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Discussion on Climate Change and Divestment at Temple University

Howard Gittis Student Center, Room 217B 1755 North 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Climate Change Divestment at Temple: Featuring New Yorker Journalist Bill McKibben with Temple Alum and Environmental Activist Amani ReidWe are proud to present a discussion on climate change and divestment with environmentalist and journalist Bill McKibben. Mr. McKibben, who founded 350.org and contributes regularly to the New Yorker, has published numerous groundbreaking and compelling pieces on global warming and has been instrumental in various efforts to curb carbon emissions. He will be joined by Temple Alum and environmental justice advocate, Amani Reid. Ms. Reid will be facilitating a conversation that outlines the climate change crisis and the complex process of

Discussion on Climate Change and Divestment at Temple University

Howard Gittis Student Center, Room 217B 1755 North 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Climate Change Divestment at Temple: Featuring New Yorker Journalist Bill McKibben with Temple Alum and Environmental Activist Amani ReidWe are proud to present a discussion on climate change and divestment with environmentalist and journalist Bill McKibben. Mr. McKibben, who founded 350.org and contributes regularly to the New Yorker, has published numerous groundbreaking and compelling pieces on global warming and has been instrumental in various efforts to curb carbon emissions. He will be joined by Temple Alum and environmental justice advocate, Amani Reid. Ms. Reid will be facilitating a conversation that outlines the climate change crisis and the complex process of

PA IPL Environmental Edcuation: Planting Events & Virtual Cosmic Walk

2022-23 Environmental Education Series: Caring for CreationJoin PA IPL for our 2022-23 Environmental Education Series: Caring for CreationFirst Fridays 12-1pm | October 2022 through June 2023MAY 5: Earth Month Planting Events & Virtual Cosmic WalkPA IPL is offering a virtual Environmental Education Series that is generously funded by the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The programs will be offered virtually along with our partner, First United Methodist Church of Germantown (FUMCOG), and will be available to all of our members through this virtual environmental education series, Caring for Creation with PA IPL. Please join us during your lunch hour

How to Advocate to Elected Officials or Their Staff with JEA – May 17, 2023

How to Advocate Through a Meeting with Elected Officials or Their StaffJoin Pennsylvania Interfaith Power & Light and the Jewish Earth Alliance on May 17 at 7:00pm for an informational session on how to advocate through a meeting with elected officials or their staff. Katie Blume from Conservation Voters of PA will be the speaker.Meeting with elected officials or their staff is one of the most impactful ways to make your voice heard. When you work with an organization, it is much easier to conduct an effective meeting. Late spring through the summer is a very active time for PA

PA IPL Environmental Education: Stormwater & Rain Barrels

2022-23 Environmental Education Series: Caring for CreationJoin PA IPL for our 2022-23 Environmental Education Series: Caring for CreationFirst Fridays 12-1pm | October 2022 through June 2023JUNE 2: Stormwater & Rain BarrelsPA IPL is offering a virtual Environmental Education Series that is generously funded by the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The programs will be offered virtually along with our partner, First United Methodist Church of Germantown (FUMCOG), and will be available to all of our members through this virtual environmental education series, Caring for Creation with PA IPL. Please join us during your lunch hour on First Fridays.Our June

How to Encourage More Solar Power in PA with PA IPL & JEA – June 28, 2023

How to Encourage More Solar Power in PAJoin Pennsylvania Interfaith Power & Light and the Jewish Earth Alliance on June 28 at 7:00pm for an informational session on how to encourage more solar power in PA. Monica Carey ,Pennsylvania Program Director of Solar United Neighbors will be the speaker. The percentage of solar power generated in PA is far smaller than in neighboring states largely because we do not incentivize generation of solar power, in fact we have laws that inhibit solar installations. To transition to clean energy, we must increase solar generation quickly.

