Oklahoma Interfaith Power and Light

04/10/2026

Check out Thomas Jay Oord’s recent lecture on the implications of open and relational theology for ecological ethics that he gave at Oklahoma City University’s Wimberly School of Religion in partnership with the World House Institute at OCU.

11/02/2025

November Newsletter of the United Methodist Creation Justice Movement.

November 2025 Newsletter: Worldwide Climate Response

10/04/2025

We hope to see all of you at the 2025 Willson Lectures with Becky Copeland at Oklahoma City University - Thursday, October 9 - 1 pm., 2:30 p.m., and 7 p.m.
More details at https://www.okcu.edu/news/lecture-series-takes-faith-based-view-of-environmentalism

03/04/2025

Oklahoma Interfaith Power and Light is a co-host with the Oklahoma Faith Network and ofhers for the upcoming National Faith + Climate Forum 2025 on March 27. This pivotal event is a call to all who are passionate about intertwining faith with actionable climate stewardship.

https://okfaith.org/calendar/2025/3/27/faith-and-climate-forum

02/03/2025

The Oklahoma Faith Network is a proud host of the upcoming National Faith + Climate Forum 2025 on March 27. This pivotal event is a call to all who are passionate about intertwining faith with actionable climate stewardship.

We are thrilled to announce that the Oklahoma Faith Network is a proud host of the upcoming National Faith + Climate Forum 2025 on March 27. This pivotal event is a call to all who are passionate about intertwining faith with actionable climate stewardship. The Forum is presented virtually by Bless

12/03/2024

December Newsletter of the United Methodist Creation Justice Movement.

The month of December has always been a liminal space for me. While our culture is winding down the year – with businesses seeking to finish in the black, news organizations recapping their best stories, and winter finally getting here (maybe?) – the Church is already starting a new liturgical y...

11/04/2024

Check out the November Newsletter of the United Methodist Creation Justice Movement.

In October we were so fortunate to have a Movement Café featuring the good work of United Methodist institutions of theological education in relation to creation justice. We learned about the creative and difference-making curricular and co-curricular programs at four of our United Methodist school...

10/29/2024

Don't know how to talk about climate change and its impacts with your congregation, family, friends, coworkers and others? Join in for this online workshop to learn how and gain skills. Register now for this free training on Zoom at

The Climate Ambassador Training equips you with the knowledge, hands-on experience, and resources to speak and take action on climate change in your home, neighborhood, church, community, with policymakers, and beyond. The training is practical, inspiring, and backed by science. Topics Covered: - Cl...

10/05/2024

The Cool Congregations Challenge, is an annual national contest to recognize “Cool Congregations” that are becoming energy efficient and sustainable role models within their communities. The contest is brought to you by Interfaith Power & Light, a nonprofit organization inspiring and mobilizing people of faith and conscience to take bold and just action on climate. There are no fees to enter. Application period opens November 1 each year. Deadline for entries, December 15. Get ready to enter the Challenge!

https://interfaithpowerandlight.org/coolcongregations/the-challenge/

10/04/2024

IPL October Newsletter.

10/03/2024

Creation Justice in UMC Seminaries and Higher Education

Join us October 16 for a conversation focused on how United Methodist Seminaries are bringing creation justice, environmental action, and eco-theology into focus in higher education. Our seminaries equip the leaders of our churches and generations of pastoral leaders to be ready to meet the missional imperatives of our time. Hear from Rev. Dr. Mark Davies, who heads up the Higher Ed organizing group for the United Methodist Creation Justice Movement, from Dr. Tim Van Meter, Coordinator for the many Environmental Initiatives and programs both applied and theological at MTSO, from Dr. Rebecca Copeland, focusing on the intersection of religion and ecology at Boston University School of Theology, and Dr. TIm Eberhart, Director of the Center for Ecological Regeneration at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary.

October Movement Café: Creation Justice and UMC Seminaries and Higher Education October 16th 2024 10am PT / 11am MT / 12pm CT / 1pm ET Sponsored by the Unit ...