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:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD 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:20260504T030000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T025959 DTSTAMP:20260505T184808 CREATED:20260312T171237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T171239Z UID:10002484-1777863600-1777949999@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Earth Month EcoChallenge – People & Planet\, Resilient Together DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to participate in the online Earth Month Ecochallenge! This event offers participants the opportunity to create a more resilient world – people and planet together – by taking on challenge(s) that resonate with your values\, and committing to them for 30 days to foster and reinforce positive habits. Categories for action include: what is resilience\, personal\, community\, work & organizations\, water\, soil & food\, biodiversity & wildlife and action track.  You can learn about these topics\, take action in your personal life\, advocate for just policy or create a new environmental justice/stewardship habit over the course of the month of the challenge!!  \n\n\n\nTwo Houston-based teams have already been set up – see the links below to join one of these two teams. Or form your own team\, or join as an individual at https://earthmonth.ecochallenge.org/! Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions about the teams. \n\n\n\nJoin Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston team: https://earthmonth.ecochallenge.org/participants/join?referral_code=6233bb60-6a20-4227-ade8-be6335ac7af3&team_id=interfaith-environmental-network-of-houston \n\n\n\nJoin Lutherans Restoring Creation – Gulf Coast team: https://earthmonth.ecochallenge.org/participants/join?referral_code=cdb49382-8a74-442b-baa6-a35c28516d74&team_id=lutherans-restoring-creation-gulf-coast URL:https://hpjc.org/event/earth-month-ecochallenge-people-planet-resilient-together/2026-05-04/ LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Earth-Month-ecochallenge-logo-2026.png ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T163000 DTSTAMP:20260505T184808 CREATED:20260312T171814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T171820Z UID:10002847-1777210200-1777221000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Spring 2026 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event DESCRIPTION:Calling people of all faiths or no faith at all in Houston to care for our shared environment during Earth Month!   \n\n\n\nWe will engage in hands-on environmental stewardship at the Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve\, with a variety of hands-on tasks suitable for all ages & skill levels. In observance of the Great American Clean-up\, one of the activities will be a trash bash.  Meet at 11350 Ricecrest by the Oak tree in the park to sign in. Metro bus line 7 stops right nearby.  Tools/supplies will be provided. \n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nPlease register for planning purposes on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1983691780515.  \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/spring-2026-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/2026/03/volunteers-at-past-event.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T163000 DTSTAMP:20260505T184808 CREATED:20260312T171632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T171638Z UID:10002846-1776006000-1776011400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Saving Water While Saving Souls: Water Conservation at Houses of Worship DESCRIPTION:Houses of worship have long been in the business of renewal. As it turns out\, they can also lead by example at renewing and saving our water resources. \n\n\n\nAcross traditions and denominations\, faith communities can embrace One Water thinking—the idea that all water has value and should be managed holistically\, whether it falls from the sky\, flows from a faucet\, or enters a drain. \n\n\n\nXeriscaping replaces thirsty turf with native plants that thrive on faith\, sunshine\, and minimal irrigation. Rainwater harvesting systems capture rooftop blessings and store them for landscape use or even indoor nonpotable and potable use. Even air conditioners can join the congregation! AC condensate harvesting collects the steady drip of distilled water that would otherwise disappear into the storm drain. Inside\, conservation measures such as efficient fixtures and leak detection quietly trim consumption without disrupting services (of any kind). Graywater reuse systems redirect gently used water from sinks to irrigate grounds or reuse indoors for non-potable purposes. Atmospheric water generation can even pull moisture directly from the air: loaves and fishes\, but for humidity. \n\n\n\nFor ecclesiastical campuses ready to go further\, on-site blackwater treatment and reuse systems close the loop\, safely recycling wastewater for nonpotable uses. The result is resilience\, lower operating costs\, and an example of environmental care in action. In the end\, saving water is less about sacrifice and more about intention. Houses of worship can model a quiet truth: conservation is not only practical—it’s faithful.  An opportunity for Q&A with the speaker will follow. \n\n\n\nRegister for this event on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984398383985. All registrants will receive the recording of the event. Note that Eventbrite is used for ticketing only.  All registrants will get an e-mailed link to join the WebEx web meeting. \n\n\n\nFor more information about this event\, please contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/saving-water-while-saving-souls-water-conservation-at-houses-of-worship/ 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/2026/03/Robert-Mace-photo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T160000 DTSTAMP:20260505T184808 CREATED:20260312T170403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T170408Z UID:10002450-1774794600-1774800000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Going solar on your own or together - SUN is here to help DESCRIPTION:Whether you want to learn solar basics or how to incorporate storage into your existing solar array\, Solar United Neighbors (SUN)\, a 501c3\, can help. Join Dori Wolfe\, Senior Texas Program Associate with SUN\, to learn the advantages of going solar together as a group\, or the flexibility of going solar on your own. Learn what a Virtual Power Plant is and the different ways it can help with grid resiliency and more. Houses of worship are encouraged to participate in this event.  