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SUMMARY:Global Heat Action Day: Local Solutions to Protect Communities
DESCRIPTION:Register HERE \nExtreme heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the United States. Lower-income individuals\, outdoor workers\, those with pre-existing medical conditions\, the elderly\, pregnant people\, and children face significantly higher risks. It is our responsibility to connect with and support communities by providing solutions that protect their well-being and enhance resilience.  \nJoin the American Public Health Association and ecoAmerica on June 2\, 2025\, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM ET / 12:00 to 1:00 PM PT to hear from local and national leaders about resources and tools you can implement in your communities today! Closed captioning will be provided. We strive to host inclusive\, accessible events that enable all individuals\, including individuals with disabilities\, to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility\, please contact info@ecoAmerica.org
URL:https://www.azipl.org/event/global-heat-action-day-local-solutions-to-protect-communities/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Blessed Tomorrow":MAILTO:info@blessedtomorrow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250531T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250531T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032311
CREATED:20250510T004103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T004103Z
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SUMMARY:Roots of Injustice\, Seeds of Change: Toward Right Relationship with Native People
DESCRIPTION:In this 2-hour virtual\, participatory program\, participants experience the history of the colonization of Turtle Island\, the land that is now known as the United States. The story is told through the words of Indigenous leaders\, European/American leaders\, and Western historians. We engage with this history through experiential exercises and small group discussions. And we are invited to consider how we can build relationships with Indigenous peoples based on truth\, respect\, justice\, and our shared humanity. Facilitated by TRR’s Native and non-Native teams. Appropriate for high school students and adults.  \nREGISTRATION Required: https://friendspeaceteams.org/trr-workshop-may-2025/ \nOnline Event: Toward Right Relationship with Native Peoples Workshop\, Saturday\, May 31\, 4-6pm EST
URL:https://www.azipl.org/event/roots-of-injustice-seeds-of-change-toward-right-relationship-with-native-people/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends Peace Teams":MAILTO:paularpalmer@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250522T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250522T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032311
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T210035Z
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SUMMARY:10th Anniversary Celebration of Laudato Si'
DESCRIPTION:A Celebration of the Casa’s Care for our Common Home \n\n10th Anniversary Celebration of Laudato Si’\nMay 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the groundbreaking encyclical by Pope Francis – Laudato Si’: Care for Our Common Home. Pope Francis drew from St. Francis’ deep spiritual connection with creation when crafting his message. This spirituality is expressed best in his famous poem Canticle of the Creatures\, written 800 years ago\, where it states that we are brothers and sisters with all of God’s creation. \nIn the past decade\, the Casa community has aimed to foster a deeper respect for creation\, promote sustainable habits\, and to deepen our commitment to a lifestyle that respects the Creator’s handiwork. We invite all to join the celebration where we will recognize our community’s past accomplishments and inspire all to continue this work. \nOur celebration will include (but not limited to): \n– Blessing of New Solar Panels \n– Commemorative Dinner and Fellowship \n– Special Program for small children and pre-teens \n– Laudato Si’ Prayer and Presentation \n– Acknowledgment of Accomplishments \n– Next Steps \nFee:  $35 per person.  Pre-registration required. \nPlease email Donna Kinzie at donna-at-thecasa-dot-org for info on family rate.
URL:https://www.azipl.org/event/10th-anniversary-celebration-of-laudato-si/
LOCATION:Franciscan Renewal Center\, 5802 E Lincoln Dr\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85253\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250518T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250518T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032311
CREATED:20250505T234356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T234548Z
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SUMMARY:Sacred Earth: Common Ground
DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear inspirational stories from artists\, musicians\, writers\, and other community members describing times when they felt a deep spiritual connection to nature and how it shaped their lives.\n\nBring your own story to share and hear your neighbors’ stories as we find common ground in our shared reverence for the Earth.\n\nREGISTER HERE: https://form-usa.keela.co/azipl-rsvp\n\nHost Communities: Bahá’í Faith Community of Scottsdale\, Scottsdale Congregational United Church of Christ\, and Tempe Chai
URL:https://www.azipl.org/event/sacred-earth-common-ground-4/
LOCATION:Bahá’í Faith Community of Scottsdale\, 6910 E. Shea Boulevard\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Music,Spiritual Reflection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250513T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250513T183000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032311
CREATED:20250510T015114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T015229Z
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SUMMARY:SAGE Roundtable (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The SAGE Roundtable is a chance to meet other AZIPL members doing amazing work (just like you!). \nREGISTER HERE \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ByF3mXaYQUCJQjrTlR98SQ#/registration
URL:https://www.azipl.org/event/sage-roundtable-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250508T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032311
CREATED:20250219T211927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T211927Z
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SUMMARY:Direct Pay (Solar $ to Faith Communities) – Office Hours with CPC & L4GG
DESCRIPTION:Heejin Hahn with the CPC (Congressional Progressive Caucus Center) spoke to the AZIPL Solar Action Team in December.  At that time she mentioned their Direct Pay Office Hours.  During the CPC Office Hours\, they bring in L4GG (Lawyers for Good Government) to answer questions about direct pay.\n\nThe next session is June 8\, 10:00 a.m. (AZ time).  Here is the registration link\, with more information and sign-ups for the following session:  June 12\, 2025 at 10:00 AM\n\nAdditional Resources are available from AZIPL staff upon request.  The information below is from the registration site and includes links that might be of particular assistance.\n**********************\n\n\n\nThank you for your interest in Direct Pay! We invite you to join our upcoming office hour session and bring your questions about Direct Pay. Our team will provide answers and relevant resources where we can. This is a space for CBOs\, local/state/Tribal governments\, schools\, houses of worship\, nonprofits\, and anyone else interested in learning about Direct Pay to share their clean energy project plans\, raise clarifying questions\, and talk through their roadblocks or concerns. All project stages are welcome! You do not need a concrete project plan to join. Please register below to attend.\n\nWe welcome everyone but do recommend that those who are new to Direct Pay check out this page on 101 level resources (https://www.lawyersforgoodgovernment.org/direct-pay-101).\nWe also encourage clicking through the L4GG Clean Energy Tax Navigator (https://cleanenergytaxnavigator.org/) and thinking about what questions you still have about Direct Pay before joining the session. This will help ensure that we use our session time most effectively.\n\nPlease note that while these monthly sessions generally occur around the same time of the month on Thursdays at 1:00pm ET\, we may shift a session depending on holidays or other events that month. Registering and adding zoom calendar automation will help ensure that you receive updates on any time changes. Please contact heejin@progressivecaucuscenter.org for more information\, assistance receiving the zoom link\, or accommodations that would better enable you to participate. These sessions are educational and do not serve as legal or tax advice.
