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SUMMARY:Is There an Association Between Air Pollution and COVID-19 Mortality?
DESCRIPTION:The air quality in Harris County is influenced by multiple sources of pollution\, including extensive road traffic\, concrete batch plants\, proximity to the largest petrochemical industrial complex in the United States\, and port activities in the Houston Ship Channel. It is also important to note that environmental risks are not always uniformly distributed in urban areas like Houston\, Harris County\, and individuals classified with low socioeconomic status (SES) can become overburdened by environmental exposures. One pollutant of interest is particulate matter\, specifically particulate matter of size 2.5 micrometers in diameter (PM2.5). PM2.5 is of particular interest because these fine particles pose the greatest risk to human health due to their small size and ability to reach multiple organs. There are long-term and short-term impacts of PM2.5 pollution on the human respiratory and cardiovascular organ systems. These short and long-term impacts may have contributed to poor outcomes following SARS-CoV-2 infection (COVID-19). The COVID-19 Pandemic has impacted us all. An important public health objective is to identify key modifiable environmental factors that may contribute to the severity of the health outcomes related to this disease. Join Rachel White\, MPH\, PhD (c)\, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston\, as she takes a deep dive into this topic and discusses how pollution may impact our understanding of respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19.  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/is-there-an-association-between-air-pollution-and-covid-19-mortality-tickets-330848455637. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/is-there-an-association-between-air-pollution-and-covid-19-mortality/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220522T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220522T190000
DTSTAMP:20220509T004425Z
CREATED:20220509T004424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T004425Z
UID:10001266-1653242400-1653246000@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:How Long Will Our Aquifers Last?
DESCRIPTION:Groundwater is\, as famously quoted by the Texas Supreme Court in 1904\, “secret\, occult\, and concealed.” Sometimes referred to as “hidden water\,” it is out of sight and\, therefore\, unfortunately\, out of mind. However\, groundwater comprises 98.7 percent of all the fresh\, unfrozen water on Earth. About 40 percent of all surface-water flows in the United States are sourced from innumerable seeps and springs that discharge groundwater into streams and rivers. Groundwater supports 26 percent of the human use of water with 70 percent of it watering crops. As drier areas become drier and droughts increase everywhere\, groundwater is expected to make up the difference. Unfortunately\, much of the groundwater used across the planet is produced unsustainably. This unsustainable use affects flows to springs\, streams\, rivers\, wetlands\, and estuaries that support ecologies as well as human needs. In some cases\, such as in the Houston area\, groundwater production has caused the land to sink\, increasing flooding. In this presentation\, Professor Mace will present what he has learned about groundwater sustainability through a report he published late last year title “Five Gallons in a Ten-Gallon Hat: Groundwater Sustainability in Texas” and in a forthcoming book titled “Groundwater Sustainability: Its Birth\, Development\, and Application.” Listeners will have a better understanding of what groundwater sustainability is\, how Texas and the greater Houston area is doing with sustainable groundwater management\, and what people can do to achieve groundwater sustainability. 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/how-long-will-our-aquifers-last-tickets-314757356727. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/how-long-will-our-aquifers-last/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220513T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220513T214500
DTSTAMP:20220509T004636Z
CREATED:20220509T004635Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Firefly Hike & Prayer with Eyes Wide Open
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join a private two-hour guided firefly hike and practice of a spiritual discipline\, prayer with eyes wide open. Come enjoy the sights and sounds of the prairie\, forest\, and bayou at night\, and see the mating dance of fireflies\, as a spiritual experience! You’ll also learn about fireflies\, which are truly amazing creatures! The hike is suitable for kids 6+. Instruction and discussion of prayer with eyes wide open begins 7:15 p.m.\, followed by check-in at the center at 7:30 p.m.\, and the hike at 7:45 p.m.\, during which you can practice prayer with eyes wide open. While prayer with eyes wide open is a Christian spiritual discipline\, people of all faiths & spiritual traditions will find it a deeply meaningful way to experience nature. Space for these outings is very limited. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.  Due to the limited group size\, you must sign up in advance to participate. Register on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/guided-firefly-hike-prayer-with-eyes-wide-open-tickets-302911024027.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/guided-firefly-hike-prayer-with-eyes-wide-open/
