Greening Your Church
Our carbon footprint is a measure of the impact our activities have on the environment in terms of the amount of greenhouse gases produced, measured in units of carbon dioxide. It is a measure of the relative impact of our lifestyle on the world's resources. If we shrink our footprint we will contribute to slowing down and then reducing global climate change.
Churches can play an important role in setting a moral standard for self-control in a consumerist environment. Christian writers and saints through the ages have provided inspiration to a life based on values of simplicity. Our love of God's creation reminds us of our duty to exercise stewardship over the gifts we have received.
Find out how your church can make a difference.
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Energy Workbook
Canadian and International Reports on Climate Change
Natural Resources Canada
- Full report: From Impacts to Adaptation: Canada in a Changing Climate 2007
- Chapter on Prairies Region: Prairies
Health Canada
United Nations
- Re-energize: Time For A Carbon Sabbath (Kairos)
- Energy Efficiency for Religious Buildings (Kairos)
- Anglican Communion Environmental Network
- A Guide to Energy Efficiency for Religious Buildings in Nova Scotia (Clean Nova Scotia)
- Walking the Climate Change Covenant Call: Low-cost and No-cost Best Management Practices for Churches (City Green, Victoria)
- Greening Sacred Spaces All-Inclusive Kit (Faith & the Common Good)
- Renewing the Sacred Balance (Faith & the Common Good)
- Renewing our Relationship with the Earth: A Guide (Diocese of Ottawa)
- Sustainable Communities (United Church of Canada)
- Shrinking the Footprint (Church of England)
- Eco-congregation (England and Wales)
- Environmental Stewardship (Episcopal Church of the USA)