on the ethics of climate change. With grace and urgency\, this study will open space to ask hard questions and gain insights into the issue of climate change—and our responsibilities to each other. \n\n\n\nChanging by Choice considers climate change as it intersects with other core concerns for faith communities\, including hunger; migration; disaster response; and violent conflict. And\, using the Global Ethical Stocktake framework\, it brings your group into conversation with people in local communities around the world. \n\n\n\nJoin the discussion by registering on eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/197982521350 \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions about this class. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/changing-by-choice/2026-03-26/ LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Chaning-by-choice-logo.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:20260222T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T210931 CREATED:20260312T172338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T172343Z UID:10002421-1771783200-1771786800@hpjc.org SUMMARY:The Role of Community Engagement in Environmental Health Research DESCRIPTION:Join Melissa Suter\, PhD\, of Baylor College of Medicine\, and Lance Hallberg\, PhD\, and Claire Hallmark\, MPH\, both of University of Texas Medical Branch\, for a talk highlighting the role of the Community Engagement Core (CEC) in fostering meaningful\, bidirectional communication between researchers and communities impacted by Superfund site chemical pollutants. They will discuss strategies for partnering with local leaders and residents to co-develop prevention and intervention approaches aimed at reducing exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and other contaminants. Finally\, the presentation will showcase how these collaborative efforts inform research directions\, build capacity\, and advance environmental health equity in vulnerable populations. Time for interactive discussion with the speakers will be provided. \n\n\n\nPlease register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979387429084. All registrants will receive a link to the recording of the event. This virtual event will use the WebEx platform. Registrants will receive a separate e-mail with WebEx connection details.  \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/the-role-of-community-engagement-in-environmental-health-research/ 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/2026/01/speakers-for-February-2026-conversation.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:20260201T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T210931 CREATED:20260102T164719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T164725Z UID:10002409-1769968800-1769972400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:The Earth and Spirituality: Organized Religion and Earth Church DESCRIPTION:In this presentation\, Jim Blackburn will offer a summary of the evolution of modern Christian thinking on the environment from both the Old and New Testaments as well as his own views of Earth-based spirituality to find the common elements as well as some of the differences. This presentation will be informed by the book Earth Church by Blackburn and artist Isabelle Scurry Chapman as well as two chapters in a forthcoming book on The Future of the Texas Coast currently under review by Texas A&M Press. Both of these lines of thinking elevate the importance of stewardship and celebration of the Earth which is the centerpiece of both the religious and the secular viewpoints. All attendees will get a link to a free copy of Earth Church. Print copies available by special arrangement only. 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/1976264876445. This virtual event will use the WebEx platform. Registrants will receive a separate e-mail with WebEx connection details.  Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/the-earth-and-spirituality-organized-religion-and-earth-church/ 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/2025/12/Jim-Blackburn-casual.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:20260125T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260125T130000 DTSTAMP:20260424T210931 CREATED:20260102T164927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T164935Z UID:10002398-1769333400-1769346000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Harris County Voter Registration Event DESCRIPTION: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\, January 25 – just in time for the primaries on March 3 (in Texas\, you must be registered one month or more prior to an election in order to vote in that election). To check if you are registered\, and at what address\, see https://www.hctax.net/Voter/Search. 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 in March by registering/updating your registration in January! For more information\, contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com.\n\n  URL:https://hpjc.org/event/harris-county-voter-registration-event-2/ LOCATION:Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church\, 2353 Rice Boulevard\, Houston\, 77005 CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Non-HPJC Meeting,Video Showing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/register-to-vote.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T110000 DTSTAMP:20260424T210931 CREATED:20250924T213034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T213037Z UID:10002367-1760778000-1760785200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Via Creationis: Walking the Way of Creation DESCRIPTION:Gain a richer appreciation of the great mystery of God’s creation in this guided walk in Hermann Park\, using the park’s beautiful natural setting to prayerfully ponder this mystery and praise our Creator for the marvels of Creation. \n\n\n\nThe Via Creationis (the way of creation) commemorates the mystery of Creation by reading side by side the two sacred books that God wrote: the Book of Scripture and the Book of the Cosmos\, as theologians have taught throughout history. At each stop along the walk\, we will focus on one aspect of creation\, with an accompanying verse from Genesis\, a related science highlight\, responsive readings\, and time for reflection and prayer.  \n\n\n\nDeepen your Christian spiritual practice by walking the way of creation in the park!  