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SUMMARY:Be the Spark Training
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Be the Spark! \nParticipants can expect an opportunity to learn\, reflect\, connect\, and build  community and movement organizing skills. .You will leave with a practical toolkit for public advocacy\, with a blueprint for inviting people to take concrete action on the issues that matter to you\, and with a framework and narrative for movement building towards justice and liberation. \nThe work of building a more just and sustainable world is collective work – no one person or organization can change the world alone. We are part of a movement of people who care passionately about this world and the people who live in it. Our ability to influence change at the Capitol\, help our neighbors transition into more sustainable energy\, and repair the harms of centuries of greed and extraction is dependent on people like you and your willingness to organize your friends\, neighbors\, and communities to live differently in this world. \nBe the Spark offers training and conversation that will help you grow your capacity to organize\, build your skills through connection with other passionate people\, and help you inspire others into climate justice work. In each session\, you’ll get tools and practices that will help you inspire your people\, focus your purpose\, and identify tangible actions for successes you can celebrate. \n\nFacilitated by Liz Loeb (MNIPL Associate Director) and Buff Grace (MNIPL Director of Faith Networks)\nDinner\, coffee\, and snacks provided\n\nInterested in attending? Please consider making a gift to support this free event! Click here to make a donation.  \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/bts-may-18/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Be the Spark
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T183000
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SUMMARY:Community Climate Resilience Hubs – May Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Our Minnesota communities are already feeling the impacts of climate change\, from widespread drought to bigger and more dangerous storms. Our neighbors are going to need support in building the relationships\, infrastructure\, and support to prevent and adapt to the realities of climate disruption. Minnesota’s communities of faith\,  and community organizations are uniquely poised to meet this particular moment.  \nThat’s why MNIPL is launching the Community Climate Resilience Network. These trainings and conversations will bring together organizations throughout the state that are interested in meeting this moment. We’ll cover topics like\, “What are Resilience Hubs?”\, building good and right relationships with your communities\, and emergency preparedness with experts in the field. \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP FOR THE MAY SESSION!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/ccrn-may-2025/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Resilience Hubs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buff Grace":MAILTO:buff@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141713
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T180604Z
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SUMMARY:Community Climate Resilience Hubs – June Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Our Minnesota communities are already feeling the impacts of climate change\, from widespread drought to bigger and more dangerous storms. Our neighbors are going to need support in building the relationships\, infrastructure\, and support to prevent and adapt to the realities of climate disruption. Minnesota’s communities of faith\,  and community organizations are uniquely poised to meet this particular moment.  \nThat’s why MNIPL is launching the Community Climate Resilience Network. These trainings and conversations will bring together organizations throughout the state that are interested in meeting this moment. We’ll cover topics like\, “What are Resilience Hubs?”\, building good and right relationships with your communities\, and emergency preparedness with experts in the field. \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP FOR THE JUNE SESSION!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/ccrn-june/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Resilience Hubs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buff Grace":MAILTO:buff@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T201500
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SUMMARY:Quarterly Community Offering - Summer 2025
DESCRIPTION:Through the year and beyond\, we’ll be hosting Quarterly Movement Offerings\, which will be an opportunity to share what we’re working on and hear from you what you’re paying most attention to. Each session will have information about the state of climate justice work here and abroad\, an opportunity to reconnect us to the importance of building a more equitable and interdependent world\, and tangible action steps our communities can take to move us forward. \nNow\, more than ever\, we need you to show up for what we know to be true: that radical kindness can create meaningful change\, that decarbonizing our world’s energy is not a partisan issue\, and that the moment for building our local and global capacity to prepare for climate disruption is upon us. \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP FOR THE SUMMER QUARTERLY COMMUNITY OFFERING
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/quarterly-community-offering-summer-2025/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Liz Loeb":MAILTO:liz@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141713
CREATED:20250625T205944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T205944Z
