Making Disciples Creative Stewards

in collaboration with

GreenFaith.org

Church of the Ascension

Seattle, WA

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

StewardshipWaste processing

From paper to ceramics

Classes and resources

CSA drop off

Recycled glass mosaics class

Bike to Church

Spirit

Eucharist in the Park

Confirmation Classon Hood Canal

Easter Vigil

Ecumenical Eucharist

Friday NightFilmsInterfaith Collaboration

JusticeLocal

Duwamish River Eco-justice & Racism

Legislation: Toxic-free Kids Act

Water for the World Actlegislation advocacy

Regional International

Harvest forlocal Food Bank

Highlights of Certification Process to date:

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Total kWh Energy use Jan 2010 – through Jun 2013

• 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:

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