MNIPL WORKSHOPS & CUSTOM PROGRAMS

Help your community learn, connect, and act on climate justice by offering a workshop or custom program facilitated by MNIPL staff and core volunteers. These events can be in-person, on Zoom, or a hybrid. The suggested honoraria for most events is $50 per hour.

If you have questions or would like to host a customized workshop or event, please contact outreach@mnipl.org, and we'll work with you on your community's specific needs.

Climate Conversation

During this community gathering, we start by connecting with our deepest values. Then we articulate together the realities of the climate crisis, how those realities connect with our faith and spiritual practices, and how your community can take action for a just and sustainable world. Climate Conversations are a great way to jumpstart climate action!

Length: 60-90 minutes

Fossil Fuel Divestment

Discover the powerful history of divestment movements and the role they can play in stopping fossil fuel projects. Learn how communities and individuals can divest their bank and retirement accounts from destructive industries and invest instead in just, clean energy solutions.

Length: 1 hour

Mini "Be the Spark" Session

Be the Spark is MNIPL's premiere community development program that trains people of faith and conscience to be powerful organizers in the climate movement. Request a customized "mini" workshop for leaders and organizers in your congregation or community to focus on a particular area.

Length: Varies

Custom "All in the Circle" Camp

MNIPL's "All in the Circle: Creative Arts & Nature Camp" is carefully designed to give children the opportunity to fall in love with the earth and to be co-creators of a culture of kindness. Informed by the wisdom, teachings, and experience of educators, spiritual leaders, and developmental psychologists, children gain the skills and “know-how” to live peacefully with each other and the natural world. Bring a customized All in the Circle camp experience to your congregation or community!

Length: Varies

Going Solar

Trees and plants have been using the sun's free energy for millions of years to make the earth a better place to live. You can too, but it can be more complicated for humans. Learn how homeowners and congregations can go solar and significantly cut utility bills. We help you understand the best options available.

Length: 1 hour

Advocacy 101

In this family-friendly workshop, learn how to engage your congregation in advocating for state and federal policy action to address the climate crisis. Gain skills in how to write a powerful advocacy letter—and then send that letter to key decision-makers during the workshop!

Length: 1 hour

Climate Justice Congregation Coaching

Are you creating or working on a climate action plan for your community? In this customizable coaching session, an experienced organizer will meet with your team to facilitate a discussion about setting goals, developing strategies and tactics, growing your team, and next steps.

Length: Varies

Act on Climate from Home

Learn what you and your household can do to reduce your carbon footprint, support sustainable policies, and create community by participating in MNIPL's Climate Justice Household Program.

Length: 1 hour

Introducing MNIPL

Learn more about MNIPL, how we work for climate justice by engaging people of faith, and opportunities to join the movement.

Length: 45-60 minutes