URL:https://www.azipl.org/event/direct-pay-solar-to-faith-communities-office-hours-with-cpc-l4gg-3/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="CPC - Congressional Progressive Caucus Center":MAILTO:info@progressivecaucuscenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250507T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250507T130000
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SUMMARY:Oak Flat - District Courthouse - Prayer Vigil\, Hearing & Press Conference
DESCRIPTION:Overview flyer HERE \nSupport Apache Stronghold on May 7th: \n\n7:00 AM – Prayer Vigil in person at the District Courthouse\n9:30 AM – Court Hearing\n12 PM – Press Conference
URL:https://www.azipl.org/event/oak-flat-district-courthouse-prayer-vigil-hearing-press-conference/
LOCATION:United States District Court – Phoenix\, Sandra Day O'Connor United States Courthouse\, 401 W Washington St # 10\, Phoenix\, 85003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Action,Community,Education,Spiritual Reflection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250506T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250506T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032311
CREATED:20250505T173507Z
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UID:6034-1746550800-1746563400@www.azipl.org
SUMMARY:Oak Flat - Civic Space Park to US District Courthouse - March
DESCRIPTION:Overview Flyer HERE \nSupport Apache Stronghold by joining this March & Prayer opportunity. \n 
URL:https://www.azipl.org/event/oak-flat-civic-space-park-to-us-district-courthouse-march/
LOCATION:Civic Space Park\, 424 N Central Ave\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Action,Community,Education,Spiritual Reflection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250505T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250505T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032311
CREATED:20250505T171125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T171125Z
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SUMMARY:Oak Flat - Tempe Blessing - Prayer & Run
DESCRIPTION:Learn More HERE \nSupport Apache Stronghold with your prayers at the end of day blessing at Tempe’s Center for the Arts.
URL:https://www.azipl.org/event/oak-flat-tempe-blessing-prayer-run/
LOCATION:Tempe Center fo the Arts\, 700 W Rio Salado Pkwy\, Tempe\, AZ\, 85281\, United States
CATEGORIES:Action,Community,Education,Spiritual Reflection
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250508
DTSTAMP:20260426T032311
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SUMMARY:UPDATE & OVERVIEW of Prayer March/Run - Actions for Oak Flat
DESCRIPTION:Action for Oak Flat – Poster HERE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe federal government on Thursday\, April 17\, 2025\, announced that it plans as early as June 16\, 2025 to publish a final environmental impact statement (EIS) and begin moving forward with the transfer and destruction of Oak Flat. \nOn Friday\, April 18\, Becket Law filed a letter with the Supreme Court explaining that this makes it even more urgent for the Court to hear our case. The Court has not yet decided whether to hear the case.  \nOn April 24\, 2025\, Apache Stronghold requested that the district court in AZ grant “a narrow\, temporary injunction prohibiting Federal Defendants from transferring Oak Flat… during the pendency of Apache Stronghold’s Supreme Court appeal.” A hearing date for this request is set for May 7\, 2025 in Phoenix at 9:30AM. \nLeading up to the hearing\, Apache Stronghold is holding a Prayer Run & March from Sunday May 4 – Wed. May 7th. The group will journey from Oak Flat to the District Court in Phoenix.  \nIf you can be there in person\, please join in one of these ways:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the entire Prayer March/Run from Sunday May 4 – Wed May 7th (details below)\n\n\nJoin as a runner or join to march and pray\nLet us know you are coming by emailing cofa@dismantlediscovery.org\n\n\n\nJoin Pray for our Mother event on Sunday\, May 4th (Flyer HERE)\nJoin the March and Prayer vigil in Phoenix on May 6th (Flyer HERE)\nJoin the Prayer Vigil and Press Conference on May 7th in front of the District Courthouse\nJoin Oak Flat vigil in Tucson May 11 from 3:30-5:30pm (more details to come)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you cannot be there in person\, please: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContinue praying for Apache Stronghold\, Oak Flat\, the runners\, and the judges for the hearing in Phoenix\nOrganize in your community! Use this toolkit to learn about actions and organize events in solidarity\, specifically:\n\n\nPray and organize prayer in your community\nWe need you (and your community) to write letters to your representatives and the Trump administration in support of protecting Oak Flat\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe continue to pray \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA blessing for the Supreme Court\, District Court\, and all those with decision-power\, \nfrom a lover of Oak Flat \nMay you be blessed with the yearning to know\,\nIn the marrow of your bones\,\nIn the tenderness of your flesh\nWhat it means to be an extension of the Earth\, our Mother\,\nTo know the sense-fullness of being surrounded by \nOur relatives: Grandmother Oak\, Sibling Cedar\, and the Angels.\nTo feel the exhilaration of right relationship with them\, \nTo offer attention\, tending\, and ceremony\nTo welcome gifts of shade and acorn\nThe invitation to belong as members of all creation\, \nAnd not destroyers of it.  \nAmen \n— \nLearn more about Apache Stronghold’s Legal case & follow Apache Stronghold on Facebook for the latest updates \nYou can find more prayers posted on Instagram and Facebook
URL:https://www.azipl.org/event/update-overview-of-prayer-march-run-actions-for-oak-flat/
LOCATION:Join in Prayer & Advocacy
CATEGORIES:Action,Community,Education,Spiritual Reflection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250430T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250430T180000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032311
CREATED:20250424T012229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T012229Z
UID:6003-1746028800-1746036000@www.azipl.org
SUMMARY:Local First Arizona - 2025 Move Your Money - Phoenix
DESCRIPTION:On April 23rd\, AZIPL Hosted “Better Banking for the Planet” with Jason Lawry of Local First Arizona.  This is a logical follow-up opportunity to meet local bankers if you are in the Tucson area. \nLearn more about the event HERE. \nRegister to attend HERE.