LOCATION:Armand Bayou Nature Center\, 8500 Bay Area Blvd.\, Pasadena\, 77507
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Fireflies.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220424T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220424T190000
DTSTAMP:20220317T053200Z
CREATED:20220317T053159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T053200Z
UID:10001247-1650823200-1650826800@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Collective Visioning for Our Region’s Water
DESCRIPTION:In a generation\, much of the U.S. will resemble the lower Galveston Bay Watershed\, a 10-county region surrounding Houston which Bayou City Waterkeeper (BCWK) serves. Home to the most diverse population\, and also one of the most ecologically diverse major urban areas\, our waterways — consisting of 2\,500 miles of bayous\, as well as creeks\, coastlines\, and the ocean — support immense biodiversity. Our region has lived through unprecedented storm surges and widespread flooding from hurricanes and heavy rain storms over the last two decades. Amplifying the worst effects of these storms are the region’s long-time underinvestment in forward-thinking flood prevention\, lax attitudes towards land use regulation\, and historic redlining practices which have driven over-development of ecologically sensitive wetland areas and the outer-lying parts of our city. Ayanna Jolivet Mccloud\, Executive Director of BCWK\, will explore the critical role that collective visioning\, ecological imagination and storytelling play in connecting to and advocating for our region’s waterways and our community. Beyond the built environment\, how can we use imagination as a tool to explore new ways to restore prairies and wetlands\, which hold rainfall and prevent flooding? How can we use imagination as a tool for new approaches towards water infrastructure that center ecological impacts and environmental justice. Established in 2001\, Bayou City Waterkeeper is a Houston-based organization working at the confluence of conservation and environmental justice toward cleaner water\, wetlands and healthy ecosystems\, and just\, resilient communities. 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/collective-visioning-for-our-regions-water-tickets-288968451417. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/collective-visioning-for-our-regions-water/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Ayanna-quote.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220424T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220424T163000
DTSTAMP:20220317T053212Z
CREATED:20220317T053211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T053212Z
UID:10001248-1650807000-1650817800@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Spring 2022 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event
DESCRIPTION:Calling people of all faiths or no faith at all in Houston to care for our shared environment in observance of Earth Day/Month!  We will engage in hands-on environmental stewardship at the Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve. This event will offer activities for all ages and skill. Meet at the Swartz Gazebo in the park to sign in. Metro bus line 7 stops nearby\, and line 49 is not far.  Tools/supplies will be provided. This event is organized by Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston\, in partnership with the Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy.  The conservancy requires signing of a waiver to participate. Please register for planning purposes on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-2022-interfaith-environmental-stewardship-event-tickets-273115956177.  Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/spring-2022-interfaith-environmental-stewardship-event/
LOCATION:Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve\, 5300 Dryad\, Houston\, 77035
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Steward-event-photo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220422T190000
DTSTAMP:20220326T004603Z
CREATED:20220326T004602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220326T004603Z
UID:10001256-1650650400-1650654000@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. Carmelo Santos 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/creation-focused-worship-for-earth-day-tickets-301138712997?aff=ebdssbdestsearch. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/creation-focused-worship-for-earth-day/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Film
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Earth-day-worship-logo-2022.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220416T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220416T113000
DTSTAMP:20220317T053357Z
CREATED:20220317T053356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T053357Z
UID:10001250-1650099600-1650108600@hpjc.org
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 at www.eventbrite.com at:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/forest-bathing-earth-examen-tickets-291848535827. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/forest-bathing-earth-examen/
