UN Climate Change Conference: A Faithful Response
ZoomMNIPL's Executive Director, Julia Nerbonne; Youth Program Coordinator, Analyah Schlaeger dos Santos; and Board member, Ruhel Islam are traveling to the 26th UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow. They join a global community of people of faith and conscience who are bringing a moral voice to these proceedings. At this webinar on November 9, we'll…
Climate Justice Household – Fall Webinar
ZoomAs the temperatures drop, learn how you can prep your home and save money on colder weather energy bills.
It Takes All of Us: UU Community Call to End Fossil Fuels
ZoomJoin this rich conversation with a group of Unitarian Universalist lay leaders, ministers, and community organizers from across Minnesota and our national body. In this community call, we will share the current priorities of the Line 3 movement and developments in how we can stop all fossil fuel projects, including through divestments. We will deepen…
Grieving and Moving Forward on Line 3
ZoomThis year brought a disappointing milestone to the eight-year fight against the Line 3 tar sands pipeline. Despite a faithful and brave resistance, the MN Pollution Control Agency, Governor Walz, and President Biden all failed in honoring Native treaties and protecting our sacred and sensitive lands and water. Dirty oil now flows through northern Minnesota…
Water and Stars: A Winter Solstice Action
AnywhereOn this Winter Solstice, we will rebuke all fossil fuel projects and offer a shared dream of a just and sustainable future. Through this shared action and intention, from wherever we are, we will bring our collective energy together in prayer, reflection, and spiritual practice. We will welcome the light.
Previewing State Climate Legislation
ZoomThe 2022 Minnesota legislative session starts at the end of January. For this Community Connector webinar, we will review what climate legislation is possible and how people of faith and conscience can engage in the session. For extra inspiration, we will be joined by our counterparts at Faith in Place in Illinois where they'll share…
Caucus for Climate Training
ZoomJoin MNIPL and our partners at the 100% Campaign for training on Minnesota's caucus system. No matter your political party, your voice is essential in letting our elected leaders know that Minnesotans want bold climate action now! Caucuses are meetings of local party units where the policy platforms are set and candidates are endorsed. This…
From Angst to Action: Help Your Congregation Respond to Climate Change
ZoomAs consequences of climate change exploded across the U.S. in 2021, more and more people grew aware of the crisis. “Alarmed” is now the largest category in Yale’s Climate Communication polling and three times the number of those who are “Dismissive.” The full feature film Don’t Look Up, a metaphor for climate denial, is the…
How to meet with your State Senator
Learn how to meet with your Minnesota State Senator and advocate for clean energy, energy efficiency, clean transportation, and climate resilience.
Be the Spark Winter 2022 Begins!
Be the Spark is a dynamic and experiential leadership development program. Build premier organizing skills and learn strategic approaches for engaging your faith community in the climate justice movement. Our Winter 2022 workshop series will meet online over four Thursday evenings: February 17 & 24, March 3 & 10.