Actions taken
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Held classes such as Menu for the Future and Voluntary Simplicity
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Instituted recycling throughout Church buildings
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Use only recycled paper products and unbleached whenever possible
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Held “green” fundraisers
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Hold several “Earth-themed” Church services a year
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Installed a bike rack
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Encourage biking/walking/running to Church in the spring
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Sell Equal Exchange coffee, tea and chocolate
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Support local agriculture through grants
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Conducted audits of buildings
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Purchased new, efficient hot water heater
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Installed compact fluorescent bulbs in buildings
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Developed “green” purchasing policies
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Advocate minimal use of paper
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Recommend that people shop locally
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Purchase products in bulk
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Winter book group meets in members’ homes to save heating costs
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Installed programmable thermostats throughout buildings
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Request that lights be turned off when not in use
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Recommend that groups meet in rooms that are already heated (in Winter)
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Use washable coffee cups and plates—not paper and certainly not Styrofoam
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Insulated ceiling above Parish Hall
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Infuse RE program with environmental/Earth-based teachings
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Hold Earth Day service annually
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Sold compost bins as fundraiser—open to community
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“Green” practices instituted for Community Suppers
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Distribute Cresset electronically
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Increased use of web site to save paper
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Lowered our use of fuel and electricity
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Buy local foods and encourage green practices at weekly Community Supper
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Installed storm windows on Sanctuary windows
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Installed a pellet stove in place of oil burner
