Sunday, January 29, 2012 – a Solar Screening Event!
This coming Sunday representatives of GreenFaith and AP Solar will be here to offer homeowners the chance to have their home evaluated for a solar array that would be installed at zero cost, providing electricity that the homeowner would purchase at a discounted price. This is part of a new program which GreenFaith is launching publicly at Diocesan Convention this week. Atonement is one of the first pilot sites for this “Solar Screening Event.”
GreenFaith will provide information about this opportunity after the service during the refreshments, and will answer all your questions. You’ll be able to have your home evaluated for solar via satellite photography – a great educational experience. Join us!
Regarding the Environment and Atonement…
“Environmental concern, education and justice have been an important part of Atonement’s ministry for many years,” the Reverend Lynne Bleich Weber said. “During the Creation season, we bring into sharper focus how the beauty and power of nature reveals God’s presence and provision, and our call to be faithful stewards of Earth in our everyday lives and in the larger community, seeking justice for Earth and all people and creatures.” Join us this year as we continue our journey to becoming a Green Congregation!
Green and Going Greener…
Our rector, the Rev’d Lynne Bleich Weber, is a member of the Board of GreenFaith. Lynne was asked to come onto the Board in June, because of her experience initiating and supporting environmental ministry at Atonement, as well as her ecumenical and interreligious work in northern New Jersey.
The Vestry and Environmental Team is in the process of preparing for the application process to become a GreenFaith certified congregation. This will be discussed at the annual Vestry Retreat on March 16-17.
Throughout the Creation Season, there are special prayers giving thanks for the creation and notices about how we can become effective stewards of the environment. If you have ideas or questions, or want to get involved please contact Lynne Wiley or our Christian Formation Coordinator, Angie Rispoli by going to “Contact Us” on this website!
Environmental Team:
Carol Avery, Birgitta Karlen, Ellen Kuhn, Judy Massey, Carol Schults Mikesh, Carol Petrovich, Angie Rispoli, The Rev. Lynne Bleich Weber, Lynne Wiley. Join us!