All attendees will receive materials on the Via Creationis to take home and use again in future.  \n\n\n\nThis event is for a small group and advance registration is required.  Specific meeting location in the park will be sent to all registrants several days prior to the event. \n\n\n\nRegister on www.eventbrite.com at:        .  Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n  URL:https://hpjc.org/event/via-creationis-walking-the-way-of-creation/ LOCATION:Hermann Park\, 5555 Hermann Park Drive\, Houston\, 77030 CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/japanese-garden-at-Hermann-Park.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T210931 CREATED:20250924T214752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T214754Z UID:10002338-1759341600-1759345200@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/2025-10-01/ 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:20250928T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T210931 CREATED:20250924T212316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T212319Z UID:10002355-1759082400-1759086000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:The Nuts and Bolts of Integral Ecology DESCRIPTION:What is integral ecology\, and how can we put it into practice? Join Sr. Damien Marie Savino as she addresses these questions\, focusing on the notion of integral ecology introduced by Pope Francis in his environmental encyclical\, Laudato Si’ and explored in her new book Learning the Language of Creation\, to be released in January 2026. \n\n\n\nHer lecture will include comments upon practices such as regenerative agriculture and nature-based solutions\, in recognition that healing of ecosystems and of human communities goes hand in hand. \n\n\n\nThis 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/1513793921369. \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/the-nuts-and-bolts-of-integral-ecology/ LOCATION:Online\, TX CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Sr-DAmien.png ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250831T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250831T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T210931 CREATED:20250924T214912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T214915Z UID:10002333-1756663200-1756666800@hpjc.org SUMMARY:There is a Conservationist in Everyone DESCRIPTION:Join Karla Klay\, Executive Director of Artist Boat\, to learn about Artist Boat’s effort to conserve 1\,400 acres on West Galveston Island. Since 2010\, 1\,039 acres have been conserved through 15 transactions totaling $25 million dollars. This effort has taken a village of partners at Federal\, State\, and local levels. Bringing together these partners\, as well as members of the community\, demonstrates how there is a conservationist in everyone. \n\n\n\nHear from Karla how you can support the work of Artist Boat. 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/there-is-a-conservationist-in-everyone-tickets-1506018785729. \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/there-is-a-conservationist-in-everyone/ LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Karla-Klay.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:20250629T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251006T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T210931 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:20250518T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T210931 CREATED:20250924T215927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T215929Z UID:10002316-1747591200-1747594800@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Plastic Pollution: A Growing Crisis and What You Can Do DESCRIPTION:Join Leticia Socal\, Sustainability Director at Brilliant Ideas Planet\, as she explores the widespread impact of plastic pollution on our environment\, wildlife\, and human health. She’ll discuss how plastic waste has evolved into a global crisis\, highlighting the challenges it presents and the steps we can all take to reduce our personal and collective plastic footprint. From everyday actions to regulatory changes\, this session will provide you with practical solutions to combat plastic pollution and help contribute to a more sustainable future. 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/plastic-pollution-a-growing-crisis-and-what-you-can-do-tickets-1321173428289. \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/plastic-pollution-a-growing-crisis-and-what-you-can-do/ 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/2025/04/Leticia-Socal.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:20250427T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T210931 CREATED:20250924T220122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T220124Z UID:10002309-1745776800-1745780400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Connecting Lands and Connecting People: Preserving the Coastal Prairie DESCRIPTION:Join Bethany Foshee of the Coastal Prairie Conservancy to learn about their work to conserve coastal prairie and how you can engage. Bethany will first cover the history\, mission\, and latest efforts of the Coastal Prairie Conservancy. She’ll then segue into how people can get involved in their work\, highlighting Texas’ first certified Conservation Cemetery at their new Blazing Star Sanctuary\, their 20\,000 Milkweeds Initiative\, their Great Grow Out program\, and their 9 Natives program\, as well as other exciting stewardship and outreach endeavors on the Katy Prairie.  There are many ways to get connected with the land and with people while making a difference! 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/connecting-lands-and-connecting-people-preserving-the-coastal-prairie-tickets-1265031987729. \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/connecting-lands-and-connecting-people-preserving-the-coastal-prairie/ 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/2025/03/Bethany-Foshee.