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Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

2022 Advent Guide: Second Sunday

November 30, 2022 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Excerpted from Keep Awake, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Psalm 71: 1-17 Give the king your justice, O God,    and your righteousness to […]

2022 Advent Guide: Second Sunday

November 30, 2022 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Excerpted from Keep Awake, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Psalm 71: 1-17 Give the king your justice, O God,    and your righteousness to […]

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Press Conference in Response to Raleigh Mass Shooting

October 17, 2022 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

The following remarks were delivered by Eco-Justice Connection Director, Susannah Tuttle, during a gun violence prevention press conference on October 14, 2022, in response to the recent Raleigh mass shooting. […]

Press Conference in Response to Raleigh Mass Shooting

October 17, 2022 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

The following remarks were delivered by Eco-Justice Connection Director, Susannah Tuttle, during a gun violence prevention press conference on October 14, 2022, in response to the recent Raleigh mass shooting. […]

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Faithful Voter Reflection Guide

June 8, 2022 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Today Interfaith Power & Light (IPL) released a faithful voter reflection guide in advance of the upcoming election season. The guide discusses many of the defining moral issues that are […]

Faithful Voter Reflection Guide

June 8, 2022 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Today Interfaith Power & Light (IPL) released a faithful voter reflection guide in advance of the upcoming election season. The guide discusses many of the defining moral issues that are […]

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A Season of Renewal

May 2, 2022 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

As I look out my window, I see azaleas in full bloom and the glorious bright green leaves of the trees have leafed out all across North Carolina. I am […]

A Season of Renewal

May 2, 2022 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

As I look out my window, I see azaleas in full bloom and the glorious bright green leaves of the trees have leafed out all across North Carolina. I am […]

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2021 Advent Guide: Second Sunday after Christmas

December 29, 2021 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

John 1:(1-9), 10-18 He was in the world, and the world came into being through him; yet the world did not know him. He came to what was his own, […]

2021 Advent Guide: Second Sunday after Christmas

December 29, 2021 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

John 1:(1-9), 10-18 He was in the world, and the world came into being through him; yet the world did not know him. He came to what was his own, […]

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Welcome Eco-Justice Fellows!

September 16, 2021 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

We are thrilled to introduce 3 Eco-Justice Connection Fellows that will be joining our NC Council of Churches Eco-Justice Connection team! We are excited about the developments these 3 fellows […]

Welcome Eco-Justice Fellows!

September 16, 2021 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

We are thrilled to introduce 3 Eco-Justice Connection Fellows that will be joining our NC Council of Churches Eco-Justice Connection team! We are excited about the developments these 3 fellows […]

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Vaccine Inequity Threatens to Derail Meaningful Climate Talks

September 9, 2021 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Via our NC Interfaith Power & Light campaign, the NC Council of Churches is a part of the US Climate Action Network, a vital network of nearly 200 climate organizations […]

Vaccine Inequity Threatens to Derail Meaningful Climate Talks

September 9, 2021 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Via our NC Interfaith Power & Light campaign, the NC Council of Churches is a part of the US Climate Action Network, a vital network of nearly 200 climate organizations […]

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2021 Lenten Guide- Third Sunday

March 3, 2021 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Excerpted from Enough for All, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Exodus 20:1-17 Then God spoke all these words: I am the Lord your […]

2021 Lenten Guide- Third Sunday

March 3, 2021 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Excerpted from Enough for All, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Exodus 20:1-17 Then God spoke all these words: I am the Lord your […]

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Advent Guide: Epiphany, January 6

January 4, 2021 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Excerpted from The Heart of the Work, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14 Endow the king with your justice, O […]

Advent Guide: Epiphany, January 6

January 4, 2021 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Excerpted from The Heart of the Work, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14 Endow the king with your justice, O […]

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Courage & Compassion in the Time of Coronavirus

March 18, 2020 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

The work of faith-based climate action is important to us because we know that we cannot Iove our neighbors without addressing climate change and environmental injustice. The same can be […]

Courage & Compassion in the Time of Coronavirus

March 18, 2020 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

The work of faith-based climate action is important to us because we know that we cannot Iove our neighbors without addressing climate change and environmental injustice. The same can be […]

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Lenten Guide – Second Sunday

March 4, 2020 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Excerpted from Power Made Perfect in Weakness, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Psalm 121 I lift up my eyes to the hills— […]

Lenten Guide – Second Sunday

March 4, 2020 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Excerpted from Power Made Perfect in Weakness, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Psalm 121 I lift up my eyes to the hills— […]

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Advent Guide: First Sunday After Christmas, December 29

December 26, 2019 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Excerpted from Cultivating Care for Creation, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Psalm 148 Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise him […]

Advent Guide: First Sunday After Christmas, December 29

December 26, 2019 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Excerpted from Cultivating Care for Creation, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Psalm 148 Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise him […]

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Lenten Guide – Second Sunday

March 17, 2019 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Excerpted from the Council’s 2019 Lenten Reflection Guide for Lectionary Year C. After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, “Do not be afraid, Abram, I […]

Lenten Guide – Second Sunday

March 17, 2019 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Excerpted from the Council’s 2019 Lenten Reflection Guide for Lectionary Year C. After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, “Do not be afraid, Abram, I […]

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Vetting the Vote: Climate Change

October 4, 2018 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Hurricane Florence is proving to be the most devastating extreme weather event in the history of North Carolina. Simultaneously, our state has been widely viewed as an outpost of climate […]

Vetting the Vote: Climate Change

October 4, 2018 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Hurricane Florence is proving to be the most devastating extreme weather event in the history of North Carolina. Simultaneously, our state has been widely viewed as an outpost of climate […]

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DEQ Announces the Creation of a Secretary’s Environmental Justice & Equity Board

May 8, 2018 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Last week North Carolina’s Department of Environmental Quality introduced members of the Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board during a ceremony in the agency’s Green Square Lobby. The scope […]

