Greening the Church

caretakersStewardship compels us to witness to our faith by being in right relationship to God's creation. On these pages of our web site we offer resources to enable individuals to examine their lifestyles and reduce their environmental footprints. In remembering our Wesleyan heritage of social holiness, we are compeled to express our faith by encouraging changes in our own lifestyles, both at home and as a community. We, the people of St. Stephen's, share a calling to care for both God's creation and God's people at the same time.

"The land shall not be sold in perpetuity, for the land is mine; with me you are but aliens and tenants. Throughout the land that you hold, you shall provide for the redemption of the land."
Leviticus 25:23-24
  • Conservation
    Saving the precious resources God gives us is a major part of greening the church.
  • Garden and Lawn
    We're not in the Garden of Eden anymore but many of us enjoy comfortable green surrounding near our home. Here are ways you can start to return your lawn and garden to God's perfection.
  • Car and Vehicle
    Just because you have to travel doesn't mean you have to pollute or spend a lot of money. Here you can find tips on ways to save both your wallet and your environment.
  • Appliances
    In America, we all use some labor-saving devices. Here are tips for making sure your labor-savings reduces expense while preserving creation.
  • Household
    Household work can often involve heavy labor and dangerous chemicals. Here's a set of ideas to improve the situation around your abode.
  • Purchases
    Spending money doesn't have to mean wasting personal or natural resources. Here you'll find ideas for making sure your purchases make you a good steward of God's world.
  • Repairing & Reusing
    Repair and reuse are a great way to preserve the investment already made in the things we need - not just our personal investment but the investment of world resources such as oxygen, water, and other resources. Here you'll find ways to "use it up and wear it out."
  • Donating
    Donating is a great way to share. Donate what you don't need says the resources of others who don't have to spend and preserves the planet by eliminating the need to manufacture the items you pass along to others. You can also donate your most precious commodity, time. Here are ways to green the church through donations.
  • Pets
    pets are part of many families and can be both consumers and producers. Want to see how you can 'go green" with a pet? Here's where to look.
  • Recycling
    Everyone hears about recycling, but how much you you really recycle? Recycling is about more than just sorting out your plastic and cans into a separate bin by the curbside. Here you'll find many ideas.
  • Holidays
    You can get "green" with holidays other than S.t Patrick's Day. Here are a list of ways to save energy and money during each festive season.
  • Work & Office technology
    Here are ways to save with the tools you use.

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