Here you can find resources for making the transition to zero carbon and information about our journey. If you know of a source that isn’t listed here, please email info@churchofstmartin.org so we can add it!
Please share these links with your friends, family, and anyone else who may be interested. We encourage other churches, organizations, and homes to take similar steps toward carbon net neutrality. Education and awareness are key!
Thanksgiving
We are incredibly grateful to the parishioners who championed this effort and worked hard to make information about this project accessible to all.
Blessing of the Solar Panels
Watch the full service of Bishop Megan’s blessing here. For just the main highlights, visit the media links at the bottom of this page.
Education
In April, Gerry Braun hosted “Becoming a Cool Congregation,” a Zoom event presentation full of information about everything that made this possible. Here you can read the PowerPoint or you can watch it here.
In a time of climate crisis, how should Christians act? This video, by Nick Buxton, was shown at Coffee Hour on 11 April 2021
You can also read more about our journey, including cost savings and more, in this blog post written by Carole Hom.
How-to guides and resources
- Energy Star workbook for Congregations, from Interfaith Power and Light
- Five Steps to Become a Cool Congregation, from Interfaith Power and Light
- Cool Davis, a trove of information for homeowners and non-profits
- Cool Davis Home Solutions: Rooftop Solar, tips for financing
- Citadel Roofing and Solar, the local contractor that worked with St. Martin’s project
Media links
A variety of news sources covered our blessing of the solar panels by the bishop on Sunday, April 11. Something catch your eye? Click the purple text and you’ll be “portalled” over to the full source!
