Resources
Here you’ll find FACS’ resources. In Northern Virginia and D.C. there are a wealth of examples of faithful work on climate change.
2019 Lenten Creation Care Calendars
Lent, which begins on Wednesday, March 6, is a time when Christian communities repent, reflect, sacrifice, and listen for God. Each day encourages you to take a different action and each of these actions will help to cultivate and to guard God’s great gift of Creation throughout this season. A version in Spanish is also available. This was made with Interfaith Power & Light DC.MD.NoVA.
Looking to host a hands on ever? Learn about our Energy Justice Workshop offered year round.
Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions Resource Handbook
This handbook was created as a resource for FACS members. Here you’ll find a large range of resources to facilitate thoughtful discussion and action in your congregation and Green Team. Explore the links to find websites, articles, videos, and reports with more information.
Starting a Green Team? Learn from these resources about structure, membership, event planning, spiritual resources and more.
Watch a presentation from Rev. Stephanie Allen, about how to implement environmental initiatives into your congregation.
Learn about the basics of the environmental justice movement.
A one page handout with all of our programs. A great resource to pass out at meetings or to see an overview of FACS’ work!
Play the Carbon Footprint Game at your place of worship. This is an easy way to get children and adults to discuss and take action on climate change! You can watch the informational video about how to implement it at your congregation.
Get children and youth involved in environmental initiatives with these ideas and activities.
Local Leaders
Knox Presbyterian Church has transformed several areas into native and pollinator gardens. The church is a designated Monarch Way Station, and church members have led the development of a community pollinator garden. Cindy Wackerbath, a member of the church, is available to answer questions about resources for native and pollinator gardens. Email Cindy Wackerbath
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Springfield has installed a geothermal system. Dan Ancona, a member of the church, led its installation, and is available to answer questions about the process. Email Dan Ancona
St. John Neumann Catholic Parish reduced its energy use by 28% over the course of one year. Ed Sabo, a member of the parish, is available to talk about how members and staff can work together to achieve energy efficiency. Email Ed Sabo
Mount Vernon Unitarian Universalist Church has installed a large solar panel array on its roof. Lynn Alsmeyer-Johnson, a member of the church, is available to answer questions. An excellent starting place for solar panel installation is IPL—DMV’s guide “Going Solar for Congregations”. Email Lynn Alsmeyer-Johnson
Local and National Organizations
Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions works in close partnership with IPL—DMV. Interfaith Power and Light Website