LOCATION:Spring Creek Greenway & Nature Center\, 1300 Riley Fuzzel Road\, Spring\, 77386
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/walking-in-forest.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220327T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220327T190000
DTSTAMP:20220204T223401Z
CREATED:20220204T223400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T223401Z
UID:10001240-1648404000-1648407600@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Eight Crucial Years for Our Civilization
DESCRIPTION:Most people don’t realize quite how pivotal the next eight years are for the future of our climate\, our planet\, and our civilization. Join Phoebe Barnard\, lead author of the global climate action blueprint\, “World Scientists’ Warnings Into Action: Local to Global\,” with 15 top global scientists\, economists and governance specialists\, as she outlines the actions that humanity needs to take to avert our complex planetary crises by 2026\, 2030 and 2050 at six scales\, from the household and community levels to cities\, states\, nations and the UN.  What are the most important things which we can\, and must\, all do as individuals\, as communities\, in cities? These include concrete actions for energy conservation and decarbonization; for reduction of atmospheric pollutants; for nature conservation and restoration; for food systems reform\, dietary change and soil conservation; for smaller families and stabilizing and slowly reducing population; and for reform of our consumerist economy.  A summary of the paper is given in an article in The Conversation\, and the paper is open for cosignature by anyone with a degree in any kind of science at Scientists’ Warning Europe. 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/eight-crucial-years-for-our-civilization-tickets-261427736397. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/eight-crucial-years-for-our-civilization/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Phoebe-Barnard-photo-from-Conservation-Biology-Insitute.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220303T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220407T190000
DTSTAMP:20230228T181043Z
CREATED:20230228T181039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T181043Z
UID:10001451-1646330400-1649358000@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:The Face of God
DESCRIPTION:From the melting permafrost that threatens churches in Alaska to the wildfires that ravaged California this past year\, to the U.S. South where hurricanes are becoming stronger and more deadly\, communities around the globe are already feeling the rising impacts of global climate change. The Face of God is a film about God and nature\, faith and climate change\, and the experience of communities around the world facing and experiencing changes in their lives now. This is also a film about beauty\, ecology\, theology\, sanctity\, our relationship to the natural world\, love\, asceticism\, and always it is about the radiant living icon of the face of God in creation. The film showcases important Christian voices\, scientists\, politicians\, lay leaders\, theologians\, and communities around the world\, and gathers the witness of the whole church on the defining issue of our time.  Join us online each week on Thursday (except Mar. 17) to view segments of the film and discuss them. Can’t make it every week?  Join as you are able.  Register on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-face-of-god-tickets-252042886057. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more details.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/the-face-of-god/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Film
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/image-from-Face-of-God-film.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220227T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220227T190000
DTSTAMP:20220204T223907Z
CREATED:20220204T223905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T223907Z
UID:10001242-1645984800-1645988400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Earth Church
DESCRIPTION:Join Jim Blackburn\, Professor in the Practice in Environmental Law at Rice University\, who will discuss his new book\, Earth Church\, which he co-authored with artist Isabelle Scurry Chapman. Earth Church is a book about Earth-based spirituality\, a subject that will become much more prominent in a future defined by a changing climate and the creation of a new economic system that is circular rather than linear. At the center of Earth-based spirituality is the Earth itself\, that wonderful planet without which we would not be.  Blackburn will weave a narrative around the poetry and art of Earth-based spirituality. 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/earth-church-tickets-235539965377. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/earth-church/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/blackburn.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220130T190000
DTSTAMP:20211221T151611Z
CREATED:20211221T151609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T151611Z
UID:10001232-1643565600-1643569200@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:The Grammar of Creation: What is Nature Speaking to Us? (And Are We Listening?)
