Environmental Stewardship
"The earth belongs to the Lord and the fullness thereof..."
This passage from Psalm 24 instructs our faith commitment to the earth, and so:
* We added Solar Panels for all our energy use
* Our financial investments are specifically in a fund called "Beyond Fossil Fuels" and therefore screen out gas and oil companies
* We replaced all toilets to low flow
* We replaced all our boilers, furnaces and AC units to the most energy efficient option available
* We replaced every light fixture for LED
* We replaced sprinkler systems and changed to a more xeric landscaping - watering less grass
* We purchased all energy star appliances
* We added insulation to the chapel roof
* We added motion sensors to light switches so that they go off after 10 minutes of inactivity
* We planted trees in a Denver park
* We bought mugs to wash after coffee hour instead of using disposable cups
* We recycle
* We provide education and encouragement for our members to practice environmental stewardship in their own homes
And we're always looking for more ways to practice environmental stewardship
