Do you want to make sure your church is environmentally responsible? Could a drop in the utility bills give the budget a much-needed lift?
Use these nine assessments to discover how well your congregation is stewarding its resources and caring for creation. You'll find a wide variety of tips for fine-tuning your facility's operations, from using fans to water-heater care to efficient light bulbs. NOTE: You have permission to make up to 1,000 copies of this 11-page resource to be distributed in a church or educational setting.
This Training Pack contains all of the following:
Creation-Flavored Worship Enrich your service with these approaches.
by Edward R. Brown
Reducing Waste and Emissions/Pollution Rein in the waste generated by your congregation.
by Nancy Sleeth
Greening Church Grounds Your landscaping can be beautiful, safe, and efficient.
by Nancy Sleeth
When You’re Building Ways to be green when renovating or expanding.
by Thomas G. Dolan
Energy Audit #1: Lighting Technology Are you using the best bulbs for each type of space?
by the E.P.A.
Energy Audit #2: Heating, Ventilating, and Cooling How can you cut costs on climate control?
by the E.P.A.
Energy Audit #3: The Building Shell How can you improve your facility?
by the E.P.A.
Energy Audit #4: Water Usage Reduce your water and energy waste.
by the E.P.A.
Energy Audit #5: Sanctuary Space How can your worship space’s energy use be minimized?
by the E.P.A.
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How to Teach Stewardship
How to make sure your church acts as a good steward of the resources given to it.
Partnering with Community Agencies
In "Partnering with Community Agencies," you'll find articles to help your church work with secular entities without compromising.
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