In partnership with the United Methodist General Board of Global Ministries, the General Board of Church and Society, the Love Your Neighbor Coalition, and United Women In Faith, the United Methodist Creation Justice Movement is hosting an "Earth Day Vigil for Creation" on April 22 at 7 p.m. The main event will take place at First UMC, Charlotte before the United Methodist General Conference, with featured speaker/preacher Dr. Musa Dube from Candler School of Theology.

Decatur First UMC has agreed to serve as a North Georgia host site for the vigil live stream. Join us in person as we worship together, create prayer flags for Sacred Earth, and have a time of reflection for our planet. Georgia Interfaith Power and Light (GIPL) will be present to offer additional resources for individuals and congregations looking to expand their Green Team efforts. Learn more and register below.

Join other Green Team leaders and members from across the state to learn, share, collaborate, and plan eco-projects together! This Green Team Roundtable will take place on April 9, 2024, from 12-1 p.m. on Zoom. For the participant link, please email programs@gipl.org.

Join other Green Teams on a tour of the Johns Creek Environmental Campus. This 48-acre Fulton County waste-treatment facility includes a park, a nature trail system, including a cascading stream and pond system, and an educational facility where people can learn about water quality and the local environment. This tour will focus on water conservation. Learn more and register below.

Join GIPL’s Coastal Interfaith Green Team for Keep Golden Isles Beautiful’s annual March Marsh Madness Cleanup on Saturday, March 23 at 10 a.m. Working together, teams will remove litter from salt marshes near Mary Ross Park in Brunswick. Salt marshes are vital to the coastal ecosystem, providing a habitat for wildlife, improving water quality in the bays, and offering storm protection for residents. Email GIPL’s Coastal Outreach and Resiliency Coordinator, Beth Remmes, to RSVP today!

Join other Green Team leaders and members from across the state to learn, share, collaborate, and plan eco-projects together! This Green Team Roundtable will take place on March 12, 2024, from 12-1 p.m. on Zoom. For the participant link, please email programs@gipl.org.

As we prepare for Ramadan, let us be mindful of our impact on Sacred Earth and how our actions affect our friends, family, and loved ones in our communities. Join Georgia Interfaith Power and Light (GIPL) at Masjid Jafar for Jumma Khutbah and a workshop on Islamic Environmental Stewardship the first two days in March. Learn more about what you can do this Ramadan to practice sustainability and support the Masjid in its mission to become more eco-friendly. Follow the link to learn more and register for lunch.

Join GIPL and the rest of the Georgia Water Coalition on Feb. 27 from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. to meet with legislators and advocate for timely water legislation, including vital protections for the Okefenokee Swamp! This annual event begins with a continental breakfast, orientation, and issue briefings at the Central Presbyterian Church. Then we walk across the street to the Capitol for a group photo and to meet with state representatives. Learn more and register below.

Join GIPL and Solarize Cobb for an exciting conversation with experts on the latest developments in Georgia's solar policy and regulatory landscape, as well as the practical implications for homeowners, business owners, and nonprofit organizations. The Public Service Commission (PSC) is currently evaluating Georgia Power’s 2023 Integrated Resources Plan (IRP) Update and there is hope that it will include more solar. Several bills in the Georgia General Assembly may also have an impact on residential and commercial rooftop solar. RSVP to learn more!

Join Georgia Interfaith Power and Light (GIPL) for a virtual informational session with Georgia BRIGHT on Feb. 22 at 6 p.m. GIPL and Georgia BRIGHT are dedicated to helping Georgia's low- and middle-income communities access solar energy through discounted solar leasing. The BRIGHT program saves customers money on their utility bills, requires no upfront cost, and Georgia BRIGHT handles all the installation and maintenance of the solar panels. To qualify, participants must own their home, have a roof in good condition, and meet certain income requirements (no minimum credit score required). Learn more below!

Join other Green Team leaders and members from across the state to learn, share, collaborate, and plan eco-projects together! This Green Team Roundtable will take place on Feb. 13, 2023, from 12-1 p.m. on Zoom. For the participant link, please email programs@gipl.org.