URL:https://www.azipl.org/event/local-first-arizona-2025-move-your-money-phoenix/
LOCATION:Hello Lincoln\, 850 W. Lincoln\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Action,Community,Education,Food,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250427T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250427T163000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032311
CREATED:20250409T013005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T013005Z
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SUMMARY:Common Ground Film Screening - Prescott in-person event
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Sacred Heart Church for an exclusive screening of the exciting new film Common Ground! Directed by Josh and Rebecca Tickell\, Common Ground provides hope for future generations with concrete ways to fix a broken planetary system. The film explores how regenerative agriculture can help heal the soil\, our health\, and the planet. This film is not widely available\, so see it with us! Then stay for a discussion to learn how to take faithful action! \nContact Char Hoffman at charh2*at*gmail*dot*com with questions. \nLearn more (flyer HERE).
URL:https://www.azipl.org/event/common-ground-film-screening-prescott-in-person-event/
LOCATION:Sacred Heart Church – Prescott\, 150 Fleury Street\, Prescott\, AZ\, 86301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Action,Community,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250426T153000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032311
CREATED:20250425T003913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T003913Z
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SUMMARY:Apache Stronghold Meeting\, Potluck & Prayerwalk
DESCRIPTION:WALK & PRAY\nTo Protect Oak Flat\nSAT APRIL 26\, 2025 \nFlyer to Share PDF or PNG versions. \nAfter Meeting & Potluck (at about 1:30PM)\n \nWhat: Accompany the land during a guided walk of silent worship. The walk is three miles long. The terrain is rocky\, with an incline at the beginning\, a flat stretch in the middle and ending with a mild decline. \nWhere: We will meet at Oak Flat campground. N Magma Shaft 9 Rd\, Miami\, AZ. Park and gather at the Protect Sacred Land sign near the turnoff.\n \nWhen: Saturday April 26th\, 2025 at about 1:30PM after meeting and potluck. The walk will last about two hours.\n \nWho: Anyone who feels called to silent prayer\, listening to the land\, and\nProtecting Oak Flat.\n \nAPACHE STRONGHOLD MEETING\nSATURDAY\, APRIL 26TH 10AM\nOAK FLAT CAMPGROUND UPDATE ON SUPREME COURT NOTICE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT  STATEMENT\n \nPOTLUCK-PLEASE BRING A DISH TO SHARE. EVERYONE WELCOME\n \nWear good walking shoes & sun protection. Bring your own water and snacks. All are welcome!
