Trinity Presbyterian Church

GreenFaith Certification Information Our Congregation-wide effort to become better Stewards of God’s Creation (Led by Trinity ‘s Earth Shepherds and The “Green Team”) September 2009 Please note: The timeline is a fluid document so it may change a little at one time or another. Below is the progress we have made thus far, and what is to come: 1st Quarter Day Activity Documentation Description Progress May 2009 Monthly Eco-tip In newsletter, list serve and/or website Weekly eco-tips in bulletin ee attached Completed (TES) Energy Audit Requirement for Stewardship Copy of Energy Audit Attached completed (P&F) Asssign Energy Steward Requirement for Stewardship Copies showing work currently done, and evidence of savings Copy of Energy Stewards motion for Session completed (P&F) June 2009 Monthly Eco-tip In newsletter, list serve and/or website Weekly eco-tips in bulletin see attached Completed (TES) 6/15 Tuition Fee Submit remaining Tuition fee to GreenFaith Spoke with GreenFaith, and since we are a pilot church, we do not have to pay a fee. N/A July 2009 Monthly Eco-tip In newsletter, list serve and/or website Weekly eco-tips in bulletin see attached Completed (TES) Aug 2009 Monthly Eco-tip In newsletter, list serve and/or website Weekly eco-tips in bulletin see attached Completed (TES) Vegetarian Recipe in newsletter # 1 Stewardship Requirement Copy of recipes/newletter Completed (June 09 Newletter) (TES/Deacons) Sept 2009 Monthly Eco-tip In newsletter, list serve and/or website Weekly eco-tips in bulletin see attached Completed (TES) Complete Communications plan; Mission statement; action plan; Letter to Denominational Head Copies of each needed for Progress report *in progess (TES & Green Team) Encourage members to conduct a home energy audit. Recommend using self-audit toll at: http://hes.lbl.gov and publicize audits that are available through the state government Stewardship Requirement Will be includi ng in newsletter Copy of newsletter or e-mail Completed (Oct. newsletter) (TES) Use dishwasher in place of washing by hand. If available use water saving and air dry dishes. Stewardship requirement Pictures, note in newsletter Completed (TES) Oct 2009 Monthly Eco-tip In newsletter, list serve and/or website Weekly eco-tips in bulletin see attached Completed (TES) Vegetarian Recipe in newsletter #2 Stewardship Requirment In newsletter Copy of recipes Completed (TES/Deacons) 3 classes of Religious environmental education Adults Spirit Requirement Copies of Curricula/lesson plans for each class Class attendance list List of books/articles read Fliers/written description of class Completed (Oct 09 Ad. Ed) (TES) Complete conversion to all reusable dinnerware for all events, meals, coffee hours (2) Stewardship requirements Purchase orders, pictures before and after pf events and products used. Picture of event, publicity, etc. All dinnerware will be reusable. If out door event, paper products made from 100% post-consumer waste and/or biocompostable products made from sugar canae or corn. will be used merely due to safety issues. Completed (TES, Deacons, Women at the Well) Use dishwasher in place of washing by hand. If available use water saving and air dry dishes. Stewardship requirement Pictures Use dishwasher in place of washing by hand. If available use water saving and air dry dishes. Completed (TES) Day Activity Documentation Description Progress #1 of 4 newsletter articles per year on a topic related to stewardship or environmental justice Part of Communication Plan Copy of newsletter Copy of newsletter *in progress will be in by Oct, Jan, April and July newsletters or Publicize program events at least 4 press releases per year sent to all local media, including newspapers, list serves amd religious and environmental organizations #1 Part of Communication Plan #1 will focus on acceptance into GreenFaith Progam *in progress will be in by Oct, Jan, April and July newsletters or Serve only fair-trade, organic, bird-friendly/shade4 grown coffee and tea at all events Stewardship Requirement Presbyterian Coffee Project *in progress (Deacons) will be ongoing Nov 2009 Vegetarian Recipe in newsletter #3 Copy of recipes In newsletter In progress (TES/Deacons) Use dishwasher in place of washing by hand. If