FIrelight is here to nourish our souls and inspire our climate justice work. We hope these offerings can also support your meetings and gatherings as you ground your time together in relationship and care. If you'd like to contribute a reflection, poem, or another source of inspiration for Firelight, contact info@mnipl.org.
Climate Story: Siri Vorvick
Siri Vorvick, a University of Minnesota student, cultivated her climate story with support from MNIPL and Change Narrative.
Climate Story: Zack Pederson
Zack Pederson, a University of Minnesota student, cultivated his climate story with support from MNIPL and Change Narrative.
Climate Story: Theo Robinson
Theo Robinson, a University of Minnesota student, cultivated his climate story with support from MNIPL and Change Narrative.
Climate Story: Ella Hougen
Ella Hougen, a University of Minnesota student, cultivated her climate story with support from MNIPL and Change Narrative.

Climate Stories: An Earth Day 2022 Reflection
Johannah shared this reflection at St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church in St. Paul on April 24, 2022, for Earth Day Sunday. You can also listen here. Finding our climate…

Celebrating Elly Wagner’s Life
We at MNIPL want to honor and celebrate the life of Eleanor “Elly” Wagner (1941-2021)—an amazing person and activist who was dedicated to social justice, climate justice, and sustainability. Elly…

Reflections on the Trial of Derek Chauvin
Today, we expect that jury selection will begin for the criminal trial of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. We know that for many of us, and especially…

Volunteer Spotlight: Kristen Anderson
Kristen Anderson was in danger of being called a “bluestocking polymath” even before finishing college. Now, among her many activities, she is focusing her skills and efforts to serve MNIPL…