WHAT CAN YOU DO TOWARD "GREENING" YOUR LIFESTYLE

We have been hearing the "green" word alot lately and more about the climate change crisis. The reason for this is because we now have the evidence that Global Warming is a reality and we can not ignore it any longer. It will continue to be a crisis until we, each one of us and us together, make changes in our lifestyle. We call it a crisis because the changes are happening more rapidly than was originally thought. We are at a turning point in human history. We are at our generations defining challenge and the greatest opportunity because the truth is clear that people cause Global Warming and people must fix it immediately. It is in this light that this past Diocesan Convention passed a resolution encouraging us to participate in making changes which will save our planet. As Christians and disciples we must be leaders, front runners, if you will, to tend and care for God's garden, our earth.
Let us commit to God, our brothers and sisters and especially to the coming generations to make a difference, to be better stewards of God's creation. We must stand together on this issue!
I ask you to adopt the "7 in 7" plan. Make one change each day for 7 days. Change one or more light bulbs to the compact flourescent type, wash some dishes more than using the dishwasher, let the dishes in the dishwasher air dry, don't run the water when you brush your teeth, recycle for sure every day, drive one less day a week if possible, eat meat one less day a week, lower your heat by 1-2%, if you use a plastic water bottle change to a reusable type, buy at least one biodegradable cleaning or paper product. Remember the slogan, "Consume less, Reduce more and Recycle always." Together we can save God's earth.