The mission of the Green Team of the Diocese of Southwest Florida is to live out the scriptural imperative to care for this fragile earth, our island home, God’s perfect creation and gift to humankind. We provide information and resources to our diocese on how to live sustainably in our homes and in our churches by conserving resources, recycling, and making wise choices of products and services.
We are in agreement with Resolution A045 passed at the 2009 General Convention.
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 76th General Convention ask the Church to restrict the use of bottled water at General Convention and at other Church-sponsored activities where safe, because of the extreme negative environmental impact that attends its production; and be it further
Resolved, That every baptized Christian be encouraged to practice simple energy and water conservation techniques so that, by working together, we may restore the beauty of God's creation and ensure that this resource may again be available to all God's children in abundance.
Diocesan Green Team Conveners:
Deacons Fran McKinney and Kathy Gilpin
Board:
Deacons Jane Kelly and Rick Leanillo; Judy Stark, Robert Wright
Advisors: The Rev. Canon Michael Durning, Archdeacon Dennis McManis