A Call for Environmental Justice
2021-11-06 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Dominican Sisters of Houston, 6501 Almeda Rd, Houston, 77021
Many articles published in the Houston Chronicle over the last several months informed readers how environmental issues and the expansion of the Port of Houston negatively impact many of our neighbors. Join the Dominican Sisters of Houston virtually, November 6 for a presentation by Ben Hirsh and Carolyn Rivera from West St. Recovery on environmental inequity in Houston and its harmful impact on residents in Houston’s underserved neighborhoods.

Holiday Party sponsored by Houston Foreign Policy Alliance
2016-12-29 17:00 - 20:00
The Houston Foreign Policy Alliance invites all those who support our goals of reforming US foreign policy (see below) to join us in a holiday party. It’s pot luck, so bring something to eat or drink, to share, and have dinner with us. Or you can make a donation to help us cover expenses. Admission is free! Please RSVP here!
This is a family friendly party, and we’ll have more information about HFPA available.
This will be in the big meeting room at the Dominican Center, on the east side of Almeda. Enter via the second driveway north of Holcombe. To make sure you’re at the correct building: Look for the big sign shortly after you enter the property that reads “Dominican Sisters Center for Spirituality Meeting Room“. There is a smaller sign on one of the pillars at the entrance to the meeting room that reads “Dominican Sisters Meeting Room”.
Note: Almeda Rd is being reconstructed. The new road on the west side of Almeda was opened and you are now able to make a left from Almeda (if going south) onto the property at 6501 Almeda Road. However, the city is still working on the entrances and the slope of the road as you enter the main entrance off of Almeda is still very steep. The city will continue to work on the entrances and will try to stabilize and clean-up both Almeda entrances. PLEASE USE CAUTION as you come into the entrances due to the high slope/grade of the road! The best way to determine where the drive is located is to look for the barrels.
If you tell others about the party via e-mail or social media, please link to this web page. We may have updates the week of the party, depending on how construction goes in the area.
HFPA’s Mission: The Houston Foreign Policy Alliance works to build support across the political spectrum for a U.S. foreign policy that emphasizes diplomacy, law, and cooperation, rather than costly and counterproductive armed intervention that needlessly puts U.S. military personnel and innocent civilians in harm’s way.
Please RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/foreign-affairs-christmas-party
We have a resolution with more details about what we support, and why, at foreignpolicyalliance.org/resolution
Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/houstonforeignpolicy

Remembering the Churchwomen: Building Pillars of Peace
2016-12-02 18:45 - 20:45
Prayers, Program and Reception honoring the Churchwomen murdered in El Salvador. Gather at 6:45pm on Dec. 2 at Dominican Sisters of Houston, 6501 Almeda Rd., Houston. Call 713-440-3714 for more info.

Power Matters: Unlocking Resources for Everyone!
2016-10-28 09:00 - 2016-10-30 17:30
Please join us for 3 days of “Power Matters: Unlocking Resources for Everyone!” We intend to create a learning community for the weekend in which the direction of our work together is determined by the needs and requests of those who are present. We’d love for you to join us. (We will be using the world-acclaimed principles and skill sets of Nonviolent Communication. You do NOT need to already know and practice these skills to attend.)
What does the word “power” mean to you? Is it possible to share power with others without giving up on what is precious to you? Do you long to experience power differently in your life, your family, your workplace, your systems and your community?
Join Houston NVC and CNVC Certified Trainers, Jared Finkelstein and Gregory Rouillard, for a three-day exploration of power in human systems from families to corporations. Together we will learn and practice life-serving relationship skills and community processes grounded in the principles and practices of Nonviolent Communication (NVC).
Some topics we are likely to explore include:
**Understanding personal power and systemic power;
**Engaging in dialogue for shared understanding;
**Entering agreements with care and curiosity;
**Making effective collaborative decisions;
**Cultivating practices for transforming conflict and restoring relationship;
**Creating sustainable, effective and life-serving systems and processes.
October 28, 9am to 5:30pm; October 29, 9am to 5:30pm; October 30, 10am to 5:30pm

Nancy Murray, OP as Catherine of Siena
2016-05-06 19:00 - 2016-05-07 08:30
Based on the Life of Catherine Benincasa, Sr. Nancy brings Catherine to life reflecting on the 800 years of the Dominican Order. The program will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 6. The Friday night session is free. We will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 7. The cost for Saturday is $40 (includes lunch). Scholarships are available. Register at bperez@domhou.org.
