A conversation with the Energy Stewardship Congregations staff may help you determine what questions you should be sure to ask. Members of the congregation are apt to use more energy in their homes that is their place of worship. If the basic low cost steps described here are taken by them in their homes, it would be beneficial. Help people understand the effects on the environment of producing and using energy. This will enable them to see why using less energy is so important.
Many resources are available for use in religious education classes.
Several published by the NCC for adult religious education are listed on the back page. A leaflet about energy stewardship that can serve as a bulletin insert is included with this Guide. Ask the governing body of your congregation to make a promise to engage in environmental ministries by becoming an Environmental Justice Covenant Congregation. This Covenant suggests that environmental ministries be carried out through worship, learning and teaching, lifestyle change and involvement in community, national and global environmental issues. Information on how to order the Environmental Justice Covenant Congregation form is listed below.