Washington Interfaith Power & Light
An interfaith religious response to global warming
Earth Ministry’s Washington Interfaith Power & Light (WAIPL) project organizes an interfaith religious response to global warming. WAIPL is part of a national Interfaith Power & Light movement that is 28 states strong and growing. It is led by Jews, Christians, Muslims, Buddhists and the faithful from other traditions across Washington State.
WAIPL works to protect creation and safeguard society’s most vulnerable by providing education about global warming, helping individuals and congregations reduce their carbon footprints, and advocating for sustainable energy. To accomplish this mission, we:
- Speak and lead workshops on climate change for faith
communities across the state
- Advise on ways to improve energy efficiency in homes,
workplaces and houses of worship
- Assist in finding sources of green power and discounts on
energy saving products
- Develop educational & spiritual resources for religious communities
- Provide regular updates on state and national climate issues
- Offer workshops, trainings, and advocacy opportunities for
people of faith to weigh in on important climate and energy policies
Individuals and congregations of all faith traditions are welcome to become members of Washington Interfaith Power & Light. Faith communities seeking membership in WAIPL also sign a "Congregational Covenant" pledging to educate and engage members on energy and climate issues and commit to faithful stewardship of their energy resources.
We’re excited about Washington Interfaith Power & Light and looking forward to the coming year. There is much work to do, but together we can make a difference. Please join us!
Recent News
IPL Honored by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon
Interfaith Power & Light was honored for its commitment to faith in action at an international gathering at Windsor Castle in England. This landmark event was hosted by the Alliance for Religions and Conservation, the United Nations, and HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
Seattle Climate Rally & EPA Hearing
On May 21, 2009, the EPA came to Seattle to receive public comment on their findings that greenhouses gases pose a threat to human health. Three religious leaders testified at the EPA hearing in the morning and at noon 30 religious leaders showed their support for action on climate change in front of a crowd of 2,000 people - including many Earth Ministry/WAIPL members! Click above for photos, testimony, and media clips!
Resources
The Cry of Creation: A Call for Climate Justice - an interfaith study guide on global warming
ShopIPL - Receive discounts on energy efficient products!
Cool Congregations Calculator - A carbon footprint calculator specifically for congregations
Resources from Interfaith Power & Light/The Regeneration Project (sermons, films, books, energy efficiency)
Low Carbon Diet: A 30 Day Program to Lose 5000 Pounds ($3 for every book purchased through this webpage will be donated to WAIPL)
Order Online; Mail-In Order Form
Learn about Climate & Energy Issues
