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SUMMARY:Community Climate Resilience Hubs – March 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 MARCH SESSION!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/ccrn-march-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:20250218T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T072131
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SUMMARY:Community Climate Resilience Hubs – February 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. \nOur February meeting will focus on developing relationships with New City Church co-founder Tyler Sit! \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP FOR THE FEBRUARY SESSION!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/ccrn-feb-2/
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:20250121T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T072131
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T160324Z
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SUMMARY:Community Climate Resilience Hubs – January 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. \nThis webinar kick-off focuses on potential Minnesota resilience networks\, but everyone interested in resilience networks is welcome to join and participate. \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP FOR THE JANUARY SESSION!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/ccrn-jan-3/
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:20241122T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241122T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T072132
CREATED:20241118T222816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T190430Z
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SUMMARY:Election impact on community-scale energy tax credits and federal funding: Briefing and participant Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Join MNIPL and Jeremy Kalin\, attorney at Avisen Legal and experienced community-scale clean energy tax credit and project finance attorney\, for a briefing on the impact of the recent election on the community-scale energy tax credits and federal funding. We’ll offer a short briefing on what we know\, then spend the majority of the time answering questions. \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/election-impact-on-community-scale-energy-tax-credits-and-federal-funding-briefing-and-participant-qa/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Buff Grace":MAILTO:buff@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T072132
CREATED:20241104T182416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T214252Z
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SUMMARY:Heat Pump Helpers: Process Over Product
DESCRIPTION:Join MNIPL’s Bret Pence and Rachel Wagner\, Creative and Technical Director of Just Housing\, as they share their experiences of assisting 5 homeowners in Northeastern Minnesota over the past year in determining whether their houses were good candidates for air source heat pumps.  Using a grant from CERTs\, MNIPL and Just Housing dove deep into examining the existing homes\, and used the results to undergo a process of examination with the homeowners.  Barriers to implementation were recognized and bridges around these obstacles were found\, with recommendations for future deliberations on this issue. The study builds upon findings and resources explored in the Northland Heat Pump Helpers webinar series from 2023. \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/heat-pump-helpers/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Solar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buff Grace":MAILTO:buff@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240923T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T072132
CREATED:20240904T200253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T163922Z
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SUMMARY:Your Energy Transition: Making Your Home Work for the Earth
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation about how you can reduce your carbon emissions and save money on your energy bills! \nOur homes have amazing potential to reduce carbon emissions and save us real money. A typical Minnesota household can receive $10\,000 for insulating and switching to electric options\, plus you get a more comfortable and safe home to live in. Join us to hear from homeowners who have made these changes and the many resources available to help you upgrade your home. We’ll unveil the digital audit tool created by our UNC intern team\, connect you to energy experts that offer in-person audits\, and walk through the tax credits and rebates and how to get them. \nAs the first fall chill comes\, Minnesotans know it’s time to get our homes in order for winter. Likewise\, climate change calls us to get our house in order for the planet. Many Minnesotans are responding and you can too. \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/your-energy-transition-making-your-home-work-for-the-earth/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Solar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buff Grace":MAILTO:buff@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T072132
CREATED:20240429T201426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T204654Z
UID:10001303-1723309200-1723320000@www.mnipl.org
SUMMARY:Spirit of Water 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebration with Mississippi River! Gather with us to connect\, play\, learn\, pray\, celebrate\, and honor the spirit of water. There will be a community celebration featuring speakers\, music\, booths\, food\, art\, and play areas for children. \nThese partners are co-presenting the event:  \n\nResilient Indigenous Sisters Engaging (R.I.S.E. Coalition)\nUnited Theological Seminary\nFriends of the Mississippi River\n\nCLICK HERE to RSVP! \n 
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/spirit-of-water-2024/
LOCATION:Hidden Falls Regional Park\, 1313 Hidden Falls Dr.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buff Grace":MAILTO:buff@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240531T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240531T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T072132
CREATED:20240528T154739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T154826Z
UID:10001304-1717156800-1717160400@www.mnipl.org
SUMMARY:Unnatural Gas: Challenging Methane Gas Proposals at the PUC