DEQ Announces the Creation of a Secretary’s Environmental Justice & Equity Board

May 8, 2018 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Last week North Carolina’s Department of Environmental Quality introduced members of the Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board during a ceremony in the agency’s Green Square Lobby. The scope […]

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Sustainability Goals Delay Duke University Plans for Power Plant

April 21, 2018 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Duke University officials have announced the indefinite delay of plans to build a freestanding Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant and will instead focus its attention on expanding opportunities to […]

Sustainability Goals Delay Duke University Plans for Power Plant

April 21, 2018 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Duke University officials have announced the indefinite delay of plans to build a freestanding Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant and will instead focus its attention on expanding opportunities to […]

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NC Religious Leaders’ Letter Opposing Offshore Oil Drilling Delivered to DC

March 12, 2018 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

In response to President Donald Trump and Secretary of Interior Ryan Zinke’s proposal to auction off nearly every piece of America’s coastline to private oil companies, 34 religious leaders in […]

NC Religious Leaders’ Letter Opposing Offshore Oil Drilling Delivered to DC

March 12, 2018 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

In response to President Donald Trump and Secretary of Interior Ryan Zinke’s proposal to auction off nearly every piece of America’s coastline to private oil companies, 34 religious leaders in […]

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Lenten Guide: Fourth Sunday in Lent

March 11, 2018 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Excerpted from the NC Council of Churches Lenten Guide, “Journey to Justice” You were dead through the trespasses and sins in which you once lived, following the course of this world, […]

Lenten Guide: Fourth Sunday in Lent

March 11, 2018 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Excerpted from the NC Council of Churches Lenten Guide, “Journey to Justice” You were dead through the trespasses and sins in which you once lived, following the course of this world, […]

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Don’t let Trump Repeal and Replace our Clean Power Plan

October 10, 2017 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

After failing to “repeal and replace” the Affordable Care Act, the Trump administration now has its sights set on our Clean Power Plan. For this one, they won’t have to […]

Don’t let Trump Repeal and Replace our Clean Power Plan

October 10, 2017 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

After failing to “repeal and replace” the Affordable Care Act, the Trump administration now has its sights set on our Clean Power Plan. For this one, they won’t have to […]

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What should the Peoples Climate Movement do next?

September 25, 2017 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

It has been three years since 400,000+ people came together in the streets of New York City for the first Peoples Climate March in 2014, and we’ve achieved a lot. […]

What should the Peoples Climate Movement do next?

September 25, 2017 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

It has been three years since 400,000+ people came together in the streets of New York City for the first Peoples Climate March in 2014, and we’ve achieved a lot. […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Environment

Praying in Opposition to Fracked Gas Pipelines

September 18, 2017 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

The Atlantic Coast Pipeline met more opposition last week. This time in the form of a prayer gathering by faith leaders outside the Department of Environmental Quality office. DEQ and […]

Praying in Opposition to Fracked Gas Pipelines

September 18, 2017 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

The Atlantic Coast Pipeline met more opposition last week. This time in the form of a prayer gathering by faith leaders outside the Department of Environmental Quality office. DEQ and […]

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Hurricanes and Interfaith Power & Light

September 14, 2017 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Over the past week we have experienced a thousand-year flood in Houston and the most powerful storm ever to form in the Atlantic. EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt says now is […]

Hurricanes and Interfaith Power & Light

September 14, 2017 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Over the past week we have experienced a thousand-year flood in Houston and the most powerful storm ever to form in the Atlantic. EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt says now is […]

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Gov. Cooper Speaks Up for Protecting NC’s Coast

July 24, 2017 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Governor Roy Cooper has announced his strong opposition to offshore drilling and seismic blasting along North Carolina’s coast. “Our coast is part of our identity,” he said, speaking to the […]

Gov. Cooper Speaks Up for Protecting NC’s Coast

July 24, 2017 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Governor Roy Cooper has announced his strong opposition to offshore drilling and seismic blasting along North Carolina’s coast. “Our coast is part of our identity,” he said, speaking to the […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Environment, Fracking, Good Government, Rural Life

More Wind Energy, Not Less

July 3, 2017 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

It is becoming a national trend for politicians to “divide and conquer” by attacking the wind industry while supporting other forms of clean energy. This is fracturing the renewable energy community as folks […]

More Wind Energy, Not Less

July 3, 2017 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

It is becoming a national trend for politicians to “divide and conquer” by attacking the wind industry while supporting other forms of clean energy. This is fracturing the renewable energy community as folks […]

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Rising Up with Richmond County

July 1, 2017 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

“Biomass” may sound like a clean idea, but it actually means cutting down and turning trees into fuel pellets to be burned for energy — creating more carbon pollution than […]

Rising Up with Richmond County

July 1, 2017 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

“Biomass” may sound like a clean idea, but it actually means cutting down and turning trees into fuel pellets to be burned for energy — creating more carbon pollution than […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Economic Justice, Environment, Equality & Reconciliation, Good Government, Health, Rural Life

Now what? Staying Engaged and Grow the Interfaith Climate Movement

June 1, 2017 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

We were already living in a time of profound consequence. President Trump’s decision to pull the U.S. out of the Paris Climate Agreement means that while the needs of our endangered climate are increasing, […]

Now what? Staying Engaged and Grow the Interfaith Climate Movement

June 1, 2017 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

We were already living in a time of profound consequence. President Trump’s decision to pull the U.S. out of the Paris Climate Agreement means that while the needs of our endangered climate are increasing, […]

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The People’s Climate March — Called to Respond

May 8, 2017 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Multi-faith pilgrims on a moral high road unified to honor God’s creation at the Peoples Climate March last month on the National Mall.  The event, which came as a crescendo […]

