Dr. Katharine Hayhoe is a climatologist and professor at Texas Tech University, an incredible educator with a deep faith in God. She has appeared in the Showtime series "Years of Living Dangerously", and Bill Moyers' "Climate Change: Fact & Faith." Sponsoring organizations for this event include Creation Care Alliance of Western NC, Mountain True, the Southern Alliance […]
Join Creation Care Alliance, NC Interfaith Power & Light, local faith leaders, and Dr. Katharine Hayhoe as we discuss “A New Climate for Social Justice: A Faithful Approach to Spiritual Leadership.” Breakfast sponsored by GreenSage Cafe. RSVP here.
Environmental Stewardship Greensboro, a regional partner group of NCIPL, will host a meet and greet with Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, a climatologist, Professor in the Political Science Department of Texas Tech University. One of "Time" magazine’s Most Influential People, Katharine has appeared in the Showtime series "Years of Living Dangerously," and Bill Moyers' "Climate Change: Fact & Faith."
Young Evangelicals for Climate Action, Duke Divinity, Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy, UNC Institute for the Environment, and NC Interfaith Power & Light will host a community conversation with Dr. Katharine Hayhoe about the scientific and faith basis for acting on the climate crisis.
A lunchtime panel moderated by Dominique Browning, co-founder and senior director of Moms Clean Air Force, with guest presenters: Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, climatologist and director of the Climate Science Center at Texas Tech University; Greg Fishel, chief meteorologist at WRAL-TV; and Jennifer Caicedo, a physician with Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Relief of Charlotte. Sponsored by NC Interfaith Power & Light, Environmental Defense Fund, and the […]
WRAL’s Chief Meteorologist Greg Fishel talks climate science with Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, Associate Professor of Atmospheric Sciences, Texas Tech University, and Walter Robinson, Professor and Head, Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, NC State University. Introduced by Emlyn Koster, Director of the Museum, followed by questions from the audience and networking over coffee and dessert. If you are unable to attend we […]
Join us for a daylong discussion of race as it impacts some of the most pressing issues facing North Carolina and the nation. We will begin the day with worship and a structured conversation between Eboni Marshall Turman, Assistant Research Professor of Theological Ethics and Black Church Studies and Director of the Office of Black […]
The World Climate Project simulation lets you participate in a thought-provoking, mock-UN event that simulates the United Nations climate talks held in Paris in December. Through this simulation you will increase your awareness of the greatest challenge facing humanity and experience what it is like to negotiate a climate deal. RSVP here. Contact info@ncipl.org for […]
The scale and urgency of climate change requires our generation to reassess our lives, repurpose our religious practice and reorient our assets in ways that align with our covenant with God and preserve the Eden into which we were born. Come to this workshop to be inspired by courageous initiatives already underway, and to consider […]
The Wild Goose Festival is a 4-day spirit, justice, music and arts festival where all kinds of people come together, not only to hear great music and incredible speakers, but also to dive into lively conversations with thought leaders, writers, dreamers, artists, visionaries, social justice activists, peace-makers. This year the Council will be in attendance […]
This film by Academy Award-winners Leonardo DiCaprio and Fisher Stevens follows DiCaprio as he travels to five continents meeting people whose lives have been devastated by global warming and learns how we already have the capacity to solve this crisis. An inspiring film, it not only underscores the urgency of acting on climate change but […]
This statewide gathering of youth and adults who are ready to use our heads, hands and hearts to create a just world for all is a space for deep dialogue, practical learning, creativity, and movement building. It is a gathering that harnesses the strength of our diversity. The NCCJS is rooted in the understanding that […]
The Moral March on Raleigh is part of a love and justice movement working on an intersectional agenda to support public education, economic sustainability, workers’ rights and livable wages, health care for all, Medicaid expansion, environmental justice, equal protection under the law without regard to race, immigration status, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation, voting […]
NC Interfaith Power & Light’s statewide network will be hosting an education table in the 1300 QUAD of the NC General Assembly Building, distributing postcards and educational materials to show support for clean, efficient, renewable energy policies for North Carolina. Come by to learn about what bills have been introduced so far in the 2017 […]
Sponsored by the Southern Conference of the UCC and the North Carolina Council of Churches, "Creation Justice Pathways in North Carolina" brings together activists and experts for a weekend of presentations, discussions, and community building around the environment as an issue of personal health and of social justice. Register here. While the event is free, […]
Join NC Interfaith Power & Light’s congregational lay and faith leaders network on March 21 at the NC General Assembly in Raleigh for the third Annual Faith Voices for Clean Energy Advocacy Day. We will lead with our “Advocating with Compassion” message as we meet with members of the NC General Assembly to hear their […]
