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General Seminary Announces Major Environmental Partnership May 10, 2012 General Theological Seminary
GreenFaith-Holy Name Earth Day Collaboration Apr 25, 2012 Holy Name Hospital Press Release: GreenFaith held a solar screening event at Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck, NJ.
For Smog Control at Incinerator, Public Pressure Played Key Role Apr 05, 2012 NJ Spotlight: Advocacy by GreenFaith, the Ironbound Community Corporation, and the Eastern Environmental Law Center played a key role in emissions-reduction agreement at Newark incinerator.
Red Bank UMC Operates on Green Faith: New roof, additional insulation and 205 solar panels power church Mar 15, 2012 The Hub: An article describing the solar power project at Red Bank United Methodist Church, a participant in the GreenFaith Certification Program.
Faith Program focuses on Religion-Based Environmentalism Jan 25, 2012 Charlotte Observer
Sustainable sanctuaries: Congregations answer call to become stewards of the earth Jan 03, 2012 Daily Record: Stanley Congregational church, Adath Shalom synagogue and Church of the Redeemer, all participants in GreenFaith's Certification Program, are featured in the Daily Record.
Chatham Church Completes 'Green' Certification Dec 09, 2011 Independent Press: Stanley Congregational Church in Chatham graduates the GreenFaith Certification Program and holds a celebration in honor of that achievement.
One Block from the Green, Morristown's Church of the Redeemer is Going Green Dec 06, 2011 MorristownGreen.com: Church of the Redeemer has joined the GreenFaith Certification Program
Redeemer Committing to 'Green' Initiative Dec 06, 2011 Morristown Patch: Article describing Church of the Redeemer joining the Certification Program
Answering a Call of Our Time Oct 28, 2011 Shambhala Times Community News
Everyone Deserves Respect - An Interview with Rabbi Edward Bernstein Sep 23, 2011 South Florida Sentinel News: GreenFaith Fellow Rabbi Edward Bernstein discusses his views with the South Florida Sun Sentinel
Medfield Resident Combines Faith and Environment Sep 19, 2011 Medfield Press
Shelley Dennis Joins GreenFaith’s National Fellowship Program Aug 24, 2011 Andover Newton Theological School: Andover Newton Theological School Announces Student's Entry into GreenFaith Fellowship Program
SUS Student Named a GreenFaith Fellow Aug 24, 2011 Northern Arizona Sustainable Communities Report
Synagogues Taking the LEED on Greening Aug 16, 2011 The Jewish Week: An article the discusses how synagogues are undertaking environmental initiatives. Focuses a good deal on LEED, but also mentions GreenFaith's Certification program.
Members of Barnert Temple in Franklin Lakes Plant Intergenerational Garden Jul 07, 2011 Suburban News: An article describing the intergenerational garden at Barnert Temple
NJ Catholic Parish First in Nation to be Certified Green Jun 27, 2011 National Catholic Reporter: An article describing Church of the Presentation's acceptance into the GreenFaith Certification program.
Spring Draws Temple Members Outside for Mitzvot: Volunteers dig in to harvest for needy, and clean the shore Jun 10, 2011 NJ Jewish News: Article describing Temple Shalom in Aberdeen, NJ, a participant in the GreenFaith Certification Program. Describes their garden and beach cleanup
Growing Community, Sowing Peace: Three Faith Communities Care for the Earth and for Others May 26, 2011 Independent: An article describing the community garden at Temple Beth Shalom, a participant in GreenFaith's Certification Program.
GreenFaith Taps Temple Beth Rishon to Help Support EPA Rule May 13, 2011 NJ Jewish Standard
St. David's Embraces Environmental Stewardship May 12, 2011 Episcopal Diocese of Texas website: An article describing St. David's Earth Day celebration as part of their Certification program efforts.
Synagogues Take Aim at Power Plant Pollution Apr 13, 2011 NJ Jewish News: An article describing Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel and Temple B'nai Abraham's efforts to sign the letter supporting mercury reductions at power plants.
Convergence of Earth Day, Good Friday Highlights Church's Green Ministries Apr 13, 2011 Episcopal News Service: An article in the Episcopal News Service highlights Grace Episcopal Church in Chattanooga, TN, a Certification Program participant.
Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel's Religious School Creates Prayer Garden to Raise Environmental Awareness Apr 05, 2011 The Alternative Press: Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel, a synagogue in the GreenFaith Certification program, creates a prayer garden to raise members' awareness about environmental issues.
Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel Rallies Support for Reducing Deadly Mercury Emissions Apr 04, 2011 The Alternative Press: This article describes Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel's effort to gather signatures on the mercury ruling
All The Children Are Ours: Methodist Counselor Awarded GreenFaith Fellowship Mar 18, 2011 Florida United Methodist News Service
GreenFaith Fellow Waldkoenig & A Faith-Based Look at Marcellus Shale Jan 28, 2011 Intelligencer Journal of Lancaster and New Era, PA
A Greener Spirit: How Faiths are Uniting for Environmental Progress Jan 12, 2011 Change.org
Museum Showcase at B'nai Abraham Jan 10, 2011 The Alternative Press: B'nai Abraham, a member of the GreenFaith Certification Program, created a showcase of their 'green' action steps.