The People’s Climate March — Called to Respond

May 8, 2017 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Multi-faith pilgrims on a moral high road unified to honor God’s creation at the Peoples Climate March last month on the National Mall.  The event, which came as a crescendo […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Environment, Equality & Reconciliation, Good Government, Interfaith

Science Must Matter to People of Faith

April 22, 2017 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Crowds are gathered on this Earth Day in Washington, D.C. and in cities across the country to march for science and protect the deeply held value of truth and facts. […]

Science Must Matter to People of Faith

April 22, 2017 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Crowds are gathered on this Earth Day in Washington, D.C. and in cities across the country to march for science and protect the deeply held value of truth and facts. […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Environment, Good Government

Let NC Legislators Know You Care about Creation

April 6, 2017 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

NC Interfaith Power and Light’s lay and faith leader network is at the General Assembly on April 6 until 4 p.m. for their Advocating with Compassion Day. Even if you cannot […]

Let NC Legislators Know You Care about Creation

April 6, 2017 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

NC Interfaith Power and Light’s lay and faith leader network is at the General Assembly on April 6 until 4 p.m. for their Advocating with Compassion Day. Even if you cannot […]

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Speak Out Against Anti-Climate Executive Order

March 29, 2017 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

This week, Donald Trump issued an executive order to turn back the clock on the climate progress we have made over the past decade. In addition to directing the EPA to […]

Speak Out Against Anti-Climate Executive Order

March 29, 2017 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

This week, Donald Trump issued an executive order to turn back the clock on the climate progress we have made over the past decade. In addition to directing the EPA to […]

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2017 Lenten Guide — Fourth Sunday

March 25, 2017 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

For this year’s Lenten Guide, each member of the Council staff chose a verse from a favorite hymn to write about. We will post their reflections throughout Lent, for Ash […]

2017 Lenten Guide — Fourth Sunday

March 25, 2017 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

For this year’s Lenten Guide, each member of the Council staff chose a verse from a favorite hymn to write about. We will post their reflections throughout Lent, for Ash […]

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Sol Train Connects Climate and Faith with Solar Power

February 22, 2017 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Many people want to take meaningful action on climate change but don’t know where to start. Taking a big step, like switching to solar, doesn’t have to be hard. Any […]

Sol Train Connects Climate and Faith with Solar Power

February 22, 2017 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Many people want to take meaningful action on climate change but don’t know where to start. Taking a big step, like switching to solar, doesn’t have to be hard. Any […]

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The Pipelines We Need and the Ones We Don’t

January 31, 2017 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Last week President Trump signed executive actions to advance the construction of the Keystone, Dakota Access, and Atlantic Coast Pipelines. In the face of clear scientific consensus that our dependence […]

The Pipelines We Need and the Ones We Don’t

January 31, 2017 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Last week President Trump signed executive actions to advance the construction of the Keystone, Dakota Access, and Atlantic Coast Pipelines. In the face of clear scientific consensus that our dependence […]

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Advent Guide: Fourth Sunday, December 18

December 17, 2016 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Excerpted from How Will We Welcome the Prince of Peace? An Advent Guide for Lectionary Year A from the NC Council of Churches. Again the Lord spoke to Ahaz, saying, […]

Advent Guide: Fourth Sunday, December 18

December 17, 2016 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Excerpted from How Will We Welcome the Prince of Peace? An Advent Guide for Lectionary Year A from the NC Council of Churches. Again the Lord spoke to Ahaz, saying, […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Environment, Peace, Worship

NCIPL Webinars — December 5 and 7

December 5, 2016 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Now, more than ever, we need you to put your faith into action. On April 29, under the banner of the People’s Climate Movement, people of faith will join partners […]

NCIPL Webinars — December 5 and 7

December 5, 2016 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Now, more than ever, we need you to put your faith into action. On April 29, under the banner of the People’s Climate Movement, people of faith will join partners […]

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NC Council of Churches Stands with Standing Rock

November 6, 2016 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Many of us have been following with great interest the resistance of Native Americans in North Dakota to the Dakota Access Pipeline. For the crime of defending their lands and […]

NC Council of Churches Stands with Standing Rock

November 6, 2016 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Many of us have been following with great interest the resistance of Native Americans in North Dakota to the Dakota Access Pipeline. For the crime of defending their lands and […]

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First in NC: Screening of “Before the Flood” in Raleigh on November 3

October 29, 2016 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Join North Carolina Interfaith Power and Light and the NC Council of Churches for a first in North Carolina screening of “Before the Flood,” a film by Academy-Award winners Leonardo […]

First in NC: Screening of “Before the Flood” in Raleigh on November 3

October 29, 2016 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Join North Carolina Interfaith Power and Light and the NC Council of Churches for a first in North Carolina screening of “Before the Flood,” a film by Academy-Award winners Leonardo […]

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Faith Groups Keep Pushing for Solar Access in NC

October 24, 2016 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

As the North Carolina Court of Appeals considers a Greensboro church’s use of a popular solar financing method, faith groups from across the state continue to support the call for […]

Faith Groups Keep Pushing for Solar Access in NC

October 24, 2016 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

As the North Carolina Court of Appeals considers a Greensboro church’s use of a popular solar financing method, faith groups from across the state continue to support the call for […]

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A Month to Reflect on Energy Efficiency

October 7, 2016 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

October is National Energy Awareness Month and the NC Council of Churches wants to empower congregations to do all they can to reduce their carbon footprint and move to clean […]

A Month to Reflect on Energy Efficiency

October 7, 2016 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

October is National Energy Awareness Month and the NC Council of Churches wants to empower congregations to do all they can to reduce their carbon footprint and move to clean […]

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Growing a Partnership with Environmental Defense Fund

October 3, 2016 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Two weeks ago I was selected as the keynote speaker at the Environmental Defense Fund NC’s Advisory Board dinner to present the collaborative activities and accomplishments of our growing partnership. […]

