I just returned from a meeting of the Pan Asian Ministry, where we finished drafting a proposal to the church's board of administration and trustees. Given that today is Earth Day, it seemed appropriate that we submit a proposal for the implementation of policies for greening of our church. I have high hopes that this proposal will pass with minimal objections, especially since I sit on that board. We've had many conversations about the need to become better stewards of our resources, especially since the church features as one of the more prominent fixtures in Oakland's Chinatown. Though I've only recently joined this particular faith community, the church has been around for 120 years (the 120 year celebration is this May), and there is a strong sense of community and commitment. Let's cross our fingers that the board will approve the proposal so that everyone can take a more active part in greening church and preserving our faith community!
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We're taking small steps at the moment, since we've only just begun (belatedly!). For example, we're just beginning to propose certain things that hopefully will help us move forward in a greener direction (e.g. require outside groups using our facilities to use only recyclable, biogradable products while on our grounds, replacing paper towels with electric, hand-drying units, and eliminating as much non-electronic publications as possible).
If you're interested, please check out our PAM website:
http://panasianministry.blogspot.com/2007/04/oh-what-little-green-steps-we-take.html
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