Third Annual Faith in Democracy Interfaith Vigil

As people of faith, we are called to act as peacemakers and bridge-builders. We will begin 2024 by calling on all Americans to respect and improve our democracy as the best way to resolve political differences in our country nonviolently. The events of January 6, 2021 continue to divide Americans, which is of particular concern […]

IPL-CCFF Advocacy Briefing on Zoom

​Join us and Citizens Caring for the Future for a briefing and discussion of the important climate and environmental justice issues that could come before the New Mexico State Legislature during the 2024 legislative session beginning January 16th. Find out how you can support and help pass legislation that ensures that our state properly prepares for […]

New Mexico Water Dialogue 29th Annual Statewide Meeting

This event is brought to you by the New Mexico Water Dialogue and Water Advocates for New Mexico & Middle Rio Grande Thursday, January 11, 2024 · 8am - 4:30pm MST Indian Pueblo Cultural Center 2401 12th Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 We are planning an in-person event with a virtual component.  Due to the […]

Farm Bill Webinar

First Congregational Church UCC in Albuquerque,  2801 Lomas Blvd NE, invites the public to a webinar on the Farm Bill. The theme is "Sowing Justice: Cultivating a Just World for all in the Farm Bill." Background: Last year, Congress approved a one-year extension to the existing Farm Bill, deferring action on a new five-year renewal […]

New Mexico State Legislature 2024 Session

The New Mexico State Legislature will convene on January 16 and conclude its work on February 15 Here are key dates January 2, 2024 - January 12 Legislation may be prefiled January 16 Opening day (noon) January 31 Deadline for introduction February 15 Session ends (noon) March 6 Legislation not acted upon by governor is […]

US Treasury to host Elective Pay Webinar

On Wednesday, January 17, the US Department of Treasury will host an Elective Pay webinar and provide an overview of the pre-filing registration process. The webinar will cover how to complete a required pre-filing registration to receive a registration number, and then how to use the number on the tax return when making an elective […]

Clearing the Air: Strategies for Effective State Methane Abatement Policies

Sponsored by Climate XChange REGISTER Learn how  how states have approached methane regulation so far, what the new EPA rule means at the state level, and lessons learned from those working on methane abatement across the country. Speakers: Jon Goldstein, Senior Director, Regulatory & Legislative Affairs at Environmental Defense Fund Kayley Shoup, Citizens Caring for the Future, […]

Webinar: Agua es Vida–Do Your Part Ask the 2024 Legislature To Do Its Part!

2024 Legislative Preview Join this important interactive workshop panel of three former members of the 2022 State Engineer's Water Policy and Infrastructure Task Force (invited). The panelists--Phil King, Ladona Clayton, and Norm Gaume-are working together currently as NM Water Ambassadors. Register for this event You will get an email with the event link for January […]

IPL New Mexico-El Paso Board Retreat

Our board of directors will hold its annual board retreat at First Congregational UCC. For more information, contact board chairs Ann McCartney asims98891@aol.com or Ruth Striegel, ruth.striegel@gmail.com

Prayer Day for Christian Unity

All are welcome to join us this day for prayer and fellowship! Unity prayer service followed by ecumenical presentation with Wesley Granberg-Michaelson, Director of Church and Society for the World Council of Churches in Geneva January 21, 2024 2:30 pm First Presbyterian 215 Locust St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102 As we commemorate the Week of […]

Lutheran Advocacy Ministry-NM 2024 Issue Briefing and Bishop’s Luncheon

The Lutheran Advocacy Ministry-New Mexico will hold its annual Issue Briefing and Bishop's Luncheon on January 23, 2024.  LAM-NM holds this annual event ahead of the start of the NM Legislature's session. This year the session begins on Jan. 16 and last for 30 days. The issues briefing will be held at First Presbyterian Church […]

National IPL Webinar on International Climate Work

Want to know more about what happened at COP28 in Dubai? Join national IPL online Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT as we discuss some of the actions and agreements that came out of COP28 in Dubai and the pivotal role that the faith community played in pushing for greater ambition […]