Join GIPL and fellow coastal Georgia partners for the Green Screen Film Festival on Sunday, Feb. 4 from 2-5 p.m. at The Historic Ritz Theatre in Brunswick, Georiga.

The event will showcase “The Future of Energy,” a documentary featuring some of America’s top energy specialists and ecological visionaries as they present a clear path towards a new energy paradigm, and how each of us can participate in creating this exciting future.

Tickets are FREE! Drinks and snacks will be provided as well as a fun raffle. Come learn more about Georgia's current energy systems, new renewal energy options, and ways we can all help to reduce our energy use!

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Our annual Green Team Summit is on Saturday, February 3, 2024, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Oak Grove United Methodist Church. Green Teams, faith leaders, and environmental activists from across the state will gather for a time of fellowship and shared learning. This year's theme is “Rooted in Resilience.”

Participants will learn practical insights for cultivating climate resilience in local communities and building a resilient democracy by advocating for environmentally just policies. This year's keynote speaker (to be announced in November) will inspire faith communities to develop and live out a resilient faith that carries a sense of hope and embodies an active response to addressing environmental injustices in Georgia and beyond.

The summit will also offer a series of workshops that will help equip congregations to build Green Teams, combat climate change through practical climate solutions, develop resiliency hubs, and engage in climate advocacy at the local, state, and federal levels.

Registration is now closed. View event for the agenda, workshop descriptions, and more.

Celebrate Tu B’Shvat, the Jewish New Year of Trees, with GIPL on Jan. 28 from 1-4 p.m.! Help us plant trees in an Intown Atlanta park to help sustain our urban forest. These trees will provide cleaner air, cool shade, and an all-around improved habitat for humans and wildlife living in our community.

Planting tasks include digging holes with shovels/mattocks, untangling roots with your hands, mulching, watering, and cleaning up your area. Physical activity such as bending, lifting, and kneeling is required. Tree planting can be physically strenuous—be ready to break a sweat and get dirty!

Solarize Cobb is a community-based group-purchasing program for solar energy and battery storage, of which Georgia Interfaith Power and Light (GIPL) is a part. Through group purchasing, the program helps homeowners, businesses, and nonprofits, like faith communities, become more resilient, reduce energy expenses, and save on the cost of renewable energy systems by obtaining volume discounts on materials and installation services—the more that participate, the greater the savings!

During our virtual information session on Thursday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. we’ll provide an overview of the bulk-discount program, how to leverage all available tax incentives, and enroll in the program for a FREE solar assessment.

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Join other Green Team leaders and members from across the state to learn, share, collaborate, and plan eco-projects together! This Green Team Roundtable will take place on Feb. 13, 2024, from 12-1 p.m. on Zoom. For the participant link, please email programs@gipl.org.

Join fellow faith leaders at the Okefenokee Swamp on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, for a state-wide prayer vigil for the survival of the swamp and for decision-makers to have the wisdom and leadership to protect this sacred space for future generations.

The prayer vigil, led by Rev. Antwon Nixon, will be held at the edge of the Swamp from 9-10 a.m. This will be followed by a motorized boat tour of the Okefenokee from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Register HERE for the boat tour as there are limited spots available. You do not need to register to attend the vigil.

Join fellow environmentalists and Green Team members for a plastics contamination cleanup at CompostNow's Facility in Winston, Georgia on Dec. 1, 2023. Similar to a river cleanup, but part of our Zero-Waste program, we will help CompostNow remove plastic from compost. The Tour starts at 10 a.m. followed by the cleanup at noon.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

Solarize Gwinnett, a community-based group-purchasing solar campaign, winds down at the end of this year. Therefore, December is the final opportunity for residents of Gwinnett County to take advantage of reduced pricing and financial incentives offered via the campaign.

Learn more and ask any last-minute questions about the program, solar, and/or battery storage at our upcoming virtual information session on Nov. 29 from 7-8 p.m. via Zoom.

