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Environmental Leadership for Houses of Worship
The GreenFaith Certification Program is a two year program providing support, resources and guidance to participating institutions to integrate environmental themes into their worship, religious education, facility maintenance, and social outreach. In recognition for their accomplishments, these institutions earn certification as a GreenFaith Sanctuary.
"Groundbreaking! If you dream of becoming a congregation that puts Creation Care at the center of its agenda, this is the path you want to take!"
Debbie O'Halloran, Green Team Leader, Trinity Presbyterian Church
What is the GreenFaith Certification Program?
A 2 year environmental leadership program for houses of worship. GreenFaith provides you with guidance, mentoring & resources to help take your 'green' efforts to the next level.
Why Participate?
- Save money. Temple Beth Rishon has saved $34,000 by following the Certification Program's guidelines on energy conservation.
- Revitalize your house of worship. Trinity Presbyterian Church has attracted new members, and existing members are more engaged & active.
- Receive invaluable guidance and support. Participants receive guidance on best practices, one-on-one mentoring, connections to houses of worship across the country, free webinars, & access to a website with 200 resources.
- Accomplish Bigger Projects. Farmers' markets, gardens, green cleaning, solar installations, environmental justice advocacy, interfaith programs, worship services on the environment...participants are taking bigger steps than ever in their history.
"This initiative has truly become part of our Temple Community DNA"
Sue and Phil Hoch, green team leaders, Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel
Learn more:
- Listen to a webinar recording and see a PowerPoint describing the Program
- See a front page news story about the Program and the first houses of worship to graduate
- Process & Requirements of the Certification Program
- Resources & Support Provided to Participating Institutions
- Application Steps and Documents
- List of Participating Institutions
- Tuition Fees
- Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
- Submit Certification Application Here
