Whereas, we need to set
a faithful example of stewardship of creation for our children and all future
generations…
Whereas, we have a moral responsibility to do all that we can do to care for
the Earth…
Whereas, we must take into consideration the long-term impact
of our actions…
Whereas, acting with integrity sometimes requires sacrifice…
We, the members of the Seekonk Congregational Church resolve the following:
We will continue to purchase electricity through New England Greenstart.
We will continue to be a “Styrofoam free” church, as we have for the past 20
years.
We will continue to replace every possible light bulb in the sanctuary building
and in the church school building with compact florescent bulbs.
We will continue to take part in the
We will continue our recycling program for all plastic, glass, and paper which
is eligible, as well as for
When circumstances permit, we will eliminate the use of air conditioning in the
sanctuary when the inside temperature is below 78 degrees. Also, the low
temperature will be set at 75 degrees.
We will make every effort in future building projects to explore the use of
materials that are environmentally friendly and to take energy efficiency into
account.
We will make every effort in future landscaping projects to use environmentally
friendly materials and native plants.
We will take into consideration the environmental impact of all future
purchases.
As individuals and as a community, we will continue to provide each other with
the information and the resources to make environmentally responsible choices
in our lives.
In conclusion, we resolve to continue with environmental education and action
in whatever way is possible and effective.