Environmental Stewardship
“The earth is the Lord's, and the fullness thereof; the world, and all they that dwell therein.” (Psalm 23:1)
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Chair or Contact Person
Bob Weickert
919.929.0715
bob_weickert@mindspring.com
Additional Contact(s)
Mark Simon, Co-chair
mds717@bellsouth.net
Mission Statement/Purpose
Comprised of parishioners, faculty and staff, and families, this group has a two-part mission: 1) The establishment or improvement of environmental management practices in church and school buildings and grounds, and 2) The encouragement throughout the parish and school of the dimension of spirituality that can be called Christian environmental stewardship.
Major Accomplishments
Not applicable, as this is a new ministry as of June 2008.
Major Activity
- Energy auditing of the parish and school buildings
- Recycling/composting at the parish picnic
Meeting Frequency
To be determined.
Meeting Venue
To be determined.
Estimated Time Commitment for Volunteers
To be determined, but perhaps one 1-hour meeting and 2 to 4 hours of project work per month.
Special Skills
Computerized spreadsheet skills (to track measurements); written communication skills (through parish media); building maintenance skills, such as caulk and insulation.
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Work can be done alone |
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Work can be done at home |
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Work may involve some strenuous activity |
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Activity is spiritual in nature |
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Activity is social in nature |
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Activity involves children or the youth |
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Activity involves teaching |
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