URL:https://www.azipl.org/event/apache-stronghold-meeting-potluck-prayerwalk/
LOCATION:Oak Flat
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Food,Spiritual Reflection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250423T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032311
CREATED:20250402T180536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T022200Z
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SUMMARY:Banking for a Better Planet
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to a presentation from Jason Lowry\, Director of Sustainability Initiatives with Local First Arizona.  \nHow can your faith institution care for creation with its financial choices?  \nJoin us to find out! \nRegister HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/74mPb0oJS8O1I9SwVUFn_w
URL:https://www.azipl.org/event/hold-the-date-climate-positive-banking-with-local-first-arizona/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Action,Community,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250422T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032311
CREATED:20250403T013700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T013851Z
UID:5963-1745337600-1745341200@www.azipl.org
SUMMARY:Green Business (or Faith Community) Boot Camp - 7 Weekly Virtual Sessions BEGIN
DESCRIPTION:About the Program\nLearn more HERE and REGISTER \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocal First’s Green Business Boot Camp\, formerly called SCALE UP\, is an award-winning program that offers a comprehensive planning series for locally-owned and operated businesses and nonprofits throughout the state. \nEach cohort meets for seven sessions – once each week – to hear from experts\, share and learn about cost-saving resources\, and learn about unique opportunities for businesses to go from education and collaboration to planning\, financing\, benchmarking and implementation — all in one accessible package. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: compostfoundation.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2025 Green Business Boot Camp Schedule:\nVerde Valley – In-person (7 sessions) \n\n\nCohort 7: January 15 – February 26\, 2025 | Wednesdays 5-6 p.m. \n\n\nCohort 8: May 15 – June 25\, 2025 | Wednesdays 5-6 p.m. \n\n\nCohort 9: October 1\, 2025 – November 12\, 2025 | Wednesdays 5-6 p.m. \n\n\nStatewide – Virtual (7 sessions) \n\n\nCohort 18: January 21 – March 4\, 2025 | Tuesdays 4-5 p.m. \n\n\nCohort 19: April 22 – June 3\, 2025 | Tuesdays 4-5 p.m. \n\n\nCohort 20: September 10 – October 22\, 2025 | Tuesdays 4-5 p.m. \n\n\nFlagstaff – 2 In-person\, 7 Virtual (9 sessions) \n\n\n7 virtual statewide sessions in addition to 2 in-person sessions \n\n\nIn-person dates TBD \nLocation: City of Flagstaff Sustainability Office – 419 N. Mogollon St. Flagstaff\, AZ 86001
URL:https://www.azipl.org/event/green-business-or-faith-community-boot-camp-7-virtual-sessions-begin/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250421T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250421T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032311
CREATED:20250418T003016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T172133Z
UID:5985-1745258400-1745263800@www.azipl.org
SUMMARY:Sacred Earth\, Shared Responsibility
DESCRIPTION:Sacred Earth\, Shared Responsibility: A Conversation on Climate Justice \nPDF Flyer Available for in-person sharing – Sacred Earth \nJoin us for a powerful conversation featuring Emma Condori Mamani\, an Indigenous Bolivian Quaker and climate justice advocate. Emma has been traveling across the U.S. sharing how the climate is impacting her community—and calling us into deeper reflection\, connection\, and faithful action. \n\nThis informal event is open to all and rooted in the values of faith\, justice\, and shared responsibility. \n\n\n🔗 Register here: https://membership-usa.keela.co/sacred-earth \n\n\nHosted by Arizona Quakers\, Arizona Interfaith Power & Light (AZIPL)\, AZ Valley Chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby and Arizona Faith Network. \n\n\n🌱 Light refreshments provided.
URL:https://www.azipl.org/event/sacred-earth-shared-responsibility/
LOCATION:Foothills Christian Church\, 3951 W Happy Valley Rd\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Action,Community,Education,Food,Outreach,Spiritual Reflection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250416T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032311
CREATED:20250408T214941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T215541Z
UID:5970-1744830000-1744837200@www.azipl.org
SUMMARY:Stefan Sommer: Climate Change Teach-In
DESCRIPTION:Are you feeling the heat? Are you concerned about climate change? Dr. Stefan Sommer from the Northern Arizona Climate Change Alliance and retired NAU Professor will present\, answer questions\, and moderate a discussion on the challenges of climate change and solutions that could be implemented. \nSome key issues will be addressed: Why are global temperatures rising faster now? Is this related to rising CO2 emissions? What about the jump in sea surface temperatures that started in 2023? What are the comparative costs of paying for climate change impacts vs paying to shift to clean\, renewable energy? \nREGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stefan-sommer-climate-change-teach-in-tickets-1284792973369?aff=ebdssbdestsearch \nABOUT THE PRESENTER \nStefan Sommer is a Center for Adaptable Western Landscapes affiliate. He is also an affiliate in the Department of Biological Sciences. Stefan’s area of interest is community ecology\, sustainability\, climate change\, and education outreach. He is a founding board member of NAU’s Sustainable Ambassadors Program and serves on the board of directors of the Northern Arizona Climate Change Alliance. He has worked with over 160 Arizona teachers to improve their science knowledge and teaching. He was a hired consultant on the development of Flagstaff’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan. His public presentations on climate change and sustainability have reached tens of thousands of citizens across northern Arizona and beyond. Stefan is the executive producer of four award-winning PBS documentaries on biodiversity and habitat conservation.
