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SUMMARY:Climate Justice & Indigenous Rights: A Christian Opportunity to Rise & Repair
DESCRIPTION:Rise & Repair is a diverse alliance of people and organizations advancing Indigenous rights & climate justice during Minnesota’s 2024 Legislative Session. \nJoin 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 get information on specific bills being proposed\, ways that you can get involved\, and lots of opportunities to engage in caring for creation. \nFeatured Speakers: \n\nDr. Jimmy Hoke\, Director of Children and Family Ministries at House of Hope Presbyterian Church\nLiz Loeb\, Associate Director at Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nA note: MNIPL is an intentionally multi-faith organization\, which means we have supporters who practice a number of different faiths\, spiritual beliefs\, and spiritual practices who have a shared goal of creating a more just\, sustainable world. And\, we know that our different faiths call us to that work in different ways. This is an opportunity for Christian communities to talk about how a commitment to caring for creation calls us into action around Indigenous rights and climate justice.\n \nWe need folks from across multiple communities of faith\, conscience\, spiritual beliefs\, and spiritual practices to be part of this work\, respecting the unique tenets of our faiths while celebrating our shared passion for repairing this world and caring for the people in it. If you’re interested in getting involved in our work in Jewish communities\, please check out this blog post with a recording of a similar event for Jewish communities and contact Juventino at juventino@mnipl.org. If you’d like to help facilitate a similar conversation within your own community of faith\, conscience\, spiritual belief\, or spiritual practice\, please get in touch with Liz at liz@mnipl.org
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/rise-and-repair-christian/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Policy & Advocacy
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SUMMARY:St. Cloud's Circular Economy: Defining the Clean Energy Future
DESCRIPTION:You 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 and implementing. You’ll be inspired by what’s possible and St. Cloud’s visionary leadership for a 21st city more harmony with the earth.  This event is sponsored by the UMRR League of Women Voters with support from the St. Cloud chapter of Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/st-clouds-circular-economy-defining-the-clean-energy-future/
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CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Community Connector Circle - 1st Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Do 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. \nWe meet on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 4 pm. Come as often as you like! No registration is required. Simply click this link to join.
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/community-connector-circle-1st-tuesday-3/2023-11-07/
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SUMMARY:Yes\, Your Congregation Can Go Solar!
DESCRIPTION:Learn how your congregation can benefit from solar energy and slash its carbon emissions.  Get step-by-step details and answers to frequently asked questions.  Find out how solar works\, how you can get a no-cost solar design and proposal for your congregation\, how IRA provisions improve solar’s return on investment\, and the various methods for financing for your project.  In recent years\, MNIPL has helped more than a dozen congregations and nonprofits go solar.  With new federal tax credits\, we expect to double that number in the next year alone.  Join us to be part of the solar movement! \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/yes-your-congregation-can-go-solar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Connector Webinar
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SUMMARY:Faith leaders on Earth - a multi-faith panel
DESCRIPTION:Join 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\, Buddhist priest / teacher; Lóre Stevens\, First Universalist Church\, Minneapolis \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\nIt is common knowledge that many faith traditions offer wisdom about humans’ relationship with the earth\, but what are the specifics?  For example\, what does Hinduism teach\, and how might that be different from Jewish wisdom?  How does Buddhism guide its followers about nature? Is Christian teaching about the earth different from its cultural U.S. practice? Join us for a rich time of sharing\, discussion\, and insight. \nMore about our panelists: \nRev. Onryu Laura Kennedy (she/her) is a white\, converted Buddhist settler on Dakota and Anishinabee homelands committed to untangling the karma of genocide by engaging her Buddhist practice. She has received transmission in both the  Katagiri Roshi’s and Uchiyama Roshi’s Soto Zen lineage. From 2010-2021 she was one of the leaders at Clouds in Water Zen Center.  In spring of 2020 she was the shuso (leading monk for the practice period) for the practice period at Toshoji International Zen Center.  