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December 2012
NMIPL E-Notes
Greetings!

Blessings to hearts and souls. At NMIPL, we want to thank you for all of the ways that you cared for creation and the future this year with your actions, prayers, meditation and spiritual practices. 
tending earth community

We are also grateful for the many letters that we have receive d that will go to our president and legislative leaders in earlyJanuary calling for climate action and also for all of your generous donations. If you have not responded to our end-of-year letter, you still have time. If you did not receive the letter, please let us know.  Also, the letter to president and legislators can be downloaded here . Add your comment, name, address and e-mail and send to NMIPL.
Much is happening that you might be interested in. Please look over our brief e-notes for news, events and resources!!

Much peace and grace,
Joan Brown,osf
Executive Director, NM Interfaith Power and Light 
People of Faith, Advocate!
Saturday, January 12, 8-11 am
First Presbyterian Church, Santa Fe in Pope Hall  Come to breakfast sponsored by the Presbyterian men and learn the importance of advocacy with training by Rev. Holly Beaumont and Ruth Hoffman. There will be an opportunity to learn about specific issues and get engaged after the training.

Breakfast $2 suggested dontion
Please contact John Whitcomb if you plan to attend the breakfast-982-3921 or travel@theway2go.com

Co-sponsored by Westminster and First Presbyterian Churches, the Presbyterian Men's Breakfast, New Mexico Interfaith Power and Light, Lutheran Advocacy of New Mexico, and New Mexico Interfaith Worker Justice.  
Join the growing number of faith communities saving money and caring for creation by lowering high utility bills through energy efficiency upgrades and solar panels.

* Get an energy  assessment or audit. Contact us for help.
* Check out PNM's Quick Saver program and rebates if you are in their service area. This is a great program to assist with lighting. If you have old florescent bulbs note that soon you will not be able to replace them....Quick Saver can be a win, win.
energy audit
* Apply for the NMIPL NO-INTEREST Loan for up to $5,000 for upfront funds to begin saving money and caring for creation quickly.
Projects might include: 
*A thorough energy audit
*Using this money with PNM Quick Saver Program for lighting if you are in PNM service area
*Heating and cooling systems
*New refrigerators
*Water saving devices and water harvesting system
*Initial investment into solar
The application process is very simple! Contact Joan Brown, osf at 505-266-6966 or info@nm-ipl.org.

CNM is offering a variety of free classes with certification for Energy Auditing, Facilities Management Efficiency and Weatherization.  Contact NMIPL for details. Spaces are limited.

Around New Mexico

Advocacy Training for People of Faith

Saturday, January 12, 8-11 

First Presbyterian Church, Santa Fe

Breakfast provided by First Presbyterian men. See article above for more details. 

 

People of Faith Opening Day Prayer at Legislature

Tuesday, January 15, 11:30

Rotunda of Round House, Santa Fe

Watch for details

 

Earth-Honoring Faith: Religious Ethics in a New Key

Tuesday, January 29, 11:30-1:00

First Congregational United Church of Christ

2801 Lomas Blvd. NE, ABQ

Lunch and and lecture by Larry Rasmussen

Larry will share insights from his new book, Earth Honoring Faith: Religious Ethics in a New Key. Everyone is invited, especially ordained ministers and faith leaders. Larry's book explores an earth ethic that draws on religious resources to transition from our current consumption-driven society to an ecological age that restores wise stewardship of all life. Click here for more information on his book. Lunch is a free will offering but PLEASE RSVP-- register here.

 

Earth Sabbath Celebrations

Monday, January 28 7 pm

Albuquerque Mennonite, 1300 Girard, ABQ

 

earth sabbath

 

Thursday, January 30, 7 pm

Contact Sr. Rose Marie Cecchini

Office of Justice, Peace, Life and Creation Stewardship

Gallup

 

People of Faith Caring for Water, Air, Soil and Community: Legislative Advocacy Day

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Meet at 8 am---day finishes around 2:00

Westminster Presbyterian Church, Santa Fe

Join other people of faith to learn about environmental concerns of the 2013 New Mexico Legislative Session and then visit legislators, offices and make a difference.Briefing on issue will be done by Conservation Voters New Mexico. Participants will be engaged in follow-up on focus issues during the session and will be able to invite others from their congregations to get engaged. Everyone is welcome. Please RSVP to coordinate resources and car pooling.

 

IPL Preach-In

February 8-10

Join thousands of congregations and people across the US for this annual event of sermons, educational events, a film, postcard writing and more. Sign up at Preach In.

 
Resources for Lenten Programs and More...

NMIPL has copies of Blessed Earth's Guide Book and DVD's with 12 sessions on Hope for Creation and Hope for Humanity by Matthew Sleeth. This is suitable adult (or middle or high school). It could be utilized by Christian denominations for Lent or any time of year.

 

NMIPL will have its Annual Lenten Carbon Fast Calendar on the website by mid-December. 


Lent 4.5 Christian Simplicity by the Passionist Earth & Spirit Center is a Lenten Program for Protestant

denominations and Catholic communities. : lent@earthandspiritcenter.org,  www.lent45.org

 
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Albuquerque, NM 87125-7162

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