DESCRIPTION:Join Sr. Damien Marie Savino\, Dean of Science & Sustainability at Aquinas College and a Franciscan Sister of the Eucharist with a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering\, as she reflects on the ancient notion of the “grammar of creation” in light of contemporary ecological challenges. In many ways today\, creation is “groaning\, waiting to be made known” (Romans 8)\, waiting for humans to hear its cry. Sister Damien Marie will share her “reading” of some key messages from the grammar of creation and how they can help us better understand the nature of Planet Earth\, in order to heal its wounds. 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/the-grammar-of-creation-what-is-nature-speaking-to-us-are-we-listening-tickets-222689599587. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/the-grammar-of-creation-what-is-nature-speaking-to-us-and-are-we-listening/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Sr-Damien-photo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211201T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211222T190000
DTSTAMP:20211025T214448Z
CREATED:20211025T214447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T214448Z
UID:10001211-1638381600-1640199600@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:All Creation Waits Weekly Book Discussion Group for Advent
DESCRIPTION:Avoid the consumer hype of the “holiday season” with daily readings of intimate\, beautifully-written portraits of wild animals and their adaptations to the cold and dark of winter.  The author sees in these creatures lessons for adapting to the “winters” in our own lives.  The book\, although intended as a devotional for the Christian season of Advent\, is very unusual in that the stories contain no overtly religious content\, making it suitable for people of all faiths\, or no faith at all. So\, Christians\, environmentalists\, animal lovers & others will be captivated and inspired by these stories.  And\, the stories can be read with children & enjoyed by the entire family.  Join a weekly book discussion group on Wednesdays\, online\, to reflect together on All Creation Waits.  Register for the weekly discussion on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/all-creation-waits-book-discussion-group-for-advent-tickets-192586951757. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmai.com for more information.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/all-creation-waits-weekly-book-discussion-group-for-advent/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/book-cover.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211121T190000
DTSTAMP:20211025T214225Z
CREATED:20211025T214224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T214225Z
UID:10001209-1637517600-1637521200@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:A Climate Action Plan for Faith Communities & People of Faith
DESCRIPTION:Join Lisa Brenskelle\, Houston Climate Communication Coordinator for the Texas chapter of Interfaith Power & Light\, for a discussion on developing a Climate Action Plan for your faith community and for yourself. The City of Houston has a Climate Action Plan\, but how do you translate that to your faith community\, or to your household?  Clearly\, a city and a faith community or an individual household are very different.  However\, certain fundamental principles apply to all cases. This talk will highlight those principles\, as well tools available and steps to take in developing a climate action plan for both houses of worship & individuals.  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/a-climate-action-plan-for-faith-communities-people-of-faith-tickets-183953689437. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/a-climate-action-plan-for-faith-communities-people-of-faith/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Lisa-photo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211031T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211031T180000
DTSTAMP:20210929T054556Z
CREATED:20210929T054555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210929T054556Z
UID:10001202-1635699600-1635703200@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Why Insects Matter
DESCRIPTION:In October\, join Scott Solomon\, Associate Teaching Professor in Biosciences at Rice University\, for a discussion on the complex relationships we have with insects and the reasons why they have been– and continue to be– among Earth’s most essential species. Insects are also the most diverse group of organisms on the planet and life as we know it could not exist without them. Come learn to appreciate the insects around you!  Time for interactive Q&A with Professor Solomon will be provided.  Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/why-insects-matter-tickets-169681669441. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/why-insects-matter/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Scott-Solomon.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211017T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211017T163000
DTSTAMP:20210929T052927Z
CREATED:20210929T052926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210929T052927Z
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SUMMARY:Fall 2021 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event