Panel Explores Nexus of Faith and Environment Nov 29, 2010 New Jersey Jewish News
Jennifer Durant Joins GreenFaith Fellowship Program Nov 15, 2010 The Disciple - The Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina: Read the article on GreenFaith Fellow Jennifer Durant on page 25 of The Disciple.
Ten Key Hindu Environmental Teachings Nov 10, 2010 Patheos
Conservative movement launches ‘green’ initiative Nov 02, 2010 Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Iona College’s Sister Kathleen Deignan Honored By GreenFaith at Annual Celebration Nov 01, 2010 New Rochelle Talk
Temple Beth Rishon Saves Thousands, Wins Award for Going Green Oct 29, 2010 NJ Jewish Standard: Temple Beth Rishon has saved thousands of dollars through energy conservation, and was honored at GreenFaith's 2010 Sustainable Soiree and Awards Celebration
Beck Attacks "Let There Be ... Stuff?" on Oct. 15 Show Oct 16, 2010 Media Matters for America
Flemington Hebrew school director joins GreenFaith's National Fellowship Program Oct 08, 2010 mycentraljersey.com
New Partnership to help Episcopal Church go green Oct 07, 2010 Episcopal Examiner: The Episcopal Church has now partnered with GreenFaith to help churches go green. Michael Schut, the Episcopal Church’s officer for economic and environmental affairs explained to ENS that the program is holistic and well supported. Those in the program will not only go green in their buildings and grounds but also will combine the creation-care part with education and worship.
Local Environmental and Community Groups Reach Settlement with Newark Garbage Incinerator Oct 06, 2010 Jersey City Independent: The Ironbound Community Corporation and GreenFaith reached a settlement with Covanta's Newark incinerator.
Hyde Park Native Gains Environmental Award Oct 06, 2010 Hyde Park Herald
Innovative partnership aims to help Episcopal churches 'go green' Oct 05, 2010 Episcpopal Life Online
Rabbis on the Run: Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel Answers a Fitness Challenge with a Congregation-wide 5K Oct 05, 2010 South Orange Patch: Temple Sharey Tefilo Israel in South Orange holds a 5 K walk to raise money for tree planting in Israel
Energy-from-Waste Facility Agrees to Clean Up its Act Oct 04, 2010 NJ Spotlight: GreenFaith and the Ironbound Community Corporation reach settlement with Newark incinerator to improve air quality for community.
Time to preach the green gospel Oct 03, 2010 Memphis Commercial Appeal: Sometimes you hear an idea and say, that would be good for Memphis. Here's one. Have the churches and religious leaders of this city go green. Rev. Fletcher Harper came to Memphis a few days ago to make that pitch.
GreenFaith names Hindu and Jain scholar in residence Oct 02, 2010 new kerala: GreenFaith, a leading US interfaith environmental coalition, has named Pankaj Jain, an Indian American professor, as a Hindu and Jain Scholar in Residence on the anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi's birthday.
On Gandhi’s Birthday, GreenFaith Announces Hindu and Jain Scholar in Residence Oct 02, 2010 SIFY News: GreenFaith announced that Dr. Pankaj Jain, Assistant Professor of Indian Religions and Ecology at the University of North Texas, has become GreenFaith’s Hindu and Jain Scholar in Residence, and will work with GreenFaith to strengthen Hindu and Jain environmental leadership nationwide.
On Gandhi’s Birthday, GreenFaith Announces Hindu and Jain Scholar in Residence Oct 02, 2010 Thaindian News: GreenFaith announced that Dr. Pankaj Jain, Assistant Professor of Indian Religions and Ecology at the University of North Texas, has become GreenFaith’s Hindu and Jain Scholar in Residence, and will work with GreenFaith to strengthen Hindu and Jain environmental leadership nationwide.
Rabbi Bernstein Named GreenFaith Fellow Oct 01, 2010 Cleveland Jewish News: Rabbi Edward Bernstein, spiritual leader of Congregation Shaarey Tikvah, has been named a 2011 GreenFaith Fellow.
Janet Madden Named GreenFaith Fellow Sep 28, 2010 The Circuit: Janet Madden, a fifth-year rabbinical student at The Academy for Jewish Religion, California, has been named a 2011 GreenFaith Fellow. The GreenFaith Fellowship Program is a comprehensive education and training program to prepare lay and ordained leaders from diverse religious traditions for environmental leadership.
GreenFaith Fellow Mallory McDuff Featured Sep 19, 2010 Asheville Citizen Times: GreenFaith Fellow Mallory McDuff recently celebrated the release of her book, Natural Saints, about Christian leadership on the environment. The book features stories from her time as a GreenFaith Fellow, along with other stories about church-based environmental efforts.
Drawing Power from the Father and the Sun Sep 19, 2010 Trenton Times: GreenFaith's Fletcher Harper praises Shiloh Baptist Church in Trenton for their solar array, noting that urban communities suffer the worst effects of climate change and related air pollution.
