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Maine Interfaith Power and Light "MEIPL Mission: Inspired by diverse faith perspectives to care for the natural world and its most vulnerable inhabitants, Maine Interfaith Power and Light works to engage the faith communities of Maine in efforts to counter climate change through education, advocacy, energy conservation and the use of clean renewable power. If you believe in our mission and would like to support our work, now is the perfect time to do so. Thanks to a 2013 $12,000 challenge grant from our parent organization, your support can go twice as far." -
Kentucky Interfaith Power and Light "Kentucky IPL is a community of congregations, faith-based organizations, and individuals of faith responding to climate change as an ethical and moral issue, through advocacy, education, energy conservation, energy efficiency, stewardship, and the use and promotion of clean, renewable energy... ...Through education, advocacy and action, Kentucky IPL mobilizes a religious response to climate change and the social injustices it creates." -
Kansas Interfaith Action/Kansas Interfaith Power and Light "Kansas Interfaith Action is a statewide, multi–faith issue–advocacy organization that “puts faith into action” by educating, engaging and advocating on behalf of people of faith and the public regarding critical social, economic, and climate justice issues. KIFA (pronounced 'KEE–fa') supporters are shaped by the values of our diverse faiths, which connect us to an age–old concern for justice, peace, and human dignity. Rooted in faith, we join hands across difference to work for moral public policy in Kansas." -
Hawaii Interfaith Power and Light "Mission Statement As faithful stewards of aloha aina (the living earth community), Hawaii Interfaith Power and Light engages faith communities to raise awareness of global warming and create inspirational solutions. Core Values HIPL's core values are principles and spiritual ideals that serve as the foundation of the organization's goals and plans. We draw from the rich lexicon and traditions of Native Hawaiian values and spirituality to give expression to the core values of HIPL. Ohana: all of life is related as a family Malama: mutual caring for each other and for future generations; awe/inspiration/reverence for all life; viewing the world as our neighborhood; recognizing our karmic footprint; realizing our spiritual and moral obligation to each other and the earth Kuleana: taking responsibility and ownership to do what is needed; being empowered to determine one's own future; working toward personal transformation. Aloha: Compassion and a welcoming spirit; recognizing the sacredness of life and our kinship with all beings; caring for elders and ancestors (kupuna); embracing creativity and hopefulness in all that we do." -
Georgia Interfaith Power and Light "Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL), equips faith communities across the state of Georgia to Care for Creation through worship, education, and the stewardship of natural resources. GIPL was founded in 2003 by Rev. Woody and Carol Bartlett as part of the National Interfaith Power & Light movement. Since that time, GIPL has partnered with over 500 congregations to help them reduce their energy consumption, costs, and implement earth care initiatives." -
Delaware Interfaith Power and Light "Our Mission Working through faith communities and community partners, to provide a religious response to the causes and impacts of climate change. We Believe It is our moral responsibility to scientifically inform and spiritually deepen our understanding of our relationship with the natural world and to act on those understandings. Our Goal The preservation of a healthy and sustainable planet; and to equitably improve the quality of life of our families and our communities." -
Interreligious Eco-Justice Network/Connecticut Interfaith Power and Light "The Interreligious Eco-Justice Network is Connecticut only faith-based environmental non-profit organization. Committed to justice and grounded in hope, IREJN is a unifying voice dedicated to postive, hopeful action on behalf of the earth, the one thing we all share and the one place we all call home. The mission of the Interreligious Eco-Justice Network is to inspire and equip Connecticut’s religious communities and their spiritual allies to protect our planet through education, engagement, and advocacy." -
California Interfaith Power and Light "CIPL is a faith based organization and stipulates that every major spiritual tradition calls on us to be faithful stewards of Creation. We have a responsibility to protect the earth for our children and future generations. Global warming is a crisis that has severe environmental, social, moral, economic and spiritual consequences. Current patterns of climatic warming point to increases in heat-related illnesses and deaths, increased heat stress for crops, and greater energy needs for cooling. CIPL helps educate congregations on the theological basis for eco-stewardship and assists them in implementing programs to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and become more energy efficient – therefore helping to mitigate the harmful effects of global warming. Working together, individuals and communities of faith can model to the rest of the world how to be the stewards of our precious Creation. The goal of CIPL is to activate California’s 50,000 congregations by providing them with links and referrals to local sources of energy audits, building improvements, and solar panel installation. We provide information to locate green energy sources and compact fluorescent light bulbs for use in congregation’s buildings and member’s homes. We help congregational leaders educate their membership about environmental stewardship, conservation and the effects of global warming. We present logical choices that can be made in people’s everyday lives to help reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions." -
Arkansas Interfaith Power and Light "The mission of Arkansas Interfaith Power and Light (AIPL) is to educate and energize diverse faith communities to care for God’s creation and work toward climate justice. Ark. IPL has earned a 3-year USDA-NRCS-UAIP grant for urban agriculture." -