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:20250415T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T210931 CREATED:20250226T040832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T040832Z UID:10001884-1744740000-1744743600@hpjc.org SUMMARY:The Earth and the Fullness Thereof book discussion group DESCRIPTION:The Earth and the Fullness Thereof is H. Paul Santmire’s latest book\, published in 2024. In it\, the eminent Christian ecojustice activist and ecological theologian has created a first-person engagement with current ecojustice issues for persons of faith and for seekers\, offering inspiring and practical discussions of current ecojustice issues\, related spiritual challenges\, and how to live ecologically-all inspired by testimony from the arts and by a cosmic vision of faith. Join us to read and discuss this thought-provoking book as a Lenten study\, to deepen your Christian practice\, or to explore the profundities of the Christian faith for seekers and the faithful alike. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. Register for The Earth and the Fullness Thereof book discussion group on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-earth-the-fullness-thereof-book-discussion-group-tickets-1230862335379.  Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/the-earth-and-the-fullness-thereof-book-discussion-group/2025-04-15/ 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/2025/02/Earth-the-fullness-thereof-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:20250330T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250330T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T210931 CREATED:20250226T040659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T040659Z UID:10001893-1743343200-1743346800@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Finding Common Ground on Conservation DESCRIPTION:In our hyper-polarized political environment\, with upheavals beginning again that will impact conservation efforts nationwide\, how can those of us who care about nature find messages and actions that will bridge the divide? Especially from the voice of the faith community? Jeff Sargent of the Native Prairies Association of Texas will share his perspectives from a professional and personal standpoint\, and seek your feedback on what you are doing individually that has worked\, or not. This program will be recorded and the recording distributed to all registrants. Time for interactive Q&A with the speaker will be provided. Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/finding-common-ground-on-conservation-tickets-1230882826669. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/finding-common-ground-on-conservation/ 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/2025/02/Jeff-Sargent.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:20240721T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240721T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T210931 CREATED:20240619T042913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T043043Z UID:10001628-1721584800-1721588400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Revitalizing Levy Park DESCRIPTION:In the heart of Houston lies Levy Park\, a once-neglected space now transformed into a vibrant community hub. Join Stephanie Kiouses\, Park Director\, as she explores Levy Park’s renewal\, restoration\, and regeneration\, showcasing the transformative power of urban revitalization projects.   Time for interactive Q&A with the speaker will be provided. Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/revitalizing-levy-park-tickets-923157006457. This program will be recorded and the recording distributed to all registrants. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. \n  URL:https://hpjc.org/event/revitalizing-levy-park/ 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/2024/06/Stephanie-Kiouses-photo-e1718771193294.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:20240630T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240630T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T210932 CREATED:20240619T044149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T044149Z UID:10001609-1719770400-1719774000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Creek\, Community\, and Self Restoration DESCRIPTION:For over a decade\, a Houston community worked to restore a local creek.  Join Brian Herod\, Project Manager for the Japhet Creek Restoration Project\, to hear the story of communities’ engagement with this hidden gem of a creek and one leader’s story of relationship with this historic place.   Time for interactive Q&A with the speaker will be provided. Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creek-community-and-self-restoration-tickets-891622495887. This program will be recorded and the recording distributed to all registrants. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/creek-community-and-self-restoration/ 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/2024/04/Brian-Herod-photo.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:20240519T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T210932 CREATED:20240424T030947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T030948Z UID:10001604-1716141600-1716145200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Restoration\, Renewal & Regeneration DESCRIPTION:Restoration and Renewal are somewhat synonymous activities\, and Regeneration in the case of nature seems to occur when damage ceases and nature can then continue its process.  Here on Earth\, with our modern civilization that is now so huge that it has such a significant effect on nature\, scientists are sounding the alarm and people are responding.  Steve Stelzer\, as the former program director (now retired) at Houston’s Green Building Resource Center has been exposed to many points of view while at the center\, and will point out some issues to be aware of while deciding how to engage in these three categories\, and give suggestions for resources to develop a best approach. Time for interactive Q&A with the speaker will be provided. Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/restoration-renewal-regeneration-tickets-875537144167. This program will be recorded and the recording distributed to all registrants. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. \n  URL:https://hpjc.org/event/restoration-renewal-regeneration/ 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/2024/04/Steve-Stelzer-photo.