MNIPL Policy Team Meeting
ZoomWith Sara Wolff, MNIPL's new Strategic Policy Director, now on board, our Policy Team Meetings are relaunching on Sept. 19. Sara is excited to meet and work with this team and also to welcome new members. On the agenda: Meeting each other Introduction to a vision and principles for climate progress Structuring our engagement in…
Loss and Damage: A Global Campaign
ZoomFloods. Droughts. Stronger, more frequent natural disasters. Rising sea levels. Food shortages. Forced migration. Conflict over resources. Prevention and adaptation will not be enough to cope with climate change. Climate impacts are increasing everywhere, but the most vulnerable who have done the least to create this crisis are getting hit first and worst around the…
Sacred Creation in Crisis: Strengthening the Multifaith Response in MN
MNIPL is proud to be part of MnMN's Annual Conference 2022. This year’s gathering will focus on creation in crisis and our particular multifaith response in Minnesota. It is an opportunity for listening to other’s stories, having in-depth conversations, and experiencing art and performance of other faith traditions.
Outside These Four Walls
Prospect Park United Methodist Church 22 SE Orlin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesJoin a rejuvenating afternoon of fellowship, singing, food, outreach, and community building! From 1-2 pm, hear an inspiring word from Isiah Dennis, associate pastor at Prospect Park UMC, and learn about relational organizing from Joshua Lewis of MNIPL. Sarina Partridge will also lead a group sing that will be accessible and fun for all! Food…
Loss and Damage: A Student-led Event
College of St. Benedict 37 South College Ave., St. Joseph"Loss and Damage: What's Happening in the Global South" is a student-led event hosted by the Climate Justice Club at the College of St. Benedict. CSB students Cassie Johnson, Lauren Funke, and Emma Rodeguier are in the Envr 303 Climate Action Workshop course, and they are working with MNIPL to spread awareness and discuss how…
The Inflation Reduction Act
ZoomThe recently passed Inflation Reduction Act includes huge benefits for solar energy and other critical climate change provisions. Learn more about this federal legislation and how congregations and communities have new opportunities to save on energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Our guest speaker is Jeremy Kalin, a solar expert and attorney. Mr. Kalin has a…
Dakota Sacred Sites Tour 2022
Church of St. Peter 1405 Sibley Memorial Highway, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe Sacred Sites Tours are part of Healing Minnesota Stories’ effort to create dialogue and healing between Native and non-Native peoples (a program of the Minnesota Council of Churches). Join us to gain a greater awareness and understanding of the Dakota people, the original people of this area, who too often are invisible in their…
Policy Team Potluck
For those in the Twin Cities, attend this potluck to reconnect or meet people interested in working with the MNIPL Policy Team. Contact Sara Wolff at sara@mnipl.org for details. Will be held in Minneapolis.
Live from COP27 in Egypt
ZoomMNIPL’s Analyah Schlaeger dos Santos is attending the 27th UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. She joins a global community of young people who are bringing a…
Community Office Hours
ZoomEach week on Thursdays, MNIPL hosts an online Community Office Hour between noon and 1:00 pm. This is a great opportunity for people who are organizing within a community to ask questions, get new ideas, share your struggles, or celebrate your successes. Hosted by Buff Grace or a member of the outreach team.