Arizona Interfaith Power and Light "Mission: To mobilize people of faith and conscience to care for our common home and work for climate justice. Vision: A just and harmonious relationship with Creation. Values: What we hold most sacred Because we embrace faith and spirituality, we are grounded in the interconnectedness of the sacred, the natural world, and one another. Because we embrace justice, we act with inclusion and respect, working in solidarity with vulnerable and marginalized communities. Because we embrace hope, we are empowered to live into our vision for the world for present and future generations. Because we embrace courage, we speak with a prophetic voice to create equity and restore wholeness to all. Because love is central to who we are, we are committed to ending the suffering caused by climate change." -
Alaska Interfaith Power and Light "Alaska Interfaith Power & Light seeks to be faithful stewards of God's Creation by responding to climate change through the promotion of energy conservation, energy efficiency, renewable energy and the wise use of the earth's resources. This ministry intends to protect the earth's ecosystems, safeguard public health and ensure sufficient, sustainable energy for all." -
Alabama Interfaith Power and Light "Originally organized in 2005, Alabama Interfaith Power and Light (AL IPL) was an active statewide presence until 2011. AL IPL has now been reorganized and re-energized by the new executive director, Rev. Michael Malcom, and a dedicated steering committee representing a cross-section of business, nonprofit, and faith-based communities from across the state. AL IPL will focus on engaging the entire state of Alabama in combating climate change. We work in coalition with North Carolina IPL, South Carolina IPL, and Georgia IPL to address climate change and other environmental issues that affect the greater Southeast region. Our overall goal is to engage all congregations of all faiths in the state of Alabama as AL IPL members and active voices in the fight for environmental justice. We also aim for every house of worship in the state to take steps towards increasing their energy efficiency, beginning with completing an AL IPL assisted energy efficiency audit. And, to make a commitment to the stewardship of Creation." -
Iowa Interfaith Power and Light "Iowa IPL envisions a world where we live in right relationship with our neighbors and planet... ...Founded in 2006, we are a part of the national Interfaith Power & Light movement. As a statewide non-profit, we mobilize people of faith and conscience from all walks of life. Our supporters include individuals and religious communities." -
Faith and Environmental Stewardship: Finding Common Ground "While looking at the diverse spiritual and religious beliefs that we hold, an inspiring and harmonious pattern emerges in the realm of environmental stewardship. Different faith traditions offer unique perspectives on our relationship with nature and the imperative to safeguard the environment. This interfaith exploration weaves together the threads of responsibility, interconnectedness, and environmental justice, revealing a unified call for collective action towards sustainable development and ecological preservation." -
In 'Laudate Deum,' Pope Francis presents a compelling climate crisis apologia "With a degree of urgency appropriate for the planetary catastrophe we face today, Pope Francis' latest apostolic exhortation, Laudate Deum, 'to all people of good will on the climate crisis,' builds on the important insights of his 2015 encyclical letter 'Laudato Si', On Care for our Common Home.' That the pope has explicitly described the current state of the climate as a 'crisis' could be viewed as affirming what climate activist Greta Thunberg said in her 2019 address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland: 'Our house is on fire. I am here to say, our house is on fire.' " -
Laudate Deum "Eight years have passed since I published the Encyclical Letter Laudato Si’, when I wanted to share with all of you, my brothers and sisters of our suffering planet, my heartfelt concerns about the care of our common home. Yet, with the passage of time, I have realized that our responses have not been adequate, while the world in which we live is collapsing and may be nearing the breaking point. In addition to this possibility, it is indubitable that the impact of climate change will increasingly prejudice the lives and families of many persons. We will feel its effects in the areas of healthcare, sources of employment, access to resources, housing, forced migrations, etc. This is a global social issue and one intimately related to the dignity of human life. The Bishops of the United States have expressed very well this social meaning of our concern about climate change, which goes beyond a merely ecological approach, because 'our care for one another and our care for the earth are intimately bound together. Climate change is one of the principal challenges facing society and the global community. The effects of climate change are borne by the most vulnerable people, whether at home or around the world'. In a few words, the Bishops assembled for the Synod for Amazonia said the same thing: 'Attacks on nature have consequences for people’s lives'. And to express bluntly that this is no longer a secondary or ideological question, but a drama that harms us all, the African bishops stated that climate change makes manifest 'a tragic and striking example of structural sin'. The reflection and information that we can gather from these past eight years allow us to clarify and complete what we were able to state some time ago. For this reason, and because the situation is now even more pressing, I have wished to share these pages with you." -
The Pope, the Environmental Crisis, and Frontline Leaders | The Letter: Laudato Si Film "In 2015, Pope Francis wrote Laudato Si’ (The Letter); an encyclical letter about the environmental crisis to every single person in the world. A few years later, four voices that have gone unheard in global conversations have been invited to an unprecedented dialogue with the Pope. Hailing from Senegal, the Amazon, India, and Hawai’i, they bring perspective and solutions from the poor, the indigenous, the youth, and wildlife into a conversation with Pope Francis himself. This documentary follows their journey to Rome and the extraordinary experiences that took place there, and is packed with powerfully moving personal stories alongside the latest information about the planetary crisis and the toll it’s taking on nature and people. Because, in the words of the Laudato Si’ Movement chair Lorna Gold, 'once you know, you CANNOT look away.' #LaudatoSiFilm Learn more about the protagonists and how you can take action at https://TheLetterFilm.org" -
