Earth Ministry / Washington Interfaith Power & Light

Earth Ministry/WA IPL

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2023 Legislative Priorities

Each year, Earth Ministry/WAIPL raises up the moral voice for environmental justice in the Washington State Legislature. We give you the tools to speak up as a faithful advocate by sharing your story with legislators in support of strong policies for environmental justice. Click to learn more about the bills the Earth Ministry/WAIPL community is supporting this year!

Spirit of the Waters Totem Pole Journey Recap

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The focus of the Spirit of the Waters Totem Pole Journey was to uplift the Indigenous-led movement to honor the spirit of a free-flowing Lower Snake River and restore the health of salmon and orca. Witnessing these events was a beautiful experience in which we heard Native speakers share passionately about their connection to the land, water, air, and of course the salmon.

The Snake River to Salish Sea Spirit of the Waters Totem Pole Journey

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The faith community has been asked to show up in solidarity with Lummi tribal members, the House of Tears Carvers, intertribal nonprofit Se’Si’Le, and Native communities across the Pacific Northwest to support a Totem Pole Journey uplifting the Indigenous-led movement to remove the Lower Snake River dams and restore the health of salmon and orcas.

Rabbi Seth Goldstein speaks at Stop Salmon Extinction Rally in Olympia

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On Saturday, April 2, people gathered in Olympia to show their support for a comprehensive solution to breaching the Lower Snake River dams that will restore salmon populations and invest in communities along the river. We were honored to hear Rabbi Seth Goldstein of Temple Beth Hatfiloh speak about the sacred work that is salmon recovery and how it aligns with the Shmita year.

Support Earth Ministry/WAIPL’s Growth

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Earth Ministry/Washington Interfaith Power & Light has exciting news to share – we're hiring a Multifaith Outreach Coordinator. We are taking a leap of faith and moving forward with hiring this position without yet having all the necessary funds in hand. Choosing to live in abundance rather than scarcity, we know that this new role is vital to helping us meet our mission. We also know that the generosity and commitment of the Earth Ministry/WAIPL community will help make it possible. For that, we are grateful. Photo credit: homegets.com_David Stewart

“Senator Murray: Breach This Dam” Thursday night light projection by Nimiipuu Nez Perce Tribal Members on Lower Snake

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As dusk fell Thursday night 6/17 on the Snake River, members of the Nimiipuu Nez Perce tribe gathered at Lower Granite Dam with stories about why a free flowing river is critically important for tribal sovereignty. Their messages were amplified with an illuminated banner that says “Honor Treaties” and spotlights projecting messages to save wild salmon, respect treaty rights, and remove the 4 dams on the Lower Snake.

Shmita (Sabbath of the Land) Speaker Series

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Earth Ministry/WAIPL is joining with Congregation Beth Shalom and the Shmita Project Northwest to host a distinguished speaker series in the months leading up to the Shmita Year 5782, which begins later this fall with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.

Earth Ministry/WAIPL works within the unceded territories of Northwest Native nations. Our office is on the traditional land of the first people of Seattle, the Duwamish People past and present. Land acknowledgement is one way to resist erasure of Indigenous histories as well as to honor tribes and the land itself.