Deadline for Entries for Cool Congregation Challenge is Dec. 15

                  The Cool Congregations Challenge, is an annual national contest to recognize “Cool Congregations” that are becoming energy efficient and sustainable role models within their communities. The contest is brought to you by Interfaith Power & Light, a nonprofit organization inspiring and mobilizing people of faith and conscience […]

Saving Caja: A Film Screening and Panel Discussion

Please join the Caja del Rio Coalition  for a special film screening of “Saving Caja” & a community panel discussion on protecting the Caja del Rio Plateau, one of the most ecologically rich and culturally significant landscapes in the Southwest. Saturday, Dec. 17 12:00pm – 12:15pm: Short Film Screening: Voices of the Caja 12:15pm – 1:00pm: Community Leader […]

IPL Public Policy Advocacy Meeting

Anyone is welcome to join this monthly call and/or our advocacy list to learn about Federal and state policy efforts for climate justice that you can be part of. Contact joan@nm-ipl.org to get on the list to receive information and the zoom link for monthly meetings.

NM & El Paso IPL Board retreat

First Congregational Church, Albuquerque Your prayers are appreciated as the board meets for a retreat and looking at our work. We are always refreshing our board and adding new gifts, talents and diversity. If you might be interested in being a board member contact joan@nm-ipl.org to learn more.

Cool Congregations Committee Meeting

Cool Congregations meets monthly and works with houses of worship and faith communities on energy efficiency, solar, and outreach. A number of audits are in process by the team and there is interest in solar. The Inflation Reduction Act appropriated funds for direct pay backs on solar for non-profits and Houses of Worship. This will […]

EPA Methane Hearings

The EPA supplemental methane rules are finally out.  Registration to speak at the national hearing on January 10 and 11 may be posted December 6. We would love to have lots of people of faith and conscience sign up to speak.  IPL will assist you with signing up and talking points.  Let Sister Joan Brown, […]

Webinar: What is a sustainable economy?

Sponsored by the United Church of Christ In the next Creation Justice Webinar, we will focus on the question, "What is a sustainable economy?" Our present economic system is a train barreling toward increasing environmental disaster, but what would an alternative look like? To answer this question from a place of faith and values entails […]

New Mexico’s Water Future (Part 3)

IPL is a supporter of these evenings that are informative and engaging for next steps to address crucial water concerns. View two previous meetings and Register here

Sacred Land and Water Committee Virtual Meeting

Anyone is welcome to join this group working on gardens, tree plantings, water concerns, etc. Contact Ann at asims98891@aol.com to receive Zoom link, to obtain more information or to get involved.

Albuquerque Sikh Gurudwara’s Annual Samagam (Folk Revival)

Please join the Albuquerque Sikh Gurudwara for a celebration of its annual Samagam, or gathering of the faithful, this MLK, Jr. holiday weekend, starting Friday, Jan. 13 to Monday, Jan. 16th, 2023.   1905 Alvarado Dr NE   Albuquerque, NM 87110 For Sikhs, the modern meaning of a samagam (gathering) is a type of moving “folk revival,” which will […]

Screening of the documentary ‘The Letter’

The Letter will be screened at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in El Paso, Texas The documentary tells the story of a journey to Rome of frontline leaders to discuss the encyclical letter Laudato Si’ with Pope Francis. The exclusive dialogue with the Pope, included in the film, offers a revealing insight into the personal history […]

Second Annual MLK Day Justice Energy Democracy Convergence

Sponsored by Yucca, a project of Earth Care Join leaders from the environmental and climate justice movement to discuss policies and organizing strategies to advance our vision for a just energy and economic transition. TWO AMAZING PANELS! Hear from leaders from the grassroots as well as national movement spaces. Join in the conversation! 4:30-5:30PM We'll […]