available use water saving and air dry dishes. Stewardship requirement Pictures, note in newsletter On-going (all members and committees will be asked to comply Monthly Eco-tip In newsletter, list serve and/or website Weekly eco-tips in bulletin see attached Completed (TES) By 11/14 Retro-fit T-12 with T-8 Stewardship Requrement Contractor’s Proposal and Bill P&F By 11/14 Replace incandescent with CFLs if used more than 5hrs. per wk. Stewardship Requirement Written description of where lights were changed, photos P&F By 11/14 Replace emergency exit signs with LED equivalent Stewardship Requirement Description and Purchase order P&F By 11/14 Energy Star Rated Policy Stewardship Requirement Copy of Policy/contract P&F By 11/14 Insulate and weather-strip drafty areas and remove a/c units for winter Stewardship Requirement Before and After pictures P&F By 11/14 Reusqable dinnerware at all events Stewardship Requirement Pictures of event, dishwasher use, etc. P&F By 11/14 Switch to Green Seal cleaners Stewardship Requirement P/O for new products/name of vendor List old and new cleaners used P&F 11/15 Progress Report Electronic copies of each plan or statement emailed to certification@greenfaith.org noting 'Progress Report' in the subject line Must include: *Mission Statement *Communications Plan *audits *action plan *letter to denominational head *intro newlettter article In newsletter and sent to every household in the congregation *in progress (TES) *in progress (TES) *completed (TES) *in progress (Green Team) *in progress (TES/Pastor) *completed 8 eco-theological reflections over the 2 years of program #1 Part of Communication Pan Copy of newsletter Ongoing (TES) 11/15 Fully vegetarian meal preferably using certified organic and local Stewardship requirement Pictures, menus Women at the Well 2nd Quarter Day Activity Documentation Description Progress Dec 2009 Final Vegetarian Recipe in newsletter #4 that is required Stewardship requirement Copy of recipes , newsletter In progress (TES/Deacons) Monthly Eco-tip In newsletter, list serve and/or website Weekly eco-tips in bulletin see attached Completed (TES) Use dishwasher in place of washing by hand. If available use water saving and air dry dishes. Stewardship requirement Pictures, note in newsletter Completed (TES) 8 eco-theological reflections over the 2 years of program #2 Part of Communication Pan Copy of newsletter Ongoing (TES) Jan 2010 Monthly Eco-tip In newsletter, list serve and/or website Weekly eco-tips in bulletin see attached Completed (TES) Feb 2010 Monthly Eco-tip In newsletter, list serve and/or website Weekly eco-tips in bulletin see attached Completed (TES) Mar 2010 Monthly Eco-tip In newsletter, list serve and/or website Weekly eco-tips in bulletin see attached Completed (TES) Apr 2010 Monthly Eco-tip In newsletter, list serve and/or website Weekly eco-tips in bulletin see attached Completed (TES) 4/1 Maundy Thurs. Vegetarian Soup and bread Stewardship requirement Pictures and copy of menu Women at the Well May 2010 Monthly Eco-tip In newsletter, list serve and/or website Weekly eco-tips in bulletin see attached Completed (TES) By 5/14 1 internationally focused EJ Initiative per year EJ requirement Copies of all literature/flyers regarding event Attendance record Mission By 5/14 1 regionally focused EJ Advocacy Campaign per year EJ requirement Copies of all literature/flyers regarding event Attendance record P&A By 5/14 3 classes of Religious environmental education for Adults Spirit Requirement Copies of Curricula/lesson plans for each class Class attendance list List of books/articles read Fliers/written description of class TES By 5/14 (#1) Conduct 3 educational programs over two yrs. On EJ EJ Requirement Copies of Curricula/lesson plans for each class Class attendance list List of books/articles read Fliers/written description of class TES By 5/14 #1 Building Relationships with EJ Leaders Stewardship requirement Pictures, attendance, publicity I&S By 5/14 Install Programmable Thermostats (considering 7 day) Stewardship requirement Pictures, purchase orders P&F By 5/14 Replace refrigerators older than 2993 Stewardship requirement Before & after pictures Policy P&F By 5/14 Insulate drafty areas Stewardship requirement Before & after pictures P&F By 5/14 Use