URL:https://www.azipl.org/event/stefan-sommer-climate-change-teach-in/
LOCATION:Changing Hands Bookstore\, 6428 South McClintock Drive\, Tempe\, AZ\, 85283\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250416T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032311
CREATED:20250414T222424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T222424Z
UID:5981-1744797600-1744801200@www.azipl.org
SUMMARY:Resilience Hubs - Offered by United Methodist Creation Justice Movement
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the United Methodist Creation Justice Movement\, the informal\, virtual space of the Café facilitates conversation\, connection\, and community focused on creation care and justice issues.\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResilience Hubs\n\n\n\n\nLet’s talk community resilience and climate change. Every church and every community from “safe havens” such as North Georgia\, to known hot-zones such as Louisiana and Florida. At the April 16th Cafe\, we will speak with those leading the resilience efforts in the denomination. A focus will include the new and essential development of “Resilience Hubs.” No one can face an (un) natural disaster alone\, not heat\, not storms\, not fires\, not floods. Resilience is something we do together.\n\nThe April 16 Café will feature Stories of Congregations and Annual Conferences working to build Resilience Hubs for their communities. Featuring Scott Parrish\, North Georgia Conference Disaster Response Coordinator\, Shawn Anglim\, FirstGrace UMC New Orleans\, Community Lighthouse initiative and Cara Fleischer\, Florida Annual Conference Creation Care Task Team\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRev. Scott Parrish\n\nRev. Scott Parrish is a deacon in the North Georgia Conference. After many years in congregational ministry he’s served on Connectional Ministries staff since 2014 with focus on mission and disaster response. He’s a hobby farmer in his spare time & was in the first class of UMC Earthkeepers. Scott has lived in the Augusta GA area since 1994\, so his work in coordination with UMCOR leading Conference Disaster Response has been close to home since Hurricane Helene plowed through the southeast.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRev. Shawn Anglim\n\nShawn Anglim is a pastor at First Grace United Methodist Church and a founding member of Community Lighthouse\, a project spearheaded by Together New Orleans\, a solar-equipped\, resilience hub network of faith communities and others is Louisiana. First Grace UMC was born out of a merger of an historical Black church and an historical white church in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. During his leadership the Church\, other projects Shawn has led or developed are the First Grace Community Alliance\, and its two missions Hagar’s House\, a residence for women\, trans women and children without a home\, and Project Ishmael\, a free legal clinic for immigrant children. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCara Fleischer\n\nCara Fleischer is the chair of the Creation Care Task Team of the Florida Conference and started and leads the Creation Care Ministry at her home church of Saint Paul’s UMC in Tallahassee. She is an Earthkeeper\, an eco-communications consultant for ReThink Energy Florida\, a nature writer\, and an elected Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor. She has recently developed a program engaging the bishop and conference staff to promote funding and resilience in her conference.
URL:https://www.azipl.org/event/resilience-hubs-offered-by-united-methodist-creation-justice-movement/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250415T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250415T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032311
CREATED:20250402T221128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T224241Z
UID:5954-1744740000-1744743600@www.azipl.org
SUMMARY:Hydrating Human Rights - In the Company of Stewards (LDS & Friends)
DESCRIPTION:Hydrating Human Rights \nVirtually every human rights challenge facing humanity as an underappreciated connection to water policy\, including mass migration\, racism\, gender inequality\, climate change\, armed conflict\, and pandemics. Focusing on water security as a principal public policy aim can therefore have broad impacts across all areas of human rights. On April 15\, Dr. Rhett Larson will discuss how water connects each of these areas\, and the potential risks and benefits of recognizing a human right to water. \n\nMeet our presenter: \nRhett Larson is the Richard Morrison Professor of Water Law at Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. He is also a senior research fellow with the Kyl Center for Water Policy at ASU’s Morrison Institute for Public Policy. Professor Larson’s research and teaching interests are in property law\, environmental law\, and natural resource law\, in particular\, domestic and international water law and policy. He serves on the Arizona Mexico Commission Board of Directors\, Arizona’s Water Infrastructure Finance Authority\, and is legal counsel to the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association. He leads a project to improve water supplies for refugee host communities in Lebanon and Jordan. Professor Larson was a visiting professor and Fulbright Scholar at the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador\, a PLuS Alliance visiting fellow with the University of New South Wales in Sydney\, Australia\, and a Lady Davis Fellow and visiting professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He is the author of Just Add Water: Solving the World’s Problems Using its Most Precious Resource (Oxford University Press\, 2020)\, and his forthcoming book from Cambridge University Press is Day Zero: How Cities Run Out of Water. Professor Larson received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Chicago and his Master of Science from the University of Oxford. \nCan’t make it live? Register and we will send you the recording! Registrants get access to the exclusive Q&A and end discussion (available to registrants only).
URL:https://www.azipl.org/event/in-the-company-of-stewards/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="LDS Earth Stewardship":MAILTO:info@ldsearthstewardship.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250414T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250414T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032311
CREATED:20250321T203005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T203205Z
UID:5931-1744621200-1744628400@www.azipl.org
SUMMARY:Glendale Tree Planting - Community Event
DESCRIPTION:Larkspur Christian Church\n10614 N 43rd Ave Glendale\, AZ 85304\nSponsored by: APS Community Tree Program https://www.aps.com/en/About/Community/Community-Tree-Program \nRSVP HERE https://membership-usa.keela.co/tree-planting \nJoin us for a tree planting event! No experience needed—just bring your energy and a heart to serve! Together\, we can make a lasting impact for those who rely on our heat respite center. \nWhat to bring:\n✅ Water – Stay hydrated while we work.\n✅ Closed-toe shoes – Protect your feet while digging and planting.\n✅ Work gloves – Keep your hands safe and comfortable.\n✅ Sunscreen – We’ll be outdoors\, so be sure to protect your skin. \nRSVP HERE https://membership-usa.keela.co/tree-planting
