Green Sanctuary Task Force
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Our mission is to promote environmentally responsible decisions and actions that align with the moral imperative to care for the Earth. We not only work to educate and motivate individuals to take action to address climate change, we also advocate at all levels of government in order to reduce negative climate impacts and develop the resilience required to adapt to a changing environment.
Helping Our Members Reduce Their Carbon Footprints:
- Task of the Month
- Eat Lower on the Food Chain, Vegan and Vegetarian Recipes
- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Compost – local ways to reduce your impact
Helping to Reduce Resource Use in our Church Building and Grounds:
- Our Paris Pledge - working to become carbon neutral by 2040
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Energy Star – Performance ranked in the high 90% for Buildings of Worship since 2015 due to:
- Energy Conservation - the first steps in reducing energy waste
- Energy Efficiency - ongoing improvements to how we heat, cool, and light our building
- Renewable Energy - our solar arrays help us reach our carbon neutral goal
- Carbon Sink - reducing the carbon footprint of our grounds
Our Accomplishments to Date – including becoming a Green Sanctuary congregation and
a certified Energy Star® building of worship
Our Community Involvement – in local, state, regional and national environmental nonprofits
Our Covenant – be respectful and supportive