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SUMMARY:Building a Resilience Network in West Central Minnesota: The Role for Faith Communities
DESCRIPTION:Join Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light\, Federated Church and the Morris Model as we explore the role of communities of faith\, conscience\, or spiritual practice in a growing local resilience network. MNIPL will share about our Community Climate Resilience Network\, a statewide network of resilience hubs\, and we will have a conversation about the barriers and bridges to how Morris area communities can take advantage of resources for building resilience. \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/building-a-resilience-network-in-west-central-minnesota-the-role-for-faith-communities/
LOCATION:Federated Church\, 200 S Columbia Ave\, Morris\, 56267\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julia Nerbonne":MAILTO:julia@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T160000
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CREATED:20250625T205018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T205018Z
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SUMMARY:Extreme Weather\, Property Insurance and Community Response: A Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:Join the State of MN Insurance Office\, The Morris Model and Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light for a listening session on the impacts of extreme weather and property insurance changes on folks in and around Morris\, MN. \nHow have you experienced weather impacting your life and livelihood? What has changed in the property insurance landscape over the past decade? \nWe’ll share a meal together and explore these themes to help us make a plan to respond at the state and local level. \nThe event will start with an optional tour of WCROC\, and we’ll provide dinner. \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/extreme-weather-property-insurance-and-community-response-a-listening-session/
LOCATION:West Central Research and Outreach Center\, 46352 MN-329\, Morris\, 56267\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julia Nerbonne":MAILTO:julia@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250727
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SUMMARY:Spirit of Water
DESCRIPTION:Together\, we will connect\, learn\, pray\, engage\, play\, celebrate\, and honor the spirit of water. This year’s event spans two days! \nNow in its third year\, Spirit of Water highlights the care and responsibility involved in protecting and sharing valuable waterways\, like Mississippi River. Our focus centers on themes of gratitude\, celebration\, unity\, the commonality of water as a presence in our lives\, reverence\, respect\, and honor for all that is sacred. \nOn Friday\, July 25\, we will meet at United Theological Seminary ’s campus (or online) from 3:00–5:30 PM CT for an educational afternoon and evening. Afternoon workshops will focus on water protection\, ecological justice\, and more. After the sessions\, we will offer a light dinner for participants. \nIn the evening\, starting at 7:00 PM\, we will hear from two scientists and Anishinaabeg leaders in climate justice work: Leanna Goose\, a co-facilitator of the Rise & Repair Coalition\, and Dawn Goodwin\, co-founder of R.I.S.E. Coalition. They will speak about issues related to climate justice\, water protection\, and Indigenous water rights. \nOn Saturday\, July 26\, we will meet at Hidden Falls Regional Park in St. Paul from 1:00–5:00 PM. While there\, we and our partners will host a community celebration that features speakers\, music\, booths\, food\, art\, and play areas. \nThese valued partners are co-presenting the event: \n\nResilient Indigenous Sisters Engaging (R.I.S.E. Coalition)\nMinnesota Interfaith Power and Light\nFriends of the Mississippi River\n\nA full schedule is coming soon! If you have any questions\, please contact Ry Siggelkow at rsiggelkow@unitedseminary.edu. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/spirit-of-water/
LOCATION:United Theological Seminary\, 767 N. Eustis St. #140\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141713
CREATED:20250714T171549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T191536Z
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SUMMARY:Line Extension Policy Comment Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A public comment workshop and free dinner. Dinner at 6 p.m.\, program begins at 6:30 p.m. \nMinnesota’s energy regulators are making important decisions about the gas that powers many of our homes\, and what changes are needed to better align the gas system with our state’s climate goals. We can have clean\, reliable locally made energy that prioritizes the health of our communities. Hear about the Future of Gas proceeding  at the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission\, and how to make your voice heard through submitting a public comment. Learn from regulatory experts\, have a chance to ask questions about the docket\, and submit your comment before you leave. \nCo-hosted by Clean Heat Minnesota\, MNIPL\, CUB Minnesota\, COPAL\, and Fresh Energy \nRSVP requested to help us provide the best estimates for dinner and organizing the event. Please register using the below form. \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/the-future-of-gas-a-comment-writing-party/
LOCATION:Primero de Mayo Workers’ Center\, 3521 E Lake St\, Minneapolis\, 55406\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Wolff":MAILTO:sara@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141713
CREATED:20250806T212647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T213458Z
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SUMMARY:Building a Resilience Network in St Peter: The Role for Faith Communities