An opportunity for Q&A with the speaker will follow. \nRegister for this event on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984578855781. All registrants will receive the recording of the event. Note that Eventbrite is used for ticketing only.  All registrants will get an e-mailed link to join the WebEx web meeting. \nFor more information about this event\, please contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/going-solar-on-your-own-or-together-sun-is-here-to-help/ 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/2026/03/Dori-Wolfe-latest-photo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T190000 DTSTAMP:20260505T184808 CREATED:20260312T172128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T172130Z UID:10002429-1773770400-1773774000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Drawdown Roadmap DESCRIPTION:You may know that there are many possible solutions to combat climate change.  But\, how do we focus our efforts\, create the most effective plan and really make a difference on climate before it’s too late? The Drawdown Roadmap is a science-based strategy for accelerating climate solutions\, pointing to which climate actions governments\, businesses\, investors\, philanthropists\, community organizations\, and others should prioritize to make the most of our efforts to stop climate change. Attend this 4-week course to understand the roadmap\, and consider how to actualize it in your business\, community organization\, investments and more.  \n\n\n\nTo learn more/register\, see: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979231330188. \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/drawdown-roadmap-4/ LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Foreign & Military Policy,Video Showing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DrawdownRoadmap_KeyGraphics08_2x-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T163000 DTSTAMP:20260505T184808 CREATED:20260312T165730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T165736Z UID:10002431-1772377200-1772382600@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Pocket Prairies for Faith Communities DESCRIPTION:What is a pocket prairie and why would you want one at your faith community? If your faith community is maintaining lawn that it does not use\, join us online to learn about pocket prairies\, their benefits\, and how to create and maintain one. Lan Shen\, Seed Collection Manager and Great Grow Out Coordinator for the Coastal Prairie Conservancy\, will describe pocket prairies\, how they can benefit your faith community\, the larger community\, and the environment. Beth Clark\, Landscape Architect\, will discuss how to create and maintain pocket prairies. \nA hands-on workshop for those faith communities interested in creating pocket prairies at their houses of worship will follow in May\, with a pocket prairie planting planned for Fall 2026. Time for Q&A with the speakers will follow the talk. All who register will get a link to a recording of the talk. \nPlease register on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pocket-prairies-for-faith-communities-tickets-1981066939545. The WebEx platform will be used for this virtual event – all registrants will get an e-mail invitation to the WebEx. \nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. \n  URL:https://hpjc.org/event/pocket-prairies-for-faith-communities-2/ 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/speakers-for-March-2026-IENoH.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T190000 DTSTAMP:20260505T184808 CREATED:20260312T173122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T173129Z UID:10002396-1771264800-1771268400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Faithful Resilience: A Study on Climate Resilience for Faith Communities DESCRIPTION:Faithful Resilience is a six-part weekly study on climate resilience for faith communities. The climate crisis has arrived. Faith communities must not only react\, but also prepare. Over the last decade\, hurricanes have intensified\, wildfires have burnt stronger\, and heat waves have baked our cities. These events can only be expected to get worse in the next decades. Most of our faith communities are not ready for these climate-driven disasters. Yet\, the communities who will be most threatened by climate change also have an opportunity to play a pivotal role in building resilience in their towns and cities. Whether a faith community has a large facility\, land\, social capital\, or something else\, those assets can be channeled into building climate resilience in preparation for the coming physical and spiritual storms of the climate crisis. Join us for this six-week weekly exploration and consider how your faith community can become a force for climate resilience. \n\n\n\nTo learn more/register\, see: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1975013162535. \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. \n\n\n\nTopics for the six-week exploration of how faith communities can become a force for climate resilience for your community include: \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nWeek 1: The Land We Inhabit \n\n\n\nWeek 2: The Fierce Urgency of Now \n\n\n\nWeek 3: Resilience & Restoration \n\n\n\nWeek 4: Climate Migration \n\n\n\nWeek 5: Building Resilience \n\n\n\nWeek 6: Resilient Religion/Spirituality URL:https://hpjc.org/event/faithful-resilience-a-study-on-climate-resilience-for-faith-communities-5/ LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Faithful-resilience-logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T153000 DTSTAMP:20260505T184808 CREATED:20260102T164804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T164811Z UID:10002408-1769954400-1769959800@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Harris County Climate Justice Plan DESCRIPTION:Join Lisa Lin\, Harris County’s Director of Sustainability\, as she provides an overview of the Harris County Climate Justice Plan\, the first plan of its kind in the U.S. approved at the county level. In her talk\, Lisa will share how co-leading the plan development with the Coalition for Environment\, Equity\, and Resilience (CEER) shaped the outcome of the plan and how that approach has informed the implementation phase\, which is still rooted in community-determined\, community-led solutions. Learn how your faith community can engage in the Harris County Climate Justice Plan! An opportunity for Q&A with the speaker will follow. Register for this event on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1976666855776. All registrants will receive the recording of the event. For more information about this event\, please contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/harris-county-climate-justice-plan/ 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/Lisa-Lin.