Trinity is recognized by our denomination as an Earth Care congregation. Being an Earth Care congregation means that all aspects of our church act as stewards of God’s creation. Our building and grounds, our Christian Education, our meals and fellowship, our outreach to the community and our worship all reflect that commitment. In order to keep our commitment, an Earth Care team consisting of about 10 members who have a variety of interests in our church meet to plan activities and projects that address our stewardship. Members who work with our building and grounds install LED lighting and energy efficient heating and air conditioning and irrigation systems that monitor energy and water use. They also work to avoid using harmful fertilizers and pesticides on our church grounds Christian Education plans Sunday school classes for adults and children that focus on the environment. Our dishes for pot luck dinners are reusable rather than disposable. Members of our team lead in the creation of an organic community garden several years ago. This spring we built a pollinator garden containing native plants that will provide habitat to the butterflies, bees, and other pollinators in our church yard.

Although the team provides ideas and planning, the entire church is involved in the implementing Trinity’s commitment to Earth Care.