Cool Congregations "The Cool Congregations Challenge, is an annual national contest to recognize 'Cool Congregations' that are becoming energy efficient and sustainable role models within their communities. The contest is brought to you by Interfaith Power & Light, a nonprofit organization inspiring and mobilizing people of faith and conscience to take bold and just action on climate. There are no fees to enter. Application period opens November 1 each year. Deadline for entries, December 15. Get ready to enter the Challenge! Due to Covid the project eligibility window has been expanded again for 2024. Projects completed in 2021, 2022, and 2023 will be eligible to apply. Deadline Dec 15, 2023, awards announced in February 2024. NEW! Electric Vehicle Leader category for congregations that have encouraged EV adoption. This category includes: EVs (Congregants and Staff) • Congregational EV Charging Stations • Outreach • Educating and Advocating for EVs. (Includes all-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids and electric bikes. If your congregation is working on reducing transportation emission through public transportation or carpooling, apply to the Community Inspiration category.)" -
One Home One Future Launch Event — Oct. 4, 2023 "Join us for this 1-hour launch event — One Home One Future is a multifaith campaign to strengthen vitality, relevance, and community connection across generations in local congregations nationwide. It is a coalition effort of American faith denominations and organizations working for visible and collective climate action by faith leaders. The campaign will educate, activate, and empower clergy, congregants, youth, and all spiritual people in meaningful and just solutions locally, regionally, and nationally in ways that are accessible, positive, and empowering. To officially participate in the campaign, visit OneHomeOneFuture.org" -
Presentation of the Apostolic Exhortation: "Laudate Deum" This video contains discussion of Pope Francis' newly released Laudate Deum, as well as comments on how it connects with Laudato Si' and applies to future action. Environmental and religious activists, experts, and scholars speak on the issue as it relates to their field. The speakers explain possible ways to incorporate the information discussed in Laudate Deum and other knowledge surrounding climate change can be incorporated and developed into courses of action to address the climate crisis. -
Book Launch: Qur’anic Ecology and Resonances with Laudato Si’ "The Laudato Si' Research Institute and the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) Faith for Earth Initiative cordially invite you to attend this online book launch for An Introduction to Qur’anic Ecology and Resonances with Laudato Si’, by Farhana Mayer. The launch will consist of an introduction to the text by Farhana Mayer, followed by responses from scholars and practitioners including Revd Prof. Joshtrom Kureethadam (Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development; Pontifical Salesian University), Prof. Ibrahim Özdemir (Uskudar University; member of drafting team for Al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth) and Dr. Iyad Abu Moghli (UNEP, Faith for Earth). There will be an opportunity for Q&A at the end. This event will take place online [on October 19, 2023 from 1pm to 2:15 EST]. After you have registered, we will be in touch with the link to join." -
Faith Lifestyles to Beat Plastic Pollution "Dr. Iyad Abumoghli and Sarah Berg, Acting Director for the Center for Climate Justice and Faith at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary, discuss the ways in which faith communities are uniquely positioned to combat the climate crisis. This GTUx Lecture will specifically focus on actions that can be taken to combat plastic pollution — an area in which faith-based organizations are positioned to be significant catalyzers through educating, activating and inspiring their communities; developing capacity for sustainable practices; advocating policymakers and mobilizing the private sector; and collaborating with their community partners to advance change." -
Faith for Earth Initiative "Promoting faith leadership, faith-based organizations and communities as custodians of far-reaching, value-based perspectives on environmental sustainability. Religion and spirituality hold tremendous wisdom for the protection and conservation of our earth, inspiring both religious and secular actors to advocate for stronger political will and lead by example. Find out why faith and environment matters. A three-pronged approach drives this Initiative: Strengthening partnership with faith-based organization’s leadership for policy impact; Greening faith-based organization’s investments, operations and assets; and Establishing an accessible knowledge-based support system using faith scripts and scientific evidence." -
Faith Action on UN Sustainable Development Goals: Database "UNEP adopts innovative communication as a driving force for empowered environmental advocacy. For the first time, a database dedicated to the collection of projects and activities demonstrate how faith, indigenous and local communities contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals." -
3000-year-old solutions to modern problems | Lyla June | TEDxKC "In this profoundly hopeful talk, Diné musician, scholar, and cultural historian Lyla June outlines a series of timeless human success stories focusing on Native American food and land management techniques and strategies. Lyla June is an Indigenous musician, scholar and community organizer of Diné (Navajo), Tsétsêhéstâhese (Cheyenne) and European lineages. Her dynamic, multi-genre presentation style has engaged audiences across the globe towards personal, collective and ecological healing. She blends studies in Human Ecology at Stanford, graduate work in Indigenous Pedagogy, and the traditional worldview she grew up with to inform her music, perspectives and solutions. Her current doctoral research focuses on Indigenous food systems revitalization. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community."