Toxic Tour of Houston with t.e.j.a.s.

The Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St, Houston, TX, United States

On Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 10am to 2pm, Rothko Chapel and Texas Environmental Justice Services will host a bus tour of toxic sites in Houston’s East End. The tour will be led by Juan Parras and Yvette Arellano of t.e.j.a.s. Tickets are $20 per person; registration is required at www.rothkochapel.org.

$20

The Struggle for Equality: LGBTQIA+ Rights

The Rothko Chapel 3900 Yupon St, Houston, TX, United States

Join the Rothko Chapel for a virtual conversation on the state of LGBTQIA+ rights in the US with Alphonso David, President of Human Rights Campaign and Adri Perez, Policy & Advocacy Strategist at ACLU of Texas. Alphonso David will address national LGBTQIA+ issues and initiatives, followed by Adri Perez who will focus on the state …

Free

A ZOOM Conversation with Artist Jose Figueroa

Virtual Event via Zoom

Join us on Wednesday September 1, 2021 at 6:30 pm EST for a ZOOM conversation with artist Jose Figueroa. Presented in conversation with SNMA Executive Director Hunter O’Hanian, Jose Figueroa will discuss his drawing practice, and his first public mural project he completed in his West Oakland neighborhood titled, Hello, Caution for Children. The event …

Free

Recurring

The Path of Hope: A Study on Climate Action for Faith Communities

online United Kingdom, London

You are invited to join an online discussion series built around 15-minute videos featuring interviews with US faith leaders, representatives of climate-impacted communities from the global South, and presentations by UN officials and other experts. The videos walk viewers through four key climate policy issues that intersect with universal faith concerns for vulnerable and marginalized …

Free

Houston’s Climate Action and Resilience Strategies

online United Kingdom, London

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, …

Free

Eight Crucial Years for Our Civilization

online United Kingdom, London

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 …

Free

Earth Month EcoChallenge

online United Kingdom, London

The Interfaith Environmental Network of Houston invites you to celebrate Earth Day/Month by joining our team for the online Earth Month EcoChallenge. This EcoChallenge focuses on the sustainable development goals of the United Nations, with categories of: basic needs & security, health & equity, education & livelihood, economy & communities and climate & ecosystems. You …

Free
Recurring

The Path of Hope: A Study on Climate Action for Faith Communities

online United Kingdom, London

You are invited to join an online discussion series built around 15-minute videos featuring interviews with US faith leaders, representatives of climate-impacted communities from the global South, and presentations by UN officials and other experts. The videos walk viewers through four key climate policy issues that intersect with universal faith concerns for vulnerable and marginalized …

Free

Collective Visioning for Our Region’s Water

online United Kingdom, London

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, …

Free

Carbon Fee & Dividend: What’s Justice Got to Do with It?

online United Kingdom, London

Members of Citizen's Climate Lobby explain the ins and outs of carbon fee & dividend as an economic policy tool to address climate change. Learn about the positive impact not only on the environment, but also on jobs, the economy, and human health. And, carbon fee & dividend has been deemed by economists as the …

Free

Recurring

Faithful Voter Weekly Discussion Group

online United Kingdom, London

As people of faith and conscience, we believe elections are a referendum on the values that will shape our future. How can we renew our fragile democracy? How do we honor the human dignity of every person? Will we protect our Sacred Earth and our children’s future? What policies will prioritize the common good and …

Free

Faith in Democracy

St. Paul United Methodist Church 5501 Main St, Houston, TX, United States

Texas Impact, an interfaith justice advocacy organization based in Austin (https://texasimpact.org/about-us/), is coming to see you here in Houston! Faith in Democracy is your opportunity to reflect with Houston faith leaders about why civic engagement is a must for faith communities. You’ll also hear from Texas Impact about their plans for the 2023 legislative session …

Free

Bow Ties & Brews: Jerry

Saint Arnold Brewing Company 2000 Lyons Ave. , Houston, TX, United States

Join us for a fun evening at St. Arnold's Brewery in the private Investor's Pub to support Judge Jerry Simoneaux's reelection. The theme is Bow Ties & Brews. You bring a bow tie to wear (make it fun!) and Judge Simoneaux will provide the beer and appetizers. He'll also give a brief update on the …

