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Earth Church: A Vision of Full-World Spirituality with Jim Blackburn
We welcome you to join us for
Earth Church: A Vision of Full-World Spirituality with Jim Blackburn.
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Sat, 04/27/2013 - 2:15pm | 
peaceThe Socialist Reading Group- Socialism and Women's Liberation
Come join the Socialist Reading Group this week to discuss Socialism and Women's Liberation. We will be discussing 'Communism and the Family' & 'Sexual Relations and the Class Struggle' by Alexandra Kollontai, and Lenin on Women's Liberation. Both texts can be found at:
Houston Socialist Reading Group Meeting- Short History of American Socialism
This week, we will be reading a selection from "the 'S' Word' by John Nicols. The selection will discuss the Sewer Socialists.
Vegan Society of P.E.A.C.E. Annual "Gentle Thanks-living" Vegan Dinner, Lecture & Fundraiser
Vegan Society of PEACE Annual 'Gentle Thanks-living' Dinner Event, Presentation and Fundraiser!
[First Friday Forum] Monseñor: The Last Journey of Oscar Romero
Ann Carrigan and Juliet Weber have produced a new documentary on the life of Archbishop Oscar Romero. They have used rare recordings and film footage from Romero’s own collection and a wide range of interviews from those whose lives were changed by the Archbishop.
We will discuss the film and remember all those who have died in El Salvador.
HPJC's Annual Peacemakers Awards Dinner 2012 with Bryan Stevenson & Silent Auction
Some of the bedazzling silent auction jewelry handcrafted by our own beloved Deb Shafto.
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We invite you to join the Houston Peace & Justice Center as we honor Bryan Stevenson.
Enjoy dinner with Bryan Stevenson, HPJC's Awards Dinner Keynote Speaker and our 10th National Peacemaker Award Recipient. He is the founder and Executive Director of the Equal Justice Initiative, a private, non-profit organization headquartered in Montgomery, Alabama. He is a professor at New York University School of law and has gained national acclaim for his work challenging bias against the poor and people of color in the criminal justice system.
Stevenson has assisted in securing relief for dozens of condemned prisoners, advocated for poor people and developed community-based reform litigation aimed at improving the administration of criminal justice.
When:
November 10, 2012
Reception: 6:00pm
Dinner: 7:00pm
Where:
Czech Center Museum Houston
4920 San Jacinto Street
Houston, TX 77004
Phone: (713) 900-4752
2012 Local Honorees
- Ovide Duncantell - Founder of the Black Heritage Society
- Alice McAfee & Adriana Vasquez - Janitors for Justice | SEIU Texas Local 1
- Margaret Nosek, PhD - Ardent Activist for Disability & Healthcare Rights | New Mobility: The magazine for active wheelchair users
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Texas Mennonite Sale & Auction for World Relief
Join us for the 23rd annual sale and auction sponsored by Mennonite churches from across Texas to support worldwide hunger relief, development and peacemaking ministries of Mennonite Central Committee.
Growing for Peace
Growing for Peace in our Hearts in our Families in our World
It’s the Peace Camp Experience for all ages with activities* and workshops* to help us all grow in our understanding and practice of nonviolence. Registration is $10 for individuals and $20 for each family. AND Includes Lunch and Snacks
Non-Violent Direct Action Training to Shut Down the Keystone XL Pipeline
Ready to step it up in the fight for our planet? Or maybe just your own backyard?
Tar Sands Blockade- Houston is hosting a Non-Violent Direct Action [NVDA] Training on Saturday, Sep 15, 2012
Danny Glover and the Houston Community Stand Up for Economic Justice
You’re Invited… Meet with Danny Glover
Join actor Danny Glover and community members from across Houston to stand up for economic justice.
Danny Glover has participated in many social justice causes over the years, including as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and as an anti-racism activist. Now he’s coming to Houston to support the Houston Needs a Raise Campaign and low-wage workers across the city.
