Creative Ways Your Church Can Save Energy and Reduce Emissions

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by Mitchell Atencio, Sojourners, DC, July 1, 2023

Description

This article helps congregations consider ways to address energy efficiency in their place of worship. Part of the "Growing a Green Church" series, this article shares ideas on stewarding buildings and land effectively in the context of a changing climate.

Features

Link to the Energy Star Portfolio Manager
Examples of low-cost energy efficient changes or improvements

Recommended Audience

trustees, facilities managers, finance managers, leadership team, clergy, environmental care team

Cost

Free

Practical Applications

Read to learn about greener transit to worship
Share with a facilities or earth care team to consider landscaping, parking, and outdoor spaces that are energy-efficient

Updated: January 08, 2025

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Kara Faris

Executive Director of Programs

Kara Faris is the Center’s executive director of programs. Over her time at the Center, she has also served as the director of resource grants and resource consulting and the education director.

Before working at the Center, Kara served First Friends Meeting of Indianapolis as associate pastor. With a degree in marketing from Butler University’s College of Business Administration and a master of divinity degree from Christian Theological Seminary, Kara brings a blend of pragmatism, intuition and passion for lifelong learning to the Center. Kara has authored Including Laity in Education Events Empowers Congregations and co-authored the book Divergent Church.

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