Starting and Sustaining Green Ministries

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:
- Opening Reflection - Louis Savary
- Hoosier Interfaith Power & Light
- Stephanie Kimball: Getting Started in Green Ministry
- Ideas for Energizing Your Green Ministry - Notes from brainstorming session
Forming a Green Ministry

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

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
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