 Dear Kim, Only two weeks left to apply for IPL’s Cool Congregation Challenge! The deadline is December 15 to tell us what your congregation is doing to breathe new life into the world by caring for the Earth. Has your congregation taken steps to be a good steward of the Earth? You’re invited to apply for the Cool Congregations Challenge for the chance to win $1,000. The Cool Congregations Challenge is IPL’s annual national contest to recognize “Cool Congregations” that are becoming energy efficient and sustainable role models within their communities. There are six entry categories including the NEW category for electric vehicles!: If your congregation has already taken steps to care for Creation apply for IPL’s Cool Congregations Challenge for the chance to win $1000. Projects can take place inside the worship space or other buildings, on the grounds, in congregants’ homes, or in the community. IPL recognizes the difficulties caused by COVID -- so once again IPL is expanding the guidelines for the Challenge to make it possible for you to enter for a chance to win $1000. If your projects were completed in 2019, 2020, and 2021 your congregation is eligible to apply. Consider applying for the Cool Planner category if your congregation has made plans that you had hoped to complete this year but were not able to because of COVID. The deadline is Dec 15 – enter the Challenge and download your entry guide today. It includes all of the details, as well as a flyer to get your green team excited about entering, inspirational stories of past winners, and links to the entry form. In gratitude for all you do to breathe new life into our world, Sarah Paulos Community Engagement and Program Manager  |