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation about how your St. Peter-area faith community can prepare to help people in times of weather disruptions and complement services that may be provided by government and other organizations. Over the last year\, MNIPL has conducted extensive research into a concept that is seeing greater demand as weather disruptions increase: Resilience Hubs. We have developed resources and are piloting 12 resilience hubs around the state beginning in September.  We’ll offer a brief 10 to 15 minute presentation and then open up the space for conversation and questions about how your community could be part of a resilience network in and around St Peter. \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/st-peter-resilience-conversation/
LOCATION:First Lutheran Church\, 1655 18th Ave E South McKay\, Alexandria\, United States
CATEGORIES:Resilience Hubs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buff Grace":MAILTO:buff@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141713
CREATED:20250806T213414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T183118Z
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SUMMARY:Extreme Weather\, Property Insurance\, and Community Response in St Peter:  A Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at 3 pm for a tour of Big Hill Farm at Gustavus Adolphus with the Johnson Center for Environmental Innovation’s co-directors Kari Wallin and Darsa Donelan who will also take us on a tour of the college’s new 1.0 Megawatt solar system. \nThen at 5:30 pm join us for dinner at the St. Peter Community Center and a second Listening Session on issues related to weather disruptions and insurance coverage with Peter Brickwedde\, the Senior Director of Insurance Sustainability & Climate at the Minnesota Department of Commerce. \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/st-peter-insurance-listening-session/
LOCATION:Big Hill Farm at Gustavus Adolphus College\, 800 W College Ave\, St Peter\, 56082\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Buff Grace":MAILTO:buff@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141713
CREATED:20241120T222349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T180853Z
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SUMMARY:Community Climate Resilience Hubs – September Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Our Minnesota communities are already feeling the impacts of climate change\, from widespread drought to bigger and more dangerous storms. Our neighbors are going to need support in building the relationships\, infrastructure\, and support to prevent and adapt to the realities of climate disruption. Minnesota’s communities of faith\,  and community organizations are uniquely poised to meet this particular moment.  \nThat’s why MNIPL is launching the Community Climate Resilience Network. These trainings and conversations will bring together organizations throughout the state that are interested in meeting this moment. We’ll cover topics like\, “What are Resilience Hubs?”\, building good and right relationships with your communities\, and emergency preparedness with experts in the field. \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP FOR THE SEPTEMBER SESSION!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/ccrn-sep/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Resilience Hubs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buff Grace":MAILTO:buff@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141713
CREATED:20250829T160343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T174928Z
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SUMMARY:Soaring Forward with Solar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebration of the new solar array at the Celtic Junction Arts Center and learn how non-profits across the state can benefit from solar partnerships and green financing from the Minnesota Climate Innovation Finance Authority (MnCIFA)! \nThe event will include lunch and remarks from the Governor’s Office\, elected officials\, MnCIFA leaders\, and local architects. You’ll also have the opportunity to tour the Celtic Junction Arts Center solar array and learn more about how 8 non-profits are installing solar arrays with zero money down. \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP \nAgenda: \n\n12:00 Gather\, lunch\, and live music\n12:30 Press Conference and short address by MnCIFA\, the Governor’s Office and solar equity partners (Lake Street Solar\, MNIPL and Apadana)\n1:00 Tour and conversation about how this process worked and how other non-profit or communities of faith\, conscience\, or spiritual practice can be part of the next portfolio\n\nCLICK HERE TO RSVP
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/soaring-forward-with-solar/
LOCATION:Celtic Junction Arts Center\, 836 Prior Ave N\, St Paul\, 55104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Solar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julia Nerbonne":MAILTO:julia@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141713
CREATED:20250811T204302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T164556Z
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SUMMARY:Sun Day: Day of Action
