Corporations these days are under a lot of pressure to implement policies that reflect an attitude of service and a desire to be more environmentally conscious. It is called Corporate Social Responsibility or CSR. But what about our churches, do they have policies for these issues?
Genesis 1:26 tells about how God made man and gave him the mandate to rule over the fish, birds and all animals that move along the ground. Evangelical Environmentalism or Creation Care are terms that some evangelicals have given to describe biblical mandates concerning humanity's role as steward over the creation. But according to a Barna Group survey done in 2008 89% of Christians have never heard this term. The same study reports that 64% of churchgoers have never heard a sermon taught on environmental issues.
According to Matthew 5:13-15, shouldn’t churches be the front runners when it comes to environmental issues? If Christians are the light of the world then shouldn’t Christian be the ones to provide the example of how to maintain and care for the earth?
Here are some things that you and your church might consider when planning your next meeting or event:
- Use reusable cutlery, dishware, linens and decorations. If you do use disposables, make sure they contain a significant amount of recycled content.
- Use locally produced seasonal and/or organic food and beverages whenever possible
- Instead of giving speaker gifts make a donation to a local charity
- Recycle paper, cans, plastic, glass, and other recyclable materials
- Provide materials electronically on memory sticks or on a website for future reference
- Promote your event by email or the Web to reduce paper use
- Turn off lights in rooms not being used
If you would like to schedule a free 1-hour consultation to discuss how you can “green” your meetings and events send us an email at info@wynningtouch.com.
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