Walking into the Solstice

Join a statewide prayer event on solstice. You are invited to walk a local labyrinth (following all COVID-19 health guidelines) and enter a time of prayer, meditation, or contemplation for our world. How do we both hope for the coming of the light and honor the importance of the darkness of this season?  Click here […]

Wandering in Darkness: Solstice Celebration

We have invited representatives of several faith traditions in New Mexico to offer a prayer and/or reflection to mark the winter solstice. The event is inspired by a piece contained in Praying With the Earth by John Phillip Newell. "At NM IPL we hold with everyone else the many pains and tears of this year […]

Public comments at Oil Conservation Division Methane Rule hearing

We have worked for years to get methane rules to address methane pollution that affects the health and environment in NM. Now is your chance to speak. Details on how to participate and talking points coming soon. Watch NM IPL website and FB. January 4 -All Day January 5-8 Morning and 4:30 p.m. Contact joan@nm-ipl.org.

WinterTalk: The Doctrine(s) of Discovery, for Pueblo, Navajo and Apache Peoples and the Churches

This is an opportunity for respectful listening to the realities and effects of government and church actions based on perceived supremacy and the stories of the effects on Indigenous people, especially in New Mexico—and to consider responses from people of faith which honor our Native neighbors. SPEAKERS Rev. David Bell, Minister for Indigenous Justice at […]

Global Day of Mourning

By Radical Joy for Hard Times via zoom Begin the year by embracing the hard and joyful moment. Event begins with keynote speakers followed by small group sharing, traditional Oneida Encouragement Ceremony and live DJ Dancing Coronavirus has ravaged the lives of every one of us on Earth. More than 1.2 million people have died. […]

A Roadmap for Jewish Climate Advocacy in the 117th Congress

The Climate on Capitol Hill: A Roadmap for Jewish Climate Advocacy in the 117th Congress The first 100 days of the new Administration and the 117th Congress can be a breakthrough moment for action to put us on a sustainable and just path. Learn what Jews can do from Rep. Mike Levin (CA49), Rebecca Leber, […]

(IPL Webinar) What’s Possible?: Faith and Climate Policy in 2021

With the new legislative landscape for Congress, what will be possible for climate policy? What might President Biden accomplish through executive orders? Sign-up for this webinar that will consider what faith communities can do to press for policies that reflect our values.  The event will start at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time, 11:00 a.m. Mountain Time. […]

Webinar with Chair of House Select Committee on Climate Crisis

Rep. Kathy Castor, Chair of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, is the featured presenter at a virtual webinar on the climate crisis and opportunities for action with a new Congress and a new administration in 2021. Rep, Castor will also discuss the Select Committee’s agenda for 2021.  The event starts at 4:00 […]

Week of Prayer and Pilgrimage for Christian Unity

The New Mexico Pilgrimage for Unity is putting together a Week of Prayer and Pilgrimage for Christian Unity, during the annual week for such gatherings: January 18-25. The materials for this year have been produced by the Ecumenical Community of Grandchamps in Switzerland.  But, our celebration in New Mexico will feature individuals walking/praying rather than […]

Screening of Film ‘Unbreathable: The Fight for Healthy Air’

Join Interfaith Power & Light for a free screening of the short film Unbreathable: The Fight for Healthy Air.  The film will be followed by a webinar, entittled "Unbreathable No More: The EPA and Clean Air in 2021." The event begins at 3:30 Pacific Time, 4:30 Mountain Time. As part of the webinar,  Interfaith Power […]

Tu B’Shvat and the Trees of Planet Earth

Can you imagine celebrating Tu B’Shvat from  the standpoint of The Trees of Planet Earth?  Not eating their fruit to stir our celebration, but celebrating their own needs and desires?   The Trees need Soil, Water, Sun, Air.  – and “Quintessence,” the Fifth Reality, Love.   How do we nourish them with each of these? We can imagine […]