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:20240428T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240428T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T210932 CREATED:20240424T031209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T031210Z UID:10001602-1714327200-1714330800@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Native Plants and Prairies DESCRIPTION:In the past 10 years\, Houston has experienced a prairie renaissance\, including the building of dozens of prominent pocket prairies on school and university campuses. These native plantings are used as both teaching tools and as resilience infrastructure. Join Della Barbato\, of the Native Prairies Association of Texas\, as she discusses the importance and ecosystem services of native plants and prairies.  Topics covered will include the history of coastal prairies\, how coastal prairies have influenced our culture\, Houston Rodeo\, pocket prairies\, and the importance of native plants to our wildlife and pollinators. Time for Q&A with the speaker will be provided following her talk.  Register for this event on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/native-plants-and-prairies-tickets-849451742027.  This event will be recorded and all registrants will receive a link to the recording.  Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions about this event. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/native-plants-and-prairies/ 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/2024/03/Della-Barbato.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:20231119T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231119T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T210932 CREATED:20231116T212157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T212158Z UID:10001541-1700416800-1700420400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:From Underground to On the Grid DESCRIPTION:Join Adrian Shelley\, Texas Office Director for Public Citizen\, as he delves into energy\, from underground to on the grid.  Texas has been an energy state for more than a century. But as the global energy market shifts away from fossil fuels and toward clean sources such as wind\, solar\, and battery storage\, Texas risks being left behind. At the start of the 21st century\, Texas pursued an all-of-the-above energy strategy that saw the largest investment in wind energy in history. More recently\, the fossil fuel industry has changed its tactics as it responds to the existential threat of climate change. Today we see political decision making that favors the entrenched business interests of the fossil fuel industry over average Texans. This explains why Texas lawmakers are not pursing common sense solutions to fixing Texas’ ailing electricity grid. These solutions include demand-side strategies such as energy efficiency and demand response\, which can stabilize our grid\, save consumers money\, and make homes more resilient to temperature extremes. Time for Q&A with the speaker will be provided. Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-underground-to-on-the-grid-tickets-737952103607. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. \n  URL:https://hpjc.org/event/from-underground-to-on-the-grid/ LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Adrian-Shelley.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:20231029T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231029T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T210932 CREATED:20231019T172143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T172143Z UID:10001545-1698602400-1698606000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Interconnections with Soil\, Human Health and the Environment DESCRIPTION:Soil is essential to all life and is important to human health in many ways. It can filter water\, provide nutrients and food\, store carbon\, and supply us with antibiotics to fight diseases. However\, soils are often mistreated by industrial agriculture and contaminated by environmental pollutants like oil spills which can directly affect human and environmental health. Sara Denison\, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rice University\, will discuss how soil contamination\, human health and the environment are all connected and ways contaminated soils can be cleaned up and restored. In addition\, she will discuss the health burden associated with exposure to particular contaminants found in soils around Houston and technology that she is researching that will help remove these contaminants from soil. Time for Q&A with the speaker will be provided. Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/interconnections-with-soil-human-health-and-the-environment-tickets-710228782407. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/interconnections-with-soil-human-health-and-the-environment/ 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/2023/10/Sara-Denison.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:20231028T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231028T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T210932 CREATED:20231019T172144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T172144Z UID:10001534-1698487200-1698494400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Guided Prayer Walks in the Park DESCRIPTION:Connect with God as revealed through creation at Hermann Park in this guided prayer walk in the park\, using the park’s beautiful natural setting to stimulate prayer and reflection.  At each stop along the walk\, there will be a theme\, an accompanying Bible verse\, and reflection questions for you to ponder.  Deepen your Christian spiritual practice with a guided prayer walk in the park!  All attendees will receive materials on the prayer walk to take home and use again in future.  These events are for small groups and advance registration is required.  Specific meeting location in the park will be sent to all registrants several days prior to the event. Register for one of the walks on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/guided-prayer-walks-in-the-park-tickets-710235803407.  Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. \n  URL:https://hpjc.org/event/guided-prayer-walks-in-the-park/ LOCATION:Hermann Park\, 5555 Hermann Park Drive\, Houston\, 77030 CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Japanese-garden-at-Hermann-Park-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231028T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231028T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T210932 CREATED:20231019T172144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T172144Z UID:10001544-1698487200-1698494400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Guided Prayer Walk in the Park DESCRIPTION:Connect with God as revealed through creation at Hermann Park in this guided prayer walk in the park\, using the park’s beautiful natural setting to stimulate prayer and reflection.  