URL:https://www.azipl.org/event/glendale-tree-planting-community-event/
LOCATION:Larkspur Christian Church\, 10614 N 43rd Ave\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250410T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250410T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032311
CREATED:20250115T184921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T210419Z
UID:5847-1744279200-1744282800@www.azipl.org
SUMMARY:Direct Pay (Solar $ to Faith Communities) - Office Hours with CPC & L4GG
DESCRIPTION:Heejin Hahn with the CPC (Congressional Progressive Caucus Center) spoke to the AZIPL Solar Action Team in December.  At that time she mentioned their Direct Pay Office Hours.  During the CPC Office Hours\, they bring in L4GG (Lawyers for Good Government) to answer questions about direct pay.\n\nThe last session is April 10\, 10:00 a.m. (AZ time).  Here is the registration link.\n\nAdditional Resources are available from AZIPL staff upon request.  The information below is from the registration site and includes links that might be of particular assistance.\n**********************\n\n\n\nThank you for your interest in Direct Pay! We invite you to join our upcoming office hour session and bring your questions about Direct Pay. Our team will provide answers and relevant resources where we can. This is a space for CBOs\, local/state/Tribal governments\, schools\, houses of worship\, nonprofits\, and anyone else interested in learning about Direct Pay to share their clean energy project plans\, raise clarifying questions\, and talk through their roadblocks or concerns. All project stages are welcome! You do not need a concrete project plan to join. Please register below to attend.\n\nWe welcome everyone but do recommend that those who are new to Direct Pay check out this page on 101 level resources (https://www.lawyersforgoodgovernment.org/direct-pay-101).\nWe also encourage clicking through the L4GG Clean Energy Tax Navigator (https://cleanenergytaxnavigator.org/) and thinking about what questions you still have about Direct Pay before joining the session. This will help ensure that we use our session time most effectively.\n\nPlease note that while these monthly sessions generally occur around the same time of the month on Thursdays at 1:00pm ET\, we may shift a session depending on holidays or other events that month. Registering and adding zoom calendar automation will help ensure that you receive updates on any time changes. Please contact heejin@progressivecaucuscenter.org for more information\, assistance receiving the zoom link\, or accommodations that would better enable you to participate. These sessions are educational and do not serve as legal or tax advice.\n\n\nDate & Time
URL:https://www.azipl.org/event/5847/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Action,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="CPC - Congressional Progressive Caucus Center":MAILTO:info@progressivecaucuscenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250401T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250401T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032311
CREATED:20250313T202436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T210425Z
UID:5919-1743528600-1743534000@www.azipl.org
SUMMARY:AZIPL S.A.G.E. Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:The S.A.G.E. (Spirited Activists Greening the Earth) Roundtable is a chance to meet other AZIPL members doing amazing work!  \nREGISTRATION LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/lim5WYTRRt2w2Nf3_Emfxg#/registration
URL:https://www.azipl.org/event/hold-azipls-s-a-g-e-roundtable/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Action,Community,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250329T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250329T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032311
CREATED:20250226T012330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T012330Z
UID:5888-1743253200-1743260400@www.azipl.org
SUMMARY:Roots of Injustice: Seeds of Change - Toward Right Relationship with Native Peoples
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is free and open to the public (ages 14+). We do not want finances to prevent anyone from attending\, but we do appreciate donations to support the project. Please give what you can\, suggested donation $20-$30. \nWhile this program is open to anyone\, but it is specifically for non-Native people\, especially those of European-American ancestry\, who would like to learn more in community about the history of the United States from an indigenous perspective. \nDonations can be made by check or cash at the event. \nChecks should be made out to: Flagstaff Monthly Meeting \n\n\n\n\nMORE ABOUT THE WORKSHOP\nIn this workshop\, particpants will: \nLEARN the real history of our country through the voices of Native people\, European colonists\, and historians. \nEXPERIENCE this history as you never have before. \nUNDERSTAND why this history matters to all Americans today. \nINTERACT with people to build relationships based on truth\, respect\, and justice. \nThis is a two-hour experiential exercise in response to calls from Indigenous leaders at the United Nations and the World Council of Churches\, developed by the Friends (Quaker) Peace Teams. The goal of Toward Right Relationship with Native Peoples Program is to build relationships among Native and non-Native communities based on truth\, respect\, justice and our shared humanity. Join us as we learn to challenge and support each other as we work toward right relationships that address more than 500 years of genocide\, colonization\, and forced assimilation of Native peoples. \n\n\n\n\nSPONSORS\nSponsors of the Program Include: \n\nFlagstaff Friends Monthly Meeting\nEpiscopal Church of the Epiphany\nAZIPL (Arizona Interfaith Power & Light)\nAFN (Arizona Faith Network)\n\n\n\n\n\nMORE ABOUT FRIENDS PEACE TEAMS\nTo learn more about the program\, please visit Friends Peace Teams Toward Right Relationship with Native Peoples Project at: https://friendspeaceteams.org/trr/
URL:https://www.azipl.org/event/roots-of-injustice-seeds-of-change-toward-right-relationship-with-native-peoples/
LOCATION:The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany (Flagstaff)\, 423 N Beaver St\, Flagstaff\, AZ\, 86001
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Spiritual Reflection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250328T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250328T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032311
CREATED:20250313T203329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T203329Z
UID:5921-1743152400-1743156000@www.azipl.org
SUMMARY:AZIPL Solar Team
DESCRIPTION:We will be talking about what we’ve learned lately\, especially with regard to federal solar incentives. What do you want to know about solar and about energy efficiency?  If we don’t know\, it gives us an important area for future work. \nAnd of course\, you are invited to share your updates. We have some solar to celebrate!
