The Earth is the Lord’s and everything in it. — Psalm 24:1
We are committed to caring for Earth and encourage other churches and individuals to join us in being better stewards. Here's what we do as an Earth Care Congregation:
- Deepen our connection with Creation through outdoor nature programs and worship services.
- Devote worship hymns, prayers, readings and sermons to earth care.
- Use only reusable cups, plates, bowls, and flatware, not disposable plastic.
- Recycle glass, aluminum, plastic and paper.
- Utilize high-efficiency LED lighting and AC units.
- Purchase certified sustainably-sourced paper products.
- Use diluted industrial strength vinegar in place of commercial herbicide.
- Educate about native plants to support wildlife, rainforest preservation, home energy conservation, eating to reduce your carbon footprint, and more.
- Maintain a butterfly garden.
- Share our facilities with non-profits and small businesses, because underutilized buildings waste energy.
- Have a high Solar Reflectance Index (SRI 24) roof to reduce the energy needed for cooling.
There’s more to do…and now is the time to act!