Growing a Partnership with Environmental Defense Fund

October 3, 2016 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Two weeks ago I was selected as the keynote speaker at the Environmental Defense Fund NC’s Advisory Board dinner to present the collaborative activities and accomplishments of our growing partnership. […]

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Inclusive Climate Adaptation and Resilience Building

September 16, 2016 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

The impacts of climate variability and change affect everyone, but they disproportionately affect vulnerable populations with the least resources to prepare and recover from the damage. Understanding where these concerns […]

Inclusive Climate Adaptation and Resilience Building

September 16, 2016 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

The impacts of climate variability and change affect everyone, but they disproportionately affect vulnerable populations with the least resources to prepare and recover from the damage. Understanding where these concerns […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Christian Unity, Environment, Equality & Reconciliation, Interfaith

Pray for God’s Creation

August 30, 2016 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

On September 1 people around the world are coming together to pray for God’s creation, and to observe the Season of Creation between that day and October 4 – the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. NC Interfaith […]

Pray for God’s Creation

August 30, 2016 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

On September 1 people around the world are coming together to pray for God’s creation, and to observe the Season of Creation between that day and October 4 – the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. NC Interfaith […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Christian Unity, Environment

NCIPL’s Penny Hooper Named “Woman of the Year”

August 26, 2016 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

We are thrilled to share that Penny J. Hopper has been awarded “Woman of the Year” by the League of Women Voters of Carteret County, NC. Penny joined NC Interfaith […]

NCIPL’s Penny Hooper Named “Woman of the Year”

August 26, 2016 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

We are thrilled to share that Penny J. Hopper has been awarded “Woman of the Year” by the League of Women Voters of Carteret County, NC. Penny joined NC Interfaith […]

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When it Rains it Pours in a Changing Climate

August 19, 2016 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Extreme rainfall events like this week’s storms in Louisiana are expected to grow increasingly common in the coming years. Louisiana is always at risk of floods, naturally, but climate change […]

When it Rains it Pours in a Changing Climate

August 19, 2016 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Extreme rainfall events like this week’s storms in Louisiana are expected to grow increasingly common in the coming years. Louisiana is always at risk of floods, naturally, but climate change […]

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EPA’s Clean Energy Incentive Program (CEIP) Supports Low-income Communities

August 3, 2016 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting a public hearing in Chicago to gather feedback on EPA’s proposed details for the Clean Energy Incentive Program (CEIP). Part of the Clean […]

EPA’s Clean Energy Incentive Program (CEIP) Supports Low-income Communities

August 3, 2016 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting a public hearing in Chicago to gather feedback on EPA’s proposed details for the Clean Energy Incentive Program (CEIP). Part of the Clean […]

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Summer Is a Great Time to Be emPOWERed

July 22, 2016 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Energy usage is soaring in NC as we all try to stay cool during the long days of heat and humidity this summer. It’s a great time to highlight an opportunity […]

Summer Is a Great Time to Be emPOWERed

July 22, 2016 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Energy usage is soaring in NC as we all try to stay cool during the long days of heat and humidity this summer. It’s a great time to highlight an opportunity […]

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African Methodist Episcopal Church Adopts Climate Change Resolution

July 18, 2016 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

By Ryan J. Smith, Blessed Tomorrow The African Methodist Episcopal Church, the oldest independent Protestant denomination founded by Black people in the world and Blessed Tomorrow’s partner organization, has passed […]

African Methodist Episcopal Church Adopts Climate Change Resolution

July 18, 2016 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

By Ryan J. Smith, Blessed Tomorrow The African Methodist Episcopal Church, the oldest independent Protestant denomination founded by Black people in the world and Blessed Tomorrow’s partner organization, has passed […]

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Light Up: Reflections on the Summer Solstice

June 20, 2016 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Like most days, I start the day by scanning email on my phone before I even get out of bed. Today, I was delighted to find that my friend, Hope Horton had shared […]

Light Up: Reflections on the Summer Solstice

June 20, 2016 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Like most days, I start the day by scanning email on my phone before I even get out of bed. Today, I was delighted to find that my friend, Hope Horton had shared […]

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2016 Faith Voices for Clean Energy Advocacy Day

May 15, 2016 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

On May 11, NCIPL hosted the Second Annual Faith Voices for Clean Energy Advocacy Day. Members of faith communities from across the state met with representatives of the NC General […]

2016 Faith Voices for Clean Energy Advocacy Day

May 15, 2016 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

On May 11, NCIPL hosted the Second Annual Faith Voices for Clean Energy Advocacy Day. Members of faith communities from across the state met with representatives of the NC General […]

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Earth Day 2016

April 22, 2016 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

On this Earth Day 2016, let us celebrate that the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has left out the mid-Atlantic region from its final draft proposal for new […]

Earth Day 2016

April 22, 2016 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

On this Earth Day 2016, let us celebrate that the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has left out the mid-Atlantic region from its final draft proposal for new […]

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NCIPL Joins National Call to Support Green Climate Fund

April 12, 2016 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

This week, NC Interfaith Power & Light joined 120 religious traditions and organizations across the nation representing tens of millions of Americans – including the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, Jewish […]

NCIPL Joins National Call to Support Green Climate Fund

April 12, 2016 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

This week, NC Interfaith Power & Light joined 120 religious traditions and organizations across the nation representing tens of millions of Americans – including the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, Jewish […]

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NCIPL Hosts Katharine Hayhoe, World-Renowned Climate Scientist

April 3, 2016 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

NCIPL is hosting Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, world-renowned climate scientist and educator with a deep faith in God, the first week of April 2016. Go here for a complete list of the wonderful events planned with […]

NCIPL Hosts Katharine Hayhoe, World-Renowned Climate Scientist

April 3, 2016 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

NCIPL is hosting Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, world-renowned climate scientist and educator with a deep faith in God, the first week of April 2016. Go here for a complete list of the wonderful events planned with […]

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Obama Withdraws Plan for Atlantic Coast Offshore Drilling