She has completed a year long Engaged Buddhist training at Upaya Zen Center\, and her application for being a recognized zen teacher in Japan has been accepted. She has an MA in Counseling Psychology and has worked on behalf of children and families for over 22 years. \nRabbi Ricky Kamil (he/him) works on the congregational organizing team serving the western suburbs for Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative. He understands housing is a right and is always guided by the idea of Tikkun Olam repairing the world. Ricky also works at Temple Israel of Minneapolis\, organizing their justice issues such as the sustainability task force\, which has done great work in the congregation and larger community. Ricky is married to the wonderful Rabbi\, Rebecca\, who works as a chaplain. Together they have an adorable child\, Matan\, and a very fluffy dog named Feivel. Ricky loves to be outside even when it’s cold. \nPatyon Hoegh (he/him) is a postulant in the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles and holds a Master’s of Divinity from the Claremont School of Theology. He works as Spiritual Communities Director for the Center for Spirituality in Nature\, a non-profit that provides opportunities for deepening spirituality through nature while nurturing loving relationships with Earth. A member of the Bishop’s Commission on Climate Change\, Payton advocates for intentional balance of spiritual reflection\, mindfulness\, and engagement to renew\, inspire\, and enrich activism responding to God’s call to care for and nurture reciprocal relationship with Earth.  He lives with his wife\, Jazmin\, and cat\, Zooey\, in a tiny home on the outskirts of the Angeles National Forest.” \nPrasad Bastodkar (he/him) grew up in India and moved to the United States in early 2000. He has lived in Minnesota for most of his life. He is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon by profession. He volunteers at the Hindu Society of Minnesota and leads their Guided Temple Visits. As a practicing Hindu he loves to volunteer at outreach events such as these to discuss what it means to be a Hindu. \nLóre Stevens (rhymes with ‘story’\, she/her) is the current ministerial intern at First Universalist Church in Minneapolis\, finishing her last stage of training in pursuit of ordination. She has worked at the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) and the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee. She served on the Board of the Church of the Larger Fellowship. She was honored to be published in UU World\, the magazine of the UUA\, on the topic of Food Faith. Lóre is from Tennessee and currently identifies as a bisexual\, biracial\, atheist\, cisgender woman. She enjoys science-fiction\, illustrated journaling\, and her two cats!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/faith-leaders-on-earth-a-multi-faith-panel/
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SUMMARY:Gathering at the Headwaters
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 the Earth. \nThis event will be held in conjunction with a Fire Light Mississippi Reunion commemorating the Treaty People Gathering and the beginning of the Fire Light encampment. \nThe host organizations for this gathering are Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light\, RISE Coalition\, and Honor the Earth. \nREGISTRATION BELOW!\nSchedule:\nOur “home base” for this family-friendly gathering is the Lake Ozawindib Group Center at Itasca State Park. We will have opportunities in the surrounding area to be in community as we offer prayers by the waters\, sing and hear good music\, share stories from the Line 3 resistance movement\, learn what’s still in jeopardy\, and connect with nature and one another. \nBelow is a general outline of the weekend. Join us for part of a day or the whole weekend! \n\nFriday\, June 2:  Arrival; the Ozawindib camp opens at 5:00 pm\nSaturday\, June 3:  Time at the Fire Light Mississippi camp; lunch and activities at LaSalle Lake State Recreation Area; guided nature walk; dip in Lake La Salle; singing and unity activities; optional visit to the IEN Teaching Garden in Bemidji; evening community meal catered by Josie’s Family Fry Bread; readings from the new Line 3 Anthology; music with Sunni Leilani\nSunday\, June 4:  Multifaith prayer circle at the Headwaters\, 11:00 am; box lunches provided; departure\n\nCost:\nAll are welcome! We do not want finances to be a barrier\, so please register and come whether or not you can donate. For those who can financially support this event\, please make a suggested donation of $75-$250 per person. \nThe host organizations are providing most meals\, tent lodging\, the group campsite\, and activities. Your gift helps us cover the costs involved in this event and ensures it can be financially accessible to all. Donations can be made online or in person at the camp. \nLodging:\nAll participants are responsible for making their own accommodations. Our home base at the Ozawindib campsite has options for tent camping or camping in your vehicle at no additional cost. \nThe organizers of the Fire Light reunion also invite you to camp with them in the ditch where the encampment was named along Mississippi. This is located about 8 miles from Itasca. \nCabins\, suites\, and rooms may also be available to rent in the Itasca State Park or the La Salle Lake State Recreation Area. Make a reservation directly through the DNR. You can also search for hotels\, motels\, or private rentals in the area. \nFood:\nLight dinner/snacks on Friday night\, Saturday’s picnic lunch\, the Saturday evening community meal\, and lunch at the Headwaters will be provided to all attendees. If you will be staying at the Ozawindib group campsite\, breakfast will be provided both Saturday and Sunday. We will strive to offer vegan/vegetarian/gluten-free options in addition to meat. \n\nREGISTRATION:
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/2023-headwaters-gathering/
LOCATION:Itasca State Park\, Park Rapids\, MN
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