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Environmental Justice is an essential aspect of climate and ecological work. Not all people are being affected equally by climate change and ecological degradation. Poor and/or marginalized communities are harmed by hazardous waste, resource extraction, water contamination, and other land uses from which they do not benefit, as well as air and soil pollution, extreme weather, and more.

GIPL’s Coastal Interfaith Green Team invites others to join them on a tour of the Harambee House on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 12:30 – 2 p.m. to learn about its work in the community, and how this work supports environmental justice for impacted communities in Savannah. The Harambee House is located at 1115 Habersham St. in Savannah. Because of space limitations, the number of guests is limited to 12, so don’t delay your RSVP. Email Beth Remmes at beth@gipl.org today!

Join us for a Solarize Gwinnett Open House on Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1858 Kenion Point Southwest, Snellville, GA, USA. This is your chance to learn more about solar energy and how it can benefit your home or business. Whether you're a clean energy enthusiast or just curious, this event is open to everyone. Come meet the Solarize Gwinnett team, ask questions, and get a firsthand look at the latest solar technologies. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to explore the possibilities of solar power and battery storage. We hope to see you there!

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Solar should not be scary! Join GIPL, Solarize Cobb, and Creative Solar, a vetted solar installer, at Congregation Etz Chaim in Marietta on Oct. 29 from 7-8:30 p.m. to learn more about solar energy, its benefits, and costs. We'll discuss how group purchasing can make solar more affordable, as well as new Inflation Reduction Act benefits for customers.

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Plan to join us, the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta, and Ismaili Civic for a river clean-up on Oct. 22 from 2-5 p.m. This clean-up is part of two reschedulings of World River Day, originally planned for Sept. 17. We hope that you can join us at this clean-up or at one of our other three rescheduled clean-ups on Nov. 12.

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Join other Green Team leaders and members from across the state to learn, share, collaborate, and plan eco-projects together! This Green Team Roundtable will take place on Oct. 17, 2023, from 12-1 p.m. on Zoom. For the participant link, please email programs@gipl.org.

Curious about Solar? Join GIPL, Solarize Cobb, and Creative Solar, a vetted solar installer, at East Cobb UMC in Marietta on Oct. 16 from 7-8:30 p.m. to learn more about solar energy, its benefits and costs. We'll discuss how group purchasing can make solar more affordable, as well as new Inflation Reduction Act benefits for customers. Learn more and register below!

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Join GIPL’s Coastal Interfaith Green Team and Bike Walk Savannah on Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Lake Mayer Community Center for a workshop on “Alternative to Driving Cars: Biking and Walking in Savannah.”

Community partners are coming together to develop a vision for building a more just, equitable, and climate-resilient community. Join us, A Better Glynn, Glynn Environmental Coalition, and The Nature Conservancy for this rescheduled event Monday, Oct. 2 at the Jackson Building at Rise Risley (1800 Albany St, Brunswick, GA 31520) at 6 p.m. for a facilitated community conversation about coastal Georgia climate issues, as well as to discuss and prioritize the City of Brunswick's resiliency challenges.

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All are invited to celebrate Navaratri at this year's Fourth Annual Intown Family Garba on September 30, 2023, from 5-8:30 p.m. at the Ebster Recreation Center in Decatur, Georgia!

There will be music, dancing, food, and popsicle treats! All proceeds from the event will benefit Georgia Interfaith Power and Light (GIPL) to support work with faith communities across Georgia to embrace environmental stewardship and ecological sustainability.

General Admission tickets are $5 for everyone ages 2 and over [food, drinks, and treats are extra].

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.

ADDITIONAL TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.

Join Georgia Interfaith Power and Light for a mini-Green Team Summit on September 30, 2023. Green Team Summits are opportunities for faith leaders, Green Team members, and environmental activists to come together for a day of learning and fellowship. At this summit, we will talk about how our faith calls us to care for and advocate on behalf of our Common Home.

In addition to a keynote address, there will be a series of workshops to help equip congregations to build their green teams, combat climate change through practical climate solutions, and get involved locally and federally in climate advocacy. Lunch, coffee, and light snacks will be provided.

REGISTRATION CLOSED.