The Power of One Voice – PA IPL Film Series

The Power of One Voice: A 50-Year Perspective on the Life of Rachel CarsonJoin PA IPL for our 2023 Summer Film Series on the second Wednesdays of July & September. We will kick off the summer with The Power of One Voice: A 50-Year Perspective on the Life of Rachel Carson, featuring PA IPL Board Member Dr. Patricia DeMarco.This remarkable film was produced & directed by Mark Dixon, Blue Lens, and executive produced & brought to PA IPL by Dr. Patricia DeMarco. From the Blue Lens website:A groundbreaking documentary examining the life of Rachel Carson and the profound implications of

The EPA’s Carbon Rule Briefing with JEA – July 19, 2023

The EPA's Carbon Rule BriefingJoin Pennsylvania Interfaith Power & Light and the Jewish Earth Alliance on July 19 at 7:00pm for an informational session about the EPA and proposed strong climate pollution rules for fossil fuel burning power plants. Seth Sacks, Field Director of Climate Action PA (a project of the Conservation Voters of PA), will be the speaker. He will speak to the significance of the Carbon Rule and how to leave comments/take action.The EPA has proposed new standards to cut carbon pollution from power plants. The EPA is now taking public comment on the proposal, and you can

Advocate for a Climate Friendly Farm Bill with JEA – August 16, 2023

Why We All Should Care and Advocate for a Climate Friendly Farm BillJoin Pennsylvania Interfaith Power & Light and the Jewish Earth Alliance on August 16 at 7:00pm for an informational session on why & how to advocate for a Farm Bill that takes climate issues into account and will be positive for the environment.Every five years Congress needs to pass a new Farm Bill. Emissions caused by farming practices are worsening the climate crisis, but farms can also be a solution. Congress is investing huge sums in agriculture, and this money should be directed to help farmers mitigate and

Sustained Advocacy Policy Update Call – August 2023

Bi-Monthly LIVE Policy Update CallJoin PA IPL for our bi-monthly LIVE policy call. This month in addition to our regular updates, we will focus in on the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), reflecting on the anniversary of the bill being signed into law, and where we are one year later.At this month’s call, our guest speaker is Robin Lewis. She will focus on helping us better understand environmental justice and how it relates to IRA. As an EJ activist and organizer, Robin has a long history of helping others become more sustainable and inclusive. As a certified project manager, she held

Climate Wins Here with Representative Summer Lee

Garfield Community Farm 509 Wicklow Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Celebrate IRA Investments in Pittsburgh CommunitiesJoin PA IPL and Rep. Summer Lee at Garfield Community Farm (509 Wicklow St.) on Friday, September 1st at 12:30pm to celebrate IRA investments in Pittsburgh communities and the urban gardens in our city working to advance food justice.If you're in SWPA, we hope to see you there!Download Event Flyer Here

Tree Planting & Maintenance – Fall 2023

Partnership with the Chesapeake Bay FoundationHere at PA IPL a big planting effort is underway, and we want you to be part of it!PA IPL received requests for over 25,000 trees this Spring! We are excited to partner with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation once again to deliver as many of these requests as possible. Join us for a virtual session on September 19th at 7pm where we will learnabout the importance of planting native treeshow to plant & maintain trees you receiveand a little more about the mission to plant 10 million trees in PA by 2025We can’t wait to

The Appropriations Bill with PA IPL & JEA – September 20, 2023

Making climate-friendly appropriations a priority in the Federal budgetJoin Pennsylvania Interfaith Power & Light and the Jewish Earth Alliance on September 20 at 7:00pm for an informational session on the Appropriations Bill. We will discuss making climate-friendly appropriations a priority in the Federal budget by understanding the budgeting process and what we need to tell our officials about our care and concern for the climate.Speaker: Madison Mayhew, National IPL Federal Policy ManagerSeptember 30th is the deadline for Congress to pass a budget, so Congress will be focused on appropriations throughout the month. The appropriations/budget process is complex and a huge

