Kansas Interfaith Power & Light » Events http://kansasipl.org "Together we can save energy, save money, and put our faith into action to address climate change" Tue, 20 Apr 2010 21:50:34 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Creation Care Earth Fair http://kansasipl.org/2010/04/creation-care-earth-fair/ http://kansasipl.org/2010/04/creation-care-earth-fair/#comments Tue, 20 Apr 2010 21:48:49 +0000 ehorn http://kansasipl.org/?p=448 Come visit Kansas Interfaith Power and Light and many other exhibitors at the Creation Care Earth Fair sponsored by Village Presbyterian Church!

Saturday, May 15th

11AM – 4 PM

at Village Presbyterian Church
6641 Mission Road, Prairie Village, KS
913.262.4200

There will be exhibits, vendors, speakers and food!

]]> http://kansasipl.org/2010/04/creation-care-earth-fair/feed/ 0 Lenexa: St. Paul’s UMC- Cool Congregations Training http://kansasipl.org/2010/01/lenexa-st-pauls-umc-cool-congregations-training/ http://kansasipl.org/2010/01/lenexa-st-pauls-umc-cool-congregations-training/#comments Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:53:11 +0000 ehorn http://kansasipl.org/?p=403 Join us for a Cool Congregations training this Spring!

  • Learn how to inspire members of your congregation to reduce their family’s carbon footprint by committing to a 10% energy-reduction tithe.
  • This training offers practical tips for families to put their faith into action on climate change, and all the tools you need to start a Cool Congregations program with your congregation.

These trainings are co-sponsored by the Kansas East United Methodist Conference and are open to clergy and lay leaders of all denominations:

Sunday, March 7th (2-5 PM):  Countryside United Methodist Church, Topeka, KS

Saturday, March 27th (9AM-noon):  First United Methodist Church, Chanute, KS

Saturday, May 1st (9AM-noon):  St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Lenexa, KS

]]> http://kansasipl.org/2010/01/lenexa-st-pauls-umc-cool-congregations-training/feed/ 0 Chanute: First United Methodist Church – Cool Congregations Training http://kansasipl.org/2010/01/chanute-first-united-methodist-church-cool-congregations-training/ http://kansasipl.org/2010/01/chanute-first-united-methodist-church-cool-congregations-training/#comments Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:52:18 +0000 ehorn http://kansasipl.org/?p=401 Join us for a Cool Congregations training this Spring!

  • Learn how to inspire members of your congregation to reduce their family’s carbon footprint by committing to a 10% energy-reduction tithe.
  • This training offers practical tips for families to put their faith into action on climate change, and all the tools you need to start a Cool Congregations program with your congregation.

These trainings are co-sponsored by the Kansas East United Methodist Conference and are open to clergy and lay leaders of all denominations:

Sunday, March 7th (2-5 PM):  Countryside United Methodist Church, Topeka, KS

Saturday, March 27th (9AM-noon):  First United Methodist Church, Chanute, KS

Saturday, May 1st (9AM-noon):  St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Lenexa, KS

]]> http://kansasipl.org/2010/01/chanute-first-united-methodist-church-cool-congregations-training/feed/ 0 Topeka: Countryside UMC – Cool Congregations Training http://kansasipl.org/2010/01/topeka-countryside-umc-cool-congregations-training/ http://kansasipl.org/2010/01/topeka-countryside-umc-cool-congregations-training/#comments Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:47:21 +0000 ehorn http://kansasipl.org/?p=395 Join us for a Cool Congregations training this Spring!

  • Learn how to inspire members of your congregation to reduce their family’s carbon footprint by committing to a 10% energy-reduction tithe.
  • This training offers practical tips for families to put their faith into action on climate change, and all the tools you need to start a Cool Congregations program with your congregation.

These trainings are co-sponsored by the Kansas East United Methodist Conference and are open to clergy and lay leaders of all denominations:

Sunday, March 7th (2-5 PM):  Countryside United Methodist Church, Topeka, KS

Saturday, March 27th (9AM-noon):  First United Methodist Church, Chanute, KS

Saturday, May 1st (9AM-noon):  St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Lenexa, KS

]]> http://kansasipl.org/2010/01/topeka-countryside-umc-cool-congregations-training/feed/ 0 Join us for national “Preach In” on climate change and energy stewardship! http://kansasipl.org/2010/01/join-us-for-national-preach-in/ http://kansasipl.org/2010/01/join-us-for-national-preach-in/#comments Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:55:22 +0000 ehorn http://kansasipl.org/?p=390 Interfaith Power and Light is inviting clergy to preach a sermon on global warming the weekend of February 13-14, 2010. As the date approaches, we will be offering lectionary resources and sample sermons (for diverse faith traditions) to clergy who have registered.

Register here for the preach-in.

]]> http://kansasipl.org/2010/01/join-us-for-national-preach-in/feed/ 2 Send a note to Copenhagen? http://kansasipl.org/2009/12/send-a-note-to-copenhagen/ http://kansasipl.org/2009/12/send-a-note-to-copenhagen/#comments Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:01:02 +0000 ehorn http://kansasipl.org/?p=377 Want to tell world leaders in Copenhagen why people of faith in Kansas care about climate change?

