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Creation Care Committee

 

Landscape Project description

In December 2025, St. Andrew’s removed over 36,000 square feet of grass on our property. In the first quarter of 2026, we’ll be replacing the turf with native plants and trees, a labyrinth and convert our sprinkler heads from spray to drip. This will conserve water, attract butterflies and other pollinators and be a beautiful addition to our community.

 

Climate Connections Pilot Program

St. Andrew’s Creation Care committee continues to look for ways to reduce our impact on our environment.

  • We use compostable products for coffee hours and fellowship events; we use beverage dispensers rather than plastic water bottles;
  • We’ve reduced our use of paper by encouraging viewing the Sunday bulletins on a device
  • We’ve replace halogen bulbs with LEDs throughout the facility and parking lot.
  • The Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles has some great resources and tips: Click here to view. 

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

The diocesan website frequently posts green tips:

Green Tips

Share your ideas on how we can, as a community and as individuals, take better care of our planet. Contact Kathy Cartelli.

Creation Care Resources

 

Bishop’s Commission on Climate Change : https://diocesela.org:/commission-on-climate-change/

 

Podcasts:

  • Nature Breaking (World Wildlife Fund)
  • Getting Through It (Dr. Lucy Jones)

Newspaper:

  • Climate Forward (The New York Times; subscription required)

Books:

  • Saving Us: A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World by Katharine Hayhoe

Organizations:

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