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:20150308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20151101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20160313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20161106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20170312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20171105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20180311T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20181104T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190106T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190106T160000 DTSTAMP:20260508T223931 CREATED:20181207T202004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181207T202004Z UID:10000566-1546783200-1546790400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:IENoH 2019 Kick-Off Event DESCRIPTION:The Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston invites you to their 2019 Kick-Off Event at First Congregational Church. We will hear from faith leaders of a variety of faiths on the ethics of eating. There will be a presentation on the top ten actions houses of worship can take now to preserve the earth. We will recap activities from 2018\, and discuss plans for 2019. You’ll get an opportunity to provide your input into 2019 planning via a survey. And\, we ask those who can do so to bring some snacks to share for our break-out sessions\, during which we’ll get to know each other better. We’ll provide beverages to accompany the snacks. 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! First Congregational Church is located at 10840 Beinhorn Rd. Register for the event here. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com or more information. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/ienoh-2019-kick-off-event/ LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Houston\, 10840 Beinhorn Road\, Houston\, TX\, 77024\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IENOHpic.png GEO:29.7778865;-95.5044784 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=First Congregational Church of Houston 10840 Beinhorn Road Houston TX 77024 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10840 Beinhorn Road:geo:-95.5044784,29.7778865 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180909T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180909T200000 DTSTAMP:20260508T223931 CREATED:20180903T234235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180903T234915Z UID:10000511-1536516000-1536523200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Vote Smart: 2018 Facts Matter Tour DESCRIPTION:Vote Smart:  2018 Facts Matter Tour\n\nThe Vote Smart: 2018 Facts Matter Tour will be hosted on September 9th at First Congregational Church in Houston.  This is the only Houston presentation on the national tour of this voter education program.  Please join us on:\n  \nSunday\, September 9\, 2018\n6:00pm Presentation followed by a Reception \nSpeaker:  Richard Kimball\, President of Vote Smart\nFirst Congregational Church\n10840 Beinhorn Road | Houston\, Texas 77024\n\n  \nVote Smart is a nonpartisan 501c3 organization whose mission is to provide free\, factual\, unbiased information on candidates and elected officials to ALL AMERICANS.\n  \nWe are “…. on a very serious mission.  It is the most critical dilemma of our time.  How do you get the facts about these candidates that so easily manipulate us emotionally instead of informing us intellectually……use [Vote Smart tools] to defend your right to the facts.” (Richard Kimball; votesmart.org)\n\n\nThe Facts Matter Tour will address Voter Self-Defense strategies that help us\n\n  \n\n·       Learn how to view entertaining but dangerous political commercials that manipulate us instead of informing us\n·       Take actions to defend our right to the facts\, the truth\, and the reality that our democracy depends on\n  \n\n\nVote Smart volunteers (liberal and conservative alike) work together to research the backgrounds and records of thousands of political candidates and elected officials and make the information accessible to everyone through the Voter’s Self-Defense System.  Through Vote Smart\, you can find information on candidates and elected officials including:\n  \n\n\n·       Voting records\n·       Biographical and contact information\n·       Issue positions\n·       Interest group ratings\n·       Public statements\n·       Campaign Finances\n\n  \n\nAdditional Vote Smart resources include:\n  \n\n\n·       VoteEasy – an interactive research tool that lets you see which candidates are most like you\n·       Publications – Voter’s Self-Defense Manual is a report on your congressional delegation\n·       Voter Registration – For every state\, find policies and procedures\, voter registration forms and instructions\, and polling places\n·       Ballot Measures – Descriptions of ballot measures for every state\, including complete text\, sponsors and election results\n\n\n\n  \nFor more information and to register please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/facts-matter-tickets-49271343916 URL:https://hpjc.org/event/vote-smart-2018-facts-matter-tour/ LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Houston\, 10840 Beinhorn Road\, Houston\, TX\, 77024\, United States CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/FACTSMATTER.png ORGANIZER;CN="First Congregational Church":MAILTO:etoskey@me.com GEO:29.7778865;-95.5044784 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=First Congregational Church of Houston 10840 Beinhorn Road Houston TX 77024 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10840 Beinhorn Road:geo:-95.5044784,29.7778865 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180618 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180623 DTSTAMP:20260508T223931 CREATED:20180406T191518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180412T012728Z UID:10001366-1529290800-1529711999@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Peace Camp 2018 - Week Two DESCRIPTION:Time to register for Peace Camp 2018!