In 2002, our congregation’s concern for the environment led us to launch an Eco-Justice Ministry and adopt a Whole Earth Covenant. In 2019, a survey of our congregation revealed climate change as the social issue of most concern. In response, a newly formed Climate Action Team (CAT) adopted as its initial project our designation as a Creation Justice Church (a United Church of Christ marker indicating a congregation’s commitment to and stewardship of God’s creation). Church members offered more than 70 different ideas for future church projects. In 2021 we adopted our Creation Justice Covenant.
The Climate Action Team thoughtfully integrates climate concerns into our worship and actively works to reduce the church’s overall carbon footprint. They educate members on practical ways to lower personal carbon emissions while also advocating for impactful public policies that reduce greenhouse gases and foster long-term environmental sustainability.
At a recent retreat, the 15 members of the Climate Action Team agreed that the group’s social and spiritual support makes it more purposeful, joyful, and sustainable to stay engaged in the issue we care deeply about. CAT enables us to reclaim our Christian tradition of compassion and social justice.
Recent Activities
- An annual Earth Day service
- An Electric Vehicle Show and a Home Electrification Forum
- Book clubs and movie screenings
- Enrolling the church in Pivot Energy, with the aim of sourcing the church’s electricity from solar energy by 2025
- Lobbying our state legislators on climate legislation with our non-profit partners, GreenFaith Boulder County and 350 Colorado
- Testifying on climate bills at the state legislature and at local regulatory hearings
Upcoming Events
- Holding a climate grief service
- Presenting Forums on wildfire mitigation and how to talk about climate issues
- Pursuing a green building certificate from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
- Training church members to lobby at the State Capitol and testify on proposed climate legislation