Watch: Sr. Joan Brown and Others Speak on Non-Violence as a Reply to Climate Crisis

Here is the video of the fascinating program featuring a prophetic conversation with Father John Dear, Sister Joan Brown, Reverend Andrew Black, and Chaplain Jorge Sayago-Gonzales exploring key questions of: How embracing a life of nonviolence can be one of the most important ways to solve the climate crisis and live in solidarity with Mother Earth The video is about 80 minutes.

Join us for Our Sacred Lands: Food, Farming, and Fairness

Join us for a hybrid event uplifting the voices of those at the center of
our food systems in New Mexico and beyond.

March 6th at 6:00 PM (virtual and in-person)

First Congregational United Church of Christ ABQ 2801 Lomas Blvd SE

We will hear about the multi-faceted challenges facing farmers and ranchers – from mental health to local challenges to national legislation such as the Opportunities for Fairness Act.

Panelists Include

  • Sarah Carden, Farm Action Fund
  • Alan Brauer, Indigenous Farm Hub
  • Cash Carruth, Bloomingfield Rancher
  • Zach Withers, Polk’s Folly Farm
  • Desiree Woodland, Suicide Prevention Group

For virtual participants, watch this space for Zoom link

Sponsored by
New Mexico Interfaith Power and Light Sacred Lands Committee
First Congregational UCC ABQ Green Justice Team
Interfaith Hunger Coalition
Healthy Soils Working Group

Faith Community, Leaders Speak Out for Building Code Updates

Members of the faith community  and organizational leaders spoke at today’s Building Code Hearing in support of adopting the full 2021 New Mexico Residential Energy Conservation Code and Commercial Energy Code updates. These updates bring critical improvements in energy efficiency which impacts not only our climate concerns but human dignity, quality of life, and public health. After the adoption of the Advanced Clean Vehicle Standards late last year, these codes also bring crucial measures of electric vehicle charging infrastructure which will be so important for making electrification viable for renters and apartment dwellers. Our building codes are profound ways to care for our sacred communities and to recognize everyone as neighbor. Thank you so much to all who raised their voices in support!

Board co-chair Ruth Striegel

Here are some pictures from the hearing.

Sister Joan Brown