DESCRIPTION:Calling people of all faiths or no faith at all in Houston to care for our shared environment!  We will engage in hands-on environmental stewardship at the Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve\, getting the park ready for MusicFest on Oct. 30. This event will offer activities for all ages and skill levels and appropriate precautions to prevent spread of the Coronavirus will be taken. Meet at the Swartz Gazebo in the park (at 5300 Dryad Dr.) to sign in. Metro bus line 7 stops nearby\, and line 49 is not far.  Tools/supplies will be provided. This event is organized by Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston\, in partnership with the Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy.  The conservancy requires signing of a waiver to participate. Please register for planning purposes on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-2021-interfaith-environmental-stewardship-event-tickets-167926198781.  Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/fall-2021-interfaith-environmental-stewardship-event/
LOCATION:Willow Waterhole Greenspace\, 5300 Dryad\, Houston\, 77035
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Steward-event-photo-2019.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211009T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211009T203000
DTSTAMP:20210929T052725Z
CREATED:20210929T052723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210929T052725Z
UID:10001196-1633802400-1633811400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Fall Outings in Nature: Guided Night Hike & Earth Examen
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join a private two-hour guided night hike and practice of a spiritual discipline\, the Earth Examen. Come enjoy the sights and sounds of the prairie\, forest\, and bayou at night as a spiritual experience! Some nocturnal creatures you may see or hear are owls\, bats\, fireflies\, raccoons\, spiders\, armadillos\, deer\, frogs\, and more! The hike is suitable for kids 6+. The Earth Examen will be explained at 6 p.m.\, followed by check-in at the center at 6:15 p.m.\, and the hike at 6:30 p.m.\, during which you can practice the Earth Examen. While the Earth Examen is a Christian spiritual discipline\, people of all faiths & spiritual traditions will find it a deeply meaningful way to experience nature. Space for these outings is very limited\, so if you’d like to join us\, contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com to sign up.  Masks must be worn during the hike.  Due to the limited group size\, you must sign up in advance to participate.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/fall-outings-in-nature-guided-night-hike-earth-examen-2/
LOCATION:Armand Bayou Nature Center\, 8500 Bay Area Blvd.\, Pasadena\, 77507
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/owl-at-Armand-Bayou-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211002T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211002T203000
DTSTAMP:20210929T052414Z
CREATED:20210929T052413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210929T052414Z
UID:10001193-1633197600-1633206600@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Fall Outings in Nature: Guided Night Hike & Earth Examen
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join a private two-hour guided night hike and practice of a spiritual discipline\, the Earth Examen. Come enjoy the sights and sounds of the prairie\, forest\, and bayou at night as a spiritual experience! Some nocturnal creatures you may see or hear are owls\, bats\, fireflies\, raccoons\, spiders\, armadillos\, deer\, frogs\, and more! The hike is suitable for kids 6+. The Earth Examen will be explained at 6 p.m.\, followed by check-in at the center at 6:15 p.m.\, and the hike at 6:30 p.m.\, during which you can practice the Earth Examen. While the Earth Examen is a Christian spiritual discipline\, people of all faiths & spiritual traditions will find it a deeply meaningful way to experience nature. Space for these outings is very limited\, so if you’d like to join us\, contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com to sign up.  Masks must be worn during the hike.  Due to the limited group size\, you must sign up in advance to participate.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/fall-outings-in-nature-guided-night-hike-earth-examen/
LOCATION:Armand Bayou Nature Center\, 8500 Bay Area Blvd.\, Pasadena\, 77507
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/owl-at-Armand-Bayou.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210718T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210718T190000
DTSTAMP:20210709T041459Z
CREATED:20210709T041458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210709T041459Z
UID:10001181-1626631200-1626634800@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Hurricane & Flood Safety
DESCRIPTION:Join Jeff Lindner\, Director of Hydrologic Operations\, Harris County Flood Control District\, as he discusses how to stay safe in a natural disaster.  Jeff’s presentation will cover the various hazards that impact a region during a hurricane landfall\, including wind\, rainfall and storm surge flooding.  Jeff will then go on to address how to prepare for these hazards so that you and yours can stay safe. Time will be provided for discussion with the audience after his talk.  Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hurricane-flood-safety-tickets-156594988827. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/hurricane-flood-safety/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/jeff-lindner-photo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210627T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210627T190000
DTSTAMP:20210614T023457Z
CREATED:20210525T025809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210614T023457Z
UID:10001171-1624816800-1624820400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Houston’s Transition to a Low Carbon Future