Re-Imagining a Christian Response to a Changing Climate

Exploring Religion & Environment Series - Session 1: ChristianityExploring Religion & Environment SeriesJoin us for a series of lunchtime conversations this Fall and Winter focused on exploring religion and the environment. We will be joined by experts, theologians, activists, and thinkers for deep dives into different religious traditions. By blending informative education with ground-breaking discourse, we hope that wherever you are on your own journey exploring faith and our changing world, you will find value in this foray.Session 1: Re-Imagining a Christian Response to a Changing ClimateWhat might a faithful Christian response look like in a rapidly changing world? In

Democracy, Voting, & Climate Solutions with PA IPL & JEA – October 18, 2023

The essential relationships between democracy, voting, and climate change solutionsJoin Pennsylvania Interfaith Power & Light and the Jewish Earth Alliance on October 18 at 7:00pm for a discussion about the essential relationships between democracy, voting, and climate change solutions. Voting for positions at all levels strengthens democracy and has the potential to implement strong climate friendly policies. The reverse is also true, when people fail to vote, democracy can be threatened and harmful policies or no policies can be enforced.Speaker: Maegan Ramirez, Climate Justice Outreach Coordinator at the Union of Concerned Scientists

Sustained Advocacy Policy Update Call – October 2023

LIVE Policy Update CallJoin us for a LIVE Policy call on October 26 at 5pm. This month, we’ll continue our discussion of the DEP’s new environmental justice policy and mapping tool with Abby Jones. Abby is Vice President of Legal and Policy at PennFuture. As Vice President, Abby is responsible for integrating PennFuture's legal, regulatory, and policy activities in furtherance of the organization's mission of protecting Pennsylvania's air, water, and land, as well as empowering citizens to build sustainable communities for future generations.In her role as an attorney based out of PennFuture's Poconos office, Abby's work focuses on water quality

A Jewish Approach to Activism and Accompaniment Through the Climate Crisis

Exploring Religion & Environment Series - Session 2: JudaismExploring Religion & Environment SeriesJoin us for a series of lunchtime conversations this Fall and Winter focused on exploring religion and the environment. We will be joined by experts, theologians, activists, and thinkers for deep dives into different religious traditions. By blending informative education with ground-breaking discourse, we hope that wherever you are on your own journey exploring faith and our changing world, you will find value in this foray.Session 2: A Jewish Approach to Activism and Accompaniment Through the Climate CrisisIn this month’s conversation, are taking a deep dive into the

The Oil Machine: VIRTUAL Screening & Conversation with the Director

Come join us for a captivating VIRTUAL screening of The Oil Machine, followed by an insightful conversation with the director“Powerful documentary - essential viewing” Brian Ferguson - Scotsmanhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/731161312167 “A beautiful piece of work, hypnotic & mesmerising and incredibly emotional - I learned so much from watching this” Janice Forsyth, BBC Radio Scotland - Afternoon Show.“…the sheer depth of explanation – from the role played by financial markets, to the real efficacy of certain techniques like carbon capture, to who really owns North Sea oil … – made for a calm, informative, eye- opening experience. To know why COP26 is so

The Oil Machine: Screening & Conversation with the Director

Zoetropolis Cinema Stillhouse, North Water Street, Lancaster, PA, USA 112 North Water Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

Come join us for a captivating screening of The Oil Machine, followed by an insightful conversation with the director behind it all.“Powerful documentary - essential viewing” Brian Ferguson - Scotsman“A beautiful piece of work, hypnotic & mesmerising and incredibly emotional - I learned so much from watching this” Janice Forsyth, BBC Radio Scotland - Afternoon Show.“…the sheer depth of explanation – from the role played by financial markets, to the real efficacy of certain techniques like carbon capture, to who really owns North Sea oil … – made for a calm, informative, eye- opening experience. To know why COP26 is