At each stop along the walk\, there will be a theme\, an accompanying Bible verse\, and reflection questions for you to ponder.  Deepen your Christian spiritual practice with a guided prayer walk in the park!  All attendees will receive materials on the prayer walk to take home and use again in future.  These events are for small groups and advance registration is required.  Specific meeting location in the park will be sent to all registrants several days prior to the event. Register for one of the walks on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/guided-prayer-walks-in-the-park-tickets-710235803407.  Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. \n  URL:https://hpjc.org/event/guided-prayer-walk-in-the-park-4/ LOCATION:Hermann Park\, 5555 Hermann Park Drive\, Houston\, 77030 CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Japanese-garden-at-Hermann-Park-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230730T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230730T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T210932 CREATED:20230724T142121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T142122Z UID:10001509-1690740000-1690743600@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Life’s Better Outside – Your Texas State Parks DESCRIPTION:Join Lisa Reznicek of the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) for a discussion of how you can connect to Texas State Parks. We know many ways humans are happier\, healthier\, and smarter for playing outside. TPWD is extending an invitation to join us for some fun as we celebrate 100 years of your Texas State Parks. Relax and plan your next retreat with a local park ranger during this interactive discussion on the ways we get better by connecting to our wild side!  Time for interactive Q&A with the speaker will be provided. Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lifes-better-outside-your-texas-state-parks-tickets-648458104647. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/lifes-better-outside-your-texas-state-parks/ 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/2023/06/Lisa-Reznicek-photo-rotated.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:20230723T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230723T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T210932 CREATED:20230724T142018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T142019Z UID:10001508-1690120800-1690128000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:The Letter: Screening & Discussion DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening and discussion of The Letter\, a gorgeously filmed story featuring scenes from around the world that puts a human face on climate change. The Letter tells the story of the Laudato Si’ encyclical letter by Pope Francis through the eyes of frontline leaders battling the ecological crisis across continents. A powerful – and surprising – dialogue with the Pope in the Vatican brings new hope for our common home. Featured in the film are Arouna Kandé\, a climate refugee in Senegal; Cacique Dadá\, an environmental defender and leader of the Maró Indigenous territory in the Brazilian Amazon; Ridhima Pandey\, a youth climate activist from India; and Greg Asner and Robin Martin\, biologists studying coral reefs in Hawaii. The film features exclusive footage from their encounter with Francis\, alongside the personal stories and scientific findings throughout the documentary. Join us for the film and discussion.  Register on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-letter-screening-discussion-tickets-648461334307. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/the-letter-screening-discussion/ LOCATION:Online\, TX CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/The-Letter-logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230625T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230625T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T210932 CREATED:20230520T173843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230520T173847Z UID:10001502-1687716000-1687719600@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Interconnections with the Environment: Ecosystem Services & Us DESCRIPTION:Join Professor Kerri Crawford of the University of Houston to consider more deeply the interconnections between humans and our environment\, through the lens of ecosystem services. As biodiversity is lost through anthropogenic changes\, it is becoming increasingly clear how much we rely on the natural world. Nature provides us with many services\, including water purification\, climate regulation\, and pollination. However\, what happens to these services when we start losing biodiversity? Can we restore ecosystem services once they are damaged? This presentation will highlight how we benefit from nature\, new research on how humans are influencing ecosystem services\, and paths forward to restore nature and the benefits it provides.  Time for interactive Q&A with the speaker will be provided. Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/interconnections-with-the-environment-ecosystem-services-us-tickets-627645523657. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/interconnections-with-the-environment-ecosystem-services-us/ 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/2023/05/Kerri-Crawford-photo.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:20230521T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230521T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T210932 CREATED:20230408T184559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230408T184603Z UID:10001490-1684692000-1684695600@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Interconnection & Resilience DESCRIPTION:Steve Stelzer\, Program Director for Houston’s Green Building Resource Center\, provides a tour through a wealth of resources available to aid you in building your resilience and living a more sustainable lifestyle. And\, guess what\, resilience for people is interconnected with resilience for the entire environment of which we are a part. Steve will make the connections between how you benefit\, and how the environment does\, too. And\, he’ll make clear the connection between the need for increased resilience in view of our increasing environmental instability.  