Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 50%
The ELCA has called for a 50% reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emission by 2030! There are so many resources to help individuals and groups reduce their contributions to greenhouse gas emissions. While we all can advocate for better government and corporate decision-making, we have the agency to model better stewardship. Just jump in, pick a […]
Nature-Based Solutions
This interview led by ELCA’s Sustainability Associate, Adele Bodog, follows Donna Pellegrin Permaculture design certificate holder, who uses her certification to conduct work on her church’s property and Larry Herrold, a second-year seminarian at United Lutheran Seminary, as they discuss their experience in Permaculture and steps to designing and financing food forests.
EPA’s Energy Star Congregation’s Guide
This workbook serves as a resource and planning guide for clergy, staff, and laypersons of houses of worship who want to increase the energy efficiency of their facilities. They can do this by implementing realistic and cost effective energy improvement projects. Download the guide and appendices for free below. Be sure to also find out […]
Energy Stewardship & Solar
Want to reduce your congregation’s energy usage and save money? You’re in good company! Lutherans have had a tremendous history of being good energy stewards. There are a range of actions we can take– big and small– to make our houses of worship beacons of sustainability and respond to the call to “touch the Earth […]