Our 2025 Impact Report

Dear Friends,

Last week I found myself in a room in Philadelphia with interfaith climate leaders from across the country — Alabama to Minnesota to Massachusetts — as we began rebuilding a new affiliate-led network for IPL organizations in the United States.

In the middle of our discussions, Joelle Novey from DC shared a line I can’t stop thinking about:

“Much of my work is simply sitting with people and asking, ‘What would it look like for you to live out your values a little more fully?’”

That, I realized, is what we’re doing here in Massachusetts.

Today I want to share with you our 2025 Impact Report — a snapshot of what we’ve accomplished together over the last 12 months. It's a testament to how we're helping people of faith and conscience live out their values more fully.

Despite everything that stands against us, MassIPL has had one of the most productive seasons in our recent history, with:

• immense investment in programs for environmental justice;
• wider partnerships across the state;
• greener houses of worship, with millions of dollars in qualifying incentives for congregations;
• new forms of youth and young adult engagement; and
• a growing moral voice for climate justice.

Our Values in Action

Reducing Emissions & Inspiring Action

• Helped 300 houses of worship complete weatherization upgrades through Mass Save—saving an average of $1,500 per year and cutting 450 tons of CO₂.
• Guiding congregations toward heat pumps, solar panels, and energy-efficient systems that move toward full electrification.
• Provided personalized consultations to help faith communities navigate energy audits, contractors, and incentive programs.
• Expanding opportunities in 2026 through the Sustainable Faith storytelling series and new interfaith events for climate action across Massachusetts.

Advancing Climate Justice & Empowering New Leaders

• Partnered with more than 20 congregations in Lawrence to deliver clean-energy education and connect faith communities with trusted contractors.
• Helped congregations access incentives for weatherization, solar, and electrification—reducing costs and emissions.
• Launched the Creation Care Ambassador Program, equipping youth in environmental-justice communities to lead local action.
• Brought on three young adult interns in communications, data, and energy efficiency—preparing them for clean-energy careers.
• Building lasting partnerships that link faith, equity, and environmental stewardship at the neighborhood level.

Strengthening Our Impact & Renewing Partnerships

• Welcomed Rev. Michael Reed as Executive Director and adopted a new strategic plan to expand outreach, equity, and climate action.
• Reconnected with 250+ congregations across 12 denominations, revitalizing our interfaith network and shared purpose.
• Held nearly 100 listening sessions with clergy and lay leaders to understand community needs and guide future programs.

You can download our 2025 Impact Report below.

Momentum is building, and we can feel it. We are building a robust faith voice in the climate movement. We know it must be spiritually grounded; prophetic and practical; always empowering individuals and congregations to live out their values more fully.

You too are part of that momentum. Many of you have already taken part in our “Power & Light” year-end fundraising campaign. Donations are coming through checks, online gifts, donor-advised funds, and congregational contributions, along with heartfelt notes of encouragement. Thank you!

We’re not at our year-end goal yet, and online giving is one of the most helpful ways to keep this work moving forward.

If you are called to live out your values through your financial support, please join us with a year-end gift! Every dollar donated is multiplied many times over for faith communities across the state. Give Today.

Let us be power and light together.

Blessings for this sacred season of light, generosity, and expectation of things to come.

All the best,
Rev. Michael Reed