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The latest on climate action for Iowans of faith and conscience.
New Year, New Changes to Come
“I am going into this new year feeling reinvigorated, rejuvenated, and reaffirmed in Iowa IPL’s work and our mission in mobilizing Iowans of diverse faith and spirituality to take bold and just action on the climate crisis.”
Growing Faith: 6 Biblical Parables on Cultivating Creation Care
A free, short-term Bible study for churches about our climate crisis This 6-week, short-term study from Iowa Interfaith Power & Light explores 6 parables of the Bible (5 parables of Jesus, and 1 from the Hebrew Scriptures.) Whether participants hear these stories...
Action Alert: Save Des Moines’ Office of Sustainability
Join Iowa IPL in sending a message to Des Moines City Council members!
Book Review of Life After Doom: Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart
Life After Doom: Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart, by Brian McLaren St. Martin's Essentials, 2024. 290 pp. Over a period of about three weeks, I recently read two books with "Doom" in the title. This was not intentional; rather, it was the simple luck of...
2025 Called To Climate Action Conference
March 29 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Grinnell College (Grinnell, IA)
Finding My Voice While Uplifting Others
“Now as a board member, Iowa IPL continues to provide me with the opportunity to uplift rural voices while also allowing me to explore my own. Iowa IPL has truly helped shape the knowledge and skills I have today – continuing to display why our work is so important.”
Rooted in Iowa, Grounded in Climate Action
“Where we come from, it takes more than repeating slogans and talking points; building coalitions to support creation care requires us to sometimes listen more than we speak. This is a good thing, and it’s why the mission of Iowa Interfaith Power & Light is so important to me.”
Profoundly Grateful: A Reflection on Growth & the Future
“As we move into the year ahead, I invite you to join us in carrying gratitude in our hearts. Gratitude connects us to one another and to the sacred responsibility we share to care for creation.”
Give the Gift of Hope
“Our world needs your gift this year. Silly squirrels, prairie flowers, and clean flowing rivers are the things that bring joy to our lives and the earth. Since I can’t wrap that up and send it to Creation, I’m sending my gift to Iowa IPL instead.”
CALLED TO CLIMATE ACTION
FAITH, FARMS & CLIMATE
FAITH-ROOTED ADVOCACY
TEACHING & PREACHING