COLUMBUS, Ohio – “Going green” is a matter of faith for some houses of worship in Ohio. They are implementing measures that save money and help the environment. At First Presbyterian Church of Athens, Pastor Rob Martin says addressing greenhouses gases that lead to climate change seems like an overwhelming challenge, from a global perspective. But he says if each person takes simple steps to reduce energy use, it will add up and make a difference.
“We looked at it from a theological perspective of caring for creation, that we’re called to find out ways we can have more sustainable kinds of energy use in our daily lives,” he says. Keep reading…