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260111T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260111T163000 DTSTAMP:20260505T184808 CREATED:20260312T173412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T173417Z UID:10002390-1768143600-1768149000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Faith Perspectives Panel: Faith & Water DESCRIPTION:Water is the foundation of life\, and a basic human right. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development states that freshwater resources are of major environmental\, economic and social importance and that the ocean is vital for human activities and well-being. But\, issues of water pollution and scarcity put this precious resource in peril. The Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston invites you to hear multiple faith perspectives on the topic of Faith & Water. A panel of speakers of a variety of faith backgrounds will each address this topic through the lens of their faith. An opportunity for Q&A with the panel will follow. People of all faiths are encouraged to attend\, as are representatives of local environmental non-profits that would like to work with people of faith on environmental issues.  Please join us!  This event has been organized by the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston\, which acts to empower the faith community in the greater Houston area to act and advocate on behalf of the environment. \nRegister for this event on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1975013719200. All registrants will receive the recording of the event. \nFor more information about this event\, or the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston\, please contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/faith-perspectives-panel-faith-water/ 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/water-pollution.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T190000 DTSTAMP:20260505T184808 CREATED:20250924T213456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T213457Z UID:10002375-1763056800-1763060400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Drawdown Roadmap DESCRIPTION:You may know that there are many possible solutions to combat climate change.  But\, how do we focus our efforts\, create the most effective plan and really make a difference on climate before it’s too late? The Drawdown Roadmap is a science-based strategy for accelerating climate solutions\, pointing to which climate actions governments\, businesses\, investors\, philanthropists\, community organizations\, and others should prioritize to make the most of our efforts to stop climate change. \n\n\n\nAttend this 4-week course to understand the roadmap\, and consider how to actualize it in your business\, community organization\, investments and more.  \n\n\n\nTo learn more/register\, see: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drawdown-roadmap-tickets-1641260948679. \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/drawdown-roadmap-3/2025-11-13/ LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Film,Non-HPJC Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/drawdown-roadmap-logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T190000 DTSTAMP:20260505T184808 CREATED:20250924T214333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T214334Z UID:10002352-1760637600-1760641200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Climate Solutions 101 DESCRIPTION:Think there is no solution to climate change? Nothing could be farther from the truth. Effective climate solutions are available now! Climate Solutions 101 is the world’s first major educational effort focused solely on climate solutions. Rather than rehashing well-known climate challenges\, these materials from Project Drawdown concentrate on game-changing climate action based on rigorous scientific research and analysis. \n\n\n\nThis course\, presented in video units and in-depth conversations\, combines Project Drawdown’s trusted resources with the expertise of several inspiring voices from around the world. Climate solutions become attainable with increased access to free\, science-based educational resources\, elevated public discourse\, and tangible examples of real-world action. \n\n\n\nContinue your climate solutions journey\, today. Join others for a weekly online discussion on climate solutions! \n\n\n\nRegister for this course on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1511025139869. \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. \n\n\n\n  URL:https://hpjc.org/event/climate-solutions-101-3/2025-10-16/ LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Film,Non-HPJC Meeting,Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/climate-solutions-101-logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T163000 DTSTAMP:20260505T184808 CREATED:20250924T212814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T212816Z UID:10002366-1759676400-1759681800@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Clean Water in Action: Advocacy Through the Permitting Process DESCRIPTION:Join Alenka Cardenas and Clara Goodwin of Bayou City Waterkeeper for an overview of the Clean Water Act’s permitting programs. Alenka and Clara will teach attendees how to use a variety of monitoring and reporting tools to identify and correct water permit violations. They will also share best practices for advocating through the permitting process to win stronger permits that can better protect water quality and wetlands.  \n\n\n\nAccess to clean water is a human right\, and you can make difference with your advocacy! \n\n\n\nTime for Q&A with the speakers will be provided.  The session will be recorded and the recording sent to all registrants.  \n\n\n\nRegister to participate on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clean-water-in-action-advocacy-through-the-permitting-process-tickets-1641269173279. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n  URL:https://hpjc.org/event/clean-water-in-action-advocacy-through-the-permitting-process/ 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/2025/09/photos-for-press-release-October-IENoH.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T030000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T025959 DTSTAMP:20260505T184808 CREATED:20250924T212615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T212618Z UID:10002365-1759287600-1761965999@hpjc.org SUMMARY:People’s Ecochallenge DESCRIPTION:The online People’s Ecochallenge offers you the opportunity to care for the earth by taking on a challenge(s) in: community\, energy\, food\, health\, nature\, simplicity\, transportation\, waste\, and water.  \nYou can learn about these topics\, take action in your personal life\, advocate or create a new environmental justice/stewardship habit over the course of the month of the challenge. \nMake a difference by joining one of the two teams listed below for the People’s EcoChallenge (or create your own team\, or join as an individual)!  You select the challenges you’d like to accomplish during the month of October and when/how you do them.  For more information\, see this link: https://peoples.ecochallenge.org/ . For more information on the teams below\, contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com. \nLutherans Restoring Creation – Gulf Coast Team: https://peoples.ecochallenge.org/participants/join?referral_code=517749db-f322-4e59-969b-827f347e3016&team_id=lutherans-restoring-creation-gulf-coast \nInterfaith Environmental Network of Houston Team: https://peoples.ecochallenge.org/participants/join?referral_code=d38ddbef-a97d-43ab-ad30-5922e0c06ae9&team_id=interfaith-environmental-network-of-houston \n  URL:https://hpjc.org/event/peoples-ecochallenge/ LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Peoples-ecochallenge-logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T160000 DTSTAMP:20260505T184808 CREATED:20250924T213941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T213947Z UID:10002362-1758468600-1758470400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Tips and Tricks to Going Solar DESCRIPTION:Sophy Ashworth\, a long-time solar homeowner and volunteer with the non-profit Solar United Neighbors (SUN)\, will share from her and SUN’s experience how best to invest in solar\, avoid scams\, and hedge against rising electricity costs. Bring your questions and between Sophy and SUN’s great Help Desk\, we will help take down the barriers to going solar. \n\n\n\nAlready have solar? Thank you! Sophy will share how to help SUN advocate for our solar rights. Time for interactive Q&A with the speaker will be provided. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is part of the larger Sun Day event celebrating and promoting renewable energy\, which begins at 2 p.m. with a rally and exhibit by local environmental non-profits. Come early for the rally and exhibit and stay to learn about going solar! \n\n\n\nPlease register for this talk on https://www.mobilize.us/solarunitedneighbors/event/830764/. \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/tips-and-tricks-to-going-solar/ LOCATION:Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church\, 2353 Rice Boulevard\, Houston\, 77005 CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Sophy-Ashworth-photo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T163000 DTSTAMP:20260505T184808 CREATED:20250913T171950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T172229Z UID:10002363-1758463200-1758472200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Sun Day DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, September 21 is a day of action to celebrate solar and wind power\, and the widespread adoption of renewable energy sources in Texas and worldwide. \nSun Day Houston 2025 will feature inspirational speakers at 2 p.m.\, exhibits throughout the event\, workshops at 3 p.m. (Rain Barrels for the Houston Area Community)\, 3:30 p.m. (Tips & Tricks for Going Solar) & 4 p.m. (Welcoming the Energy Transition)\, a Voter Registration Booth (from 2 – 3 p.m. only)\, music\, fun activities\, food\, and fellowship that focus on learning what actions individuals can take to counter climate change and promote the adoption of clean\, reliable energy statewide and on a small scale in communities\, businesses\, homes\, and apartments. \nAttendees will see mobile solar and home solar battery displays\, electric vehicle show and tell\, and other hands-on renewable energy demonstrations. Rain barrels will be sold at the event; reserve a rain barrel in advance at www.galvbay.org/events\, because they will sell out quickly.  Register for/learn more about the Tips & Tricks for Going Solar workshop at: https://www.mobilize.us/solarunitedneighbors/event/830764/. If parking is unavailable in the church’s lots\, ample parking is available across the street in the Rice University stadium lot on Greenbriar. Register for the Sun Day event\, for planning purposes\, at: https://actionnetwork.org/events/sun-day-houston. \nSun Day Houston 2025 is co-sponsored by TH!RD ACT\, the Sierra Club of Houston\, the Harris County Office of County Administration’s Sustainability Division\, Environment Texas\, U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC®) Texas Chapter\, Environment Texas\, Citizens Environmental Coalition of Houston\, Houston Electric Vehicle Assn (Houston EVA)\, Public Citizen\, Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston\, Houston Peace & Justice Center\, Houston Climate Movement\, Texas Campaign for the Environment\, Sunrise Movement\, Gulf South Fossil Finance Hub\, Solar United Neighbors (SUN)\, Turtle Island Restoration Network\, S.A.F.E. Communities\, Better Brazoria Clean Air and Water\, Extinction Rebellion Houston\, Citizens Climate Lobby Houston\, and a growing number of other organizations. \n“Solar and wind power have become the most affordable sources of new electricity generation in Texas and worldwide\, while in Houston—a city long shaped by the hydrocarbon industry—misinformation about the cost-effectiveness and reliability of renewables persists. Sun Day Houston 2025 is about providing accurate\, unbiased facts to the public empowering our community to make informed choices for the future\,” said Gina Biekman\, coordinator of the Third Act Houston Working Group\, primary sponsor of the event. \nFeatured speakers:\nDaniel Cohan\, PhD\, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rice University\, will speak on the science of renewable energy and its growing role in ERCOT and the national U.S. energy grid. Dr. Cohan will also highlight his own personal experience with rooftop solar and his electric vehicle. \nAndrea Oyuela\, Sustainability Division\, Harris County Office of Administration\, is manager of the Harris County Solar for All program. Andrea will share updates on Harris County’s efforts to expand solar energy access to underserved communities in our area and the county’s leadership role in the Texas Solar for All Coalition. Andrea’s international development experience includes projects in Kenya\, Norway\, and Italy. \nInformation on Workshops:\nRain Barrels for the Houston Area Community: Learn about the benefits of rain barrels\, get one for your home/house of worship and learn how to install it on your property. Rain barrels not only conserve water\, a precious natural resource\, they also help to keep water clean and reduce flooding\, thereby making Houston a more resilient city.  