PA IPL – Interfaith Spiritual Care 2023 – Session 4

Interfaith Spiritual Care 2023 – Session 4: “Water”Welcome to PA IPL's 2023 Interfaith Spiritual Care zoom series, Journeying Through Active Hope With The Four Elements: Air, Soil, Fire, and Water. Join us on Monday, November 13th at 7:00pm for the next session, which will focus on Water. This is the 4th of 4 online sessions taking place throughout the year.Our 2023 series explores each of the four elements through the lens of Joanna Macy's Active Hope: Gratitude, Honoring Our Pain, Seeing With New Eyes, and Going Forth.This Spiritual Care series provides space for our interfaith work and expressions of our

Rethinking our Connection to Fossil Fuels with PA IPL & JEA – Nov 15, 2023

A DiscussionJoin Pennsylvania Interfaith Power & Light and the Jewish Earth Alliance on November 15 at 7:00pm for a discussion about our society's connection to fossil fuels. Many of our traditional ideas and practices need to be reconsidered to facilitate the swift transition away from fossil fuels to clean energy. We will consider the impact of our built environment, transportation, the natural environment, food, our stuff, disinformation, and individual actions on carbon pollution. We will rethink more sustainable practices that are more consistent with our values.Speaker: Phyllis Blumberg, PhD – Lead PA organizer and Steering Committee for the JEA, Board

Exploring Islamic Approaches to Environmental Care

Exploring Religion & Environment Series - Session 3: IslamExploring Religion & Environment SeriesJoin us for a series of lunchtime conversations this Fall and Winter focused on exploring religion and the environment. We will be joined by experts, theologians, activists, and thinkers for deep dives into different religious traditions. By blending informative education with ground-breaking discourse, we hope that wherever you are on your own journey exploring faith and our changing world, you will find value in this foray.Session 3: Exploring Islamic Approaches to Environmental CareIn this month’s conversation, we are exploring the Islamic tradition. Imam Christopher Caras will share the

Bahai Faith & The Environment

Exploring Religion & Environment Series - Session 4: Bahá'íExploring Religion & Environment SeriesJoin us for a series of lunchtime conversations this Fall and Winter focused on exploring religion and the environment. We will be joined by experts, theologians, activists, and thinkers for deep dives into different religious traditions. By blending informative education with ground-breaking discourse, we hope that wherever you are on your own journey exploring faith and our changing world, you will find value in this foray.Session 4: Bahá'í Faith & the EnvironmentIn this month’s conversation, we are exploring the Bahá'í tradition. Speakers will include Christine Muller and Helga

PA IPL Business Meeting – January 23, 2024 at 6:00pm

Get Involved with PA IPL in 2024!Join us for our business meeting for a short report on our 2023 work, where we are headed in 2024, and how you can be involved. We will be thanking our leaving board members, and voting on our three board nominees.This meeting is open to the public. In order to vote in our board election, you will need to be considered a member in good standing. There are two kinds of membership through PA IPL - individual and congregational. As per our bylaws, the two requirements for good standing (in both categories are): signed

Unitarian Universalist Approaches to the Environment

Exploring Religion & Environment Series - Session 5: Unitarian UniversalistExploring Religion & Environment SeriesJoin us for a series of lunchtime conversations this Fall and Winter focused on exploring religion and the environment. We will be joined by experts, theologians, activists, and thinkers for deep dives into different religious traditions. By blending informative education with ground-breaking discourse, we hope that wherever you are on your own journey exploring faith and our changing world, you will find value in this foray.Session 5: Unitarian Universalist Approaches to the EnvironmentIn this month’s conversation, we are exploring Unitarian Universalist tradition. Rev. Dr Kate Walker of

The State of PA’s Renewable Energy with PA IPL & JEA – Feb 21, 2024

The state of this state (PA) on renewable energyJoin Pennsylvania Interfaith Power & Light and the Jewish Earth Alliance on February 21 at 7:00pm for a discussion about renewable energy in Pennsylvania. PA lags far behind most states in renewable energy production, Governor Shapiro is supposed to announce a PA energy plan that will get us to 30% renewable by 2030. This overview will include the energy plan, what is happening with RGGI and why we still have not joined it, the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard (AEPS), net metering, and community solar.Speaker: Monica Carey – Pennsylvania Program Director, Solar United

