These congregations have been honored by Interfaith Power & Light for their outstanding efforts protecting creation.
Congregation Beth HaTephila (Asheville, NC)
Towson Unitarian Universalist Church (TUUC)
Towson Unitarian Universalist Church (TUUC) of Maryland accepted the $5,000 cash prize for the most reduction in energy use. Carel Hedlund, Chair of TUUC’s Green Sanctuary Committee, said, “our actions focused on three areas: energy efficiency of our building, educating our members on ways they could make changes in their own lives to reduce their individual footprints, and participating in energy efficiency community projects. We are very excited and grateful to win this prize. Our Board voted to place the award funds into reserves for further ‘greening’ of the church.” Read more…
Pullen Memorial Baptist Church (Raleigh, NC)
Rev. Sally Bingham and NC IPL presented Pullen Memorial Baptist Chuch with the Green Energy Leader award for their extensive efforts to to care for creation in their recent renovation. Read more…
Ascension Lutheran Church (South Burlington, VT)
Under the leadership of Pastor Nancy Wright and the church’s Care for Creation Committee, Ascension has implemented a comprehensive greening program that stems from what Pastor Wright calls a “deep sense that care for creation is part of the church’s mission.” Read more…
First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City
First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City is committed to both educating their community about climate change and encouraging members to act to protect creation. Read more…
Congregation Beth HaTephila (Asheville, NC)
Beth HaTephila’s social justice committee formed working groups that began planning around what developed into the four foci of the initiative: Energy, Recycling, Transportation, and Agriculture. Each working group approaches creation care from a unique angle, which allows Beth HaTephila to address the issue comprehensively. Read more…
Saint Matthew’s Episcopal Church (Fairbanks, AK)
Over the course of six weeks, participants in Saint Matthew’s Carbon Fast saved or pledged a grand total of 50,000 pounds of carbon emissions. Read more…
Haygood Memorial United Methodist Church (Atlanta, GA)
Haygood Memorial UMC is being recognized for its comprehensive efforts to conserve energy and raise awareness about environmental concerns. With the support of Senior Pastor Mary Lou Gilbert and the church’s Green Team, Haygood has implemented a wide variety of changes that have earned the church the title of a Cool Congregation. Read more…
More success stories will be added to this page as Interfaith Power & Light honors continues to honor congregations for outstanding efforts in reducing carbon footprints and educating members about global warming.