March 15, 2016 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

No drilling off North Carolina’s coast… It’s time to celebrate! NCIPL recently presented a statement opposing offshore oil drilling unanimously approved by the NC Council of Churches Governing Board. As a […]

Obama Withdraws Plan for Atlantic Coast Offshore Drilling

March 15, 2016 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

No drilling off North Carolina’s coast… It’s time to celebrate! NCIPL recently presented a statement opposing offshore oil drilling unanimously approved by the NC Council of Churches Governing Board. As a […]

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Lenten Guide — Fifth Sunday

March 12, 2016 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Excerpted from the NC Council of Churches Lenten Guide, “Love One Another: Reflections on Race, Power, and Privilege” Fifth Sunday in Lent —John 12:1-8 Six days before the Passover Jesus […]

Lenten Guide — Fifth Sunday

March 12, 2016 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Excerpted from the NC Council of Churches Lenten Guide, “Love One Another: Reflections on Race, Power, and Privilege” Fifth Sunday in Lent —John 12:1-8 Six days before the Passover Jesus […]

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The Path Toward Energy Justice: Creating a Climate for Change

March 4, 2016 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Infographic by Tracy Loeffelholz Dunn / The Nation. Shutterstock images from Lorelyn Medina, Agusto Cabral The Clean Power Plan, and transitioning to a clean energy economy more broadly, are creating […]

The Path Toward Energy Justice: Creating a Climate for Change

March 4, 2016 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Infographic by Tracy Loeffelholz Dunn / The Nation. Shutterstock images from Lorelyn Medina, Agusto Cabral The Clean Power Plan, and transitioning to a clean energy economy more broadly, are creating […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Environment, Equality & Reconciliation, Health, Race/Ethnicity

NCCC Policy Statement Opposing Offshore Drilling

March 3, 2016 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

The following was adopted by the Governing Board of the North Carolina Council of Churches at their meeting on March 1. Go here to download the text. As people of […]

NCCC Policy Statement Opposing Offshore Drilling

March 3, 2016 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

The following was adopted by the Governing Board of the North Carolina Council of Churches at their meeting on March 1. Go here to download the text. As people of […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Economic Justice, Environment, Good Government, Interfaith, Religion & Society

The State of Our Union and Climate Justice

January 14, 2016 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Were you watching? This week President Obama gave his final State of the Union speech. He touted the success of the Paris conference in bringing 195 countries together to agree […]

The State of Our Union and Climate Justice

January 14, 2016 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Were you watching? This week President Obama gave his final State of the Union speech. He touted the success of the Paris conference in bringing 195 countries together to agree […]

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Paris Agreement a Breakthrough for Creation Care

December 17, 2015 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

The world has witnessed a breakthrough with the release of the proposed final text of the Paris Agreement at COP 21. All participating countries have acknowledged that climate change is […]

Paris Agreement a Breakthrough for Creation Care

December 17, 2015 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

The world has witnessed a breakthrough with the release of the proposed final text of the Paris Agreement at COP 21. All participating countries have acknowledged that climate change is […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Environment, Equality & Reconciliation

United Church of Chapel Hill’s Solar Journey

December 10, 2015 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

On November 6, the latest photovoltaic array on a North Carolina house of worship went online. The 84.76 kW, 326-panel system will generate 60% of the annual electricity needs at United […]

United Church of Chapel Hill’s Solar Journey

December 10, 2015 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

On November 6, the latest photovoltaic array on a North Carolina house of worship went online. The 84.76 kW, 326-panel system will generate 60% of the annual electricity needs at United […]

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Advent Guide on Refugees — First Sunday

November 28, 2015 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Excerpted from In Those Days and In These, an Advent Devotional Guide from the NC Council of Churches Jesus said, “There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and […]

Advent Guide on Refugees — First Sunday

November 28, 2015 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Excerpted from In Those Days and In These, an Advent Devotional Guide from the NC Council of Churches Jesus said, “There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Children & Youth, Good Government, Immigration, Interfaith, Peace, Prophetic Voice, Religion & Society, Worship

Pope Francis in the US

October 2, 2015 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

For faith-based environmental activists, Pope Francis’s visit to the United States had a major effect even before he set foot on American soil. Now they hope his trip’s influence on […]

Pope Francis in the US

October 2, 2015 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

For faith-based environmental activists, Pope Francis’s visit to the United States had a major effect even before he set foot on American soil. Now they hope his trip’s influence on […]

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Congregations Need NC’s Solar Tax Credits Extended

August 28, 2015 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

NC Interfaith Power & Light Director Susannah Tuttle delivered this statement at a press conference held at United Church of Chapel Hill on August 25. Every faith tradition mandates care […]

Congregations Need NC’s Solar Tax Credits Extended

August 28, 2015 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

NC Interfaith Power & Light Director Susannah Tuttle delivered this statement at a press conference held at United Church of Chapel Hill on August 25. Every faith tradition mandates care […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Economic Justice, Environment, Taxes

Pope Francis Calls for World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation

August 17, 2015 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

“I wish to inform you that I have decided to institute in the Catholic Church the ‘World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation’ which, beginning this year, is […]

Pope Francis Calls for World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation

August 17, 2015 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

“I wish to inform you that I have decided to institute in the Catholic Church the ‘World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation’ which, beginning this year, is […]

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Clean Power Plan: Right and Moral

August 8, 2015 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

New federal safeguards to reduce carbon emissions from existing power plants are necessary not just because they help the environment, but because they are the right and moral thing to […]

Clean Power Plan: Right and Moral

August 8, 2015 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

New federal safeguards to reduce carbon emissions from existing power plants are necessary not just because they help the environment, but because they are the right and moral thing to […]

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An Encyclical for Summer Reading

July 8, 2015 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Summertime has always been considered the best season for reading and this year we are blessed with what arguably could be considered some of the best reading material ever written! […]

