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Stewardship of Creation
Sharing our faith, ideas and actions to serve God's creation.

Our responsibility as stewards extends to all areas of our lives, including the surrounding physical environment. The resources listed here will help us with that task.

Upcoming and Ongoing Events   

• The Everyday Environmentalist - More Ways to be Green

Environmental Stewardship in the Churches

• Peace and Justice Ministries      
• Episcopal Ecological Network    
• Virginia Interfaith Power and Light    
• Greater Washington Interfaith Power and Light
• The Regeneration Project
• Native Energy: Carbon Offsets for People and the Planet

Worship Resources

• Diocese of Minnesota Environmental Stewardship Committee: Lectionary Reflections
• UK Christian Ecology Network: Green Pointers for Preachers
• Web of Creation Green Congregation Program: Worship Resources
• Wellsprings: Liturgy of Creation

Eco-Theology Education
Educating ourselves about eco-theology helps us grow in our understanding of our stewardship responsibilities.

• Eco-Theology Book List    
• Forum on Religion and Ecology    
• Theological Perspectives

Green Building Technologies
Green building technologies make our work and worship spaces more environmentally sensitive.

• EPA Green Buildings      
• Green Building Pages      
• VA Sustainable Building Network
  

Science Education  
What does science tell us about the effects of global warming, species preservation, and pollution?

• Real Climate: Climate Scientists on Climate Change
• Photographic evidence of Climate Change
• The Union of Concerned Scientists: News, Science, Solutions
• Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change: Reports and Projections
• The International Union for the Conservation of Nature: Governments and Non-governmental Organizations Working Together for Conservation
• Information on Endangered Species
• Virginia's Natural Environment, Geography and People
• Stay Up-to-Date with the Environmental News Network

Saving Energy
Saving energy saves money and the environment:

• NEW - Energy Saving Tips for your Church
• Energy Star for Congregations    
• Five Steps to Lower Your Energy Use  
• Information on Solar Power
• Energy Conservation and Auditing Program
  • Letter to Rectors Regarding Energy Conservation and Audits
  • Duties of the Church's Stewardship Partner

Taking Action 
Steps and ideas for you and your congregation to help the environment:

• The Church Commits to Cutting Greenhouse Gas Emissions 
• Creation Care in Personal and Family Life
• Web of Creation - Ecology Resources to Transform Faith and Society
• Join with the Chesapeake Climate Action Network to advocate for renewable energy sources
• Show and discuss the film "Renewal" - religious groups across the country acting for the environment
• An excellent "Greening Your Congregation" handbook is available from Earth Ministry 
• Volunteer for Nature Conservation 

 
These Web resources were made available by the Committee on the Stewardship of Creation.

Contact the committee:  Rocco Tricarico, chair or John Gass, co-chair for energy

Download a copy of the Committee's Resolutions archive.

Download a copy of the Committee's mission statement and brochure.

Last updated November 11, 2008.