Buddhist Environmental Approaches in a Global Context

Exploring Religion & Environment Series - Session 6: BuddhismExploring Religion & Environment SeriesJoin us for a series of lunchtime conversations this Fall and Winter focused on exploring religion and the environment. We will be joined by experts, theologians, activists, and thinkers for deep dives into different religious traditions. By blending informative education with ground-breaking discourse, we hope that wherever you are on your own journey exploring faith and our changing world, you will find value in this foray.Session 6: Buddhist Environmental Approaches in a Global ContextIn this month’s conversation, we are exploring Buddhist tradition. Bhante Pemaratana of the Pittsburgh Buddhist

PA IPL – Interfaith Spiritual Care 2024 – Session 1

The Work and Wisdom of Thomas BerryWelcome to PA IPL's 2024 Interfaith Spiritual Care zoom series, Gathering Wisdom from the Wise Ones. Join us on Monday, March 18th at 7:00pm for the opening session, which will explore the work and wisdom of Thomas Berry—Catholic priest, cultural historian, and scholar of world religions—through his writings using music, imagery, videos, and group reflections and sharings.This Spiritual Care series provides space for our interfaith work and expressions of our traditions. Each event is designed to help us come together, reconnect, and seek hope as an interfaith community. Additionally, we will offer suggestions for

Celebrating Clean Transportation Wins in Lancaster

East Chestnut Street Mennonite Meetinghouse 432 East Chestnut Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

A conversation about sustainable and equitable transportation at East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church.PA IPL is working in partnership with the Climate Action Campaign and East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church to highlight Inflation Reduction Act investments and uplift local climate initiatives in Lancaster. We’re hosting a conversation about electric vehicles and sustainable, equitable transportation with participation from local organizations and elected officials. We will highlight local leaders who will speak to these topics before we view the electric vehicle charging stations at East Chestnut Mennonite Church. This event will take place at 11am at East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church. Join us

PA IPL Bike & Hike 2024: Orientation & Welcome Call

Exploring Place: A Journey of Discovery & InspirationJoin us on Tuesday, April 9 at 7pm to kick off PA IPL's annual Bike & Hike with an Orientation & Welcome Call!The annual PA IPL Climate Advocacy Bike & Hike is a tour of PA's great outdoors & various routes that highlight the beauty of our state. The ride seeks to nurture hope for a cleaner future across our state & is an opportunity for cyclists and hikers to connect with likeminded people and the broader PA IPL community statewide by sharing their journeys - the diversity of landscape and life -

Community Gatherings – April 2024

Community Gatherings & Regional BreakoutsCommunity Gatherings serve as a place for our members (and our wider network) to connect with each other, learn about the state of the environment here in Pennsylvania, receive updates on our work, and meet in regional cohorts. Join us from 7PM-8:30PM. We will have an hour of programming followed by 30 minutes for regional breakouts moderated by PA IPL team members. For April’s gathering, we will watch a short film “Is Your Power Company Funding Climate Denial?” followed by a time for discussion. We will also provide updates on current campaigns and upcoming events.Attendance for

Bike and Hike Gathering in Philadelphia

Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Rd., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Regional gathering in the Philadelphia area for anyone participating in the Bike and Hike FundraiserJoin us on Sunday, May 19 at 2pm on the Schuylkill River Trail near the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education! We will have a regional gathering for communities and individuals in the Philadelphia area who are participating in the Bike and Hike Fundraiser to get together, be in nature, and go for a walk together! There will be poetry reading and some light meditation on the Earth, the land, and our relationship to the natural world. We aim to be in community with others doing this

LTE Writing Workshop

Letter to the Editor (LTE) Writing Workshop hosted by PA IPL fellow Kiana BozorgniaJoin us Tuesday, May 28th at 7:00pm for a Letter to the Editor (LTE) writing workshop. The virtual workshop will begin with an overview of LTEs, as well as examples, instructions, and tips that will help you write your very own LTE! Though this is a general LTE informational workshop - there will be resources and time built in to write an LTE on the topic of protecting EPA rules from the Congressional Review Act.The workshop will be hosted by PA IPL fellow Kiana Bozorgnia! Kiana is

Climate Conversations with PA IPL & JEA – May 29, 2024

Understanding Governor Shapiro's new proposed climate policies of PRESS and PACERJoin Pennsylvania Interfaith Power & Light and the Jewish Earth Alliance on May 29 at 7:00pm for a discussion about how to understand Governor Shapiro's new proposed climate policies of Pennsylvania Reliable Energy Sustainability Standard (PRESS) and Pennsylvania Climate Emissions Reduction Act (PACER).Speaker: Rob Altenburg – Senior Director for Energy and Climate, PennFutureRob brings a career’s worth of environmental, climate, and energy expertise to advance clean energy solutions for Pennsylvania. As Senior Director for Energy and Climate, he analyzes legislation and regulations and helps craft policy recommendations to address the

PA IPL – Interfaith Spiritual Care 2024 – Session 2

Indigenous Wisdom of Robin Wall Kimmerer, Sandra Ingerman, and Lyla June JohnstonWelcome to PA IPL's 2024 Interfaith Spiritual Care zoom series, Gathering Wisdom from the Wise Ones. Join us on Monday, June 10th at 7:00pm for the second session, which will explore the Indigenous Wisdom of Robin Wall Kimmerer, Sandra Ingerman, and Lyla June Johnston. As in the past, we will use music, prayer, meditation, responsive reading, and small group discussion to explore this topic.This Spiritual Care series provides space for our interfaith work and expressions of our traditions. Each event is designed to help us come together, reconnect, and

Climate Conversations with PA IPL & JEA – June 26, 2024

Understanding Governor Shapiro's new proposed climate policies of PRESS and PACERJoin Pennsylvania Interfaith Power & Light and the Jewish Earth Alliance on June 26 at 7:00pm for a discussion about how to understand Governor Shapiro's new proposed climate policies of Pennsylvania Reliable Energy Sustainability Standard (PRESS) and Pennsylvania Climate Emissions Reduction Act (PACER).Speaker: Rob Altenburg – Senior Director for Energy and Climate, PennFutureRob brings a career’s worth of environmental, climate, and energy expertise to advance clean energy solutions for Pennsylvania. As Senior Director for Energy and Climate, he analyzes legislation and regulations and helps craft policy recommendations to address the

Faith in Public Life

Informational and Volunteer Orientation SessionJoin us Thursday, June 27th at 7:00pm as we launch a brand NEW resource called “Faith in Public Life”. This resource has been compiled by our Spring Fellows who have done a wonderful job of building a container for reflection and conversation at the nexus of faith and engagement in the civic process. We can’t wait to share it with our network!We are looking for volunteers to help us out with this campaign as we move into the Summer and Fall. We are specifically looking to recruit at least 10 volunteer leaders across the state who

Community Gatherings – July 2024

An Intergenerational Approach to the Climate CrisisCommunity Gatherings serve as a place for our members (and our wider network) to connect with each other, learn about the state of the environment here in Pennsylvania, receive updates on our work, and meet in regional cohorts. Join us from 7PM-8:30PM. We will have an hour of programming followed by 30 minutes for regional breakouts moderated by PA IPL team members.In July’s regional gathering we will be discussing the unique challenges of various generations facing the climate crisis, and imagining an intergenerational approach to the climate crisis. Lydia Wylie-Kellermann will ground us in

Climate Conversations with PA IPL & JEA – August 21, 2024

Solar for PA Schools Grant ProgramJoin Pennsylvania Interfaith Power & Light and the Jewish Earth Alliance on August 21 at 7:00pm for a discussion promoting the Solar for Schools program recently passed in PA. Solar for Schools will help school districts across the Commonwealth install solar panels to lower energy costs while reducing carbon pollution – ensuring more resources will go to our students and teachers. There is plenty of federal and state money available, but few school districts know how to apply. We need local champions to call their school districts!Speaker: Liz Robinson – Executive Director, Philadelphia Solar Energy

