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In this issue...
EnergyStar Church Tour
Environmental Justice Tour
Energy Audits - Northern Kentucky
Looking for West Louisville Congregations
Power Plant Stopped
Celebrate Tu B'Shevat
National Preach-In
KIPL Blog
Lent 4.5 Christian Simplicity
Environmental Justice Tour
 Join us at the Earth & Spirit Center on January 22 for a tour of Louisville-area contaminated sites and receive information about the threats they pose to our community. The tour will be from 9 am to 11:30 am and will include an introduction to the range of environmental health concerns, including toxic chemicals which effect air and water quality. Here is an opportunity to learn how your health is impacted by the environment and receive resources for action. You must pay a $10 deposit to reserve a seat. Mail to Earth & Spirit Center, 1924 Newburg Road, 40205. Call (502) 452-2749 or email Beth Zangari if you have questions. Energy Audits - Northern Kentucky
Looking for West Louisville Congregations
Are you a member of a West Louisville congregation or do you know someone who is? We are looking for more congregations to participate in our Greening West Louisville programthat helps congregations to lower their energy costs. There is no cost for the program and grant money is available. Email Aaron Tornes, Program Coordinator of call the KIPL office at 210-8920.
Smith-1 Power Plant Stopped
Thank you for your contribution to stopping the construction of the Smith-1 coal-fired power plant in Clark County. Your response to our Action Alerts through letters and participation in the hearing helped to convince East Kentucky Power Cooperative to look at energy efficiency and conservation instead of building the plant. See Courier-Journal and Herald Leader articles for details
National Preach-In on Global Warming
Interfaith Power & Light is inviting faith leaders to give sermons and reflections on global warming the weekend of February 11-13, 2011. As the date approaches, we will be offering a variety of resources, including sample sermons, reflections, devotionals, and discussion activity ideas for diverse faith traditions to those who have registered. Click here for details.
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Congregations In Action
Click on the congregation name to see what's going on with:
Bellarmine University and St. Raphael School awarded Brightside grants for creation care projects.
John Paul Academy II, Louisville installed a rain garden.
Tell us what your community is doing and/or send photos and we will add a page for your community.
Send information to info@kentuckyipl.org
KIPLog
KIPL's blog is featured on courier-journal.com
All our eggs in one basket - December 29, 2010
Lent 4.5-Christian Simplicity
The Passionist Earth & Spirit Center is offering the program, Lent 4.5-Christian Simplicity. It is a more meaningful way to experience Lent than simply giving up chocolate. This 7-week program informs and inspires Christian communities on how to use prayer, fasting, and almsgiving to care for God's creation. It offers practical opportunities for people to apply church teaching on Gospel simplicity to their everyday lives. Click here to download their informational brochure.
Tu B'Shevat, the Jewish New Year of Trees is January 20. People of all faiths can celebrate by praying for trees or simply being mindful of the importance of trees on that day. Click here for more information.
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Tour Kentucky's first EnergyStar congregation on January 29 from 10 am to 11:30 am at Green Castle Baptist Church 
The Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance is offering energy audits to congregations at a reduced cost.