The Vatican Dicastery for Integral Human Development is planning a May roll out of a seven-year plan to help Catholic communities around the world become more sustainable in the spirit of the integral human development of Laudato Si’. The seven-year effort includes mobilizing seven sectors within the global Catholic community: families; dioceses; schools; universities; healthcare […]
Has your house of worship been caring for your lands, doing energy efficiency, solar or advocacy for environmental justice and climate? Consider applying for a Cool Congregation Award and your community might win $1,000. NM has had many winners in the past.. Email emily@nm-ipl.org for more information, or click here to apply.
Winter Solstice Celebration 23rd Annual Candlelight Poetry Reading via ZOOM Webinar from Las Placitas Presbyterian Church Join the event via ZOOM as poets read their poems by the light of a single candle. (Zoom link will be posted here when available)
Join a statewide prayer event on solstice. You are invited to walk a local labyrinth (following all COVID-19 health guidelines) and enter a time of prayer, meditation, or contemplation for our world. How do we both hope for the coming of the light and honor the importance of the darkness of this season? Click here […]
We have invited representatives of several faith traditions in New Mexico to offer a prayer and/or reflection to mark the winter solstice. The event is inspired by a piece contained in Praying With the Earth by John Phillip Newell. "At NM IPL we hold with everyone else the many pains and tears of this year […]
We have worked for years to get methane rules to address methane pollution that affects the health and environment in NM. Now is your chance to speak. Details on how to participate and talking points coming soon. Watch NM IPL website and FB. January 4 -All Day January 5-8 Morning and 4:30 p.m. Contact joan@nm-ipl.org.
This is an opportunity for respectful listening to the realities and effects of government and church actions based on perceived supremacy and the stories of the effects on Indigenous people, especially in New Mexico—and to consider responses from people of faith which honor our Native neighbors. SPEAKERS Rev. David Bell, Minister for Indigenous Justice at […]
By Radical Joy for Hard Times via zoom Begin the year by embracing the hard and joyful moment. Event begins with keynote speakers followed by small group sharing, traditional Oneida Encouragement Ceremony and live DJ Dancing Coronavirus has ravaged the lives of every one of us on Earth. More than 1.2 million people have died. […]
The Climate on Capitol Hill: A Roadmap for Jewish Climate Advocacy in the 117th Congress The first 100 days of the new Administration and the 117th Congress can be a breakthrough moment for action to put us on a sustainable and just path. Learn what Jews can do from Rep. Mike Levin (CA49), Rebecca Leber, […]
With the new legislative landscape for Congress, what will be possible for climate policy? What might President Biden accomplish through executive orders? Sign-up for this webinar that will consider what faith communities can do to press for policies that reflect our values. The event will start at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time, 11:00 a.m. Mountain Time. […]
Rep. Kathy Castor, Chair of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, is the featured presenter at a virtual webinar on the climate crisis and opportunities for action with a new Congress and a new administration in 2021. Rep, Castor will also discuss the Select Committee’s agenda for 2021. The event starts at 4:00 […]
The New Mexico Pilgrimage for Unity is putting together a Week of Prayer and Pilgrimage for Christian Unity, during the annual week for such gatherings: January 18-25. The materials for this year have been produced by the Ecumenical Community of Grandchamps in Switzerland. But, our celebration in New Mexico will feature individuals walking/praying rather than […]