Voter Registration Event

Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church 2353 Rice Blvd., Houston, TX, United States

Live in Harris county and need to register to vote or change the address on your registration? Get registered in time for the 2022 election in November! Bring your TX driver’s license, or state-issued i.d. to register. Or, if you don’t have these forms of identification, you can register using the last 4 digits of …

Free

Alexander Vindman Live in Houston

Congregation Emanu El 1500 Sunset Blvd., Houston

Lt. Col. (retired) Alexander Vindman, the man of conscience who reported President Trump’s “perfect call” that led to presidential impeachment, will discuss his book, Here, Right Matters: An American Story, at The Progressive Forum Thursday, October, 13 at 7:30 p.m. CT.

Fall 2022 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event

Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve 6304 Gasmer, Houston, TX, United States

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 spruced up for MusicFest on Oct. 29. This event will offer activities for all ages and skill levels. Meet at the …

Free

Recurring

The Path of Hope: A Study on Climate Action for Faith Communities

online United Kingdom, London

You are invited to join an online discussion series built around 15-minute videos featuring interviews with US faith leaders, representatives of climate-impacted communities from the global South, and presentations by UN officials and other experts. The videos walk viewers through four key climate policy issues that intersect with universal faith concerns for vulnerable and marginalized …

Free

Recurring

Climate Solutions 101

online United Kingdom, London

Think there is no solution to climate change? Nothing could be farther from the truth. 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. This course, …

Free

Confronting Climate Gridlock

online United Kingdom, London

Confronting climate change will require interconnected efforts to improve technologies, policy, and diplomacy. Professor Dan Cohan of Rice University will explore the interconnections between domestic and international efforts and market-based and policy approaches to accelerate the pursuit of clean energy and slow global warming. Drawing on lessons from his recently published book, Confronting Climate Gridlock: …

Free

Confronting Climate Gridlock

online United Kingdom, London

Confronting climate change will require interconnected efforts to improve technologies, policy, and diplomacy. Professor Daniel Cohan of Rice University will explore the interconnections between domestic and international efforts and market-based and policy approaches to accelerate the pursuit of clean energy and slow global warming. Drawing on lessons from his recently published book, Confronting Climate Gridlock: …

Free

Recurring

Earth Month EcoChallenge – The Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations

online United Kingdom, London

All Houston-area residents are invited to participate in the online Earth Month Ecochallenge. This event offers you the opportunity to care for the earth and all its peoples by taking on a challenge in: climate & ecosystems, economy & communities, health & equity, education & livelihood or basic needs & security. You can learn about …

Free
Recurring

Write Your Narrative, Change the World

Sesh Coworking 2808 Caroline Street #100, #201, Houston, TX, United States

Join us for a conversation about writing from your unique perspective and how to channel your voice into stories that reach the entire world. Amid the 88th Texas Legislature, learn how to engage in constructive action to support meaningful causes of reproductive and LGBTQ+ rights. PAMELA RIBON is an Academy Award-nominated screenwriter, best-selling author, and …

Free

Spring 2023 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event

Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve 6304 Gasmer, Houston, TX, United States

Calling 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. …

Free

Guided Prayer Walk in the Park

Hermann Park 6001 Fannin St, Houston, TX

Connect with God as revealed through creation at Hermann Park in this guided prayer walk in the park, using the park’s beautiful natural setting to stimulate prayer and reflection. At each stop along the walk, there will be a theme, an accompanying Bible verse, and reflection questions for you to ponder. Deepen your Christian spiritual …

Free

GLAAD Media Engagement 101

Morris Frank Library 10103 Fondren Rd, Houston, TX, United States

Telling Your Story: Messaging & Media Tools For Today’s Activist, Engagement 101 training with "Students Engaged in Advancing Texas (SEAT)", a movement of young people developing transferable skills and demonstrating youth visibility in policymaking on August 12th at 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. In this training, participants will learn the basics of media structure and …

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