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April 1, 2024

Dear Joan,

Blessings this Earth Month which celebrates the beauty and graciousness of Holy Mother Earth for all of us and for our various religious traditions celebrates Eastertide for Christians; Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr for Muslims; Passover for Jews; and Ridvan for our Bahai friends.


Our religious traditions and spiritual paths are integral to our living as One and caring for Our Common Home as we celebrate Earth Month. Check out all the activities here:

https://www.nm-ipl.org/earth-month-events-activities-in-new-mexico/


Also, we have a short ask to sign a petition for inspections of gas pipelines that cause health and climate harm. Scroll down to Faithful Advocacy Action. Check out this short video by board member Judy Brown who is making her voice heard with a selfie to the Federal Department of Transportation. https://youtu.be/l2ZstpmY99Q?si=94DP4waqAO-2pvxg


The Holy One Beyond All Names

Is Love

We are Love

"Love is the physical structure of the universe"

It is Love alone that breathes through all and invites us to live justly in hope and beauty.


So this Earth month may Love infuse, renew, and nourish us through Earth's wonders to be of service and justice with and for Earth and one another.

Events

Wednesday, April 10,

8 AM meditation; 8:30 Breakfast; 8:45 presentation

In Uncharted Times: A Sacred Conversation....

First Presbyterian Church and zoom

Register for in person https://actionnetwork.org/events/faith-leaders-breakfast-in-person-registration

Register for virtual  

https://actionnetwork.org/events/faith-leaders-breakfast-virtual-registration/

Join us for a conversation with Bishop Hunn and Rev. Talitha on our moment in time as faith leaders addressing climate change and theology. Sponsored by NM Conference of Churches and Interfaith Power and Light.


Monday, April 15, 6-7 PM

Letters to Our Grandchildren

https://actionnetwork.org/events/an-evening-with-larry-rasmussen/

Join us for an evening with author Larry Rasmussen as he shares about his experience writing his book, The Planet we Inherit: Letters to My Grandchildren, When Uncertainty is a Sure Thing.”

All are welcome. Registration required.


Wednesday, April 17, 5:30 PM

Laudato Si! Committee Care for Earth event (NMSU)

St. Albert the Great Newman Parish, 2615 S. Solano Dr., Las Cruces

In-person

Event with the Campus Ministry tream and Fr. Tom Smith, director Holy Cross Retreat Center, Mesilla.


Thursday, April 18, 5:30-7:30

Earth Day Nosh & Local Flavor at Congregation Albert, ABQ

The Sisterhood and Green Team invites the public to this fun event. Elan Silverblatt-Buser of Silverleaf Farms, Corrales with present on sustainble ag is solar powerd, pesticide free, and water efficient...plus more . All are welcome.


Thursday, April 18, 6 meal, 7 film

Taco Thursday and film Common Ground

Albuquerque Mennonite, 1300 Girard Blvd NE, ABQ

All are welcome to the entire evening to share in the IPL Earth Month sponsored film, Common Ground. A donation is requested for the meal.


IPL Faith Climate Week April 19-28

Common Ground: Cultivating Connections between Faith, Food and Climate

You can access the downloadable Faith Climate Action Week kit here


Saturday, April 20, 10-1 PM

Earth Day Las Cruces

Holy Cross Retreat Center co-sponsoring with Museum of Nature and Science

411 N. Main St. Las Cruces

Join the fund, children's activities with clay, painting, making bird feeders and learn about other ecological topics. All are welcome.


Sunday, April 21, 10-4 PM

Earth Day Festival

ABQ Baloon Park

Come have fun, learn, have energy consultations and more. Check out the IPL table and talk with our Cool Congregation experts about energy audits and solar. Get Tickets and learn about event: https://earthdayfestivalnm.holdmyticket.com/tickets/428578


Saturday, April 27, 2 PM--in-person

Film Common Ground 

First Congregational Church, ABQ

As a part of Interfaith Power and Light's national Faith Climate Action offerings,First Congregational's Green Justice Team is hosting the new film "Common Ground" from the makers of "Kiss the Ground." RSVP to Ruth ([email protected]) and Clara ([email protected]). 


May 1, 15, 29, 7-8:30 PM

3 session book study So We and Our Children May Live: Following Jesus in Confronting the Climate Crisis

First Congregational Church, ABQ

Join others to explore this book by Sarah Augustine and (Rev.) Sheri Hostetler. Please register by contacting John [email protected]

Faithful Advocacy Action

Did you know there are millions of miles of gas pipelines around the US? And they have little oversight for regular inspections. Methane, a large contributor to climate change comes from leaks. Infrastructure is aging and can cause health risks and accidents. YOU can sign our petition to encourage the Federal Transportation Agency to finish rule making to address leaks, climate and health and safety concerns. A simple action to make a big difference. Sign the PHMSA petition at https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/help-us-plug-dangerous-pipeline-leaks/ and pass it forward. Gracias!!



IPL recently sponsored an evening on the Farm Bill and action for the OFF Act. Here is the recording https://www.nm-ipl.org/watch-our-sacred-lands-farms-food-and-fairness/.

Contact Ann Mccartney [email protected] for information on how to contact Senator Lujan to advocate for this important piece in the farm bill.

Resources

IPL’s 2024 Faith Climate

Action Week: April 19 - 28, 2024

The theme of IPL’s 2024 Faith Climate Action Week is “Common Ground: Cultivating Connections between our Faith, our Food, and our Climate.” We’ll examine our responsibility to use agricultural practices that safeguard our Sacred Earth and how our faiths call us to respond with just solutions for all. Save the date, April 19-28. Join us to engage your congregation and learn more at www.faithclimateactionweek.org. Let us know if you are planning something and feel free to put it on the IPL national map!

We are also encouraging faith communities to plan screenings of the movie Common Ground. Some videos will be available to order. Here is the trailer.


UNM Center for Social Policy and the College of Population Health conducted a study, commissioned by Somos Un Pueblo Unido, on the challenges faced by oil and gas workers in New Mexico’s Permian Basin.

Study: Southeastern New Mexico Oil & Gas Workforce Study

Article: Cross-campus collaboration reveals startling conditions for oil and gas workers


Join the National Faith + Climate Forum on April 16th - designed to empower and inform clergy and congregations with actionable and practical guidance. You can find more information here


Learn more about New Mexico Community Solar through these resources.


Unitarian Universalist Ministry for Earth Community Worship Resources

This group offers free monthly worship and small group ministry resources focused on Earth care and climate justice: and bonus materials: Spiritual Care for Climate Distress, Anxiety and Grief.

Energy Audits for Houses of Worship

Does your house of worship need an energy audit? Is your house of worship in the Albuquerque area? Our Cool Congregations volunteer team of engineers wants to help you get your building more efficient. To get added to our list of future projects, get in contact with us. The first step is to collect two to three years of gas and electric bills and designate a contact person. Email [email protected] for more.

Money For Your House of Worship or Your Own House

Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, you can get a 30% rebate on your house of worship's solar project, Ground Source Heat Pump, and EV charging station. The IRS just updated its information on how the process works: IRS Elective Pay website. Visit IPL's website for FAQ and contact [email protected] for more information. Also, NM & El IPL has a $10,000 no-interest loan that can be accessed easily for congregational energy projects.


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