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