And\, these barrels have been re-purposed\, avoiding plastic waste. Registration includes one rain barrel\, one connecter kit and training to install them. Supplies of rain barrels are limited\, so please register early.  Rain barrels will be available to be picked up on Sunday\, Sept. 21\, from 2 – 3 p.m. in the church parking lot. Installation training will take place afterward\, from 3 – 3:30 p.m.\, with Q&A/wrap-up from 3:30 – 4 p.m.\, in the church building. Galveston Bay Foundation will share a presentation discussing water conservation tools like Water My Yard\, the environmental benefits of reducing freshwater usage and collecting rainwater\, as well as proper rain barrel preparation\, installation instructions and tips. If you can’t stay for the training\, recorded training is available. This workshop is organized by Galveston Bay Foundation in partnership with the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston\, and is sponsored by Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages. Register to participate at: www.galvbay.org/events. \nTips & Tricks for Going Solar: Sophy Ashworth\, a long-time solar homeowner and volunteer with the non-profit Solar United Neighbors (SUN)\, will share from her and SUN’s experience how best to invest in solar\, avoid scams\, and hedge against rising electricity costs. Bring your questions and between Sophy and SUN’s great Help Desk\, we will help take down the barriers to going solar. Already have solar? Thank you! Sophy will share how to help SUN advocate for our solar rights. Please register for this talk on https://www.mobilize.us/solarunitedneighbors/event/830764/. \nWelcoming the Energy Transition: Nan Hildreth will provide citizens with keen insights and statistical data to elucidate the energy revolution that we are in the midst of\, right now\, even though few have noticed it. “We must recognize it and pursue it swiftly and wholeheartedly to end the climate crisis\,” Nan says. This workshop will display how clean energy has become the cheapest source of energy and is doubling every three years. 95% of new electricity generation in 2024 was solar\, wind\, or battery-supplied from clean energy. By 2050\, humanity can expect to accomplish twice as much with only a fraction of current emissions. Fossil fuels waste 2/3 of the energy created. Clean energy adoption is as unstoppable as was the Industrial Revolution. Yet some are trying to slow it down. \nJoin us for a fun day of triumph to celebrate the success of widespread renewable energy adoption and learn how you can advocate for change! Register for the Sun Day event\, for planning purposes\, at: https://actionnetwork.org/events/sun-day-houston \nAbout TH!RD ACT\nPrimary sponsor of Sun Day is TH!RD ACT (https://thirdact.org/)\, a national nonprofit organization of citizens over age 60\, working together to build a powerful elder-led movement to safeguard our climate and protect democracy for future generations. TH!RD ACT was founded in 2021 by noted environmentalist Bill McKibben. \nMedia Contact \nRob Bartlett\, Jr.713-962-8033bartlett@b-creative.com URL:https://hpjc.org/event/sun-day/ LOCATION:Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church\, 2353 Rice Boulevard\, Houston\, 77005 CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Thrd-Act-logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T160000 DTSTAMP:20260505T184808 CREATED:20250924T214108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T214111Z UID:10002353-1758463200-1758470400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Rain Barrels for The Houston-Area Community DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a rain barrel workshop. Join us on Sunday\, September 21 to learn about the benefits of rain barrels\, get one for your home/house of worship and learn how to install it on your property. \n\n\n\nRain barrels not only conserve water\, a precious natural resource\, they also help to keep water clean and reduce flooding\, thereby making Houston a more resilient city.  And\, these barrels have been re-purposed\, avoiding plastic waste. \n\n\n\nRegistration includes one rain barrel\, one connecter kit and training to install them. Supplies of rain barrels are limited\, so please register early.  Rain barrels will be available to be picked up on Sunday\, Sept. 21\, from 2 – 3 p.m. in the church parking lot. Installation training will take place afterward\, from 3 – 3:30 p.m.\, with Q&A/wrap-up from 3:30 – 4 p.m.\, in the church building. \n\n\n\nGalveston Bay Foundation will share a presentation discussing water conservation tools like Water My Yard\, the environmental benefits of reducing freshwater usage and collecting rainwater\, as well as proper rain barrel preparation\, installation instructions and tips. If you can’t stay for the training\, recorded training is available. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is organized by Galveston Bay Foundation in partnership with the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston\, and is sponsored by Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages. \n\n\n\nRegister to participate at: www.galvbay.org/events. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/rain-barrels-for-the-houston-area-community-4/ LOCATION:Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church\, 2353 Rice Boulevard\, Houston\, 77005 CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Non-HPJC Meeting,Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/taking-rain-barrels-home.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250908T030000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251220T025959 DTSTAMP:20260505T184808 CREATED:20250924T214545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T214548Z UID:10002340-1757300400-1766199599@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Living the Change DESCRIPTION:Scientists tell us that we must reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 (vs. a 2010 baseline)\, and that 25 – 30% of all needed emissions reductions must come from individuals/households. 50% may seem like a very high hurdle. But\, it translates to only a 8%/year reduction\, starting now. And\, you may have already made some lifestyle improvements since 2010 that reduced your emissions\, so you could already be well on your way toward the 50% reduction goal.  \n\n\n\nParticipants in this individualized course will leave with a personal plan to achieve the 50% emissions reduction goal through targeted lifestyle improvements that will also save them money. The course was developed in response to the Walk on Earth Gently multifaith statement\, inspired by religious teachings to turn away from consumerism & to seek balanced relationships with all people and the planet. \n\n\n\nWalk on Earth Gently invites you into a journey of Living the Change that the world needs. This program will work individually with participants\, on dates and times that work for both them and the facilitator.  