Rev. Canon Sally G. Bingham, author and founder of the national environmental organization Interfaith Power and Light, is the featured speaker for “Living on Our Common Home,” sponsored by New Mexico Interfaith Power and Light on Saturday, November 7, 2-5 p.m, at First Congregational Church, 2801 Lomas NE (map). The event is free and open to the public.
Rev. Bingham will share a story of hope and engagement. We are called to understand our deepest purpose as humans as we face the greatest moral concern of our time—climate change. In light of the Papal document Laudato Si and the upcoming international climate meeting in Paris on Nov. 30-Dec. 11, Rev. Bingham will explore why the encyclical is an inspiring spiritual and justice journey for people of all faith traditions.
As one of the first faith leaders to fully recognize global warming as a core moral issue, she has mobilized thousands of religious people to put their faith into action through energy stewardship. Sally serves as Canon for the Environment in the Episcopal Diocese of California and is the lead author of Love God Heal Earth, published by St. Lynn’s Press in 2009.
In 2012, Rev. Bingham was awarded the Audubon Society’sRachel Carson Award for her environmental leadership. She was named one of the top fifteen green religious leaders by Grist magazine; she has been recognized as a Climate Hero by Yes Magazine; one of the leaders of the new green revolution byRolling Stone and one of the 50 most powerful women religious leaders by The Huffington Post.
NMIPLwill also use the occasion to honor faith communities and individuals who have done important work. Organizational SEED Awards include: Immaculate Conception Catholic Parish, St. Mark’s Episcopal, Tewa Women United and the Norbertine Community. 2015 Individual SPROUT Awards for people of faith work caring for earth in the marketplace include: Robin Seydel (La Montanita Co-op), Senator Mimi Stewart (public servant), Ruth Hoffman (Lutheran Advocacy), Patricia Gallegos (Juntos), Kathy Freeze (Catholic Charities) and Rev. Nick King (Carlsbad Mennonite). Enjoy amazing food and music! Bid on useful Silent Auction items and enjoy one another.
For more information contact New Mexico Interfaith Power and Light (info@nm-ipl.org).
Rev. Sally Bingham to Keynote N.M. Interfaith Power & Light Celebration on Nov. 7
/in Uncategorized /by adminRev. Bingham will share a story of hope and engagement. We are called to understand our deepest purpose as humans as we face the greatest moral concern of our time—climate change. In light of the Papal document Laudato Si and the upcoming international climate meeting in Paris on Nov. 30-Dec. 11, Rev. Bingham will explore why the encyclical is an inspiring spiritual and justice journey for people of all faith traditions.
As one of the first faith leaders to fully recognize global warming as a core moral issue, she has mobilized thousands of religious people to put their faith into action through energy stewardship. Sally serves as Canon for the Environment in the Episcopal Diocese of California and is the lead author of Love God Heal Earth, published by St. Lynn’s Press in 2009.
In 2012, Rev. Bingham was awarded the Audubon Society’sRachel Carson Award for her environmental leadership. She was named one of the top fifteen green religious leaders by Grist magazine; she has been recognized as a Climate Hero by Yes Magazine; one of the leaders of the new green revolution byRolling Stone and one of the 50 most powerful women religious leaders by The Huffington Post.
NMIPLwill also use the occasion to honor faith communities and individuals who have done important work. Organizational SEED Awards include: Immaculate Conception Catholic Parish, St. Mark’s Episcopal, Tewa Women United and the Norbertine Community. 2015 Individual SPROUT Awards for people of faith work caring for earth in the marketplace include: Robin Seydel (La Montanita Co-op), Senator Mimi Stewart (public servant), Ruth Hoffman (Lutheran Advocacy), Patricia Gallegos (Juntos), Kathy Freeze (Catholic Charities) and Rev. Nick King (Carlsbad Mennonite). Enjoy amazing food and music! Bid on useful Silent Auction items and enjoy one another.
For more information contact New Mexico Interfaith Power and Light (info@nm-ipl.org).
Islamic Declaration on Global Climate Change
/in Uncategorized /by adminGod – Whom we know as Allah – has created the universe in all its diversity, richness and vitality: the stars, the sun and moon, the earth and all its communities of living beings. All these reflect and manifest the boundless glory and mercy of their Creator. All created beings by nature serve and glorify their Maker, all bow to their Lord’s will. We human beings are created to serve the Lord of all beings, to work the greatest good we can for all the species, individuals, and generations of God’s creatures.
T access this most important resource click the link:
http://islamicclimatedeclaration.org/islamic-declaration-on-global-climate-change/
New Mexico Interfaith Power and Light Annual Fall Gathering
/in Uncategorized /by adminNew Mexico Interfaith Power and Light Annual Fall Gathering
Saturday, November 7, 2-5
First Congregational Church (corner of Girard and Lomas, Albuquerque)
Come celebrate SPROUT and SEED awardees of faith communities and individuals of faith and conscience who have done amazing work caring for creation. (Let NMIPL know if you have someone to nominate, info@nm-ipl.org). Be inspired by Rev. Sally Bingham, noted national speaker and foundress of Interfaith Power and Light. Enjoy food, silent auction and door prizes and each other. For more details contact NMIPL.