That is why spiritual paths and practices are so important. There is so much that we cannot see and do not know. There are many ways forward that we have not imagined. Our work takes place in many in many ways and infused with our spiritual practices. Lately I have found this poem/prayer of the Persian mystic Hafiz holds much wisdom for our moment. Translation for this poem is from Love Poems from God, Daniel Ladinsky. Thank you Hafiz and other ancestors for wisdom walking with us.

Please check out upcoming events, resources and some easy Advocacy actions that make a difference.

Peace and good, Joan Brown,osf Executive Director

Turning Climate Despair into Climate Hope

An experience of sharing and listening to how climate work can be one of hope. Engagement of youth, Green Justice, and actions and approaches for change that bring hope in a despairing world. Contact ruth.striegel@gmail.com for zoom link.

Lenten series Ways of the Earth

Thursdays, March 3, March 17, March 31 concluding with worship Wed. April 13 --5:30 each session ---Flyer

Cladio Carvalhaes This series is for Christians during Lent (but anyone can register). Claudio

Brazilian Theologian Carvalhaes, Brazilian Theologian, Associate Professor of Worship at Union

Theological Seminary, NY, leads the sessions that integrates the suffering of our times and our planet with the suffering of Jesus. Teachings will be offered with time for personal experiences and reflections in between. A special resource KUDO will be used for group sharing in between sessions. A donation of $25 is requested (no one will be turned away). Link for info and registration. Brazilian Theologian to Lead Lenten Reflections on Earth & Environment – New Mexico Interfaith Power and Light

Friday, March 4, 4 pm Flyer

We welcome back Grandmother Nancy who led us in water blessings several years ago. She is of the Algonquin and French heritage, a follower of the Red Road since childhood, Sundancer and Sacred Pipe carrier. bring a blanket or chair. Park on Trellis St and meet at the kiosk with Eagle before river.

For more information about volunteer tree planting opportunities now and into spring contact Ann Mccartney.

 The Colomban Center for Peace and Justice, with whom our board member Cynthia Gonzalez work in El Paso is sponsoring several upcoming events.

Tuesday, March 15 at 4:00pm ET

Register Here

 #Faith4Earth: How People of Faith are Caring for Creation this Earth Day

Tuesday, April 19 at 4:00pm ET

Register Here

St. Thomas of Cangerbury Episcopal Church invites everyone to come celebrate Earth Sunday as they bless their solar panel installation. All are welcome.

The theme of IPL's 2022’s Faith Climate Action Week is “Sacred Trust: Our children’s right to a livable future.” We will examine our responsibility to safeguard our Earth for future generations, and how our faiths call us to respond with bold and just solutions to climate change. This year’s dates are April 22-May 1.

Click the “Español” button on the Faith Climate Action Week website.

Contact joan@nm-ipl.org

In coordination with the Climate Action Campaign (CAC), IPL and some of our faith-based partners, are circulating this people of faith petition to Biden calling on him to keep his promise to take meaningful action on climate justice and do everything he can to get BBBA through the Senate. The letter will be delivered via a Hill press event on 2/25. IPL will also get it to the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships.

Chaco Canyon is a sacred place to the many Pueblos, and Navjo people in New Mexico and beyond. Oil an gas drilling around this place continues to threaten it for them and for the many visitors who come to learn about Chacoan history and visit this holy place. Please read and consider signing this national letter. Here is the link to the letter where other spiritual and faith leaders can sign on.