About Us - South Carolina Interfaith Power & Light

Mission

South Carolina Interfaith Power and Light (SCIPL) is inspired by diverse faith perspectives to respond to climate change and to care for the Earth and all its inhabitants by engaging people of faith to work together for a just and sustainable future.

We do this by: engaging with faith communities to grow their understanding of climate justice and how they can respond to climate change and environmental justice in their homes, houses of worship, and communities; educating ministers and lay leaders in building their climate justice ministry; promoting energy efficiency through energy audits and a mini-grants program for houses of worship; collaborating with other organizations to develop and influence environmental justice policy; and organizing with vulnerable communities to advocate for equitable environmental policies.

History

South Carolina Interfaith Power and Light (SCIPL) was founded in 2011 as an affiliate of the National Interfaith Power and Light organization to serve faith communities through environmental action, awareness, and resources. It originally operated under Wofford College’s Center for Global & Community Engagement, and was adopted by Sustaining Way in 2017. SCIPL is the only statewide faith-based organization focusing on environmental issues. As such, it is uniquely situated to work with South Carolina’s faith community to increase environmental awareness and promote sustainable action. Today, SCIPL is a growing network of diverse faith communities committed to environmental stewardship.

Staff

Alecia Brewster

Program Director

Before joining South Carolina Interfaith Power and Light and Sustaining Way as Program Director, Alecia served on Sustaining Way’s board of directors for three years. As Sustaining Way’s first Program Director, Alecia is responsible for the efficiency and effectiveness of Sustaining Way’s programs. Alecia recently helped to establish the Greenville County Mentoring Collaborative and is an active Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Ambassador, Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club Advisory Council Member, and Past President of Greenville Breakfast Rotary Club. Her career began as an elementary teacher in Greenville and Charleston County School Districts. Alecia holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from College of Charleston and a Master of Public Administration from Clemson University. She is married to Reverend Zachary Brewster and has three children.

Marjorie Anne Foster

South Carolina Interfaith Power and Light Intern

Foster graduated from Elon University with a BA in Journalism and Religious Studies. She now attends Emory University where she is pursuing her Masters in Theological Studies with a focus on Global Religions. Marjorie Anne shares SCIPL’s passion for celebrating faith communities and establishing sustainable and equitable environmental practices

Connor Campbell

Assistant Coordinator

Connor is from Florida, but he has lived in the upstate of South Carolina for four years. He is a graduate of Anderson University with a Bachelor’s in Christian Ministry, and has a heart for practical ministry through outreach and service. Connor is passionate about the outdoors, and enjoys fly fishing, hunting, and backpacking. These passions have inspired him to take a more critical view of the impact that he and those around him have on the planet, and to cherish the sanctity of creation in all of its forms. He has experience in various leadership and non-profit roles. He hopes to one day serve in a leadership role in a non-profit organization.

Leadership Council

Coming soon!