A Green Summer

After taking the summer off, the Green Team had our first meeting of the program year in September. We would like to thank all those who worked in the giving garden, contributing to our most productive year yet. We donated more than 700 pounds of fresh produce to Keystone Community Food Shelf. 

We would also like to thank all those who contributed to the St. Christopher's LED light bulb fundraiser. We were able to meet our goal, and will now be replacing our lights with much more energy efficient bulbs, which will help our budget as well as reduce our carbon footprint. 

The Green Team meets monthly, at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday, to discuss and explore new ways to reduce waste, recycle materials and become more energy efficient as a faith community. If you have any thoughts about how we at St. Christopher's can become even better stewards of our earth, please let a member of the Green Team know.  

You are invited to join the Green Team. Members include Joel Norton, Mary Friend, Larry Jones, Jean Crow, Allison Jensen, Jay and Jan  Fillmore, Karen Hartman, Lucas Monahan, Becky Lucas and Robin Monahan.





Here is a link to see, in real time, how much electricity is being produced by our Solar Panels:
                       St. Christopher's Solar Production
 

God's creation is His gift to us. 
 
Our mission is to advocate for and practice protection of the environment (our home), to preserve God's creation for future generations.

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God's creation is His gift to us. 
 
Our mission is to advocate for and practice protection of the environment (our home), to preserve God's creation for future generations.
 
2017 was a great time to be Green .  The Green Team has been involved in  number of different projects including:
 

• Giving Garden:  Our newly designed garden is producing food.  Over 700 lbs of vegetables have been delivered to the Keystone Food Shelf.    Take a look at the beautiful finished garden and solar panels on the roof above. 
• Solar Array Completed and producing electricity:  The solar array was activated last April 2016 and has been producing electrical power and revenue.   
• Earth Day:  An Earth Day celebration service and presentation by the Green Team was completed.  Parishioners enjoyed healthy treats of yogurts, fresh fruits and gluten free baked items. 
• Recycling Bins: Recycling bins are available throughout the church. 
• Adopt a Highway:  Green Team members and friends participated in a trash clean up around the church property and Hamline Ave., covering a mile total.   Many garbage bags of trash were collected for pickup by the city. 
• Christmas Light Recycling:  Many bins of old Christmas lights were collected at St. Christopher's.  These lights were recycled by adults with disabilities at local vocational centers.
• e-Traveler Messages:  Green Team members have contributed relevant green issues to the e-traveler on a monthly basis. 
•  LED Lighting installed:  A room by room audit of lighting and energy use was completed.  Energy efficient LED lights have been installed.  We are monitoring St. Christopher's electric bill to evaluate overall cost savings for the church. 

 
 
The Green Team meets on the second Wednesday of the month, 7 pm Parish Hall.  Please free to Join us!