\nTo register\, click here: PEACE CAMP REGISTRATION \n“Justice” is the theme this summer for Peace Camp 2018.  This is an alternative day camp from 9am – 3pm\, for children ages 5-18.  The focus will be on developing inner peace and building problem solving skills.  Yoga\, gardening\, special guests\, using puppets co-operative games\, and cooking are some of the activities planned.  Youth who are 13 and older will have a curriculum that deals with gun control\, racism\, LGBTQ issues\, PTSD\, and other more mature topics. Although several sessions are at churches\, the camp is not religious. Volunteers are needed in all areas – if you are interested please contact Judy Hoffhien at judithhoffhien@sbcglobal.net \nWith violence permeating our culture\, let’s make teaching peace a priority! \n  \nWhere and When\nSessions will run Monday through Friday\, 9 am – 3 pm\, with five scheduled sessions starting in June.  \nJune 4-8      Houston Mennonite Church\, 1231 Wirt Rd. Houston 77055\nJune 18-22  First Congregational Church\, 10840 Beinhorn Rd.  Houston 77024\nJuly 9-13     Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church\, 1900 Bering Dr. Houston 77057\nJuly 23-27   Cameron Retreat Center\, 2405 Holcombe Blvd. Houston 77021\nJuly 30-Aug 3 First Unitarian Universalist Church\, 5200 Fannin St. Houston 77004\n\n\nFees and Registrations\nRegistration fees are $185 per session for children grade levels PreK-5 (this spring 2018) and $50 for teens who will assist as Junior Counselors\, participate in their own activities\, and receive service hours. \nDon’t let the cost be an obstacle.  Limited scholarships and reduced fees are available.  See registration form at: PEACE CAMP REGISTRATION \nLearn more about PEACE CAMP HOUSTON at the official website: http://www.peacecamphouston.org URL:https://hpjc.org/event/peace-camp-2018-week-two/ LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Houston\, 10840 Beinhorn Road\, Houston\, TX\, 77024\, United States CATEGORIES:Peace Education for Children & Families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Smaller-Peace-Camp-Houston.395.png ORGANIZER;CN="Houston Peace &%3B Justice Center":MAILTO:info@hpjc.org GEO:29.7778865;-95.5044784 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=First Congregational Church of Houston 10840 Beinhorn Road Houston TX 77024 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10840 Beinhorn Road:geo:-95.5044784,29.7778865 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171017T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171017T210000 DTSTAMP:20260508T223931 CREATED:20170930T023812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171011T203738Z UID:10000288-1508266800-1508274000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Justice Without Death DESCRIPTION:Justice Without Death\nShared stories from murder victim family members of healing through reconciliation\, and Q&A with the Office of Kim Ogg\, Harris County District Attorney. \nTold from personal experiences of loss of loved ones to murder\, storytellers recount their tragedies and their struggles in a “Journey of Hope…From Violence to Healing.” These murder victim family members chose not to seek revenge\, and instead chose love and compassion and forgiveness as a way of healing. \nHarris County has sent more people to death row than any other county in the United States since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976. What stance will the Office of Kim Ogg\, Harris County District Attorney take in the future on the death penalty for capital murder cases? \nHear and meet Journey of Hope storytellers and representatives from the Office of Kim Ogg\, Harris County District Attorney Tuesday October 17\, 7pm – 9pm\, at First Congregational Church of Houston\, 10840 Beinhorn Road\, Houston. \nThere is no charge for this event\, but you may make reservation at the Eventbrite website shown below. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/justice-without-death-2/ LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Houston\, 10840 Beinhorn Road\, Houston\, TX\, 77024\, United States CATEGORIES:Human Rights & Criminal Justice GEO:29.7778865;-95.5044784 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=First Congregational Church of Houston 10840 Beinhorn Road Houston TX 77024 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10840 Beinhorn Road:geo:-95.5044784,29.7778865 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170927T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170927T170000 DTSTAMP:20260508T223931 CREATED:20170928T150931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170928T150931Z UID:10000287-1506499200-1506531600@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Justice Without Death DESCRIPTION:Justice Without Death\nShared stories from murder victim family members of healing through reconciliation\, and Q&A with the Office of Kim Ogg\, Harris County District Attorney.