DESCRIPTION:Sun Day is a nationwide day of action on September 21\, 2025\, celebrating solar and wind power\, and the movement to leave fossil fuels behind. We all know that clean energy is the only way. Solar energy is now the cheapest source of power on the planet – and gives us a chance to actually do something about the climate crisis. But fossil fuel billionaires are doing everything they can to shut it down. We will build\, rally\, sing\, and come together in the communities that we need to get laws changed and work done. \nHere in Minnesota\, the Twin Cities’ Sun Day festival will feature inspiring music\, theatrical performances\, interactive activities\, and exhibits\, where the “solar-curious” (including families) can have fun while also exploring options for their own participation in the clean-energy revolution.  \nWe’re very excited to be holding the festival at Graco Park\, Minneapolis’ newest park\,  located on the Mississippi River in NE Minneapolis\, with nearby parking\, bus lines\, and bike and walking paths. The festival will be one of the park’s first big events. It’s an ideal location for a Sun Day festival. The park has a net-zero building with a solar array\, geothermal\, and hundreds of native plants.  \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP! \nThe Twin Cities’ Sun Day is hosted by COPAL (Communities Organizing Latine Power and Action)\, the Sierra Club North Star Chapter\, MNIPL (Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light)\, and Third Act Minnesota. Many other organizations will also be participating.  \nBill McKibben\, founder of Third Act and Sun Day\, wrote an excellent guest essay for the New York Times where he lifts up the importance of acting collectively to keep advancing a clean energy future. Join us in acting collectively at the Sun Day Festival in September!  \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/sun-day-day-of-action/
LOCATION:Graco Park\, 810 Sibley St NE\, Minneapolis\, 55413\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Makayla Freeman":MAILTO:makayla@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141713
CREATED:20250902T015654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T154256Z
UID:10001373-1758819600-1758826800@www.mnipl.org
SUMMARY:Extreme Weather\, Property Insurance\, and Community Response: An East Metro Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:Join the Grove UMC\, Woodbury Community Foundation\, East Metro EcoFaith Collaborative\, Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light\, and Minnesota Department of Commerce\, the state’s insurance regulator\, for a listening session on the impacts of extreme weather and property insurance changes on folks in the East Metro. \nWe have the opportunity to shape state administrative and legislative policy by sharing our stories: How have you experienced weather impacting your life and livelihood? What has changed in the property insurance landscape over the past decade? \nPeter Brickwedde\, Senior Director for Insurance Sustainability and Climate at the Minnesota Department of Commerce will facilitate the conversation and describe response measures available at the state and local level. \nA light meal will be served\, and we’ll explore these themes to help us make a plan to respond at the state and local level. \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/east-metro-insurance-listening-session/
LOCATION:The Grove United Methodist Church\, 7465 Steepleview Rd\, Woodbury\, MN\, 55125
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buff Grace":MAILTO:buff@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T201500
DTSTAMP:20260403T141713
CREATED:20241120T225201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T152814Z
UID:10001353-1758826800-1758831300@www.mnipl.org
SUMMARY:Quarterly Community Offering - Autumn 2025
DESCRIPTION:Through the year and beyond\, we’ll be hosting Quarterly Movement Offerings\, which will be an opportunity to share what we’re working on and hear from you what you’re paying most attention to. Each session will have information about the state of climate justice work here and abroad\, an opportunity to reconnect us to the importance of building a more equitable and interdependent world\, and tangible action steps our communities can take to move us forward. \nNow\, more than ever\, we need you to show up for what we know to be true: that radical kindness can create meaningful change\, that decarbonizing our world’s energy is not a partisan issue\, and that the moment for building our local and global capacity to prepare for climate disruption is upon us. \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP FOR THE AUTUMN QUARTERLY COMMUNITY OFFERING
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/quarterly-community-offering-autumn-2025/
LOCATION:Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnipl.org/wp-content/uploads/Quarterly-Community-Offering-Sep-2025-w.-Logo.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Liz Loeb":MAILTO:liz@mnipl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141713
CREATED:20250906T171625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T192325Z
UID:10001374-1759838400-1759843800@www.mnipl.org
SUMMARY:Building a Resilience Network in Central Minnesota: The Role of Faith Communities
DESCRIPTION:Join Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light and First Lutheran Church as we explore the role of communities of faith\, conscience\, or spiritual practice in a growing local resilience network. MNIPL will share about our Community Climate Resilience Network\, a statewide network of resilience hubs\, and we will have a conversation about the barriers and bridges to how Morris area communities can take advantage of resources for building resilience. \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/alexandria-resilience-network/
LOCATION:First Lutheran Church\, 1655 18th Ave E South McKay\, Alexandria\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julia Nerbonne":MAILTO:julia@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141713
CREATED:20250906T193131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T021739Z
UID:10001375-1759852800-1759860000@www.mnipl.org
