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October 2012 E-Newsletter
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Greetings!  Just as the drought has made the bees busier than ever, so has been the work of NMIPL. In the last few weeks we: *Awarded our SEED awards at our annual meeting to Donna Illerbrun, Principal of St. Therese School, Albuquerque and to Albuquerque Mennonite Church. *Collaborated in gathering 3,000 signatures that were presented at a Rally October 3 at the Roundhouse calling for Clean Energy and a Healthy
Of course, we are always connecting with and assisting any Congregation who requests information, resources, ideas and might be interested in energy assessments and energy efficiency or solar.
We send congratulations to New Life Presbyterian, Albuquerque which completed an energy audit and to Christ United Methodist, Albuquerque which is pursuing measures to become more energy efficient. Blessings to St. Therese School that is working on efficiency with UNM engineering students and pursuing solar and to Congregation Albert as they pursue solar power. Also, congratulations to Gallup, which hosted their first monthly Earth Sabbath Prayer in September.
There is so much happening to care for God's creation...please read on. Now is the time to get engaged in this exciting ministry.
Joan Brown,osf
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Faith, Community and Earth Care in Action Around New Mexico
October 9th, 7 pm
Movie Night: Sun Come Up and Split Estate
St. Thomas of Canterbury, 425 University NE, ABQ
Sponsored by Lutheran/Episcopal Campus Ministry
Powerful films on first climate change refugees seeking a place to live and the second film addresses hydrofracking in the West.
Circle of Protection
Saturday, October 13, 5-8
Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 114 Carlisle SE, ABQ
Sponsored by Bread for the World, the prayer will highlight poverty, food, environment and the budget. Fair trade refreshments and an opportunity to engage in action follows the prayer. NMIPL is pleased to be part of this important event. We would love to see you there.
Rights of Mother Earth/Sacred Water
Thursday, October 18, 6:30-8:00
Albuquerque Mennonite Church 1300 Girard Blvd NE, ABQ
Last month the group began to focus on water and how we might be pro-active with a possible ordinance that also addresses Rights of Mother Earth. All are welcome at meetings.
FREE MOVIE NIGHTS sponsored by St. Thomas of Canterbury and St. Mark's on the Mesa (at St. Thomas of Canterbury,425 University NE, ABQ)
Friday, October 19, 7 pm--Dirty Business
This documentary reveals hidden environmental and social costs of the "cheap" nineteenth-c. technology that still provides more than half the electricity powering today's digital age. The film exposes Big Coal's propaganda campaign to convince the public that renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, are not ready for prime time and that "clean" coal already exists.
Friday, October 26, 7 pm--Gasland
When filmmaker Josh Fox is asked to lease his land for drilling, he embarks on a cross-country odyssey uncovering a trail of secrets, lies and contamination linked to the largest domestic natural gas drilling boom in history. His film-an Oscar nominee in 2011-is part travelogue, part expose, part mystery, part bluegrass banjo meltdown, part showdown.
Science and Faith Series
Saturday, October 20, 6:30 pm
Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 114 Carlisle SE, ABQ
Topic will be Hydro fracking. The film Split Estate will be shown with other information shared and time for discussion led by Pat Belletto and Carol Pond.
Earth Sabbath Celebration
Monday, October 29, 7-8:15 
Albuquerque Mennonite Church, 1300 Girard Blvd. NE, ABQ
Join us for this first monthly interfaith prayer - an opportunity to pray for healing, strength and support as we live and work to care for our human family and creation.
Time includes prayer, music, meditation, sharing and the opportunity to network.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
Earth Sabbath Prayer
Thursday, October 25, 7-8:15 pm
604 Jeff King Street, Gallup (near Turpen Elementary School in Mentmore) Call for directions at 722-7564
If you are interested in beginning an Earth Sabbath Prayer in your locale contact NMIPL, we have resources to assist you. Also, we have many films and can provide speakers for any program...
HOLD THESE DATES:
Wednesday, November 14, 7 pm
Affording Hope Project presents Leaps and Bounds performance
Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 114 Carlisle SE, ABQ
This is an inspiring and moving performance by Tevyn, a young woman artist who dances, acts and combines scripture with the call to care for creation. A great ispiration for young people and others in your congregation. Donations according to income $5-$20 to cover the cost of production an support this young and inspiring artist.
Saturday, January 13, 2013
Breakfast and Advocacy 101 for People of Faith
First Presbyterian Church, Santa Fe
Come have breakfast, learn about why it is important for people of faith to engage in structural change and how you can get involved in various areas including environment, labor, health and poverty issues. Co-sponsored by several Santa Fe Presbyterian ministers and NMIPL, Lutheran Advocacy Ministry of NM and Interfaith Worker Justice NM.
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2012 Cool Congregation Challenge Deadline Approaching
---October 18 
The Cool Congregations Challenge is a national contest to recognize faith communities that are responding to climate change and becoming good stewards of Creation. All qualifying entrants will receive a beautiful certificate suitable for framing. In addition, cash prizes of $1,000 go to winning contestants. Last year First Unitarian of Albuquerque won $1000 for their renewable energy projects.
Categories:
* Energy Efficiency and Conservation * Renewable Energy
* Grounds and Water Conservation * Engaging Congregants and Communities
You may enter any time, starting today, right up to midnight on October 18, 2012.
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Would you like to saving energy costs in your House of Worship?
Does your congregation need a new furnace to be more energy efficient?
Would you like to invest in a goo energy assessment, but just don't have the money this month?
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Around the World
Australian Catholics Magazine
Fr. Hamilton points out that Scripture highlights three features of creation - its beauty, its complexity and our responsibility for it - [which] colour the way in which we should see the world. He discusses the Catholic principle of solidarity in light of both the human and non-human creation. He also calls attention to how Jesus' life and ministry serves as a model for how we are called to care for creation. Finally, Fr. Hamilton notes that environmental degradation is often due to sin and selfishness, and invites us to reflect on how authentic Christian living can lead us to more fully care for God's good gift of creation.
ECO-JESUIT: Responding to environmental refugees
Mariel de Jesus of the Philippine Jesuit research organization, Environmental Science for Social Change, addresses the reality of environmental refugees like those depicted in the film Sun Come Up.
Ecology is seen as a critical dimension and a cross-cutting issue in the discussion of migration and displacement. The hope for better jobs continues to be a significant pull factor for migration. This is especially true for natural-resource dependent communities if those resources are depleted or degraded. The impact of climate change is also felt, as communities contend with the threat of extreme weather events, as well as the more long-term challenge posed by sea-level rise. Additionally, people are faced with tough decisions in terms of moving their homes away from areas with high-risks of natural hazards.
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