Those already far along on their carbon footprint reduction journey may only need a few sessions with the facilitator to complete their 50% carbon footprint reduction plan\, whereas others may need more sessions.  Accept the Walk on Earth Gently invitation and commit to a sustainable lifestyle.   \n\n\n\nRegister for this course on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1507561550179. Meeting dates and times are individually scheduled.  For more information\, please contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/living-the-change-2/ LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Non-HPJC Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/multifaith-statement-delivery.png ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250915T153000 DTSTAMP:20260505T184808 CREATED:20250924T215639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T215642Z UID:10002320-1749391200-1757950200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Interfaith Justice Advocacy Workshop DESCRIPTION:June 2025 is the perfect time to refresh your advocacy knowledge and set goals for engaging your faith community around issues that impact the planet and its peoples. Why is it such a perfect time? Getting started now gives you plenty of time to get ready for elections in 2026.   \n\n\n\nFaith communities typically don’t want to be seen as “political\,” but\, as we’ll cover in this workshop\, faith communities can—and should—provide important education and leadership roles in nonpartisan civic engagement. Join Bee Moorhead\, executive director of Texas Impact\, an interfaith justice advocacy organization\, and her colleagues\, to talk about what that looks like “in real life\,” and do a deep dive into Texas Impact’s specific Houston-area resources and projects.  \n\n\n\nRegister for this event on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1344713928559. \n\n\n\nContact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. \n\n\n\n  URL:https://hpjc.org/event/interfaith-justice-advocacy-workshop-5/ LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Human Rights & Criminal Justice,Presentation or Lecture,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Texas-Impact-logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T160000 DTSTAMP:20260505T184808 CREATED:20250924T220015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T220019Z UID:10002315-1746367200-1746374400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Pocket Prairie and Great Grow Out Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on pocket prairie and native plant grow-out workshop designed for Communities of Faith! Staff from the Coastal Prairie Conservancy and Native Prairies Association of Texas will lead participants in lessons on pocket prairie establishment\, plant propagation and sourcing\, biodiversity surveys\, and how our organizations can support your efforts to foster nature on your grounds. Participants will go home with germination trays\, soil\, and native seeds to grow out for restoration projects. Open to ages 10 and up. This event has been organized in partnership with the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston.  \n\n\n\nContact Bethany Foshee with any questions at bfoshee@coastalprairieconservancy.org. \n\n\n\nRegister for this event at: https://texasprairie.org/event/pocketprairieworkshop-may2025/ \n\n\n\n  URL:https://hpjc.org/event/pocket-prairie-and-great-grow-out-workshop-2/ LOCATION:Deer Park Prairie Education Center\, 1222 E. Purdue Lane\, Deer Park\, 77536 CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Great-grow-out.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250407T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250407T190000 DTSTAMP:20260505T184808 CREATED:20250226T040800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T040800Z UID:10001888-1744048800-1744052400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Drawdown Roadmap DESCRIPTION:You may know that there are many possible solutions to combat climate change.  But\, how do we focus our efforts\, create the most effective plan and really make a difference on climate before it’s too late? The Drawdown Roadmap is a science-based strategy for accelerating climate solutions\, pointing to which climate actions governments\, businesses\, investors\, philanthropists\, community organizations\, and others should prioritize to make the most of our efforts to stop climate change. Attend this 4-week course to understand the roadmap\, and consider how to actualize it in your business\, community organization\, investments and more.  To learn more/register\, see: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drawdown-roadmap-tickets-1230822365829. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. \n  URL:https://hpjc.org/event/drawdown-roadmap-2/2025-04-07/ LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture,Video Showing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Drawdown-Roadmap-logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250323T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250323T160000 DTSTAMP:20260505T184808 CREATED:20250226T040720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T040720Z UID:10001889-1742738400-1742745600@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Beach Clean-Up DESCRIPTION:Calling people of all faiths\, or no faith at all\, to care for our common home in a beach clean-up in Surfside! We will remove trash polluting a shoreline at Surfside Beach\, helping to protect and restore our beautiful Gulf. This event will offer activities for all ages and skill levels\, so bring the whole family! Supplies will be provided. You just need a reusable water bottle and closed-toe shoes. This beach clean-up is organized by the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston in partnership with the Village of Surfside Beach. Registration for this event is limited and required for participation. Specific meeting location in Surfside Beach will be sent to all registrants several days prior to the event. Register on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beach-clean-up-tickets-1230893929879.  Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. \n. \n  URL:https://hpjc.org/event/beach-clean-up-3/ LOCATION:Surfside Beach\, Highway 332 at Surf Drive\, Village of Surfside Beach\, 77541 CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Social,Video Showing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/beachsign.