Starting and Sustaining Green Ministries

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Our mission is to help Central Indiana faith communities become better stewards of the Earth, and all its inhabitants. A Green Congregation is one that addresses issues of environmental stewardship and social justice. Green ministries take many forms and have many names, but all share a commitment to care for God's creation and to live more sustainability on the Earth. If you're interested in starting a green ministry at your congregation, you can contact us for assistance and ideas at greencong1@gmail.com.  We would love to hear what you have done and what your plans are.


Indianapolis Green Congregations and our partners at Hoosier Interfaith Power & Light hosted a workshop on Jan. 17, 2012, called Starting and Sustaining a Green Ministry.

This workshop was designed for those starting a green ministry, and for those who have a green ministry established and need new strategies and problem-solving ideas.

Presentations:

A free copy of "Seven Simple Steps to Green Your Church" by Rebekah Simon-Peter was provided to each congregation in attendance.


Forming a Green Ministry

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Presentation from 2010 on why and how to form a green ministry in your congregation. Includes five steps to start a green team. Gives examples from congregations in Indiana.

Green Sanctuary Nuts and Bolts

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Step-by-step guide to forming a green ministry, Includes getting organizational commitment, developing a charter, auditing your facility and developing your plan.

Looking for Good Ideas?

Several of the active Indianapolis area congregations have compiled their green activities--check out these lists for good ideas that you can implement in your congregation:

Christ the King

Epworth United Methodist

First Mennonite

Unitarian Universalist Church of Indianapolis (UUI)

Earth Points Pledge Program at UUI

Earth Points Challenge Form

List of Helpful Websites for Green Products, Recycling Form