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Bruce Race\, FAIA\, FAICP\, Professor of Architecture at the University of Houston\, as he considers how Houston could transition to a low carbon future.  Texas is the historic global epicenter for the carbon economy. Oil and gas represent over one third of the state economy. Texas’ $1.9 trillion GDP\, if a country\, would make us the 9th largest in the world. We have over 50 Fortune 500 companies\, including ExxonMobil (2nd) and ConocoPhillips (4th). Is Houston the next Detroit\, or can we diversify our way to continued prosperity in a low-carbon economy? Dr. Bruce Race\, FAIA\, FAICP from the University of Houston will share his research on how energy conservation and shift to renewables will reshape Houston’s economy\, development patterns\, and mobility systems. Time will be provided for discussion with the audience after his talk.  Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/houstons-transition-to-a-low-carbon-future/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Professor-Race-e1623637898824.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210523T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210523T190000
DTSTAMP:20210426T140641Z
CREATED:20210426T140640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210426T140641Z
UID:10001164-1621792800-1621796400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:A Resilient Future for All Rests on Prioritizing the Most Vulnerable
DESCRIPTION:Join Kristen Schlemmer\, Legal Director at Bayou City Waterkeeper\, as she considers how disasters\, while affecting large portions of the Houston population\, impact the vulnerable more severely and why building resilience is critical.  Hurricane Harvey and Winter Storm Uri showed us that disasters increasingly affect large portions of our region’s population. While many of us are able to recover from these storms in a matter of weeks\, decades of underinvestment in our water systems and flood protection have left low-income communities especially vulnerable to the long-term effects of a single disaster. As we work toward a resilient future for all\, we must focus on those most affected by historic neglect\, as well as disaster over the long-term. If we emphasize justice for the most vulnerable among us\, we will secure resilience for all.  With science\, law\, and policy\, Bayou City Waterkeeper works with local communities to protect and restore natural systems\, achieve equitable policy solutions\, and systematically advance change to benefit all who live within the Lower Galveston Bay watershed encompassing the greater Houston area. Time will be provided for discussion with the audience after Kristen’s talk.  Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/a-resilient-future-for-all-rests-on-prioritizing-the-most-vulnerable/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Kristen-Schlemmer-e1619445933365.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210328T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210328T190000
DTSTAMP:20210308T231606Z
CREATED:20210308T231605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T231606Z
UID:10001145-1616954400-1616958000@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:A Healthy Planet is a Prerequisite for Healthy People
DESCRIPTION:Join Hyun-Min Hwang\, Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental & Interdisciplinary Sciences at Texas Southern University\, as he discusses the links between people’s health\, and the health of our planet. Our planet consists of four major components: lithosphere (land)\, hydrosphere (water)\, biosphere (living things)\, and atmosphere (air). A healthy planet is a prerequisite for healthy people. Every day we depend on the health of the air we breathe\, the water we drink\, the foods we eat\, and the land on which we build houses to keep us alive and healthy. But the health of the planet has been degraded by humans. Pollutants in air\, soil\, water\, and food threaten human health. Humans have also created many global environmental problems such as ozone depletion and climate change. This presentation will cover how humans have polluted our planet and how a polluted environment affects human health. Time will be provided for discussion with the audience after Professor Hwang’s talk.  Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/a-healthy-planet-is-a-prerequisite-for-healthy-people/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Professor-Hwang-photo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210228T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210228T190000
DTSTAMP:20210222T060815Z
CREATED:20210205T004639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T060815Z
UID:10001124-1614535200-1614538800@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Externalities in Action: Air Pollution\, Public Health\, and Environmental Justice in Houston
DESCRIPTION:Join Paige Powell\, Development Director at Air Alliance Houston\, as she discusses the impacts of air pollution on physical health\, quality of life\, and economic prosperity. In her talk\, Paige will consider: \n\nWhat is the “right” amount of air pollution for a healthy and prosperous society?\nWhat are the true costs of doing business measured by the Triple Bottom Line?\nWhat are the socioeconomic implications of racial inequity and environmental injustice?\nHow can the Houston economy continue to thrive through the energy transition and beyond?\n\nPaige will provide information on Houston’s air pollution\, its related health impacts\, and those disproportionately impacted to provide thought-provoking responses to these questions. \nWhile she will address this topic from a Houston perspective\, these questions are relevant for everyone\, everywhere. Time will be provided for discussion with the audience after Paige’s talk.  Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/externalities-in-action-air-pollution-public-health-and-environmental-justice-in-houston/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Paige-Powell-photo-e1613974078621.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210131T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210131T190000
