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Wesley Uniting Church in Canberra has long been committed to caring for God's creation. The church has now installed a large 30kW solar system on its roof, as a part of a bulk purchase of solar systems for faith groups in the ACT. more
North Ryde Community Church has just “cut the ribbon” on a brand new 2.2 kilowatt solar photovoltaic system on their church building, and another system for their manse is on the way. more
Permaculture Hunter and Adamstown Uniting Church's “Sustaining Our Suburbs” initiative has established five community gardens in the Hunger area and reached hundreds more people promoting a message and building skills in edible gardening. more
Springwood Uniting Church in the Blue Mountains has installed water tanks for regeneration of land near the creek and for toilet flushing. more
At Ferntree Gully Uniting Church, a set back with their new water tank turned into an opportunity. more
'Project Green Church' is an initiative of Maroubra Junction Uniting Church. Its goals are to make the church more environmentally sustainable and to inspire others to follow this example. more
Cafe Church Glebe's fuit and veg co-op provides members with baskets of fresh produce for just $12. Here's how they do it. more
Cafe Church Glebe is applying for a grant to save energy and water. more
A project at Terrigal Uniting Church on an outdoor worship space that honours the original custodians of the land. The chapel was built by members of the congregation, and has also resulted in a new Mens Shed group. more
A project which aims to heighten the awareness of the large number of visitors each year (over 5000) to the conference centre, of the beauty and diversity of this environment, and to encourage them to develop environment-oriented interests and activities while staying at Greenhills (and afterwards); and to minimize ecological footprint on the site. more
By Kim Baird, Coordinator St Luke’s Justice Group, Belmont more
“It is a radical act to garden …”Brendan Wong"It is a radical act to garden … We are... more
An activity of St George’s Eden Uniting Church for people interested in exploring the environment in terms of faith and spirituality. more
Maroubra Junction Uniting Church is an community in the south-eastern suburbs of Sydney. Their 'Project Green Church' initiative is making practical changes to their congregation in response to environmental issues. more
St George's Uniting Church Eden has embarked on a 10 year mission initiative called the Garden of Eden Community Project. The church is working with the local community to develop the church grounds into a community food and cultural garden for the participation, benefit and enjoyment of all. more
Through a series of workshops and consultations, Canberra Central Parish (Wesley Uniting Church at Forrest, and St Aidan's Uniting Church at Narrabundah) has developed an "Eco Justice Charter". The charter outlines the theological basis for environmental concern and action, and presents practical suggestions for individuals and groups. more