Eat, Pray, Love - A New Green Gospel Aug 10, 2010 USA Today: GreenFaith Fellow Mallory McDuff's article appeared as an op ed in USA Today, highlighting environmental efforts by religious groups.
Local Congregations Dig Deeper into Environmental Issues Jun 18, 2010 The New Jersey Jewish Standard: GreenFaith partners with the URJ to bring 8 Reform synagogues from NJ into the Certification Program. This article highlights Temple Sinai of Tenafly and Barnert Temple of Franklin Lakes. Rabbi Jordan Millstein from Temple Sinai, Rabbi Elyse Frishman from Barnert Temple, and Rev. Harper from GreenFaith are quoted in this article.
GreenFaith Partners with Reform Jewish Temples to Create Greening Reform Judaism Pilot Program Jun 16, 2010 The Alternative Press: GreenFaith partners with the Union for Reform Judaism to bring 8 synagogues into the Greening Reform Judaism Pilot program. Highlights Sharey Tefilo-Israel and quotes Rabbi Daniel Cohen.
Temple Puts On Its 'GreenFaith' Jun 09, 2010 South Orange Navigator: Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel in South Orange joins 8 synagogues in the Greening Reform Judaism pilot program. The Program is a partnership between the Union for Reform Judaism and GreenFaith, with collaboration from the Religious Action Center (RAC). Jordan Millstein from Temple Sinai is also cited in this article.
Watching Their Community Garden Grow Jun 07, 2010 NJ Jewish News: Temple Shalom in Aberdeen, alongside another synagogue and church in the town, created a community garden as part of the Certification Program.
Eight Reform Synagogues to Pilot 'Greening' Initiative Jun 06, 2010 JTA: The Global News Service of the Jewish People: 8 Reform synagogues in NJ join the Greening Reform Judaism Pilot Program, where they will participate in the GreenFaith Certification Program with the Union for Reform Judaism and GreenFaith underwriting the costs.
Synagogue Seeks Certification by Green Group Apr 07, 2010 NJ Jewish News: Adath Shalom synagogue in Morris Plains, NJ joins the GreenFaith Certification Program, and is already seeing results. The rabbi is giving 'green' sermons, teens from the youth group are participating on their green team, and they are taking steps towards energy conservation.
Second Sunday of Lent: Transfigured Sacrifice Feb 28, 2010 Franciscan Action Network: GreenFaith helps St. Mary's Church in Pompton Lakes, NJ to renew their religious commitment to environmental stewardship through eco-themed worship services, energy conservation, solar arrays, and other 'green' improvements.
Sowing the Seeds for a Greener Jewish Future Jan 28, 2010 The Canadian Jewish News: Rabbi Lawrence Troster, Director of GreenFaith's Fellowship Program, spoke of Jewish ecology, environmentalism and justice at Congregation Darchei Noam in Toronto, Canada.
Religious Groups Active in Climate Debate Dec 15, 2009 USA Today: Religious groups from around the world and a variety of traditions are lobbying Congress and traveling to Copenhagen to bring a faith-based voice to the climate debate. GreenFaith's Executive Director, Rev. Fletcher Harper, is quoted as an expert voice in this article.
Green is Adopted as Color of Worship Oct 15, 2009 The Riverdale Press: Conservative synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale undertakes the GreenFaith Certification Program.
Religious Groups Push for Climate Change Legislation Sep 25, 2009 US News & World Report: Religious groups from diverse traditions push for climate change legislation, and help congregations reduce their carbon footprint through programming. GreenFaith's Certification Program is cited in this article, and Executive Director Rev. Fletcher Harper is quoted.
Changing the World...One Chicken at a Time Aug 14, 2009 Cleveland Jewish News: GreenFaith Fellow, Amalia Haas, starts "The Green Taam," a kosher pasture raised poultry business in Ohio.
Temple Puts Its Faith in Sustainability Jul 29, 2009 Suburban News: Temple Beth Rishon, a participant in the GreenFaith Certification Program, takes steps to 'go green', through energy conservation, green cleaning, environmental education, and more.
Religion Today: Synagogues, Churches Build Green Apr 29, 2009 The Washington Post: Houses of worship across the country are building green, from small changes to LEED Certified buildings. These changes are one of the many steps congregations are taking to lessen their environmental footprint. Rev. Fletcher Harper, GreenFaith's Executive Director, is quoted several times in this article.
Congregation Believes in Importance of Going Green May 08, 2008 The Courier Post
GreenFaith fellows work for the world’s future Apr 20, 2008 National Catholic Reporter: The National Catholic Reporter – a leading national Roman Catholic publication – featured GreenFaith’s Fellowship Program in its annual ecology edition. The article described the work of GreenFaith’s Catholic Fellows - Br. Kevin Cawley, Sr. Doretta Cornell, Sr. Kathleen Deignan, Doug Demeo, and Fr. Joe Mitchell.
'Greener' Fair Set for March 30th Mar 23, 2008 The Courier Post: M'kor Shalom synagogue in Cherry Hill, NJ, hosts a 'going greener' fair, with a keynote by GreenFaith staff person Stacey Kennealy. The event had a series of workshops, green items for sale, and organic/local food.

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