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Making Disciples Creative Stewards in collaboration with GreenFaith

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 .

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Making Disciples Creative Stewards in collaboration with GreenFaith

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  1. Making Disciples Creative Stewardsin collaboration with GreenFaith.org Church of the Ascension Seattle, WA

  2. 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

  3. Stewardship Bike to Church Waste processing From paper to ceramics Classes and resources CSA drop off Recycled glass mosaics class

  4. Spirit Eucharist in the Park Easter Vigil Ecumenical Eucharist Friday Night Films Confirmation Class on Hood Canal Interfaith Collaboration

  5. Justice Local International Regional Duwamish River Eco-justice & Racism Water for the World Act legislation advocacy Harvest for local Food Bank Legislation: Toxic-free Kids Act

  6. Highlights of Certification Process to date: Total kWh Energy use Jan 2010 – through Jun 2013

  7. Highlights of Certification Process to date: • 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

  8. 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

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