News of the Greening Committee:
Festival of God’s Creation/Earth Sunday – Sunday, April 22
Celebrating God's gracious work in creating the Earth and all living things.
UMC Book of Resolutions 2008
From "God's Creation and the Church," #1027:
"As disciples of Christ, we are called to be good stewards of God's creation. Accordingly, we call upon The United Methodist Church to adopt fresh ways to respond to the perils that now threaten the integrity of God's creation and the future of God's children.
Specifically, The United Methodist Church: designates one Sunday each year, preferably the Sunday closest to Earth Day, as a Festival of God's Creation, celebrating God's gracious work in creating the earth and all living things, incorporating it into the church's liturgical calendar, and developing appropriate ways for congregations to celebrate it. ..."
Wetlands & Church Yard- Volunteers are Always Needed!
We have lots of weeding, planting and pruning. If you can volunteer, or would like to do a school project, contact Sharon Kenyon 425-271-2080 or kenyonjs@comcast.net.
Hiking & Walking- Watch for dates for April and May
April- Due to weather, we will be doing last minute announcements.
May- We will have more set dates for Walking and Hiking.
Greening Ideas for Lent-
For a list of kind and doable things to do for the earth for Lent and year round, see the document on right.
ONGOING GREENING ACTIVITIES
*INDOOR WALKS- Mondays & Wednesday Mornings
You are invited to join walkers for warmer, drier indoor walks at ShoWare Center in Kent, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Monday and Wednesday. Come look for a familiar face, and enjoy exercise and stay dry and warm at the same time! Some like walking on ground floor, while others prefer upstairs.
*Church Forest / Wetlands
Need community service hours or just want to enjoy the forest?
We are working at church grounds several days a week. There is something for all ages and abilities. Call Sharon Kenyon 425-271-2080 (H), 425-306-7089 (C) or email kenyonjs@comcast.net.
*GOD IS GREEN AND SO ARE WE! The People of United Methodist Church
We and many Methodist Congregations in the great Northwest are toting our “God is Green” Bags to stores! We have already sold over 100 of 300 bags! Thank you to all who are using their bags and showing United Methodists care about the planet. Bags are available for one for $2 or two for $3. Profits will go toward church greening projects.
*Kill-a-Watt & Gaussmeter
People are finding informative to learn how many watts their electrical appliances use, thus helping us to conserve energy. It is easy and fun to use; just put the Kill-a-Watt into the outlet and plug an appliance into it. As a bonus, a Gaussmeter is included with the Kill-a-Watt permitting you to detect and measure EMFs (electromagnetic fields) produced by electrical currents found in and around the home, at school, in the workplace and other electrical transmission areas. The sign-up sheet and Kill-a-Watt are in the Greening Mail Box, in the office. We are presently checking it out for a week, Sunday to Sunday. Please check off when you check it out and bring it back. If you have any questions, call Ron Steiner at 425-255-2198 or Sharon Kenyon at 425-271-2080.
Greening Task Force Committee Chairperson: Sharon Kenyon (kenyonjs@comcast.net),
Web postings: Donna Worden (drworden2@earthlink.net)