An Encyclical for Summer Reading

July 8, 2015 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Summertime has always been considered the best season for reading and this year we are blessed with what arguably could be considered some of the best reading material ever written! […]

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The Pope and Ecology: Shouts from the Highest Steeple

June 12, 2015 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

The excitement is building: for the first time in history, the Pope is issuing an encyclical on the environment… but wait, why is this important? First, the Pope presides over […]

The Pope and Ecology: Shouts from the Highest Steeple

June 12, 2015 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

The excitement is building: for the first time in history, the Pope is issuing an encyclical on the environment… but wait, why is this important? First, the Pope presides over […]

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NCIPL Invitation — Join the National Preach-In on Global Warming

February 2, 2015 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

This may be the biggest Preach-In yet, and you don’t want to miss it! More than 3,000 faith communities all over the US may preach or hold educational events on Valentine’s […]

NCIPL Invitation — Join the National Preach-In on Global Warming

February 2, 2015 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

This may be the biggest Preach-In yet, and you don’t want to miss it! More than 3,000 faith communities all over the US may preach or hold educational events on Valentine’s […]

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Healthy Eating for You and the Planet

January 14, 2015 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Many of us kick off the new year committed to healthier eating. In his words below, NCIPL Steering Committee Chair Carl Sigel suggests ways we can be better not just to ourselves […]

Healthy Eating for You and the Planet

January 14, 2015 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Many of us kick off the new year committed to healthier eating. In his words below, NCIPL Steering Committee Chair Carl Sigel suggests ways we can be better not just to ourselves […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Environment, Food

Climate Change and the New NC DENR Chief

December 20, 2014 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

More than 97 percent of the world’s climate scientists believe we humans are changing our climate for the worse. (That scientific consensus is as strong as the one that finds […]

Climate Change and the New NC DENR Chief

December 20, 2014 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

More than 97 percent of the world’s climate scientists believe we humans are changing our climate for the worse. (That scientific consensus is as strong as the one that finds […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Environment, Good Government

Religious Leaders Meet with EPA Administrator McCarthy

November 22, 2014 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

This week, representatives from 17 religious organizations met with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy to deliver more than 10,000 public comments and highlight the support of the faith community on rules […]

Religious Leaders Meet with EPA Administrator McCarthy

November 22, 2014 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

This week, representatives from 17 religious organizations met with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy to deliver more than 10,000 public comments and highlight the support of the faith community on rules […]

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Environmental Responsibility Knows No Boundaries

November 13, 2014 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

This week, President Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping – leaders of the world’s two biggest polluters – announced a “historic agreement.” Each country committed to reducing its nation’s carbon […]

Environmental Responsibility Knows No Boundaries

November 13, 2014 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

This week, President Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping – leaders of the world’s two biggest polluters – announced a “historic agreement.” Each country committed to reducing its nation’s carbon […]

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Hope for Our Future: The EPA Clean Power Plan

November 7, 2014 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

More than 40% of carbon pollution comes from power plants. Yet incredibly, there are currently no limits on greenhouse gas emissions from these plants. But now, the EPA has proposed first-ever standards for […]

Hope for Our Future: The EPA Clean Power Plan

November 7, 2014 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

More than 40% of carbon pollution comes from power plants. Yet incredibly, there are currently no limits on greenhouse gas emissions from these plants. But now, the EPA has proposed first-ever standards for […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Environment, Good Government

Reflections from the People’s Climate March

September 26, 2014 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Many Interfaith Power & Light folks, from NC and all over the country, took to the streets of New York City this past weekend for the People’s Climate March. It […]

Reflections from the People’s Climate March

September 26, 2014 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Many Interfaith Power & Light folks, from NC and all over the country, took to the streets of New York City this past weekend for the People’s Climate March. It […]

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Connect and Share with Others in Planning for the People’s Climate March in September!

August 14, 2014 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

The People’s Climate March is bringing together people with the urgency and power needed to address the climate crisis. Read more here. It is happening in New York and simultaneously in […]

Connect and Share with Others in Planning for the People’s Climate March in September!

August 14, 2014 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

The People’s Climate March is bringing together people with the urgency and power needed to address the climate crisis. Read more here. It is happening in New York and simultaneously in […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Environment, Worship

Raising the Faith Voice Regarding Climate Change Now

July 28, 2014 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

People of faith are coming together in more and more impactful ways to help create the future that we want with clean air, clean water, clean energy, and with greater […]

Raising the Faith Voice Regarding Climate Change Now

July 28, 2014 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

People of faith are coming together in more and more impactful ways to help create the future that we want with clean air, clean water, clean energy, and with greater […]

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The Earth and Its Fullness: NC Public Citizens’ Hearing

July 24, 2014 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

We wanted to share Rev. Richard Eden’s words of welcome from the hearing hosted by United Church of Chapel Hill: “First, welcome to United Church of Chapel Hill and the […]

The Earth and Its Fullness: NC Public Citizens’ Hearing

July 24, 2014 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

We wanted to share Rev. Richard Eden’s words of welcome from the hearing hosted by United Church of Chapel Hill: “First, welcome to United Church of Chapel Hill and the […]

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Lake Chatuge GreenFaith Team to Launch Energy Saving Campaign

June 29, 2014 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

The Lake Chatuge GreenFaith Team, a group of environmentally concerned churches from Northern Georgia and Western North Carolina  will be publishing environmental tips in local papers and radio outlets as […]

Lake Chatuge GreenFaith Team to Launch Energy Saving Campaign

June 29, 2014 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

The Lake Chatuge GreenFaith Team, a group of environmentally concerned churches from Northern Georgia and Western North Carolina  will be publishing environmental tips in local papers and radio outlets as […]

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National Day of Action #PutSolarOnIt

June 20, 2014 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

On June 21, the longest day of the year, Interfaith Power & Light is joining a coalition of groups to come together for a National Day of Action to show support for switching […]