URL:https://www.azipl.org/event/azipl-solar-team/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250327T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250327T090000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032311
CREATED:20250220T225208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T230839Z
UID:5871-1743060600-1743066000@www.azipl.org
SUMMARY:"For Our City Tempe" - Emergency Response Exercise
DESCRIPTION:For our City Tempe is hosting an hour-long emergency response exercise educational experience to learn more about what Resilience Hubs will be asked to support.  This is a free event\, and a registration link will be provided when available. \nMore about For Our City Tempe: \nAt For Our City Tempe\, we envision a world where everyone works side by side to give back and make a positive impact in their communities. At For Our City Tempe\, we serve together to make a difference! We bring together leaders in Business\, Education\, Faith Communites\, Government\, Healthcare\, and Non-profit Organizations to serve together on a team with dedicated volunteers from our community (Community Champions) to solve problems and create opportunities in the following focus areas: \n1. Education (Early Childhood\, K-12\, Post-Secondary\, Workforce\, Life-Long) \n2. Emergency Preparedness and Community Safety \n3. Health and Wellbeing \n4. Housing and Human Services \n5. Sustainability and Resilience
URL:https://www.azipl.org/event/for-our-city-tempe-emergency-response-exercise/
LOCATION:Tempe Family YMCA\, 7070 South Rural Road\, Tempe\, 85283
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="For Our City Tempe":MAILTO:https://forourcitytempe.godaddysites.com/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250326T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250326T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032311
CREATED:20250313T172841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T172841Z
UID:5906-1742983200-1742986800@www.azipl.org
SUMMARY:IPL Network Direct Pay Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Jg2-00xYS8epPnqDkgwYYg#/registration \nAre you wondering how the new federal administration will impact funding for clean energy projects like solar? Join us for a webinar on Wednesday\, March 26\, from 1-2 p.m. ET as we explore Direct Pay\, a critical tool for helping congregations finance sustainability projects\, and its future under the new administration. Our session will cover: How Direct Pay works and who is eligible Filing details and key deadlines What to expect under the new administration How Giraffe Financial can support your congregation through the process This webinar is hosted by Interfaith Power & Light DMV in partnership with Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL)\, Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light\, Faith in Place\, the Congressional Progressive Caucus Center\, Lawyers for Good Government\, and Giraffe Financial.
URL:https://www.azipl.org/event/ipl-network-direct-pay-webinar/
LOCATION:IPL Network
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250324T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250324T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032311
CREATED:20250313T201742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T201742Z
UID:5917-1742841000-1742846400@www.azipl.org
SUMMARY:HOLD - Phoenix AZIPL Members Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This month\, we’ll be hosting in-person meetings in Tucson and Phoenix for all AZIPL members – new and not new – to interact with other SAGE teams and develop a plan for the goals we’ve laid out. If you’re interested in learning more about AZIPL\, this is a great way to do it! Please be sure to RSVP so we can save a spot for you. ☺️ \nREGISTRATION LINK COMING SOON \nHost Community:\nFirst Christian United Church of Christ\n1407 N. 2nd St.\nPhoenix\, AZ 85004
URL:https://www.azipl.org/event/hold-phoenix-azipl-members-meeting/
LOCATION:First Church UCC Phoenix\, 1407 N. 2nd St.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85004
CATEGORIES:Action,Community,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250322T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250322T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032311
CREATED:20250313T165740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T165740Z
UID:5902-1742668200-1742675400@www.azipl.org
SUMMARY:Ramadan Interfaith Dinner - SEMA Foundation Hosting
DESCRIPTION:We warmly invite you and your family to join us for the Ramadan Interfaith Dinner—a special evening of togetherness\, reflection\, and shared traditions. This gathering offers a wonderful opportunity to embrace the spirit of Ramadan and celebrate the unity of our faiths. \nKindly RSVP by March 19 to confirm your attendance. We look forward to sharing this meaningful experience and breaking bread with you and your loved ones. \nRSVP https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sema-foundation-iftar-dinner-tickets-1221762266829?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://www.azipl.org/event/ramadan-interfaith-dinner-sema-foundation-hosting/
LOCATION:SEMA Foundation\, 325 North Austin Drive #4\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Food,Music,Outreach,Spiritual Reflection
ORGANIZER;CN="SEMA Foundation":MAILTO:info@semafoundation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250323
DTSTAMP:20260426T032311
CREATED:20250321T201707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T201904Z
UID:5927-1742601600-1742687999@www.azipl.org
SUMMARY:World Water Day - Celebrate It!
DESCRIPTION:2025 World Water Day Toolkit\nFrom our partners at LAMA: 2025 World Water Day Toolkit\nCaring for God’s Creation: https://lamaz.org/calendar/world-water-day-2025 \n\nWorld Water Day is observed each year on March 22 to promote the responsible use of water and access to safe water for everyone. Water holds immense value. Every day\, people use water in different ways including drinking\, agriculture\, industry\, recreation\, hygiene\, sanitation\, and health care.\n \nEvery year since 1993\, World Water Day (22 March) raises awareness and inspires action to tackle the water and sanitation crisis.  It is about taking action to tackle the global water crisis of the 2.2 billion people living without access to safe water. It is a United Nations observance coordinated by UN-Water.\n \nWhy is water considered a natural resource? Water maintains ecological balance. It sustains life. It is necessary for respiration in aquatic organisms. It is essential for photosynthesis.