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The Episcopal Diocese of Northern Michigan is a Michigan Interfaith Power and Light Partner Diocese. All of our congregations are members of Michigan Interfaith Power and Light.

2023 Year in Review | Michigan interfaith power and light

Light the Way

We completed our 10th year of Light the Way and signed 160 congregations up for free energy upgrades. We estimate that this program has reached over 15% of MI congregations.

 

Sacred Spaces

Sacred Spaces
Helping congregations thrive with energy efficiency.

We are currently working with 11 low-income congregations across Michigan to implement $1.1 million ($100,000 each) in energy-saving improvements.

“GM: Can we have faith in you?”

We delivered a letter with 15,000+ signatures to General Motors and were kicked out of the building.

Lansing Solar Home

The Capital Area Chapter completed a 2nd successful project. Read more here: Lansing to see its first-ever all-electric home.

“So the land bank is very excited aboutthis project. We have to think about our climate, and renewable energy, and this is that project,” said Case.

Solar Faithful

We we part of launching a new, spinoff nonprofit: Solar Faithful!

Solar Faithful has completed 6 projects this year and has 60 additional active leads!
Goal: 50% of participants will be BIPOC, low wealth, non-Christian/non-Unitarian.

Trinity AME became the 2nd Black church in Michigan to solarize (through Solar Faithful)!

Lord of Lords was solarized this week through Solar Solidarity!

Climate Conversations

We set a goal in collaboration with Adamah (formerly Hazon) to work with 10 congregations in metro
Detroit to host Climate Conversations and provide $1,000 for a project.

We gathered in
person… twice!

For a Just Transition training and a Board + Staff
retreat.

We are closing in on a new mission statement…

Michigan Interfaith Power and Light moves people of faith and justice to [end the climate crisis and] co-create a world where all beings can thrive.

Episcopal Diocese of Northern Michigan

131 East Ridge Street
Marquette, MI 49855

(906) 228-7160

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The Episcopal Diocese of Northern Michigan is located in K’chi Namebini-Ziibing (Marquette), the ancestral homelands of the Anishinaabeg, Three Fires Confederacy. The diocese acknowledges the historical connection our organization has with its Indigenous community and their sacred connection with the land. We recognize, support and advocate for the sovereign rights of tribal nations as they navigate through the various impacts of settler colonialism. This acknowledgment is aligned with our churches core value of creating a diverse and inclusive community. It is an organizational responsibility to recognize and acknowledge the people, culture and history that make up our beloved shared community.