This sermon on Genesis 2:5-15 is being offered to the Brooks-Howell Retirement Community this Earth Day, April 22, via Zoom by NCIPL & Eco-Justice Connection Program Coordinator, Sarah Ogletree. In the Garden of Eden, at the place where four ancient rivers claim … [Read more...] about Called to Protect & Preserve
2021 Lenten Guide- Fifth Sunday
Excerpted from Enough for All, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North Carolina Council of Churches. John 12:20-33 Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to … [Read more...] about 2021 Lenten Guide- Fifth Sunday
Climate Justice Interns
We are thrilled to introduce you to our 2021 spring interns, Noely Bernier and Dani Bahena Bustos. Noely is a student at Guilford College in Greensboro, while Dani is a student at Meredith College in Raleigh. Both Dani and Noely are environmental and climate justice advocates who … [Read more...] about Climate Justice Interns
Advent Guide: First Sunday, November 29
Excerpted from The Heart of the Work, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Mark 13:24-27 But in those days, following that distress,the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light;the … [Read more...] about Advent Guide: First Sunday, November 29
From Domination to Dominion
The following transcript was offered as a sermon by NCIPL Program Coordinator, Sarah Ogletree, on Sunday, June 7th, during the online worship service of Pittsboro Presbyterian Church. The sermon reflects on Genesis 1:1-2:4 as is titled “From Domination to Dominion.” Our … [Read more...] about From Domination to Dominion
Lenten Guide – First Sunday
Excerpted from Power Made Perfect in Weakness, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Matthew 4:1-11 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. He fasted for forty days and forty nights, … [Read more...] about Lenten Guide – First Sunday
Advent Guide: Second Sunday, December 8
Excerpted from Cultivating Care for Creation, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Isaiah 11:1-10 A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots. The spirit … [Read more...] about Advent Guide: Second Sunday, December 8
Meet NCIPL Program Coordinator Sarah Ogletree
My name is Sarah Ogletree and I am the new Program Coordinator of NC Interfaith Power & Light (NCIPL). I am grateful to work for an organization so committed to climate justice and the creation of a more sustainable world. I am also grateful for our incredible network across … [Read more...] about Meet NCIPL Program Coordinator Sarah Ogletree
A Solution for Depleted Soils and Souls
Last Saturday, NCIPL Director Susannah Tuttle and I had the opportunity to attend a conference entitled “Waste Not: Living the Low Carbon Life” in Raleigh. Leaders in the industries of food waste, composting, and soil regeneration gathered with church and community members to … [Read more...] about A Solution for Depleted Soils and Souls
Going Green this Thanksgiving
The food that we consume as a part of the Thanksgiving holiday impacts the health of our climate and our communities. For this reason, we at NCIPL would like to share the following resource from the national office of Interfaith Power & Light (IPL). Many blessings as you … [Read more...] about Going Green this Thanksgiving