\nTold from personal experiences of loss of loved ones to murder\, storytellers recount their tragedies and their struggles in a “Journey of Hope…From Violence to Healing.” These murder victim family members chose not to seek revenge\, and instead chose love and compassion and forgiveness as a way of healing. \nHarris County has sent more people to death row than any other county in the United States since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976. What stance will the Office of Kim Ogg\, Harris County District Attorney take in the future on the death penalty for capital murder cases? \nHear and meet Journey of Hope storytellers and representatives from the Office of Kim Ogg\, Harris County District Attorney Tuesday October 17\, 7pm – 9pm\, at First Congregational Church of Houston\, 10840 Beinhorn Road\, Houston. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/justice-without-death/ LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Houston\, 10840 Beinhorn Road\, Houston\, TX\, 77024\, United States CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture GEO:29.7778865;-95.5044784 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=First Congregational Church of Houston 10840 Beinhorn Road Houston TX 77024 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10840 Beinhorn Road:geo:-95.5044784,29.7778865 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160710T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160710T193000 DTSTAMP:20260508T223931 CREATED:20160418T145401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160418T145538Z UID:10000040-1468171800-1468179000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:HPJC Peace Potluck 2016 DESCRIPTION:Bring a dish to share with other peace\, justice\, and environmental activists\, and plan on having a relaxed time enjoying all the great food.  Share literature about your organization and its activities\, and tell everyone about your upcoming events.  Children are welcome. \nCheck back later for more details. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/hpjc-peace-potluck-2016/ LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Houston\, 10840 Beinhorn Road\, Houston\, TX\, 77024\, United States CATEGORIES:Social GEO:29.7778865;-95.5044784 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=First Congregational Church of Houston 10840 Beinhorn Road Houston TX 77024 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10840 Beinhorn Road:geo:-95.5044784,29.7778865 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160620T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160624T153000 DTSTAMP:20260508T223931 CREATED:20160429T173714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160528T024831Z UID:10000047-1466413200-1466782200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Peace Camp Houston 2016 at First Congregational Church DESCRIPTION:Click here to Register for Peace Camp \nTo donate\, volunteer\, or get more information\, see www.peacecamphouston.org \nVOLUNTEERS NEEDED-Help with gardening\, cooking\, crafts\, reading with youth\, etc.  You will be asked to assist\, not plan any projects \nDONATIONS-craft items\, pots\, mugs\, cans and large bottles with lids\, musical instruments\, etc. \nThis year we are proud to have FIVE public weeks of Peace Camp\, each at a different location in Houston\,  9AM-3:30 PM  for each week! \n\nHouston Mennonite Church – 1231 Wirt Rd  77055 – June 6-10\nFirst Congregational Church- 10840 Beinhorn\, 77024 – June 20-24\nS.H.A.P.E. Community Center – 3903 Almeda\, 77004 – June 27-July 1\nCameron Retreat Center – 2403 Holcombe-77021 – July 18-22\nEmerson Unitarian Church – 1900 Bering Dr. 77057 – July 25-29\nHouston Area Women’s Shelter – Not open to the public\, but donations are welcomed to support the residents who attend URL:https://hpjc.org/event/peace-camp-houston-2016-first-congregational/ LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Houston\, 10840 Beinhorn Road\, Houston\, TX\, 77024\, United States CATEGORIES:Peace Education for Children & Families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/IMG_1158-1.jpg GEO:29.7778865;-95.5044784 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=First Congregational Church of Houston 10840 Beinhorn Road Houston TX 77024 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10840 Beinhorn Road:geo:-95.5044784,29.7778865 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160616T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160616T200000 DTSTAMP:20260508T223931 CREATED:20160429T174709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160527T154533Z UID:10000050-1466101800-1466107200@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Peace Camp Potluck DESCRIPTION:This is a potluck for the friends and families of Peace Camp\, and an opportunity to learn more about it and talk with people involved with the camp. \nClick here to Register for Peace Camp \nTo donate\, volunteer\, or get more information\, see www.peacecamphouston.org \nThis year we are proud to have FIVE weeks of Peace Camp\, 9AM-3:30 PM  for each week! \n\nHouston Mennonite Church-1231Wirt Rd  77055-June 6-10\nFirst Congregational Church- 10840 Beinhorn\, 77024-June 20-24\nSHAPE Community Center-903 Almeda\, 77004 – June 27-July1\nCameron Retreat Center—2403 Holcombe-77021—July 18-22\nEmerson Unitarian- 1900 Bering Dr. 77057—July 25-29\nWomen’s Shelter-August 1-5-Not open to the public\, but donations are welcomed to support the residents who attend URL:https://hpjc.org/event/peace-camp-potluck-2016/ LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Houston\, 10840 Beinhorn Road\, Houston\, TX\, 77024\, United States CATEGORIES:Peace Education for Children & Families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/1-IMG_2861.jpg GEO:29.7778865;-95.5044784 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=First Congregational Church of Houston 10840 Beinhorn Road Houston TX 77024 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10840 Beinhorn Road:geo:-95.5044784,29.7778865 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR