Activities
and Point Values
Introduction
For each level of recognition
the congregation needs 30 points. Below are the categories and
a few examples. To save paper and facilitate ongoing development,
the bulk of the program material is located at the MEESC website
(www.env-steward.com).
There you will find extensive lists of ideas, resources, and action
steps with point values assigned. They are intended to spark your
creativity, not constrain it. If you come up with an activity
you'd like to do, propose it to the Green Congregations contact
person at the above web address and agree on a point value.
Education (up to 4 points
per level):
1 point per hour.
See the list
on our website if you need ideas for educational activities
.
Activities Specifically for Children (up
to 6 points per level):
2 points per hour.
See the list
on our website if you need ideas for children's activities.
Worship / Preaching (up
to 6 points per level):
Examples:
- 1 point per creation care sermon.
- 2 points per Sunday that includes creation care themed music,
prayers of the people, Eucharistic prayer, and sermon. These
might be celebrated on Earth Day, near Rogation Days, near the
Feast of St. Francis, or as part of a Creation Season.
See the list
on our website if you need ideas for sermons or for worship.
Programs and Support (up
to 10 points per level):
For example: Use cups and dishes that can be washed and
re-used.
- ½ point per parish event or
- 3 points if adopted for all coffee hours
- 5 points if adopted for all events including coffee hours.
See the list
on our website for a list of activities and values. You may
also propose your own ideas to the Green Congregations contact
person.
A major initiative may be awarded more than 10 points or be spread
across more than one level. Consult the Green Congregations contact
person.
Buildings and Grounds (up
to 20 points per level):
Examples:
- Seal air leaks to the outdoors: 5 points
- Increase insulation in roof or attic: 15 points.
See the list
on our website for a list of activities and values. You may
also propose your own ideas to the Green Congregations contact
person.
Community Involvement (up
to 15 points per level):
See the list
on our website for a list of activities and values. You may
also propose your own ideas to the Green Congregations contact person.
Green Activities at Home (up
to 20 points per level):
The green team picks one or more action steps to promote throughout
the congregation. Members turn in a card when they have completed
each step.
Whatever percentage of the average Sunday attendance takes a particular
step, the congregation receives an equal percentage of the points
assigned for that action, times two. Thus in the example above,
if 75% of the congregation sealed air leaks and added insulation
to their roof or attic, the congregation could count 30 points
toward the next level. [75% times 20 points, times 2.]
See the list
on our website for a list of activities
Previous work:
Property improvements going back 5 years, or ongoing activities
may be counted toward the Spring Green level. For activities at
home a commitment to maintain the structure or continue the activity
is promised on the card.
Covenant:
If your congregation is interested in participating in this program,
please download the Program
Covenant and contact MEESC to arrange for a contact person
to meet with you and your Vestry or Bishop's Committee.
Download
a PDF version of the above (includes program description)
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