EcoCongregation
2 years ago we started the process to become an eco congregation. we were involved in a variety of things as seen by the application letter. We were assessed and awarded eco congregation status. The letter came with commendations and recommendations, see attached letter.
The awardwas given to us by Steve Alexander, see attached photo, and is now displayed in the vestibule of the church. There is a lot of work still to do, especially to reduce our carbon foot print by 5% but hopefully we are encouraged to continue our work as steward’s of God’s creation.
Eco-Congregation Award Criteria
Minutes of Last Meeting
Present: E. Lambert J.Milne S. Vidits
Jim opened in prayer
1. Event on 12.06.10, some ideas but really need confirmation from Steve that the event can go ahead.
Ideas:- Flossie and friend to have eco products stall
Jim Auld for green funerals
Advertise in Community advertiser, and local papers
Inform schools ASAP
2. Contact transition towns EL
3. Have schools been contacted re Helensburgh and Lomond network? Possibly produce annual letter.
4. Presbytery climate change conference 23.01.10
5. Closers on doors in King St hall
6. New space on board for eco articles
7. Revisited cleaning materials- will try and introduce eco liquid soap and washing up liquid to St Columba
Next meeting 17.02.10 at 10.30 St Columba Manse