New Mexico Interfaith Power and Light
This a historic moment. Friday, November 4, 2016.
Today the International Paris Climate Agreement went into effect with 190 nations signed on.
Today some 600 faith leaders gather to pray and be in solidarity with those at Standing Rock.
Monday, November 7 UN COP22 climate meeting begins in Marrakech, Morocco.
You and I are part of this grace-filled moment. No our work is not completed, or even near to completion. In fact, this historic moment is a call to become even more awake and en
gag
ed in our prayers, work, actions and advocacy out of Love and through the holy Love that infus
es our lives an
d the universe.
Thank you for your part in this community of life. Come celebrate and share together at the NMIPL Annual Fall Gathering Saturday, November 5, 2-5 at First Congregational Church, Lomas and Girard, ABQ. Check out details and other events (including a special solidarity water prayer with Standing Rock) and information in these news notes.
Peace and good,
Joan Brown,osf, Executive Director, NMIPL
Upcoming Events
Sat. Nov. 5, 2-5
First Congregational Church, 2801 Loomas Blvd. NE, ABQ
Honor SEED and SPROUT Awardees.
Guest Speaker:
Jihad Turk, founding president of Bayan Claremont Islamic Graduate School, Southern California
"Islam, Justice and Climate Action" will focus his presentation addressing why it is important for the major religious traditions of Christianity, Islam and Judaism to work together to address climate change and its links to growing world destabilization. Prior to founding Bayan, Jihad served for many years as the Religious Director of the Islamic Center of Southern California, the oldest and largest mosque in the Los Angeles area.
Water Prayers/Songs in Solidarity with Standing Rock and to heal NM Waters
Led by Grandmother Nancy Andry (French and Algonquin heritage--she is visiting NM)
Sun. Nov. 13, 3-4
Rio Grande River, gather at kiosk with Eagle
(turn onto Campbell from Rio Grande Blvd. park on Trellis Dr. NW)
Grandmother Nancy Andry is a Sundancer and Sacred Pipe carrier, she is acknowledged as an Elder and Grandmother in her communities in Canada, where she was given instruction to bring out and share certain teachings.
Learn about Oil and Gas Methane Waste and EPA and BLM & what you can do
Wed. Dec. 7, 6-7:30
ABQ Mennonite Church, 1300 Girard Blvd. NE, ABQ
Experts and ordinary people will share information about why methane gas waste needs to be addressed for health and to curb global warming and what you can do right now! This will be a town hall type gathering. Co-sponsored by collective groups including NMIPL.
Looking for a film?
NMPL has a great film that is free with a study guide
Before the Flood is a documentary starring Leonardo di Capri who travels around the world meeting with scientists and local people and leaders. The film ends with a meeting and call to action from Pope Francis.
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et us know what you have planned in your areas and we will spread the word on our calendar and through NMIPL list. Also, if you know someone who would like to be on our list, please send their information along.
Engagement
Many more houses of worship are doing energy upgrades and installing solar PV.
NMIPL has many stories to share and can offer advice and contacts if you want to move in this direction. NMIPL also has more than $6,000 in our no-interest revolving loan fund that is available. Currently St. Bede's Episcopal Church in Santa Fe is taking advantage of this program.
Policy Advocacy
NMIPL continues to be part of several collaborative efforts working on climate change and climate justice.
NMIPL has signed onto letters supporting the UN Climate Agreement to be delivered in Morocco and letters of solidarity with other faith leaders to Standing Rock.
An Advocacy group meets monthly. Let us know if you would like to be involved. Currently the EPA and BLM methane pollution campaign continues to work hard with the voice of faith offering a particular and important aspect.
Contact joan@nm-ipl. org.