National Day of Action #PutSolarOnIt

June 20, 2014 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

On June 21, the longest day of the year, Interfaith Power & Light is joining a coalition of groups to come together for a National Day of Action to show support for switching […]

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EPA Takes Moral Action to Cut Carbon Pollution from Power Plants

June 13, 2014 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

On June 2, the EPA acted on our moral obligation to address unlimited carbon pollution coming from the nation’s power plants, the single largest source of global warming pollution in the country. The […]

EPA Takes Moral Action to Cut Carbon Pollution from Power Plants

June 13, 2014 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

On June 2, the EPA acted on our moral obligation to address unlimited carbon pollution coming from the nation’s power plants, the single largest source of global warming pollution in the country. The […]

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We Drew a Line in the Sand

May 27, 2014 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

On Saturday, May 17, at noon, about 30 people gathered at the Atlantic Beach/Fort Macon Swimming Beach for the nation-wide “Hands Across the Sand Demonstration” to promote clean energy and […]

We Drew a Line in the Sand

May 27, 2014 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

On Saturday, May 17, at noon, about 30 people gathered at the Atlantic Beach/Fort Macon Swimming Beach for the nation-wide “Hands Across the Sand Demonstration” to promote clean energy and […]

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A Chance to Enjoy God’s Creation

April 10, 2014 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Last week Rev. Sally Bingham, founder of Interfaith Power & Light, simply asked: “Do you remember what it was like to be a child and play in the great outdoors?” […]

A Chance to Enjoy God’s Creation

April 10, 2014 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Last week Rev. Sally Bingham, founder of Interfaith Power & Light, simply asked: “Do you remember what it was like to be a child and play in the great outdoors?” […]

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Fifth Sunday in Lent: Poverty & Creation

April 1, 2014 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

In recognition of our faithful call and of this time in history, the Council’s annual Lenten guide focuses on poverty and the ways we can respond to our sisters and […]

Fifth Sunday in Lent: Poverty & Creation

April 1, 2014 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

In recognition of our faithful call and of this time in history, the Council’s annual Lenten guide focuses on poverty and the ways we can respond to our sisters and […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Economic Justice, Environment

Climate Activists Must Heed the Lessons of North Carolina

March 16, 2014 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Joe Wainio begins his wonderful article on TruthOut, Climate change activists should look to North Carolina for lessons on how to build a broad and diverse movement powerful enough to […]

Climate Activists Must Heed the Lessons of North Carolina

March 16, 2014 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Joe Wainio begins his wonderful article on TruthOut, Climate change activists should look to North Carolina for lessons on how to build a broad and diverse movement powerful enough to […]

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The Common Heritage of This State by Susannah Tuttle – Voices of Moral Mondays

January 12, 2014 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

By Susannah Tuttle, North Carolina Interfaith Power & Light, Raleigh As Director of NC Interfaith Power & Light, it is both my personal and professional responsibility to draw connections between the spirituality of stewardship and the procedures of policy making. I often lead my presentations with the point that caring for the environment is not just political, it is spiritual doctrine shared by all faith traditions. When the seventh Moral Monday focus was designated as environment, justice, and health, I was absolutely elated.

The Common Heritage of This State by Susannah Tuttle – Voices of Moral Mondays

January 12, 2014 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

By Susannah Tuttle, North Carolina Interfaith Power & Light, Raleigh

As Director of NC Interfaith Power & Light, it is both my personal and professional responsibility to draw connections between the spirituality of stewardship and the procedures of policy making. I often lead my presentations with the point that caring for the environment is not just political, it is spiritual doctrine shared by all faith traditions. When the seventh Moral Monday focus was designated as environment, justice, and health, I was absolutely elated.

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Peppers Picked in Prayer

November 14, 2013 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Climate Change Is Real… In Many Ways… In Different Places… At The Same Time… As We All Exist.   Today I picked these peppers due to early freezing temperatures in North […]

Peppers Picked in Prayer

November 14, 2013 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Climate Change Is Real… In Many Ways… In Different Places… At The Same Time… As We All Exist.   Today I picked these peppers due to early freezing temperatures in North […]

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Do Your Legislators Represent You or Not?

October 22, 2013 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

The 2013 legislative session exhibited an anti-regulatory agenda, endangering North Carolina’s natural beauty and our quality of life, including our health. Numerous bills were introduced that weakened pollution control, sought to […]

Do Your Legislators Represent You or Not?

October 22, 2013 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

The 2013 legislative session exhibited an anti-regulatory agenda, endangering North Carolina’s natural beauty and our quality of life, including our health. Numerous bills were introduced that weakened pollution control, sought to […]

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A Special Energy Audit

August 17, 2013 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

United Church of Christ of Chapel Hill (UCC-CH) is my home church. My parents are committed members and, as a returning college grad, I feel excited about being part of […]

A Special Energy Audit

August 17, 2013 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

United Church of Christ of Chapel Hill (UCC-CH) is my home church. My parents are committed members and, as a returning college grad, I feel excited about being part of […]

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Congregations and Coal: Faith and the Riverbend Coal Plant

August 11, 2013 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

I travelled to the River Bend Coal Power Plant just outside of Charlotte to attend a press conference for the release of “Closing the Floodgates: How the Coal Industry is […]

Congregations and Coal: Faith and the Riverbend Coal Plant

August 11, 2013 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

I travelled to the River Bend Coal Power Plant just outside of Charlotte to attend a press conference for the release of “Closing the Floodgates: How the Coal Industry is […]

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Recent Poll Shows North Carolinians Want More Clean Energy

July 31, 2013 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Most North Carolinians oppose fracking, favor clean energy and think current regulations are sufficient or should be stronger. Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) released the North Carolina poll results on July 15, 2013. “From the mountains to the beaches, it’s clear that North Carolinians take special pride in their state, and see state environmental safeguards as protecting our heritage and ensuring that our children can enjoy this place we know and love,” said NRDC senior attorney Luis Martinez, who is based in Asheville. Among the poll’s key findings: 61% say state environmental standards and regulatory standards do more good than [...]