SUMMARY:Extreme Weather\, Property Insurance\, & Community Response:  A Central Minnesota Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:Join MNIPL and the West Central Initiative for a listening session on the impacts of extreme weather and property insurance changes on folks in Central Minnesota. \nWe have the opportunity to shape state administrative and legislative policy by sharing our stories: How have you experienced weather impacting your life and livelihood? What has changed in the property insurance landscape over the past decade? \nWe’ll share a meal together and explore these themes to help us make a plan to respond at the state and local level. \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/central-minnesota-listening-session/
LOCATION:Douglas County Administration Building\, 821 Cedar Street\, Alexandria\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julia Nerbonne":MAILTO:julia@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141713
CREATED:20250929T232839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T205829Z
UID:10001376-1760011200-1760014800@www.mnipl.org
SUMMARY:Act Now on Solar & Efficiency Upgrades: How to Take Advantage of Tax Credits Before They Expire
DESCRIPTION:If you or your organization have been thinking about solar or energy efficiency projects for your home or building\, now is the time to act! \nThe One Big Beautiful Bill President Trump signed into law this year will sunset many of the federal incentives supporting the clean energy transition. But there is still time to access reimbursements – up to 30% – for some projects. \n\nBuff Grace from MNIPL will present on options for taking advantage of the solar tax credit whether for residences\, businesses\, or nonprofits\, including faith communities. He will also describe a no-cost solar rebates option for businesses or nonprofits..   \n\nJames Birr from the Citizens Utility Board will share how to take advantage of other energy and efficiency upgrades.  \nJoin us to learn more about what you can do to access these tax credits or direct pay options! \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/act-now/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Solar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Wolff":MAILTO:sara@mnipl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T171500
DTSTAMP:20260403T141713
CREATED:20251003T014352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T014352Z
UID:10001379-1760630400-1760634900@www.mnipl.org
SUMMARY:Policy Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Now is a great time to join the MNIPL Policy Team. We’re working together to develop and advance the policies we need to achieve our better climate future. \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/policy-team-oct-25/
LOCATION:Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnipl.org/wp-content/uploads/Policy-Team-October-2025.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Wolff":MAILTO:sara@mnipl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141713
CREATED:20241120T222509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T143000Z
UID:10001347-1761071400-1761076800@www.mnipl.org
SUMMARY:Community Climate Resilience Hubs – October Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Throughout this year\, MNIPL is inviting people like you to join our Community Climate Resilience Network (CCRN) to engage communities across the state in a training series that shares the best practices about how to create resilient communities. \nJoin us on October 21 to learn about ways to strengthen your facility and energy systems for improved resilience. Learn about solar electricity and battery backup as well as the ways your building systems can be supported and upgraded to face weather disruptions.   \nSolar Electricity: Federal support for solar energy systems will change dramatically in 2026\, but you can take steps yet in 2025 to retain thousands in federal funding. \nBattery Storage:  Paired with rooftop solar\, battery storage can supply some or all of your electrical needs in times of power outages.  Cecelia Hartigan\, an electrical engineer with Apadana Energy\, will join us to talk about this technology and what you should consider when considering battery storage. \nBuilding Resilience:  Jeremy Davis of Minify Energy will join us to address building envelope issues and other internal needs such as heating and air systems when planning for resilience in the face of weather disruptions. \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP FOR THE OCTOBER SESSION!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/ccrn-oct/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Resilience Hubs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buff Grace":MAILTO:buff@mnipl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141713
CREATED:20250929T234719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T211614Z
UID:10001377-1761220800-1761224400@www.mnipl.org
SUMMARY:The More They Build\, The More They Make: How Utilities Plan for Profit
DESCRIPTION:Utility companies make money when they build energy infrastructure. The cost of that infrastructure is passed on to customers through rate hikes – like the 13% rate increase Xcel is proposing right now.  How can we tell if what utilities propose are the things that best serve our pocketbooks and communities?  \nJoin us for a webinar to learn more about the way utilities are incentivized to build infrastructure and how that affects our rates. We will also be joined by Brian Edstrom\, Senior Regulatory Advocate for the Citizens Utility Board\, to discuss the current Xcel Rate Case that is open for public comment through the end of the year.  \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/build-build-build/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Solar
ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Wolff":MAILTO:sara@mnipl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141713
CREATED:20250930T003520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T210604Z
UID:10001378-1762430400-1762434000@www.mnipl.org
SUMMARY:When a Data Center Comes to Town: What Are Minnesota Communities Getting (or Losing) from Data Centers?