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our virtual lunch and learn\, Unnatural Gas: Challenging Methane Gas Proposals at the PUC on Friday\, May 31 at noon! \nGiven 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 gas! \nWe’ll hear from Brian Edstrom and Olivia Carroll\, Regulatory Advocates of Citizens Utility Board (CUB)\, with comments from MNIPL’s Greater MN Director Bret Pence. They’ll break down upcoming dockets at the Public Utilities Commission related to methane or “natural” gas\, what’s at stake for wise climate policy\, and how we can make our voices heard! \nRSVP HERE!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/puc-methane/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buff Grace":MAILTO:buff@mnipl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240221T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240221T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T072132
CREATED:20240207T201605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T161555Z
UID:10001292-1708516800-1708520400@www.mnipl.org
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Buff Grace":MAILTO:buff@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T072132
CREATED:20240105T202543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T202543Z
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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/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buff Grace":MAILTO:buff@mnipl.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231107T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231107T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T072132
CREATED:20230711T215305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T203423Z
UID:10001253-1699372800-1699376400@www.mnipl.org
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/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Connector Circle
ORGANIZER;CN="Buff Grace":MAILTO:buff@mnipl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231003T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231003T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T072132
CREATED:20230711T215305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T203423Z
UID:10001252-1696348800-1696352400@www.mnipl.org
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-3/2023-10-03/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Connector Circle
ORGANIZER;CN="Buff Grace":MAILTO:buff@mnipl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230907T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230907T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T072132
CREATED:20230711T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T220902Z
UID:10001205-1694088000-1694091600@www.mnipl.org
SUMMARY:Community Connector Circle - 1st Thursday
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 and on the 1st Thursday at 12 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-thursday-2/2023-09-07/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Buff Grace":MAILTO:buff@mnipl.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230905T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230905T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T072132
CREATED:20230711T215305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T203423Z
UID:10001251-1693929600-1693933200@www.mnipl.org
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-3/2023-09-05/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Connector Circle
ORGANIZER;CN="Buff Grace":MAILTO:buff@mnipl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230822T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230822T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T072132
CREATED:20230711T204206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T223611Z
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SUMMARY:August in-person Community Connector Circle
DESCRIPTION:In August\, we are offering our Community Connector Circle meetings as in-person events on popular patios around the Twin Cities Metro.  These meetings are a great place to network with other congregation leaders working on climate justice\, to share ideas and the challenges we face\, and to get inspired for this fall.  Come join us at the date and place most convenient for you!  4:00 pm to 6:00 pm each time \nAugust 1 – Guavas Cuban Cafe\, 5607 Chicago Ave\, Minneapolis \nAugust 8 – Silverwood Park Cafe\, County Rd E\, Saint Anthony \nAugust 15 – Lake Monster Brewing\, 550 Vandalia St #160\, St Paul \nAugust 22 – Hazelwood Food & Drink\, 4450 Excelsior Blvd Suite #120\, St Louis Park
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/community-connector-circle-1st-tuesday-2/2023-08-22/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buff Grace":MAILTO:buff@mnipl.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230815T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230815T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T072132
CREATED:20230711T204206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T223611Z
UID:10001247-1692115200-1692122400@www.mnipl.org
SUMMARY:August in-person Community Connector Circle
DESCRIPTION:In August\, we are offering our Community Connector Circle meetings as in-person events on popular patios around the Twin Cities Metro.  These meetings are a great place to network with other congregation leaders working on climate justice\, to share ideas and the challenges we face\, and to get inspired for this fall.  Come join us at the date and place most convenient for you!  4:00 pm to 6:00 pm each time \nAugust 1 – Guavas Cuban Cafe\, 5607 Chicago Ave\, Minneapolis \nAugust 8 – Silverwood Park Cafe\, County Rd E\, Saint Anthony \nAugust 15 – Lake Monster Brewing\, 550 Vandalia St #160\, St Paul \nAugust 22 – Hazelwood Food & Drink\, 4450 Excelsior Blvd Suite #120\, St Louis Park
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/community-connector-circle-1st-tuesday-2/2023-08-15/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buff Grace":MAILTO:buff@mnipl.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230808T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230808T203000
DTSTAMP:20260407T072132
CREATED:20230711T155940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T195053Z
UID:10001243-1691521200-1691526600@www.mnipl.org
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Buff Grace":MAILTO:buff@mnipl.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230808T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230808T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T072132
CREATED:20230711T204206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T223611Z
UID:10001246-1691510400-1691517600@www.mnipl.org
SUMMARY:August in-person Community Connector Circle