PA IPL – Interfaith Spiritual Care 2024 – Session 3

Wisdom of Thich Nhat Hanh, Stephali Patel, and Satish KumarWelcome to PA IPL's 2024 Interfaith Spiritual Care zoom series, Gathering Wisdom from the Wise Ones. Join us on Monday, September 23rd at 7:00pm for the third session, which will explore the Wisdom of Thich Nhat Hanh, Stephali Patel, and Satish Kumar. As in the past, we will use music, prayer, meditation, responsive reading, and small group discussion to explore this topic.This Spiritual Care series provides space for our interfaith work and expressions of our traditions. Each event is designed to help us come together, reconnect, and seek hope as an

PA IPL Film Festival 2024

Taking Root, Stewards of the Land, Common GroundDate: Thursday, September 26thTime: 6PMTitle: Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari MaathaiDescription:TAKING ROOT tells the dramatic story of Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Wangari Maathai whose simple act of planting trees grew into a nationwide movement to safeguard the environment, protect human rights, and defend democracy—a movement for which this charismatic woman became an iconic inspiration.Synopsis:TAKING ROOT: THE VISION OF WANGARI MAATHAI tells the inspiring story of the Green Belt Movement of Kenya and its founder Wangari Maathai, the first environmentalist and first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.The U.S.- educated

Planting Seeds for New Futures: 2024 Annual Interfaith Climate Convening

You are warmly invited to join us for a statewide interfaith climate convening on Sunday, September 29th 1PM-6PM.The Annual Convening (formerly Conference) has been a core offering of Pennsylvania Interfaith Power & Light for many years. It serves as a way to connect passionate individuals across the state, strengthen interfaith community, and build momentum to address climate change as a moral issue here in the Keystone State.This year, we are proud to present a fully virtual and accessible event to better serve our network. Our theme is housed at the intersections of faith, food, sustainable agriculture, and justice. We can

Community Gatherings – October 2024

Faith and Civic EngagementCommunity Gatherings serve as a place for our members (and our wider network) to connect with each other, learn about the state of the environment here in Pennsylvania, receive updates on our work, and meet in regional cohorts. Join us from 7PM-8:30PM. We will have an hour of programming followed by 30 minutes for regional breakouts moderated by PA IPL team members.This month, we will discuss how faith calls us to be civically engaged. How can we start to make changes by asking questions about our community? Given our mutual interdependence, how do our faiths call us

Introduction to Watershed Stewardship

Wandering Waters Seminar SeriesJoin us Tuesday, October 29th at 7:00pm as we launch a brand NEW series “Wandering Waters”. The first seminar in the series will be an introduction to watershed stewardship.What is a watershed? What is watershed stewardship? As our climate is changing, we are seeing impacts to these vital ecosystems. Congregations, community groups, and people of faith and conscience have an important role to play in caring for and stewarding our watersheds. Join us for a launch conversation with experts who will share more about how we define watersheds, the climate impacts we are witnessing in our Pennsylvania

Watersheds and Their Problems

Wandering Waters Seminar SeriesJoin us Tuesday, November 19th at 7:00pm for the second seminar in our series “Wandering Waters”. In this session we are hosting an interactive conversation with some of Pennsylvania’s waterkeepers! Waterkeepers are a crucial part of keeping Pennsylvania waters safe and healthy for all of us. The work of waterkeepers varies as much as our watersheds do! Our waterkeepers will share more about their work and the biggest problems facing Pennsylvania’s waterways. Ever wondered what the most common types of water pollutants are? Wonder no longer as we hear from the experts who spend their time intimately

