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Making Disciples Creative Stewards
in collaboration with
GreenFaith.org
Church of the Ascension
Seattle, WA
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Church of the Ascension
Starting point:• All electric facility; 11,600 sq. ft.• Partially renovated physical plant;
installation of programmable thermostats, energy efficient lighting, low flow toilets; completed in 2011
• No Green Team• Composting of garden waste• Recycling of clean paper, cans and glass• Certification start date January 2012
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StewardshipWaste processing
From paper to ceramics
Classes and resources
CSA drop off
Recycled glass mosaics class
Bike to Church
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Spirit
Eucharist in the Park
Confirmation Classon Hood Canal
Easter Vigil
Ecumenical Eucharist
Friday NightFilmsInterfaith Collaboration
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JusticeLocal
Duwamish River Eco-justice & Racism
Legislation: Toxic-free Kids Act
Water for the World Actlegislation advocacy
Regional International
Harvest forlocal Food Bank
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Highlights of Certification Process to date:
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Total kWh Energy use Jan 2010 – through Jun 2013
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• Increased understanding of Biblical imperative for Creation care
• Eco-theological formation for all ages• “Environmental Justice” becoming part of lexicon• Formation of Green Team & Dishwashing Team• Curbside composting of kitchen & garden waste,
recycling of paper, cans, glass and plastics
• Use of 100% recycled paper in all publications
• Decrease in total kWhr used 2011 - 2013• Ecumenical and Interfaith Partnerships
Highlights of Certification Process to date:
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Elements of Success• Education: theological foundation
• Partnership: ecumenical and interfaith
• Action: learning by doing; building on church’s spiritual gifts (e.g., outreach efforts focus on food and water)
• Support: collaboration and resources from Green Faith