Green Ministry: For Environmental Harmony
The Green Ministry's mission is to celebrate God's creation by Educating, Encouraging and Enabling the St. Luke's United Methodist Church community to conserve resources and renew environmental harmony.
Unless otherwise noted,
registration for the following classes, when necessary, can be
made online
or by calling DeAnna Moran at 846-3404 x367 or email morand@stlukesumc.com.
“Bottlemania” Book Study
As part of our summer focus on water, we will be reading and discussing this interesting book about the bottled water industry. Where does our bottled water come from? What do we actually know about it? What are the costs to the underground water systems? These questions and many more will be part of the discussion on four Thursdays, August 6-27, 7-8:30PM in the Parlor, led by Sharon Chambers. Registration required, no fee. Request book at time of registration.
"Flow: For the Love of Water" A Must See in July
From both local and global perspectives, this documentary examines the harsh realities behind the mounting water crisis. Learn how politics, pollution and human rights are intertwined in this important issue that affects every being on Earth. With water drying up around the world and the future of human lives at stake, the film urges a call to arms before more of our most precious natural resource evaporates. Friday, July 10, 7pm, Fellowship Hall, no registration or fee.
New Date for Work Day At Michaela Farm
Travel to Oldenburg, IN for a day of “doing what needs to be done” at the Sisters of St. Francis farm. Merging agriculture, education and spirituality the sisters strive to live simply, see all creation as kin, use resources respectfully, strive for sustainability and share their gratitude and hospitality with all who come to visit and work. Saturday, July 11, carpooling from St. Luke’s at 7:30am, return by 5:30pm. Registration required, no fee. Bring “green” sack lunch that can be recycled. Wear closed toe shoes. Contact Karen Dietrick with questions (849-9877, dietricks4@comcast.net).
Green Gratitude Award
MAY AWARD—The Green Ministry is indebted to Don Weiser for his willingness to collect the paper in the new paper recycling containers in all the classrooms and cart it out to the Abitibi bins. Be sure to fill up those paper recycling boxes so Don will have something to collect. You can bring your newspapers, catalogs, junk mail and office paper from home to recycle in the big green and yellow Abitibi bins found at the east driveway of our campus.
JUNE AWARD—The Green Ministry applauds all those who are using reusable mugs on Sunday mornings. Thank you for being an inspiration to others. Gratitude also goes to Jean Allen and her team – Julie Towle, Barry Hoffman and Tony Welch for setting out the mugs, washing them and putting them away every Sunday.
JULY AWARD—The Green Ministry extends thanks to all those who were willing to sponsor and plant trees for our spring NeighborWoods project. You sponsored 106 trees that are standing tall
and sprouting leaves along the west bank of the White River between 10th and New York Streets. You have made a lasting contribution to the health and wellbeing of the citizens of Indianapolis.
Grab a Mug on Sunday Mornings
The Green Ministry provides mugs for your Sunday morning use. Pick up a mug instead of a paper coffee cup, use it and the return it to the cart. Keep one-use cups out of landfills and incinerators!
Shred Your Documents on August 8
The Green Ministry and the Men’s Ministry are co-sponsoring a Shred-It Truck to be parked in the front parking lot on Saturday, August 8, 9:30-11:30AM. Donations are appreciated
to pay for this helpful service. Invite your neighbors to bring their documents to this community service project.
Everything About Water Fair
The Green Ministry and World Missions invite you to an opportunity to learn about and interact with water and water resources. Talk with people from local organizations who care about water quality, water conservation and storm water systems and hear from people serving populations in Africa and Haiti. Plenty of watermelon to quench your thirst! Sunday, August 30, 9am-12:30pm, Great Hall.
Reusable Shopping Bags Available
The Green Ministry encourages you to break the plastic bag habit by carrying your own reusable shopping bag. Find our display in the Recycling Center in Central Passage, make a small donation and start making a difference today. Contact Betty Brandt, 846-3404 x339, brandtb@stlukesumc.com.
Recycling Center in Central Passage
Find a place to recycle:
1) Children's books for Fletcher Place
2) Yarn for Needlecrafter's projects
3) Eyeglasses and hearing aids for Lion's Club
4) All electronics for Workforce, Inc.
5) Pull tabs from pop cans for Ronald McDonald House
6) Batteries
7) Pick up St. Luke's Green Ministry reusable bags (donation box available)
8) Crocs
9) Printer cartridges
Recycling Computers
The Green Ministry encourages you to keep as many computers as possible out of landfills and incinerators and bring blessings to those served by Wings for West Africa and Workforce, Inc.
• If you have a Pentium III or IV PC, please call (317) 846-2722 to make arrangements for pick up from your home or office. These computers will go to Wings for West Africa (www.wafings.org).
• Non-working computers, printers and all other electronic waste can be brought to the Recycling Center in Central Passage. These computers will be donated to a not-for-profit, Workforce, Inc., who trains those recently released from prison to disassemble and safely recycle all the
components. Workforce, Inc. is a registered electronic recycler with the Indiana Department of Environmental management and certifies it does not dump or discard waste material.
