Grounded in our faith, our group of Green Stewards seeks to educate ourselves and others to encourage positive environmental actions within our parish and the wider community. Our church has affirmed the national church’s covenant to  care for creation. In 2024 the Vestry voted to change our energy supplier to renewables. Parishioners also are implementing more sustainable practices church-wide. For many years our clergy have supported a special worship of Blessing of the Animals and more recently the month of the Care of Creation. Worship has included  Holy Hikes and outdoor worship.

Stewards efforts have included presentations at adult forums and participating in a multi-church effort, Plastic Free July to reduce single-use plastics. We have hosted a family day ( exploring Nature), and community Book Swaps. Our parish includes a large beautiful campus with a labyrinth, bee hives*  and pollinator garden.  Recently the garden was enhanced with more native bushes and trees from PA Interfaith Power and Light.

We  recommend connecting to the resources of the national Episcopal Church and the resources under Creation Care. Also, one of our  stewards coordinates a Facebook Page, Christian Care for the Environment, to highlight a wide range of issues and events and to provide reference articles  for those who wish to explore these topics.  At any time you could try the Eco-challenge  created by Project Drawdown – a family-friendly way to learn and commit to changes. For further information, contact Brenda Grove c/o outreach@stpetersgv.org

*Note: The Bee Keeper  is a professional  who maintains and cares for the hives  that live on campus and she welcomes assistance.  For more information, please contact Dave Tatum who coordinates volunteers maintaining our property.