Lancaster Fall Social @Root in Lancaster City

Root 223 West Walnut Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

Lancaster PA IPL Celebration EventJoin PA IPL supporters and friends for a Lancaster Fall Social on Thursday December 5th from 5-7pm. We’ll meet at Root, Lancaster’s vegan restaurant and bar downtown. Come for a drink or grab a bite to eat!With no formal agenda for the evening, folks are invited to come and socialize, share about climate work happening in their own worlds, and hear about current and future murmurations at PA IPL. We’ll get warmed up with a round of climate bingo, first person to bingo gets a drink of your choice on us! If you’ve been around in

Watersheds and Their Protection

Wandering Waters Seminar SeriesJoin us Tuesday, December 10th at 7:00pm for the third seminar in our series “Wandering Waters”. In this seminar, we will hear from folks who hold responsibility to protect and regulate Pennsylvania’s waterways. A representative from the PA Department of Environmental Protection as well as the Environmental Protection Agency Region 3 will join us on this call to share about the water work their offices are engaged in. We will additionally hear from experts in water policy and conservation about some of the ways they are working on the ground and in the halls of power to

PA IPL – Interfaith Spiritual Care 2024 – Session 4

Wisdom of Joanna MacyWelcome to PA IPL's 2024 Interfaith Spiritual Care zoom series, Gathering Wisdom from the Wise Ones. Join us on Monday, December 16th at 7:00pm for the last program this year. We will be exploring the Wisdom of Joanna Macy, focusing on Active Hope and the Spiral. As in the past, we will use music, prayer, meditation, responsive reading, and small group discussion to explore this topic.This Spiritual Care series provides space for our interfaith work and expressions of our traditions. Each event is designed to help us come together, reconnect, and seek hope as an interfaith community.

Watersheds and Their People

Wandering Waters Seminar SeriesJoin us Tuesday, January14th at 7:00pm for the final seminar in our series “Wandering Waters”. In our final session in this series, we will learn from the experience of communities who have embarked on watershed stewardship journeys. We will hear the stories of four congregations, each will share about a watershed project they undertook, what inspired them to do it, and what impacts this has had on their community. We will also hear from Monte Garber at Stroud Water Research Center about some small and big steps that congregations can take to begin stewarding waters in their

Philadelphia Winter Social @ Yards Brewing Company

Yards Brewing Company 500 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

An Evening of Food, Fun, and FriendsJoin PA IPL supporters and friends for a Philadelphia Winter Social on Tuesday, January 28th from 5 - 7pm. We’ll meet at Yards Brewing Company (500 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19123). There are drink and food options available for purchase on-site. All are welcome!With no formal agenda for the evening, folks are invited to come and socialize, share about climate work happening in their own worlds, and hear about current and future murmurations at PA IPL. We’ll get warmed up with a round of climate bingo, first person to bingo gets a drink

PA IPL – Interfaith Spiritual Care 2025 – Session 1

Wonder as We Wander in Our World – CREATURESWelcome to PA IPL's 2025 Interfaith Spiritual Care zoom series! As the saying goes, "all who wander are not lost." Join us on Wednesday evening, February 26th at 7:00pm for the first installment of our 2025 Interfaith Spiritual Care series, Wonder as We Wander in Our World. Using music, poetry, prayer, small group discussion and imagery, this hope-filled zoom program will focus on the theme of wonder, as we explore the amazing creatures of the earth.This Spiritual Care series provides space for our interfaith work and expressions of our traditions. Each event

PA IPL Bike & Hike: Gathering in Philly – Clark Park

Clark Park 4300-4398 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

PA IPL Bike & Hike 2025 GatheringJoin us in Clark Park in West Philly on Tuesday, May 13th from 5-7pm for an informal PA IPL gathering! This month is the Bike & Hike, which is all about building community, and a great time to get outdoors and meet other like-minded people! Join us for fun conversations with PA IPL staff and others in the community, and bring food to make it a picnic! Come hear about all our current and upcoming programs and share what you are working on right now! Everyone is welcome, whether you’ve been a long-time volunteer