DESCRIPTION:Giant tech companies like Meta\, Google\, and Amazon are building massive data centers across the country in anticipation of generative AI uses.\n \nBut do these data centers benefit the communities they’re built in? What sort of impact do they have on the people who live around them\, the water and land\, the environment and our climate? \nJoin us for a webinar about how data centers have impacted communities in other parts of the country\, and learn what you can do when these companies come to town. \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/data-centers/
LOCATION:Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnipl.org/wp-content/uploads/When-a-Data-Center-Comes-to-Town.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Wolff":MAILTO:sara@mnipl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141713
CREATED:20251105T152359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T200817Z
UID:10001381-1763640000-1763643600@www.mnipl.org
SUMMARY:Why Are Our Electric Utilities Structured Like This?
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered how the electric utility industry works? Or why its financing\, business practices\, technologies\, resources\, and regulatory structures look the way they do in various places around the country? The history of utilities in the United States is filled with controversy and compromise. Understanding that history can reveal what’s possible for political action today at the local\, state\, or federal level. \nJoin MNIPL and Ben Kodres-O’Brien\, who will share his insights about the industry’s history—and how that history could or could not inform efforts of policymakers\, activists\, and other changemakers in Minnesota and beyond. \nBen is a PhD Candidate at Columbia University. His dissertation examines the history and political economy of the electric utility industry\, and how past policies have affected and been limited by the diverse mix of technologies and generating resources in use within the United States. \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/utilities/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buff Grace":MAILTO:buff@mnipl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T171500
DTSTAMP:20260403T141713
CREATED:20251118T000037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T000255Z
UID:10001386-1763654400-1763658900@www.mnipl.org
SUMMARY:November Policy Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Engaging in policy brings climate action to scale – and everyone has a voice to share. This month we’ll talk about what we’re learning from COP 30 and how we can work meaningfully in this moment of our planet’s climate crisis. We’ll also cover actions that are important to bring to our policymakers now. \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/november-policy-team-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Policy & Advocacy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnipl.org/wp-content/uploads/November-Policy-Team-Meeting.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Wolff":MAILTO:sara@mnipl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141714
CREATED:20251006T184810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T174616Z
UID:10001380-1765368000-1765371600@www.mnipl.org
SUMMARY:Quarterly Community Offering - Winter 2025
DESCRIPTION:Through the year and beyond\, we’ll be hosting Quarterly Movement Offerings near every solstice and equinox\, which will be opportunities to share what we’re working on and hear from you what you’re paying most attention to. Each session will have information about the state of climate justice work here and abroad\, an opportunity to reconnect us to the importance of building a more equitable and interdependent world\, and tangible action steps our communities can take to move us forward. \nJoin us for a special Winter Community Offering with tribal rights attorney and land history consultant Jessica Intermill. We will explore the Doctrine of Discovery and how it continues to shape our relationship to land\, Native sovereignty\, and climate justice. Together\, we will chart a course of learning\, reflection\, action\, and opportunities for repair. \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP FOR THE WINTER QUARTERLY COMMUNITY OFFERING
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/quarterly-offering-winter-2025/
LOCATION:Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnipl.org/wp-content/uploads/Quarterly-Community-Offering-Dec-2025-Updated.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Liz Loeb":MAILTO:liz@mnipl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T171500
DTSTAMP:20260403T141714
CREATED:20251118T001302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T001515Z
UID:10001387-1765468800-1765473300@www.mnipl.org
SUMMARY:December Policy Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION:MNIPL has several legislative goals we’re aiming to support this session. Learn about them and see what might resonate for your community group or congregation. We’ll be planning ways to support this work at the State Capitol this year. \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/december-policy-team-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Policy & Advocacy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnipl.org/wp-content/uploads/December-Policy-Team-Meeting.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Wolff":MAILTO:sara@mnipl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141714
CREATED:20241120T223034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T164703Z
UID:10001349-1765909800-1765915200@www.mnipl.org
