Green Team
Mission Statement
To reveal the connection of our congregation and community to God’s presence in the natural world, by fostering a culture of environmental reflection, engagement and stewardship
Upcoming Events
- Saturday, May 8th, 9-11am: Save the Environment of Moorestown (STEM) for a Natural Area Care Trail Cleanup, South Valley Woods (behind South Valley Elementary School). This is a great service project for ages 9+, seniors and confirmands/mentors
- Saturday, May 22nd, 10am-12pm: New Jersey Farmers Against Hunger for a Summer Gleaning at Specca Farms (Springfield Township). This is a great service project for all ages, including families, seniors and confirmands/mentors.
Resources
- March 21, Green Team Adult Forum: “A Real-Life Environmental Superhero! Featuring Special Guest Speaker Ali (Parvin) Pressel
- Green Team Powerpoint Presentation
- Environmental Ethics by Wayne Becker
- Greenfaith
- Lutherans Restoring Creation
- Caring for Creation
- Publicly Engaged Church
- Saint Matthew Lutheran Church pollinates Moorestown
Eco Tip of the Month
Food Tip
Worldwide meat production releases more greenhouse gas emissions than the entire transportation sector combined (Source: UN Environment Program). Start small by eliminating meat one day per week, or challenge yourself by taking a week-long vegetarian pledge.
Green Team Updates: Pollinator Garden Expansion & 4Rs Program
Children’s Pollinator Garden Expansion You may have heard that Punxsutawney Phil has predicted an early spring. At the Green Team we are taking that to heart as we roll out upcoming activities....
Green Team News & Updates
Next Meeting: Monday, Feb. 11, 7pm Although winter seems to have finally set in, caring for God’s creation has been far from dormant in our congregation! We are thankful to all of the Committees and...
Meatless Monday Potluck & Green Team Update
Harvest Season Though subtle, the days surely become shorter, the nights cooler, and the earth more subdued. With fall comes many opportunities for fellowship, and sharing our faith through God’s...
Green Team Fall Membership Drive
The Green Team is excited to be starting the year with a full slate of programs and events – and we would love you to join us! If you feel called to help fulfill our ministry’s mission, “To reveal...
Green Team Update August, 2018
With summer in full swing, “Green” activities have been abounding. We are so thankful to the confirmation students, mentors and congregation members who on June 9 gleaned over 65 lbs of strawberries...
SMLC Green Team Celebrates Our 1 Year Anniversary
Mission statement “To reveal the connection of our congregation and community to God’s presence in the natural world, by fostering a culture of environmental reflection, engagement and...
Photo Galleries
Children’s Pollinator Garden
NJ Farmers Against Hunger Event
Meatless Monday Potluck Dinner