DESCRIPTION:In August\, we are offering our Community Connector Circle meetings as in-person events on popular patios around the Twin Cities Metro.  These meetings are a great place to network with other congregation leaders working on climate justice\, to share ideas and the challenges we face\, and to get inspired for this fall.  Come join us at the date and place most convenient for you!  4:00 pm to 6:00 pm each time \nAugust 1 – Guavas Cuban Cafe\, 5607 Chicago Ave\, Minneapolis \nAugust 8 – Silverwood Park Cafe\, County Rd E\, Saint Anthony \nAugust 15 – Lake Monster Brewing\, 550 Vandalia St #160\, St Paul \nAugust 22 – Hazelwood Food & Drink\, 4450 Excelsior Blvd Suite #120\, St Louis Park
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/community-connector-circle-1st-tuesday-2/2023-08-08/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnipl.org/wp-content/uploads/CC-webinars-2.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Buff Grace":MAILTO:buff@mnipl.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230803T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230803T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T072132
CREATED:20230711T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T220902Z
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SUMMARY:Community Connector Circle - 1st Thursday
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 and on the 1st Thursday at 12 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-thursday-2/2023-08-03/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Buff Grace":MAILTO:buff@mnipl.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230801T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230801T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T072132
CREATED:20230711T204206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T223611Z
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SUMMARY:August in-person Community Connector Circle
DESCRIPTION:In August\, we are offering our Community Connector Circle meetings as in-person events on popular patios around the Twin Cities Metro.  These meetings are a great place to network with other congregation leaders working on climate justice\, to share ideas and the challenges we face\, and to get inspired for this fall.  Come join us at the date and place most convenient for you!  4:00 pm to 6:00 pm each time \nAugust 1 – Guavas Cuban Cafe\, 5607 Chicago Ave\, Minneapolis \nAugust 8 – Silverwood Park Cafe\, County Rd E\, Saint Anthony \nAugust 15 – Lake Monster Brewing\, 550 Vandalia St #160\, St Paul \nAugust 22 – Hazelwood Food & Drink\, 4450 Excelsior Blvd Suite #120\, St Louis Park
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/community-connector-circle-1st-tuesday-2/2023-08-01/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buff Grace":MAILTO:buff@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230706T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230706T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T072132
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SUMMARY:Community Connector Circle - 1st Thursday
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 and on the 1st Thursday at 12 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-thursday/2023-07-06/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Buff Grace":MAILTO:buff@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230704T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T072132
CREATED:20230214T155137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T160545Z
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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 and on the 1st Thursday at 12 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/2023-07-04/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Buff Grace":MAILTO:buff@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230613T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230613T201500
DTSTAMP:20260407T072132
CREATED:20230413T210005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T181502Z
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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/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Connector Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buff Grace":MAILTO:buff@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230606T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230606T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T072132
CREATED:20230214T155137Z
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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 and on the 1st Thursday at 12 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/2023-06-06/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Buff Grace":MAILTO:buff@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230605
DTSTAMP:20260407T072132
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Buff Grace":MAILTO:buff@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T072132
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SUMMARY:Community Connector Circle - 1st Thursday
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 and on the 1st Thursday at 12 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-thursday/2023-06-01/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Buff Grace":MAILTO:buff@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T072132
CREATED:20230214T154849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T201746Z
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SUMMARY:Community Connector Circle - 1st Thursday
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 and on the 1st Thursday at 12 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-thursday/2023-05-04/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Buff Grace":MAILTO:buff@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230502T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230502T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T072132
CREATED:20230214T155137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T160545Z
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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 and on the 1st Thursday at 12 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/2023-05-02/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Buff Grace":MAILTO:buff@mnipl.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230406T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230406T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T072132
CREATED:20230214T154849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T201746Z
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SUMMARY:Community Connector Circle - 1st Thursday
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 and on the 1st Thursday at 12 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-thursday/2023-04-06/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Buff Grace":MAILTO:buff@mnipl.org
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