Capitol Drive Lutheran Church
Resolution on Care for Creation
Whereas, We are called to cherish and tend God’s creation as a part of our loving and serving God and neighbor; and
Whereas, we in the industrialized world are consuming energy and Earth’s resources in a way that is both unsustainable in the future and unfair to those in the developing world; and there are disturbing scientific reports of environmental degradation, global climate change, record rates of species extinction, and a depletion of non-renewable resources that should give us pause; and
Whereas, Human activity, especially the over-consumption of energy and natural resources, appears to be a critical driver in these changes in climate and environmental distress, causing both harm to God’s creation and exacerbating already difficult situations for millions living with poverty and hunger; and
Whereas, The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, recognizing the gravity of these threats, has longbeen committed to addressing environmental issues as part of our call to justice, sustainability, and solidarity with affected communities and, along with our partners in the Lutheran World Federation and Lutheran World Relief, committed to working to alleviate hunger, poverty, and unsustainable living conditions globally; therefore, be it
Resolved, That Capitol Drive Lutheran Church is a Caring for Creation congregation and be it further
Resolved, That Capitol Drive Lutheran Church offers a public witness of energy stewardship by making a commitment to decrease its carbon footprint over time through recycling, use of green products, energy conservation, efficiency, and clean energy measures; and be it further
Resolved, That Capitol Drive Lutheran Church share this information with the congregation, and subsequently also share what energy-saving steps are taken, and what measurable energy savings realized.
The Church Council of Capitol Drive Lutheran Church
March 16, 2010
Capitol Drive Lutheran Church
Resolution on Care for Creation
Whereas, We are called to cherish and tend God’s creation as a part of our loving and serving God and neighbor; and
Whereas, we in the industrialized world are consuming energy and Earth’s resources in a way that is both unsustainable in the future and unfair to those in the developing world; and there are disturbing scientific reports of environmental degradation, global climate change, record rates of species extinction, and a depletion of non-renewable resources that should give us pause; and
Whereas, Human activity, especially the over-consumption of energy and natural resources, appears to be a critical driver in these changes in climate and environmental distress, causing both harm to God’s creation and exacerbating already difficult situations for millions living with poverty and hunger; and
Whereas, The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, recognizing the gravity of these threats, has longbeen committed to addressing environmental issues as part of our call to justice, sustainability, and solidarity with affected communities and, along with our partners in the Lutheran World Federation and Lutheran World Relief, committed to working to alleviate hunger, poverty, and unsustainable living conditions globally; therefore, be it
Resolved, That Capitol Drive Lutheran Church is a Caring for Creation congregation and be it further
Resolved, That Capitol Drive Lutheran Church offers a public witness of energy stewardship by making a commitment to decrease its carbon footprint over time through recycling, use of green products, energy conservation, efficiency, and clean energy measures; and be it further
Resolved, That Capitol Drive Lutheran Church share this information with the congregation, and subsequently also share what energy-saving steps are taken, and what measurable energy savings realized.
The Church Council of Capitol Drive Lutheran Church
March 16, 2010