DTSTAMP:20201231T184856Z
CREATED:20201231T184753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201231T184856Z
UID:10001122-1612116000-1612119600@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Being Healthy in a Toxifying World
DESCRIPTION:Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church in Houston invites you to a monthly environmental education web meeting series whose theme in 2021 is Healthy Planet = Healthy People = Healthy Economy. In January\, join Steve Stelzer\, Program Director at the Houston Green Building Resource Center\, online as he discusses the many paradoxes we face as global citizens regarding staying healthy in a world where business insists on dumping toxic wastes into our air and water supply.  Without getting too gloomy about it\, Steve will also discuss options for actually doing something about the problem.  Spoiler alert: “Superman’s Not Coming”.  Meanwhile\, it seems we might be reaching a critical mass to turn this around. Please register for this talk at eventbrite.com/…/being-healthy-in-a-toxifying-world-tickets-132172402213. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/being-healthy-in-a-toxifying-world/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Steve-Stelzer.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200920T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200920T190000
DTSTAMP:20210205T043546Z
CREATED:20210205T043545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210205T043546Z
UID:10001132-1600624800-1600628400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Thank You for Biting: Can non-lethal predation help prey?
DESCRIPTION:Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to a monthly environmental education web meeting series whose theme in 2020 is the wonders of nature. \nIn September\, join Professor Adrienne Correa of Rice University to learn about coral reefs & their relationship with their predators. Coral reefs are biodiverse ecosystems that are constructed by partnerships between coral animals and their resident microorganisms (i.e.\, the coral microbiome). Healthy reefs remain covered by corals because consumers\, such as some fish and urchins\, eat algae and other organisms that compete with corals for space. However\, some reef-associated consumers prey on corals – they take bites from coral colonies without killing them. This non-lethal predation on corals has mainly been studied in terms of how it weakens reef frameworks\, creating spaces for other reef dwellers to hide. Professor Correa’s group is investigating a surprising indirect benefit that corals receive from being preyed upon: a supply of microorganisms for their microbiome. Join Professor Correa to learn more\, including how this predator-prey interaction might ultimately be leveraged to help stressed or sick corals! Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/thank-you-for-biting-can-non-lethal-predation-help-prey/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/professor-Correa.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200419T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200419T190000
DTSTAMP:20200301T221309Z
CREATED:20200301T221258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200301T221309Z
UID:10001054-1587319200-1587322800@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:The Wonders of Coastal Wetlands
DESCRIPTION:Historically\, wetlands were considered useless land\, and we filled them in to make farmland and housing. Today\, we realize that wetlands provide numerous valuable services to humanity\, and we seek to protect and restore them. Coastal wetlands are threatened by a number of factors\, but can be remarkably resilient to moderate rates of sea level rise. This talk will review some of the benefits we derive from coastal wetlands\, discuss the threats facing them\, and explain why we have reason to expect that wetlands will survive despite ongoing global change. Join this conversation with Professor Steven Pennings of the University of Houston as we wonder at coastal wetlands! Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/the-wonders-of-coastal-wetlands/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Steven-Pennings-2-.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200329T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200329T190000
DTSTAMP:20200301T221447Z
CREATED:20200301T221447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200301T221447Z
UID:10001055-1585504800-1585508400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:The Wonders of the Deep Sea
DESCRIPTION:Approximately two thirds of the earth’s surface is covered by oceans with an average depth of about 2.65 miles. Below 0.62 miles\, the water is completely dark\, temperatures plummet to 39 °F\, and the pressure is about 40 times the pressure of earth’s atmosphere. Nonetheless\, many creatures can live in this extreme place having no light. Deep sea explorations have found shrimp\, fish\, coral\, tube worms\, mussels\, starfish\, and many other creatures even below 2 miles. About 95% of the ocean remains unexplored\, and marine scientists continuously find new species in this unusual place. In addition to creatures\, huge quantities of methane gas hydrates and billions of tons of manganese nodules are found in deep ocean floors (2-4 miles deep). Manganese nodules grow only 10-100 millimeters per million years. Gas hydrates may contain roughly twice the carbon contained in all reserves of coal\, oil\, and conventional natural gas combined. Join Professor Hyun-Min Hwang of Texas Southern University to be awestruck by these\, and other\, wonders of the deep sea. To join the conversation\, please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/the-wonders-of-the-deep-sea/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Professor-Hwang-photo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200223T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200223T190000