dishwasher instead of hand washing Stewardship requirement Pictures Policy P&F By 5/14 Post Water conservation signs Stewardship requirement Copies of signs, pictures P&F By 5/14 Institute a recycling program Stewardship requirement P/O for bins, pictures and signage P&F By 5/14 Eliminate use of Styrofoam and plastic cups Stewardship requirement P/O, pictures before and after of events and products used P&F By 5/14 Purchase 100% Recycled Paper Stewardship requirement Purchase order P&F By 5/14 Electronics Recycling Event Stewardship requirement Pictures, information about the company P&F/TES Eliminate pesticide applications Stewardship requirement Contracts w/new vendor P&F 05/15 Progress Report due 3rd Quarter Day Activity Documentation Description Progress Jun 2010 Monthly Eco-tip In newsletter, list serve and/or website Weekly eco-tips in bulletin see attached Completed (TES) Jul 2010 Monthly Eco-tip In newsletter, list serve and/or website Weekly eco-tips in bulletin see attached Completed (TES) Aug 2010 Monthly Eco-tip In newsletter, list serve and/or website Weekly eco-tips in bulletin see attached Completed (TES) Sept 2010 Monthly Eco-tip In newsletter, list serve and/or website Weekly eco-tips in bulletin see attached Completed (TES) Oct 2010 Monthly Eco-tip In newsletter, list serve and/or website Weekly eco-tips in bulletin see attached Completed (TES) Nov 2010 Monthly Eco-tip In newsletter, list serve and/or website Weekly eco-tips in bulletin see attached Completed (TES) By 11/14 (#3) Conduct 3 educational programs over two yrs. On EJ EJ Requirement Copies of Curricula/lesson plans for each class Class attendance list List of books/articles read Fliers/written description of class TES By 11/14 Contract with an IPM vendor Stewardship requirement P/O and contact info for vendor P&F By 11/14 Develop IPM Landscaping Policy Stewardship requirement Copy of policy P&F By 11/14 Create a xeriscape using drought tolerant plants Stewardship requirement Pictures P&F By 11/14 Create a butterfly garden Stewardship requirement Pictures P&F By 11/14 Develop and implement plan for native landscaping Stewardship requirement Copy of plan, pictures of results P&F 15th Progress Report 4th Quarter Day Activity Documentation Description Progress Dec 2010 Fully vegetarian meal preferably using certified organic and local Stewardship requirement Pictures, menus Women at the Well Monthly Eco-tip In newsletter, list serve and/or website Weekly eco-tips in bulletin see attached Completed (TES) Jan 2011 Monthly Eco-tip In newsletter, list serve and/or website Weekly eco-tips in bulletin see attached Completed (TES) Feb 2011 Monthly Eco-tip In newsletter, list serve and/or website Weekly eco-tips in bulletin see attached Completed (TES) Mar 2011 Monthly Eco-tip In newsletter, list serve and/or website Weekly eco-tips in bulletin see attached Completed (TES) Apr 2011 Monthly Eco-tip In newsletter, list serve and/or website Weekly eco-tips in bulletin see attached Completed (TES) Fully vegetarian meal preferably using certified organic and local Stewardship requirement Pictures, menus Women at the Well May 2011 Monthly Eco-tip In newsletter, list serve and/or website Weekly eco-tips in bulletin see attached Completed (TES) By 5/14 (#2) Conduct 3 educational programs over two yrs. On EJ EJ Requirement Copies of Curricula/lesson plans for each class Class attendance list List of books/articles read Fliers/written description of class TES By 5/14 1 internationally focused EJ Initiative per year EJ requirement Copies of all literature/flyers regarding event Attendance record Mission By 5/14 1 regionally focused EJ Advocacy Campaign per year EJ requirement Copies of all literature/flyers regarding event Attendance record P&A By 5/14 #2 Building Relationships with EJ Leaders Stewardship requirement Pictures, attendance, publicity I&S By 5/14 Energy Spreadsheet Stewardship requirement Copy of summary, evidence of savings P&F By 5/14 Hold a toxic free training event Stewardship requirement Pictures and Publicity P&F By 5/14 Create a town/community garden Test soil for lead and pesticide contamination Stewardship requirement Pictures P&F By 5/14 Hold a bio-region educational event Stewardship requirement Pictures and Publicity P&F 15th Progress Report due