During the UN Climate Change Conference 2009 (COP15), the Danish government invites the entire world to send their greetings to the conference. Greetings are submitted here and are composed of 150 characters of text.

The Climate Greetings will be shown on large screens throughout COP15 as well as at various other venues in Denmark and around the world!

]]> http://kansasipl.org/2009/12/send-a-note-to-copenhagen/feed/ 1 KC Public Symposium: Where on EARTH are we going? http://kansasipl.org/2009/09/kc-public-symposium-where-on-earth-are-we-going/ http://kansasipl.org/2009/09/kc-public-symposium-where-on-earth-are-we-going/#comments Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:42:38 +0000 ehorn http://kansasipl.org/?p=341 … and what can we do about it?

Saturday, October 24, 9:00 am—1:00 pm
Village Presbyterian Church
67th and Mission Road, Prairie Village
Please register ahead by contacting: Kathy Outlaw, 913-829-8394 kathy01@sbcglobal.net
For more information, visit: www.AwakeningTheDreamer.org
www.sustainablesanctuary.org

The Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream Symposium, developed by the Pachamama Institute and presented worldwide, is a profound inquiry into a bold vision: to bring forth an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling, socially just human presence on Earth.

Learn from the insights of some of the greatest minds on the planet via video presentations, and from interaction with like-minded people. You will come away with a broader vision of what is possible, be filled with hope, and be motivated to do all you can to create a viable future for all.

All are welcome.

]]> http://kansasipl.org/2009/09/kc-public-symposium-where-on-earth-are-we-going/feed/ 1 KC Clergy Workshop: Earth Care, Social Justice, Spirituality http://kansasipl.org/2009/09/kc-clergy-workshop-earth-care-social-justice-spirituality/ http://kansasipl.org/2009/09/kc-clergy-workshop-earth-care-social-justice-spirituality/#comments Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:32:59 +0000 ehorn http://kansasipl.org/?p=339 How can you equip your congregation to create a viable future for everyone?

A Workshop for Clergy on
EARTH CARE, SOCIAL JUSTICE, and SPIRITUALITY
Awakening the Dreamer
Changing the Dream Symposium
Facilitated by Mike McCord of Unity Church

Wednesday, October 14  9:00 am—Noon
Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral
13th and Broadway, KC, MO
Please register ahead by contacting:  Kathy Outlaw, 913-829-8394
kathy01@sbcglobal.net

For more information, visit:

www.AwakeningTheDreamer.org

Sponsored by the Sustainable
Sanctuary Coalition.
www.sustainablesanctuary.org

The Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream Symposium, developed by the Pachamama Institute and presented worldwide, is a profound inquiry into a bold vision: to bring forth an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling, socially just human presence on Earth.

The need is critical and the response of the faith community is vital.

Learn from the insights of some of the greatest minds on the planet via video presentations, and from interaction with like-minded clergy. You will come away with a broader vision of what is possible, be filled with hope, and be motivated to bring these issues to the forefront of your ministry.

]]> http://kansasipl.org/2009/09/kc-clergy-workshop-earth-care-social-justice-spirituality/feed/ 1 Energy-Saving Congregations Workshop: Salina, KS http://kansasipl.org/2009/08/energy-saving-congregations-workshop-salina-ks/ http://kansasipl.org/2009/08/energy-saving-congregations-workshop-salina-ks/#comments Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:23:13 +0000 ehorn http://kansasipl.org/?p=331 Join us on Wednesday, September 16th for:

- Practical energy-saving tips specific to congregation buildings.
- Energy efficiency upgrades that will improve your building’s performance and save money.
- Financing mechanisms for energy upgrades – from new state rebate opportunities to performance contracting.

This meeting is open to facilities managers, pastors, trustees -whoever makes energy decisions in your congregation!

Join us!

Wednesday, Sept. 16
9 AM – 11 AM
(bagels and coffee provided)
Sacred Heart Cathedral
118 N. Ninth Street Salina, KS 67401

RSVP (by Sept. 11) to:
Eileen Horn,
horn@kansasipl.org
913-708-3929

]]> http://kansasipl.org/2009/08/energy-saving-congregations-workshop-salina-ks/feed/ 0 Rev. Cizik to speak on “Creation Care” (Wichita, KS) http://kansasipl.org/2009/04/upcoming-event-2/ http://kansasipl.org/2009/04/upcoming-event-2/#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:11:38 +0000 admin http://localhost:8888/?p=39 Rev. Richard Cizik, former VP of the National Association of Evangelicals will present “For God’s Sake: Let’s Focus on the Earth” a keynote and conversation about our responsibility towards environmental stewardship and care of creation.  Join us!   Download (pdf) a brochure:  Rev. Cizik Event Flyer

Tues. May 26th, 7:00 PM - Church of the Resurrection (Leawood, KS)

Wed. May 27th, 7:00 PM – Asbury United Methodist Church (Wichita, KS)

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