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Creation Care

God entrusted this world to our care (Genesis 2:15). So caring for God’s creation is one of the most fundamental things we’re called to do as Christians.

 

The heads of the Catholic, Episcopal and Lutheran churches agree that nations and their people must address reversing global warming and reducing the degradation of natural habitats.

 

We focus on two areas to make sure we are caring for God's creation.

  • Help reduce global warming: Conserve natural resources by developing alternate power sources that make our building more energy-efficient

  • Help preserve and expand natural resources worldwide: develop a prairie, rain garden, and landscape options for birds, pollinators, and wildlife; move toward sustainable living that does not harm the environment.

 

All are welcome to join the Creation Care team. Contact Peter Gebhardt (715-630-3584; peter.gebhardt81@gmail.com) or Carol Moore (715-340-3362, cacmoo@gmail.com).

Current News From the Creation-Care Team

Environmental Sustainability: Our Building

Task-Force Members: Peter Gebhardt, Dorey and Jamie Delikowski, John Rendall, Larry Kind, and Tom Ordens. 

Accomplishments: 

  • Working with Ryan Negro from Focus on Energy, we have upgraded all outdoor and indoor lights to LED lights, except for the gym. 

  • Savings for the lighting upgrade: 11,758 kWh and $1,295.79; 

  • Cost payback: 3.38 years 

  • Cost: $4383.71, paid for by Focus on Energy incentive and capital accounts of both churches. 

  • Investigating solar panels as alternative solar source.

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Natural Environmental Sustainability: Our Property

Task-Force ​Members: Paul Doxsee, Larry Kind, Carol Moore, Judy Ordens, Mary Schoonover, 350 Stevens Point, and UWSP Environmental Restoration Society. 

  • We have worked closely with Brendan Woodall of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, who provided the seeds and plant plugs for our prairies.

    • Developed a prairie and a pollinator garden on our South property.

    • Developed a native rain garden on our North property.

  • Both projects were funded by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Local Businesses, Thrivent, and Beloved Community members. Total cost: $2,075.

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Creation Care Future Goals​​

Environmental Sustainability: Our Building

  • Replace gym lights with LED lights. Will occur in June/July and will save 3,000 kWh. 

  • Cost: $5,278, paid for by Focus on Energy incentive, major funding by Beloved Community member, and the remainder through the Redeemer Lutheran Church capital account. 

  • Replace refrigerators and dishwasher with Energy Star appliances. Cost: $3,000

  • Keep solar energy on the docket.

 

Natural Environmental Sustainability: Our Property

Click on “Creation Care Proposal 2024” box at top of page for details. Task-force members prioritized the goals as follows:

Install water lines to east, south, and west properties. Cost: $1,500.

  • Install Three Sisters gardens. Cost: $1,179.

  • Repair front waterfall and west-door pond. Cost: $4,000.

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