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New Mexico Interfaith Power and Light
October E-notes

Thank you to everyone who took part in or supported the climate marches in New Mexico and NY the weekend of Sept. 21.  In New Mexico between Santa Fe and ABQ we had 1,100 people say theywant climate justice Now.  Check out our website and scroll to bottom of the page to see lots of pictures. Rev. Brandon Johnson, United Church of Santa Fe has a blog post about his experience.
NYC Climate March
NYC Climate March "We Are Marching"
 

I was pleased to be with the good folks in Silver City for the Gila River Festival and offer a talk and lead an interfaith service. Thanks to Rev. Paul Moore at the wonderful Episcopal congregation for helping coordinate the service and time to meet.

Thanks to First Unitarian and Principal Donna at St. Therese for offering presntations on their solar work at the NM Solar Energy Festival September 27.

Come to our NMIPL Annual Fall Harvest Gathering, Sat. Nov. 15, 2-4 pm at First Unitarian Church, ABQ. In addition to honoring great work of faith communities and individuals in efficiency, renewable energy and creation care work, we have Rev. Fletchter Harper, Director of GreenFaith addressing Faith, Money, Earth and Divestment/Reinvestment. flyer attached.

Finally, you might enjoy this headline Scientists turn to Pope Francis and Religions to Save Planet! Read here.

Thank you for all you do to care for Earth.
Peace and good,
Joan Brown,osf
Executive Director, NMIPL
Around New Mexico

Dirt: The Movie

Friday, October 10, 7 pm

ABQ. Mennonite Church, 1300 Girard Blvd. NE, ABQ

Humorous and substantial history into the state of soil.  Free and open to all.

 

Talking Trash

Tuesday, October 14, 3-4:30 Communty Panel @ UNM Soutwest Film Center Theater

Featuring Garbology author, Edward Humes and panelists from NM Recylcling Coalition, Soilutions, City of ABQ, NM State Legislature and UNM recycling.  Open to all.


World Food Day Dinner

Saturday, October 18, 6 pm produce

First  Congregational Church

2801 Lomas Blvd NE, ABQ

Everyone is welcome to this evening with free locally produced and cooked food and a great speaker, evelyn Salce Curtis Losack of Corrales.  Co-sponsored by OXFAM Action Corps NM and NM Interfaith Power and Light.  See flyer for details. To volunteer show up between after 12 noon.

 

Forum on Kirtland Jet Fuel Spill

Oct. 19, 11-12 noon

First Unitarian Memorial Hall (First Unitarian Church, Carlisle and Commanche)

Learn about the spill, what can be done to remediate and clean up the mess, and what you can do to protect Albuquerque's drinking water. Presenters: Dave McCoy, Executive Director of Citizen Action NM and Beverly Burris, Ph.D.

 

Diana Butler Bass

Anticipating Awakening: Christianity, the Arc 

of Change, & Emerging Theologies

Sun., Oct. 19, 6:30 & Mon., Oct 20, 12-3 pm

First Presbyterian Church, 215 Locust St. NE, ABQ

Both events $25 online and $30 at the door. Sponsored by NM Conference of Churches.  www.nmchurches.org or call 348-4515

 

Celebrating Faith and Sustainability

NM IPL Annual Fall Gathering

Saturday, November 15, 2-4 pm

First Unitarian, 3701 Carlisle NE, ABQ

Rev. Fletcher Harper, GreenFaith

"Faith, Money, Earth and Divestment"

Come celebrate the SEED and SPROUT Awardees for energy efficiency, solar and creation care for 2014 and learn about another tool to address carbon

 emissions reduction---Divestment and Reinvestment.  Great food, silent auction, music and wonderful  people to chat with.  See attached flyer for details. Contact joan@nm-ipl.org.  All are welcome
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Cool Congregations: Green Ideas
Need money to begin energy upgrades or solar in your house of worship? NMIPL has $1,000 no-interest loan available in our revolving loan fund.

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary solar panels
Become a Certified Cool Congregation. There are many levels of certification. Great way to have goals and recognition for efficiency and solar.
Action Alerts

 

 

Are you a Faith Leader? Have you signed our joint letter with faith leaders of Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and Utah supporting EPA new guidelines for clean power?  Contact Joan to sign on. 

 

Everyone can sign the online petition to the EPA for cleaner power.

 

Hold the Date. Public hearing for PNM proposal for energy production mix as 2 units of San Juan Power Plant close are scheduled for January 5.  More information to come. 
Resources and News
NMIPL offers various educational programs to faith communities including Water As A Sacred Trust. Contactjoan@nm-ipl.org
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