\n \nAccess to water and sanitation is a human right. A well managed water cycle underpins progress across the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development\, particularly in relation to hunger\, gender equity\, health\, education\, livelihoods\, sustainability and ecosystems.Water is also at the heart of adaptation to climate change\, serving as the crucial link between the climate system\, human society and the environment. Without proper water governance\, there is likely to be increased competition for water between sectors and an escalation of water crises of various kinds\, triggering emergencies in a range of water-dependent sectors. The physical world of water is closely bound up with the socio-political world\, with water often a key factor in managing risks such as famine\, epidemics\, inequalities and political instability. \nDid you know?\n• 2.2 billion people (1 in 4) still live without safely managed drinking water\, including 115 million people who drink surface water. (WHO/UNICEF\, 2023).\n• 3.5 billion people (4 in 10) still live without safely managed sanitation\, including 419 million who practise open defecation. (WHO/UNICEF\, 2023).\n• 2 billion people still lack basic hygiene services\, including 653 million with no facility at all. (WHO/UNICEF\, 2023).\n• Around 1\,000 daily deaths of children under five are due to unsafe water\, sanitation and hygiene. (WHO\, 2023)\n• Children under the age of 15 living in countries affected by protracted conflict are\, on average\, almost three times more likely to die from diarrhoeal diseases caused by a lack of safe water\, sanitation and hygiene than by direct violence. (UNICEF\, 2019)\n• More than 2 billion people live in countries under water stress and 3.6 billion face inadequate access to water at least one month per year. (WMO\, 2021)\n• Water-related disasters account for 70% of all disaster related deaths. (World Bank Group\, 2022)\n• Since 2000\, flood-related disasters have increased by 134%. (WMO\, 2021)\n• In 2023\, glaciers lost more than 600 gigatons of water\, the largest mass loss registered in the last five decades. (WMO\, 2024)\n• Only 0.5% of water on Earth is useable and available freshwater. (WMO\, 2021)\n• To meet SDG 6\, progress needs to increase\, on average\, by 6x for safely managed drinking water\, 5x for safely managed sanitation and 3x for basic hygiene. (WHO/UNICEF\, 2023)\n• 72% of all freshwater withdrawals are used by agriculture\, 16% by industries\, and 12% by municipalities. (FAO\, 2023)\n• Global water demand is projected to increase by 20 to 30% by 2050. (UN\, 2018)\n• To produce a person’s daily food\, it takes 2\,000-5\,000 litres of water. A 50% increase in food demand is expected by 2050. (FAO\, 2020)\n• Water-use efficiency has increased by 19.3% globally from 2015 to 2021\, but around 58% of countries still exhibit low water-use efficiency. (FAO\, 2024)\n• The world will not achieve sustainable water management until 2049. (UNEP\, 2024)\n• Only 27% of industrial wastewater is safely treated. (UN-Habitat\, WHO\, 2024)\n• 42% of household wastewater is not safely treated. (UN-Habitat\, WHO\, 2024)\n• Only 56% of monitored water bodies in 120 reporting countries are in “good ambient water quality”. (UNEP\, 2024)\n• Just 43 out of 153 countries sharing transboundary waters have operational arrangements covering 90% or more of their shared water bodies. (UNECE\, UNESCO\, 2024)\n• Every US$ 1 invested in water and sanitation yields a return of US$ 4.3. (UN-Water GLAAS\, 2014)\n• Aid for water and sanitation decreased by 5% between 2015 and 2022. (UN-Water GLAAS\, 2022).\n• Estimates indicate that to achieve SDG 6\, over US$1 trillion will be needed per year. (World Resources Institute\, 2020).
URL:https://www.azipl.org/event/world-water-day-celebrate-it/
CATEGORIES:Action,Community,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona":MAILTO:director@lamaz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250320T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250320T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T032311
CREATED:20250115T184655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T210258Z
UID:5845-1742464800-1742468400@www.azipl.org
SUMMARY:Direct Pay (Solar $ to Faith Communities) - Office Hours with CPC & L4GG
DESCRIPTION:Heejin Hahn with the CPC (Congressional Progressive Caucus Center) spoke to the AZIPL Solar Action Team in December.  At that time she mentioned their Direct Pay Office Hours.  During the CPC Office Hours\, they bring in L4GG (Lawyers for Good Government) to answer questions about direct pay.\n\nThe next session is March 20\, 10:00 a.m. (AZ time).  Here is the registration link\, with more information and sign-ups for the following session:  April 10.\n\nAdditional Resources are available from AZIPL staff upon request.  The information below is from the registration site and includes links that might be of particular assistance.\n**********************\n\n\n\nThank you for your interest in Direct Pay! We invite you to join our upcoming office hour session and bring your questions about Direct Pay. Our team will provide answers and relevant resources where we can. This is a space for CBOs\, local/state/Tribal governments\, schools\, houses of worship\, nonprofits\, and anyone else interested in learning about Direct Pay to share their clean energy project plans\, raise clarifying questions\, and talk through their roadblocks or concerns. All project stages are welcome! You do not need a concrete project plan to join. Please register below to attend.\n\nWe welcome everyone but do recommend that those who are new to Direct Pay check out this page on 101 level resources (https://www.lawyersforgoodgovernment.org/direct-pay-101).\nWe also encourage clicking through the L4GG Clean Energy Tax Navigator (https://cleanenergytaxnavigator.org/) and thinking about what questions you still have about Direct Pay before joining the session. This will help ensure that we use our session time most effectively.\n\nPlease note that while these monthly sessions generally occur around the same time of the month on Thursdays at 1:00pm ET\, we may shift a session depending on holidays or other events that month. Registering and adding zoom calendar automation will help ensure that you receive updates on any time changes. Please contact heejin@progressivecaucuscenter.org for more information\, assistance receiving the zoom link\, or accommodations that would better enable you to participate. These sessions are educational and do not serve as legal or tax advice.\n\n\nDate & Time
URL:https://www.azipl.org/event/direct-pay-solar-to-faith-communities-office-hours-with-cpc-l4gg-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Action,Education
ORGANIZER;CN="CPC - Congressional Progressive Caucus Center":MAILTO:info@progressivecaucuscenter.org
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