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240701T030000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240801T025959 DTSTAMP:20260505T184808 CREATED:20240619T044106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T161546Z UID:10001627-1719802800-1722481199@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Plastic Free EcoChallenge DESCRIPTION:Plastic pollution now contaminates the deepest trenches in the ocean\, the highest mountain peaks\, and even the air we breathe. Microplastics have been found in human blood\, lungs\, breast milk and placentas.  Plastic has entered the food chain\, killing wildlife\, and causing the average person to eat tens of thousands of microplastic particles every year. To learn more about this issue & take action to affect change\, join one of the two teams listed below for the Plastic Free EcoChallenge (or create your own team\, or join as an individual)!  You select the challenges you’d like to accomplish during the month of July and when/how you do them.  For more information\, see this link: https://plasticfree.ecochallenge.org/. For more information on the teams below\, contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com.\n\nLutherans Restoring Creation – Gulf Coast Team: https://plasticfree.ecochallenge.org/participants/join?referral_code=858ef6b7-3ea0-4aa5-a7ee-409339cdfc9e&team_id=lutherans-restoring-creation-gulf-coast\n\nInterfaith Environmental Network of Houston Team: https://plasticfree.ecochallenge.org/participants/join?referral_code=572d4899-ffe9-494d-9c7f-5d4c6c212bba&team_id=interfaith-environmental-network-of-houston URL:https://hpjc.org/event/plastic-free-ecochallenge-5/ LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Plastic-Free-Ecochallenge-logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240602T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240602T153000 DTSTAMP:20260505T184808 CREATED:20240619T044640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T044640Z UID:10001608-1717336800-1717342200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Interfaith Justice Advocacy Workshop DESCRIPTION:June 2024 is the perfect time to refresh your advocacy knowledge and set goals for engaging your faith community around issues that impact the planet and its peoples. Why is it such a perfect time? With the 2024 elections looming\, it’s time to get ready. Faith communities typically don’t want to be seen as “political\,” but\, as we’ll cover in this workshop\, faith communities can—and should—provide important education and leadership roles in nonpartisan civic engagement. Join Bee Moorhead\, executive director of Texas Impact\, an interfaith justice advocacy organization\, and her colleagues\, to talk about what that looks like “in real life\,” and do a deep dive into Texas Impact’s specific Houston-area resources and projects.  Register for this event on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/interfaith-justice-advocacy-workshop-tickets-886402292117. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/interfaith-justice-advocacy-workshop-4/ LOCATION:online\, not applicable\, not applicable\, not applicable\, United States CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Bee-and-Lisa-1040110_1080x675.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240505T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240505T160000 DTSTAMP:20260505T184808 CREATED:20240424T031130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T031131Z UID:10001603-1714917600-1714924800@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Pocket Prairie and Great Grow Out Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on pocket prairie and native plant grow-out workshop designed for Communities of Faith! Staff from the Coastal Prairie Conservancy and the Native Prairies Association of Texas will lead participants in lessons on pocket prairie establishment\, plant propagation and sourcing\, biodiversity surveys\, and how our organizations can support your efforts to foster nature on your grounds. Participants will go home with germination trays\, soil\, and native seeds to grow out for restoration projects. Open to ages 10 and up. This event has been organized in partnership with the Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston.  Contact Bethany Foshee with any questions at bfoshee@coastalprairieconservancy.org. Register for this event at: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/u7keeap/lp/1963be3d-9528-488f-9ac3-15417c98406c URL:https://hpjc.org/event/pocket-prairie-and-great-grow-out-workshop/ LOCATION:St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, 5373 Franz Rd.\, Katy\, TX\, TX\, 77493 CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Great-Grow-Out-logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240303T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240303T163000 DTSTAMP:20260505T184808 CREATED:20240203T215539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T031446Z UID:10001591-1709478000-1709483400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Pocket Prairies for Faith Communities DESCRIPTION:What is a pocket prairie and why would you want one at your faith community? If your faith community is maintaining lawn that it does not use\, join us online to learn about pocket prairies\, their benefits\, and how to create one. Jaime Gonzalez\, prairie expert\, will describe pocket prairies\, how they can benefit your faith community\, the larger community\, and the environment. Beth Clark\, Landscape Architect\, will discuss how to create and maintain pocket prairies. A hands-on workshop for those faith communities interested in creating pocket prairies at their houses of worship will follow in May\, with a pocket prairie planting planned for Fall 2024. Time for Q&A with the speakers will follow the talk. Please register on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pocket-prairies-for-faith-communities-tickets-805289260857. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/pocket-prairies-for-faith-communities/ 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/2024/02/Beth-Jaime-with-titles.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231203T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231203T153000 DTSTAMP:20260505T184808 CREATED:20231116T212139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T212139Z UID:10001548-1701613800-1701617400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Interfaith Prayer Vigil during the U.N. Climate Conference DESCRIPTION:During the U.N. Climate Conference (COP28) in Dubai\, people of all faiths and spiritual traditions are invited to come together for prayer\, meditation and reflection in the beauty of nature at Hermann Park.  Clergy of a variety of faiths/spiritual traditions will offer readings\, reflections and prayers/meditations from their traditions\, all in support of the ongoing climate conference\, which runs from November 30 – December 12. Join us to offer your thoughts and prayers for those in deliberation at COP28.  