SUMMARY:Community Climate Resilience Hubs – December Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Our Minnesota communities are already feeling the impacts of climate change\, from widespread drought to bigger and more dangerous storms. Our neighbors are going to need support in building the relationships\, infrastructure\, and support to prevent and adapt to the realities of climate disruption. Minnesota’s communities of faith\,  and community organizations are uniquely poised to meet this particular moment.  \nThat’s why MNIPL is launching the Community Climate Resilience Network. These trainings and conversations will bring together organizations throughout the state that are interested in meeting this moment. We’ll cover topics like\, “What are Resilience Hubs?”\, building good and right relationships with your communities\, and emergency preparedness with experts in the field. \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP FOR THE DECEMBER SESSION!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/community-climate-resilience-hubs-december-gathering/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Resilience Hubs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnipl.org/wp-content/uploads/CCRN-December-2025-with-Subtitle.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Buff Grace":MAILTO:buff@mnipl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T194500
DTSTAMP:20260403T141714
CREATED:20251125T205119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T200126Z
UID:10001388-1768501800-1768506300@www.mnipl.org
SUMMARY:MNIPL Winter Book Club: Here Comes the Sun
DESCRIPTION:This winter\, MNIPL is launching a Winter Book Club to read inspiring works speaking to this moment in our collective climate crisis. If you’ve been wondering how to access hope for your continued work on climate action\, these books are for you! Please join us! \nEvery month January – March\, we’ll read a recent book to learn about innovative approaches to addressing climate change and to discuss how these ideas could work in our local context. \nHere Comes the Sun tells the story of the sudden spike in power from the sun and wind-and the desperate fight of the fossil fuel industry and their politicians to hold this new power at bay. From the everyday citizens who installed solar panels equal to a third of Pakistan’s electric grid in a year to the world’s sixth-largest economy-California-nearly halving its use of natural gas in the last two years\, Bill McKibben traces the arrival of plentiful\, inexpensive solar energy. \nWe will talk about our reactions to the book and the ways we can speed up this already stunning revolution.\n\nNo time to read? Here are a few of my favorite conversations about central ideas in the book:  \n\nBill’s interview with Lisa Smith on Big Bend Radio (26 minutes)\nLengthier discussion on his book tour with Adirondack Explorer (1 hour 16 minutes)\nBig Ideas Radio (11 minutes)\n\nPurchase here or from your favorite book purveyor.  \nRSVP HERE!!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/jan-book-club/
LOCATION:Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnipl.org/wp-content/uploads/Here-Comes-the-Sun-postponed-date.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Wolff":MAILTO:sara@mnipl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T194500
DTSTAMP:20260403T141714
CREATED:20251201T151805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T192623Z
UID:10001389-1770316200-1770320700@www.mnipl.org
SUMMARY:MNIPL Winter Book Club: Mini-Forest Revolution
DESCRIPTION:This winter\, MNIPL is launching a Winter Book Club to read inspiring works speaking to this moment in our collective climate crisis. If you’ve been wondering how to access hope for your continued work on climate action\, these books are for you! Please join us! \nEvery month January – March\, we’ll read a recent book to learn about innovative approaches to addressing climate change and to discuss how these ideas could work in our local context. \nMini-Forest Revolution is about a movement to restore biodiversity in our cities and towns by transforming empty lots\, backyards\, and degraded land into mini-forests. Author Hannah Lewis is the forest maker turning asphalt into ecosystems to save the planet and she wants everyone to know they can do it too. \nIn this session\, we will talk about our reactions to the book\, and possibilities for employing mini-forests to benefit our communities and climate.\n\nNo time to read? These videos and audio discussions share the central ideas.  \n\nMini-forests: Hannah Lewis discusses the Miyawaki Method (59 minutes)\nThe Mini-Forest Revolution radio discussion with Hannah Lewis sharing stories of communities who have built mini-forests. (39 minutes)\n\nPurchase from Chelsea Green Publishing or your favorite book purveyor. \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP!!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/feb-book-club/
LOCATION:Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnipl.org/wp-content/uploads/Mini-Forest-Revolution.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Wolff":MAILTO:sara@mnipl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141714
CREATED:20260202T201605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T151531Z
UID:10001392-1770750000-1770755400@www.mnipl.org
SUMMARY:Together in this Moment: Community as a Source of Resilience (CCRN February 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a gathering of the Community Climate Resilience Network (CCRN) to talk about how we can build our resilience through supporting each other in times of crisis. \nIn the face of the violence and violation of rights in our communities\, we know that many of our community climate resilience hubs have been bringing people together\, coordinating support\, and trying to keep their communities safe. We are learning in real time what it truly means to serve as hubs of resilience in a time of crisis. \nKelly Sherman-Conroy\, Native theologian and community leader\, and Terri Burnor\, Executive Director of the Minnesota Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Alliance\, will join us in a conversation and invitation into action\, and you will have the opportunity to share and learn from your peers about what we’re trying and what more we can do. Other special guests will be announced soon. \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/ccrn-feb-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julia Nerbonne":MAILTO:julia@mnipl.org
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