Does it save money to turn the AC down or off when church is empty? Well … maybe, but that’s only one of the factors to take into consideration if you want to save money on air conditioning. A lot of parts comprise an air conditioning system, and many of them are rarely considered, says […]
As the planet’s environment faces unprecedented challenges, many Christians are doing much more than either wringing their hands in despair or clasping them together in prayer. They are advocating, teaching, preaching and taking practical steps in their congregations and communities to help not only raise awareness about the environment, but also to help improve it. […]
If your congregation is interested in getting more actively involved in the creation care movement, consider forming a group to align with environmental author and theologian Bill McKibben’s 350.org. The organization is dedicated to grassroots campaigns to organize, educate and advocate for policies to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Great idea for a youth or […]
Think of all the offering dollars your church spends just to keep the building cool in the summer and hot in the winter! Certainly your congregation can use that money for better expenses, such as expanding mission and outreach! Now that summer’s here, it’s a good time to make your church energy efficient, and the […]
Here’s a wonderful resource to enhance your worship service that celebrates God’s creation! Poet, biblical scholar and environmentalist Norman C. Habel has written earth- and creation-centered lyrics to the tunes of familiar hymns that are in the public domain. For instance, using the tune from “A Mighty Fortress,” Habel’s hymn is “A Mighty Wonder is […]
Noted architect David Greusel believes that Christians should care about built environments that allow all people to flourish where they work, pray, play, and gather, and that this care is part of our stewardship of creation. “The church had a central role in the discussion about what is good architecture but basically abandoned it,” he said. Read this interview from […]
Have you read the recent report about plastic trash accumulating in the Arctic? It’s chilling (no pun intended). In fact, of the 30 million tons of plastic waste generated in the U.S. in 2009, only 7 percent was recovered for recycling. We can all begin to make a difference by employing some or all of these […]
Catholic Social Teaching encompasses many generations of thought, scholarship and practice concerning some the most important issues facing God’s people. Exploring this website can provide a solid grounding of how any person of faith can better understand our relationship to God’s creation and our responsibility to care for it. (Photo: Navdeep Raj, Creative Commons)
Stop to consider how much waste is in the average Easter basket: plastic grass, plastic eggs, and plastic packaging. Don’t forget the small plastic toys and unneeded impulse purchases that break and quickly end up in the trash. This year take the challenge of a zero waste Easter basket. Even if you can’t reduce to zero waste every little bit and each effort helps our environment. (Photo by Javcon117, Creative Commons )
Get ready for Faith Climate Action Week, April 17th- 23rd! The theme of the 2017 Faith Climate Action Week is “Act on Climate” and will focus on how we can protect our climate and energy policies. Check out the Faith Climate Action Week website, brought to you by Interfaith Power & Light, for sample sermons, worship resources, and other […]
