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Be part of NM Interfaith Power & Light's pilgrimage
Be part of NM Interfaith Power & Light's pilgrimage

Through her role at New Mexico Interfaith Power and Light, Pastor Clara at First Congregational in Albuquerque will be walking a “pilgrimage for our shared home” with other IPL staff members from Carlsbad to Santa Fe in January. It will be a 25-day walk and she will participate in about 15 days total. The walkers will arrive on February 5th at the New Mexico State Capitol for Climate Action Day. “This walk is born out of the incredible urgency we feel to take bold and symbolic action for our shared home in light of the terrible climate policies at the federal level and the stranglehold of oil and gas interests in our state politics.” You can read more about it here. 

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UCC Webinar: Faith-Rooted Anti-Authoritarianism
UCC Webinar: Faith-Rooted Anti-Authoritarianism

In an upcoming webinar, we will hear from three panelists about how people of faith can play a vital role in challenging authoritarianism.

Maria Stephan, who co-authored "Why Civil Resistance Works: The Strategic Logic of Nonviolent Conflict" with Erica Chenoweth, will provide an overview of international resistance movements. Brother Rodrigo Peret from Franciscans International will speak out of his experience under the Bolsonaro regime in Brazil as well as his arrest for anti-mining protests in Zimbabwe. The Rev. Jorge Bautista will speak about his practice of faithful solidarity after a U.S. immigration officer shot him in the face with a pepper ball while attending a prayer vigil.

Even if you cannot make the live event on December 10th at 1 pm ET/10 am PT, still register, and we will send you a recording. Register now!

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Jottings 12/8/2025
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Jottings 12/8/2025
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