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Be the Spark Winter 2023
ZoomBe the Spark is a great way to bring your team together for climate action. Get tools and practices that help you inspire your congregation, focus your purpose, and identify tangible actions for successes you can celebrate. Our Winter 2023 series will meet online over four Thursday evenings: January 19 & 26, February 9 & 16.
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Lunch & Learn: Inflation Reduction Act Climate Response Opportunities
ZoomMNIPL is excited to partner with Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) to offer this update on how the Inflation Reducation Act (IRA) can help congregations. The IRA represents the largest investment into addressing climate change in United States history. A key part of the law is creating opportunities for nonprofits, including congregations, to monetize clean…
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Rise + Repair Legislative Update
ZoomMNIPL staff and volunteers have been leveraging the groundswell from the Rise + Repair Rally on February 15 toward truly groundbreaking legislation. Hear exciting updates from MNIPL’s Strategic Policy Director Sara Wolff and Legislative Affairs Organizer Juventino Meza and how you can support these climate justice and Indigenous rights efforts. We will give particular attention…
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FeaturedGathering at the Headwaters
Itasca State Park Park Rapids, MNJoin us for our 6th annual Gathering at Mississippi's Headwaters. Be with people of faith and conscience as we affirm Indigenous sovereignty and nurture connections with our land, water, and all living creatures. Come away invigorated by the real change we are creating, and the multitude of ways we honor and respect one another and…
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Faith leaders on Earth – a multi-faith panel
ZoomJoin our faith leader panel as they introduce us to the jewels of their tradition’s teachings on care for the earth. Panelists: Dr. Prasad Bastodkar, Hindu Society of Minnesota; Payton Hoegh, Episcopal Los Angeles and Center for Spirituality in Nature; Rabbi Ricky Kamil Temple Israel, Minneapolis and Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative; Rev. Onryu Laura Kennedy,…
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Yes, Your Congregation Can Go Solar!
ZoomLearn how your congregation can benefit from solar energy and slash carbon emissions. Get answers to your questions about solar energy and funding opportunities.
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Community Connector Circle – 1st Tuesday
ZoomDo you share information from MNIPL and opportunities to act for climate justice with your congregation, community, or team in any way? We invite you to be part of our Community Connector Circle! In this working group, we’ll share ideas, ask questions, celebrate successes, and get to know each other. We meet on the 1st…
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St. Cloud’s Circular Economy: Defining the Clean Energy Future
ZoomYou may be surprised that the City of St. Cloud is also active in caring for the earth and has made some remarkable strides in pursuing ambitious carbon-neutral goals. Join us online February 7 at 1:00 pm to hear from St. Cloud's Public Services Director Tracy Hodel about the green technologies the City is developing…
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Climate Justice & Indigenous Rights: A Christian Opportunity to Rise & Repair
ZoomRise & Repair is a diverse alliance of people and organizations advancing Indigenous rights & climate justice during Minnesota’s 2024 Legislative Session. Join us to learn more about how Rise & Repair can be a place for you to get involved and support the work different partners are pushing for during this Legislative Session. You'll…
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Unnatural Gas: Challenging Methane Gas Proposals at the PUC
ZoomJoin us for our virtual lunch and learn, Unnatural Gas: Challenging Methane Gas Proposals at the PUC on Friday, May 31 at noon! Given our state’s goal to phase out all carbon-based energy, it is critical that climate justice voices are heard in the public comment process to challenge utility companies’ use of this carbon-producing…