He’ll also demonstrate how sustainability is ultimately the only viable path forward for people and the planet.  Steve will provide very practical\, actionable information that you can directly implement.   Time for interactive Q&A with the speaker will be provided. Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/interconnection-resilience-tickets-609589678137. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/interconnection-resilience/ 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/2023/04/Steve-Stelzer.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:20230513T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230513T110000 DTSTAMP:20260424T210932 CREATED:20230408T184359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230408T184402Z UID:10001489-1683968400-1683975600@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Guided Prayer Walk in the Park DESCRIPTION:Connect with God as revealed through creation at Hermann Park in this guided prayer walk in the park\, using the park’s beautiful natural setting to stimulate prayer and reflection.  At each stop along the walk\, there will be a theme\, an accompanying Bible verse\, and reflection questions for you to ponder.  Deepen your Christian spiritual practice with a guided prayer walk in the park!  All attendees will receive materials on the prayer walk to take home and use again in future.  This event is for a small group and advance registration is required.  Specific meeting location in the park will be sent to all registrants several days prior to the event. Register on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/guided-prayer-walk-in-the-park-tickets-608810858667.  Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. \n  URL:https://hpjc.org/event/guided-prayer-walk-in-the-park-3/ LOCATION:Hermann Park\, 5555 Hermann Park Drive\, Houston\, 77030 CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/japanese_garden_2__-_photo_by_patrick_talley-680x0-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230430T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230430T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T210932 CREATED:20230408T180709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230408T180713Z UID:10001487-1682877600-1682881200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Justice Interconnections: Climate\, Race\, Economy\, Health\, Migration & More DESCRIPTION:The climate crisis is very real.  And we tend to oversimplify it.  In dealing with the climate crisis in a just manner\, it is imperative that we consider the many aspects of climate justice – racial justice\, economic justice\, health care justice\, climate migration justice\, and so much more.  Join retired United Methodist pastor\, the Rev. Mel Caraway\, as he leads us in an exploration of how all these divergent factors interconnect and make solving the climate crisis more complex. Time for interactive Q&A with the speaker will be provided. Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/justice-interconnections-climate-race-economy-health-migration-more-tickets-601770520827. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/justice-interconnections-climate-race-economy-health-migration-more/ LOCATION:Online\, TX CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Mel-Caraway-photo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230422T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230422T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T210932 CREATED:20230325T020657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230325T020701Z UID:10001476-1682186400-1682190000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Creation-Focused Worship for Earth Day DESCRIPTION:Join other Christians to celebrate Earth Day by participating in a streamed pre-recorded creation-focused worship service. Listen to the wisdom\, song\, and stories from our fellow Creatures\, human and non-human. The Rev. Dr. R. Guy Erwin will share the message of the day. This 45-minute worship service is in English with full Spanish translation\, and does not include communion. Observe Earth Day by praising the Creator and giving thanks for God’s good creation in worship on April 22! Register to participate at www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/earth-day-worship-service-tickets-570629868297. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/creation-focused-worship-for-earth-day-2/ LOCATION:Online\, TX CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Video Showing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Earth-day-worship-logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230408T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230408T110000 DTSTAMP:20260424T210932 CREATED:20230325T021334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230325T021340Z UID:10001471-1680946200-1680951600@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Guided Prayer Walk in the Park DESCRIPTION:Connect with God as revealed through creation at Hermann Park in this guided prayer walk in the park\, using the park’s beautiful natural setting to stimulate prayer and reflection.  At each stop along the walk\, there will be a theme\, an accompanying Bible verse\, and reflection questions for you to ponder.  Deepen your Christian spiritual practice with a guided prayer walk in the park!  All attendees will receive materials on the prayer walk to take home and use again in future.  This event is for a small group and advance registration is required.  Specific meeting location in the park will be sent to all registrants several days prior to the event. Register on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/guided-prayer-walk-in-the-park-tickets-570626618577.  Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. \n  URL:https://hpjc.org/event/guided-prayer-walk-in-the-park-2/ LOCATION:Hermann Park\, 5555 Hermann Park Drive\, Houston\, 77030 CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/japanese_garden_2__-_photo_by_patrick_talley-680x0-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR