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Energy Stewardship for Congregations

How can your congregation save energy — and precious money on heating, air conditioning and lighting? Here is a good go-to site to get started. The federal Energy Star program has a variety of resources to show how you can make your church buildings more efficient. Lots of good information! (Photo by Sun Dazed, used by Creative Commons license. Thanks, Sun Dazed!)

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2012: The Year of Energy

What should faith communities say about energy-related issues such as hydraulic fracturing (fracking), mountaintop removal mining, offshore drilling, smart grids and other issues facing our world? Plenty, says the Eco-Justice Program of the National Council of Churches, which  has developed a number of free, informative resources for congregations to use.  (Photo by Xlibber, used by… Read more»

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Find a recycling center!

Wondering where to take those old NiCad batteries? Or maybe those old paint cans in the garage? Computers? Fact is, you can recycle just about everything, and this website can help you find out where! Just plug in the material you want to recycle and your ZIP code, and voila! You will have addresses and… Read more»

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Mercury and the unborn

The rising level of mercury in our environment poses threats to all life, and especially the unborn. The Evangelical Environmental Network is working to raise awareness about this hazard and mobilize people of faith to join the fight.  Here they offer a package of materials.  (Photo by Yeshe, used by Creative Commons license. Thanks!)

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Environmental Stewardship–A Privilege

The Alabama Faith Council offers a series of action items aimed at helping people of faith and worshiping communities become better stewards of the environment. Click here for 10 steps you can take, along with a selection of useful links and tools. The AFC reminds us that “taking care of the Earth is not just… Read more»

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Down-to-Earth Theology

Our planet is in deep trouble. What to do? One of the most prophetic voices in American Christian thought, Sojourners devoted an entire issue to the environment. Every article is rich, provocative, passionate and faithful.  Includes essays by Ched Myers and Bill McKibben. (Photo by Larry Page, used by Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

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Green Stewardship: 12 Actions for 2012

Click here a list of 12 simple stewardship actions to take that will produce big yields both for you and for the planet. Thanks to the Worldwatch Institute for this concise list and for their emphasis on sustainability for all people. (Photo by Sunflowers for Lolly used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

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One Congregation’s Stewardship Miracle

On Christmas Eve, First Congregational UCC will celebrate and worship in a newly constructed sanctuary on the original church site. It’s a stewardship miracle story you won’t want to miss. Click here to read Gregg Brekke’s story about this congregation’s journey–fraught with roadblocks and mercies–and an ending that is only the beginning. (Photo courtesy of… Read more»

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Creating Less Holiday Waste

Click here to read Laura Moss’s guide to creating less holiday waste this year posted on the MNN website. It’s good stewardship and makes good sense, too! Photo by kugelfish used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

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For Granted– From Whence Cometh Your Food?

JUST LIVING Blog Have you started your preparation and cooking for Thanksgiving yet? For most of us here in North America, the meal will be a dandy one replete with family recipes, everyone’s favorites, and a table or buffet filled with delicacies. Even those who will be sharing community meals or serving in shelters and… Read more»