Green Current Practices

A great way to engage in climate work is to apply sustainability principles to practices that you and your house of worship already engage in. Use the resources below to explore which sustainability ideas you can employ today.

Materials & Resources

(Jewish) Greening Our Gatherings by Adamah
(Muslim) Green Ramadan by Green Muslims
(Christian, Ecumenical) Lent 2022: Daily Reflection-Action Calendar to Cultivate Creation Justice by Creation Justice Ministries
(Multi-Faith) Climate, Food, Faith by Blessed Tomorrow
(Baháʼí) One Planet, One Habitation by Baháʼí International Community
(Ecumenical) Green Chalice Certification
(Multi-Faith) Green Sanctuary by Unitarian Universalist Association
(Presbyterian) Earth Care Congregations by Presbyterian Church USA
(Ecumenical) EcoPalms
(Multi-Faith) Energy Audits for Faith Communities by Energy Star/EPA

Tools & Action Guides to Measure Impact

(Christian, Episcopalian) Carbon Tracker and Sustainable Action Program by The Episcopal Church
(Multi-Faith) Moving Forward: A Guide to Climate Action For Your Congregation and Community by Blessed Tomorrow
(Christian, Episcopalian) Carbon Tracker and Sustainable Action Program by The Episcopal Church
(Muslim) EPA ENERGY STAR® Action Workbook For Muslim Communities by the Islamic Society of North America
(Ecumenical) Carbon Neutral Guide by Green Chalice
(Multi-Faith) Cool Congregations Carbon Checklist by Interfaith Power & Light
(Ecumenical) Congregational Energy Assessment by Green Chalice
(Multi-Faith) Wisconsin Faith Communities for Equitable Solar Initiative Replication Guide by Wisconsin Green Muslims and ecoAmerica