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Our Mission
To partner with, encourage, and assist faith groups to preach, teach, model, and advocate for sustainable living and ecological justice for all creation |
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Calendar
Monday, May 7
SSC General Meeting
7:00-9:00 pm
Village Presbyterian Church
6641 Mission Rd.
Prairie Village, KS
click here for more info
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Saturday, May 12
St. Pius Electronics Recycling Event
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
5500 Woodson Road
Mission, KS
click here for more info
click here for directions
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Save the Date!
Facility Managers' Sustainability Workshop
Wednesday, July 18
8:45 a.m. - 12:00 noon
More info to follow.
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Words of Wisdom
Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.
- Rachel Carson
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TO CONTACT US or
MAKE A DONATION
(your gift will be matched!)
Sustainable Sanctuary Coalition
PO Box 732
Mission, KS 66201
913-677-8672
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Why Green a Congregation?
By Carol Meyer, Executive Director of Sustainable Sanctuary
To me, the answer to this question should be as obvious as, "Why a financially healthy church?" or "Why a caring synagogue?" We all recognize that certain aspects are foundational to congregational life. I contend that caring for the Earth has now become a necessity for communities of faith. My reasoning is: Look, everything--including our congregations--depends on a sustainable, healthy Earth. We can't have a long-term thriving congregation without a thriving Earth.
The following true story typifies how many think...Read more.
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Being Smarter About Saving the World
Strategies to Get People to Engage in Sustainable Behavior
We're aware, committed, and working hard to protect the Earth. And we're trying to get others roused up to do something-our friends, our fellow congregants, our co-workers, and our community. Guess what? Research has shown that information alone doesn't do much to get people to actually do something. What's the answer? Keep reading...
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Spotlighting a Fabulous Green Team
Unity Church of Overland Park
We asked Mike McCord, chair of the Unity
Church of Overland Park Green Team, to tell about his team and give the rest of us some tips.
Read his very insightful and helpful comments here.
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Reflections from SSC's Earth Day Spiritual Celebration and Retreat...
by Tom Anderson, SSC Communications Coordinator
 Something happens when we step into the natural world with an open heart. The soul responds. It opens up and we are allowed, if even for a brief moment, to glimpse the beauty held within. Read more about what you might have missed... |
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