Faith-Based Green Initiatives: Churches Lead the Way in Environmental Stewardship

Motivated by their faith, many religious institutions across Connecticut are working toward environmental goals by completing green challenges, participating in advocacy, and growing gardens. “God has given us this amazing Earth. … We’re charged with being good stewards of that, and we should use that power wisely,” said Laura Baird of Asylum Hill Congregational Church’s Climate Action Group.

Christianity, News, North America, ScienceIsabella MeibauerFebruary 3, 2025Isabella Meibauer, climate, climate change, Christians, news, churches, science, Environment, Primary feature, Zenger News, ZengerNews, Zenger, Secondary featureComment

Christian Scholars Encourage Churches To Be ‘Good Stewards’ Of The Earth

Climate scientists increasingly promote “collective efficacy,” which is how people involved in a broader social or communal movement can bring about positive change. Such social movements include churches and faith groups. Churches, like commercial and industrial buildings, waste 30% of the energy consumed according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

NewsAudrey JacksonSeptember 7, 2022The Christian Chronicle, Audrey Jackson, Climate Change, Sustainable energy, Wetlands, New Orleans, Global warming, Earth, Environment, Anthropogenic climate change, Carbon dioxide, Climate crisis, Secondary FeatureComment

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