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What's Happening:
You can learn about even more events than those listed here and keep up with new ones through our calendar www.nm-ipl.org.
Friday October 6 (or later), Farm Bill Lobby Day
We are working to schedule a meeting with Rep. Ben Ray Lujan to discuss important measures of the current farm bill, particularly the Opportunities For Fairness in Farming Act (OFF Act). Contact Ann McCartney if you'd like to be involved: [email protected].
Wednesday, October 11, 6:00-6:45 pm MT
Clean Vehicle Webinar
NM IPL is hosting a webinar for all in our state who want to express their spiritual conviction for a less polluted and more equitable creation. Learn from experts about the proposed Advanced Clean Vehicle Standards and prepare for November hearings and important public comment opportunities.
Register for webinar here.
November 13, 14, 15 Clean Vehicle Hearings in Albuquerque -- we NEED folks for public comment with the Environmental Improvement Board and ABQ Bernalillo Air Quality Board.
Attend NM IPL's webinar above to learn more about these hearings and public comment guidance or contact Clara Sims [email protected]. We are so grateful for the faith leaders who have submitted videos about the values that guided them to purchase an EV. Check out there wonderful testimony here.
Mon, October 9, Indigenous Peoples Day
The images above come from NM IPL's recent immersion retreat on colonization and extractivism with the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas. It is so important that we continue to deepen our understanding and transformation of these legacies of harm and we are grateful that in October we get to celebrate our native siblings. There are many opportunities to honor this day, including an Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration through the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.
Sat, October 14, 10:00 am-11:30 World Food Day Commemoration
The Interfaith Hunger Coalition has commemorated World Food Day every year (in some form or another) since 2016, and we have a special event planned for this year. Gather with them on the banks of the Rio Grande to highlight the importance of water in feeding local and global communities. Details forthcoming here.
Thurs., Oct. 19, 6-8:30 Annual IPL Fall Gathering
Healing Relationships Within Our Sacred World -- visit website here for flyer and details
In-person with panel live-streamed ** Monte Vista Christian Church, 3501 Campus Blvd. NE, ABQ
Join us for an evening of community, panel conversation with Laura Paskus, Ryan Tate, Eileen O'Shaugnesssy, Bishop Michael Hunn, and possibly more. There will be local food, celebration of SEED (Faith Community) and SPROUT (individuals) Awards for their good work throughout the year. ALL are welcome so we can share community, gratitude and hope!!!!
Wed, October 25, 6:00 pm Monthly Earth Spirit Meditation
Join Lisa Leahigh, a Buddhist practitioner who is in and Eco-chaplaincy program through Upaya Zen Center in Santa Fe is leading the monthly evenings focusing on sharing and deepening of our work, love, and care for our sacred earth. Zoom link here.
Sat, Nov. 4 -- (Hold the date) Prayer Rising at Oak Flats
There will be some folks attending from NM, let us know if you are interested. Also, we may be holding a prayer service in ABQ in solidarity. Watch the IPL calendar.
Wed, Nov, 8 -- (hold the date)
Webinar: How to Get Federal Money for Your Congregation's Solar Project
Join NM IPL online to learn how your congregation can get money from the federal government for your solar panel installation and other renewable energy projects! We'll be joined by Tiffany Hartung, national Interfaith Power and Light's Chief Strategy Officer. Thanks to the IRA, your congregation can get a 30% rebate (called “elective pay” or “direct pay”) for solar panel installation and for a few other renewable energy efforts. Join our webinar to learn how this works and get your questions answered. We’ll also be sharing updates about the Department of Energy’s Renew America's Nonprofit grant for energy efficiency.
Dec 6, -- (hold the date) Virtual Gathering on Intergenerational Eco Grief and Hope, 6:30-8:00
Stay tuned for more information on a gathering lead by young adults on attending to the the great grief(s) and persistent hope(s) of our intergenerational and intersectional climate and environmental crisis.
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