10 % Challenge - we did it!

National Headlines among Churches: The 10% Challenge 

Approx. 250 congregations from 38 states entered the Interfaith Power and Light challenge. The IPL was initiated through Grace Episcopal Cathedral in San Francisco and provides over 10,000 congregations with sustainable resources to help lower the carbon footprint in faith communities all over the States.

Our very own Grace Church entered the 10% challenge. We displayed our ongoing efforts to reduce our energy and waste impact in our church buildings through comprehensive measurements like energy audits, light sensors, changed light bulbs, recycling and the vision to significantly reduce our energy bills by replacing our 45 year old Heating and Cooling system!

Grace made it into the finals and 5 random winners received a cash incentive of $10,000. While we were not among the recipients of the money prize we have been awarded with the 10% Challenge Certificate that we will proudly display as soon as we receive it. Congratulations Grace, we made national headlines by protecting our fragile home, God’s gift to us.

Movie event a big success!

THANK YOU to all who came to our first Diocesan wide movie event.

‘The Human Footprint’ by National Geographic presented a challenging display of our impact on God’s planet. Our Grace Creation Care Ministry (GCCM) Team did a fine job hosting this event, providing popcorn and cider to more than 35 parishioners from different churches throughout our Diocese. Several eco friendly household alternatives were displayed and the Cathedral bookstore provided many sustainable options from jewelry to green Bibles. This event was co-hosted by our Diocesan ‘Green Team’ – SustainAFaith. Its members include Kay Faddis from Emmanuel, Webster, Kelly Carlson, Associate Priest at St. Peters, Ladue and Barbi Click from the Cathedral. A big thanks to all of their hard work!