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Recent Poll Shows North Carolinians Want More Clean Energy

July 31, 2013 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Most North Carolinians oppose fracking, favor clean energy and think current regulations are sufficient or should be stronger. Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) released the North Carolina poll results on July 15, 2013. “From the mountains to the beaches, it’s clear that North Carolinians take special pride in their state, and see state environmental safeguards as protecting our heritage and ensuring that our children can enjoy this place we know and love,” said NRDC senior attorney Luis Martinez, who is based in Asheville. Among the poll’s key findings: 61% say state environmental standards and regulatory standards do more good than […]

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In the Shadows of Riverbend

July 25, 2013 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Across the street, a small, unassuming, idyllic Catholic church faces the Duke Power Riverbend Coal Plant at the center of litigation and outrage in response to consistent pollution and lack of effective coal ash pond treatment. For a new intern at NCIPL, the physicalized contrast contained powerful irony that drove home the nature of our relationship as faithful North Carolinians with utility companies; we will always be living side by side. While utilities provide us the basic comforts of modern life, we see the destructive nature of their work and feel called to act and react against it. Such was [...]

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In the Shadows of Riverbend

July 25, 2013 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Across the street, a small, unassuming, idyllic Catholic church faces the Duke Power Riverbend Coal Plant at the center of litigation and outrage in response to consistent pollution and lack of effective coal ash pond treatment. For a new intern at NCIPL, the physicalized contrast contained powerful irony that drove home the nature of our relationship as faithful North Carolinians with utility companies; we will always be living side by side. While utilities provide us the basic comforts of modern life, we see the destructive nature of their work and feel called to act and react against it. Such was […]

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Clergy Letter on Keystone Published in Politico

June 14, 2013 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

The following letter was sent to NC House members’ Legislative Directors and Energy and Environmental Legislative Assistants: I wanted to be sure that you saw this letter, published as a […]

Clergy Letter on Keystone Published in Politico

June 14, 2013 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

The following letter was sent to NC House members’ Legislative Directors and Energy and Environmental Legislative Assistants: I wanted to be sure that you saw this letter, published as a […]

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Get Your Congregation on the Creation Care Map

June 13, 2013 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

If you haven’t seen it yet, check out NCIPL’s success story map. The stories you read are diverse in faith, demographics, geography, themes, and approaches. Each congregation responds to climate […]

Get Your Congregation on the Creation Care Map

June 13, 2013 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

If you haven’t seen it yet, check out NCIPL’s success story map. The stories you read are diverse in faith, demographics, geography, themes, and approaches. Each congregation responds to climate […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Environment, Food, Fracking

NCIPL Director and Volunteer on “Midday Interview” WHQR Radio Show

June 12, 2013 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Volunteer Ed Ablard and I discussed the work and mission of NCIPL, as well as the wonderful evening Ed organized at his church, St. Paul’s Episcopal. Thank you so much to Ed for arranging this interview; it was a pleasure to be with you and all of our coastal allies this week!

NCIPL Director and Volunteer on “Midday Interview” WHQR Radio Show

June 12, 2013 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Volunteer Ed Ablard and I discussed the work and mission of NCIPL, as well as the wonderful evening Ed organized at his church, St. Paul’s Episcopal. Thank you so much to Ed for arranging this interview; it was a pleasure to be with you and all of our coastal allies this week!

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NCUC Challenges Duke Energy

May 7, 2013 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

The North Carolina Utilities Commission issued an order on Friday challenging Duke Energy to back up its Integrated Resource Plan – its long-term business plan – with more facts. The […]

NCUC Challenges Duke Energy

May 7, 2013 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

The North Carolina Utilities Commission issued an order on Friday challenging Duke Energy to back up its Integrated Resource Plan – its long-term business plan – with more facts. The […]

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Preparing the Way: Caring for Creation – A Lenten “Carbon Fast”

February 21, 2013 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

From Chapter 2 of Preparing the Way: A Social Justice Study for Lent. We’re offering this free resource to you and your congregation as we walk through the season of Lent […]

Preparing the Way: Caring for Creation – A Lenten “Carbon Fast”

February 21, 2013 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

From Chapter 2 of Preparing the Way: A Social Justice Study for Lent. We’re offering this free resource to you and your congregation as we walk through the season of Lent […]

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Care of Creation Faith Message Has Legs on Capitol Hill

May 8, 2012 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Susannah Tuttle and I had the privilege of representing NCIPL at the annual meeting of Interfaith Power & Light last week in Washington, DC. We spent two days immersed in […]

Care of Creation Faith Message Has Legs on Capitol Hill

May 8, 2012 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Susannah Tuttle and I had the privilege of representing NCIPL at the annual meeting of Interfaith Power & Light last week in Washington, DC. We spent two days immersed in […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Children & Youth, Environment, Food, Good Government, Health, Religion & Society, Rural Life

Springtime on Eaarth

April 3, 2012 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Spring is a favorite time for all of us who love to be in the garden. I cherish this season and plan my weeks so that I can begin and […]

Springtime on Eaarth

April 3, 2012 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Spring is a favorite time for all of us who love to be in the garden. I cherish this season and plan my weeks so that I can begin and […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Environment, Food

Episcopal Diocese of NC: Take Action on Climate Change

January 31, 2012 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

On January 21, during the 196th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina, the delegation resolved to receive with thanks the “Teaching of the House of Bishops on Environment”  […]

Episcopal Diocese of NC: Take Action on Climate Change

January 31, 2012 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

On January 21, during the 196th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina, the delegation resolved to receive with thanks the “Teaching of the House of Bishops on Environment”  […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Environment, Religion & Society

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