DTSTAMP:20200206T141016Z
CREATED:20200206T140954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200206T141016Z
UID:10001040-1582480800-1582484400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:The Wonders of Soil
DESCRIPTION:Think that soil is just dirt? Think again! Join John Ferguson\, soil scientist\, owner of Nature’s Way Resources\, and an organic gardening expert\, in February as he explains the wonders of soil. You’ll leave this talk amazed at what lies beneath your feet. To join the conversation\, please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. \n 
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/the-wonders-of-soil/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/John-Ferguson-photo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200126T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200126T190000
DTSTAMP:20191214T003514Z
CREATED:20191214T003439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191214T003514Z
UID:10001000-1580061600-1580065200@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:United We Win – Collaborating to Solve Houston’s Toughest Environmental Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church in Houston invites you to a monthly environmental education web meeting series. In January\, Jaime Gonzalez\, Houston Urban Conservation Programs Manager for The Nature Conservancy\, will highlight a variety of local environmental issues\, and how local people/organizations are coming together to address them. He will explain tools used for environmental action mapping that make collective action more effective. He’ll also speak about how all of us can work together to create positive environmental change. Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions about this talk.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/united-we-win-collaborating-to-solve-houstons-toughest-environmental-challenges-2/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/jaime-photo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200126T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200126T104500
DTSTAMP:20191214T003650Z
CREATED:20191214T003611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191214T003650Z
UID:10001001-1580031900-1580035500@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:EAT Lancet Commission on Food\, Planet & Health: Healthy Diets from Sustainable Food Systems
DESCRIPTION:Stephen Long\, a public health physician\, will discuss the EAT Lancet Commission on Food\, Planet & Health: Healthy Diets from Sustainable Food Systems report at Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church in Houston on Sunday\, Jan. 26 at 9:45 a.m. This study\, compiled by 37 scientists and other experts from 16 countries\, aims to establish a global food economy that could combat chronic diseases in wealthy nations like ours and provide better nutrition for poor ones\, all without destroying the planet. The scientists’ goal was to outline a healthy sustainable diet that could feed the nearly 10 billion people expected to inhabit the world by 2050. Learn about the report’s findings in this informative talk. Join us at 2353 Rice Blvd. Metro buses 27 & 41 stop nearby. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/eat-lancet-commission-on-food-planet-health-healthy-diets-from-sustainable-food-systems/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/EAT-Lancet-report-image.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191103T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191103T170000
DTSTAMP:20191006T181934Z
CREATED:20191006T181934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191006T181934Z
UID:10000984-1572786000-1572800400@hpjc.org
SUMMARY:Free Community Bike Safety Course
DESCRIPTION:Nervous about biking in Houston? You are invited to a free Community Bike Safety Course where you’ll gain the confidence to cycle safely around town! This is the only free bike safety course in Houston taught by certified instructors & open to all ages. The course begins with 90 minutes of classroom instruction at Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church. 90 minutes of drills in the Rice University parking lot follow the classroom instruction\, and then we’ll take a leisurely 1 hour ride around the neighborhood to practice our skills on the road. Instruction is provided by certified instructors from Bike Houston. You may attend all or just a portion of the class\, as your schedule permits. Participants should bring their bikes and helmets. Please register for this course on www.eventbrite.com. Christ the King is located at 2353 Rice Blvd. in Houston. Bike parking is available at the church. Metro buses 41 & 27 stop nearby. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.
URL:https://hpjc.org/event/free-community-bike-safety-course/
LOCATION:Houston\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/bike-class-photo-e1570385947886.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church":MAILTO:ctk@ctkelc.org
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END:VCALENDAR