Specific location in the park will be sent to registrants several days in advance of the event.  Register on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/interfaith-prayer-vigil-during-the-un-climate-conference-cop28-tickets-742353287667.  Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. \n  URL:https://hpjc.org/event/interfaith-prayer-vigil-during-the-u-n-climate-conference/ LOCATION:Hermann Park\, 5555 Hermann Park Drive\, Houston\, 77030 CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Japanese-garden-at-Hermann-Park.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231024T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231024T190000 DTSTAMP:20260505T184808 CREATED:20231019T172145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T172145Z UID:10001543-1698170400-1698174000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Drawdown Roadmap DESCRIPTION:You may know that there are many possible solutions to combat climate change.  But\, how do we focus our efforts\, create the most effective plan and really make a difference on climate before it’s too late? The Drawdown Roadmap is a science-based strategy for accelerating climate solutions\, pointing to which climate actions governments\, businesses\, investors\, philanthropists\, community organizations\, and others should prioritize to make the most of our efforts to stop climate change. Attend this 4-week course on Tuesday evenings\, beginning Oct. 24\,  to understand the roadmap\, and consider how to actualize it in your business\, community organization\, investments and more.  To learn more/register\, see: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drawdown-roadmap-tickets-710719339677. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. \n  URL:https://hpjc.org/event/drawdown-roadmap/ LOCATION:Online\, TX CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Video Showing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Drawdown-roadmap-logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231008T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231008T163000 DTSTAMP:20260505T184808 CREATED:20231019T172526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T172527Z UID:10001535-1696777200-1696782600@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Eating Plant-Based for Our Climate and Health. Your Faith Community Can\, Too! DESCRIPTION:A year ago\, our ministers directed church staff to change the Sunday lunch menu to plant-based food. What inspired them to act?   For a year\, our church’s Climate Action Team has hosted monthly plant-based potlucks.   The potlucks turn out five times as many participants as the monthly lectures that we used to hold. That’s inspiration! \nEating plant-based for our climate will help as much as solar\, reports Project Drawdown.  Plus\, health experts are encouraging us all to eat more plant-based foods.  Eating more plant-based foods makes it easy for everyone to help the planet and their own health. Nan Hildreth\, leader of the Climate Action Team at First Unitarian Universalist Church\, and team member Karoline Mueller\, Ph.D.\, will tell the story of their church’s journey toward plant-based eating\, but they’d also like to hear from the audience about their experiences at their faith communities. Register for this event on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eating-plant-based-for-our-climate-health-your-faith-community-can-too-tickets-710711415977. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/eating-plant-based-for-our-climate-and-health-your-faith-community-can-too/ 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/2023/09/Nan-Karoline-photo-collage.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com GEO:38.888684;-77.004719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=online not applicable not applicable not applicable United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=not applicable:geo:-77.004719,38.888684 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230423T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230423T163000 DTSTAMP:20260505T184808 CREATED:20230325T021500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230325T021506Z UID:10001477-1682256600-1682267400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Spring 2023 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event DESCRIPTION:  \nCalling people of all faiths or no faith at all in Houston to care for our shared environment during Earth Month!  We will engage in hands-on environmental stewardship at the Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve\, including mulching around plantings\, cleaning up the park and painting. This event will offer activities for all ages and skill levels. Meet at the Schwartz 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-2023-interfaith-environmental-stewardship-event-tickets-570667340377.  Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more information. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/spring-2023-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/2023/03/steward-event-photo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220306T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220306T160000 DTSTAMP:20260505T184808 CREATED:20220204T223559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T223600Z UID:10001241-1646577000-1646582400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Houston’s Climate Action and Resilience Strategies DESCRIPTION:Join Priya Zachariah\, Chief Resilience and Sustainability Officer for the City of Houston\, as she discusses the City of Houston’s Climate Action Plan and the Resilient Houston plan. Priya will explain how the City of Houston’s Climate Action Plan aims to address reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the Resilient Houston plan addresses community resilience\, especially for our most vulnerable and under-resourced communities. Priya will delve into aspects of both plans that address these issues\, highlighting how faith communities can partner with the city to assist frontline communities. Please register for this event on www.eventbrite.com at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/houstons-climate-action-and-resilience-strategies-tickets-258978701267. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com for more details. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/houstons-climate-action-and-resilience-strategies/ LOCATION:Houston\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/priya-zahchariah-photo-from-City-of-Houston.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston":MAILTO:gcs.lrc@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR