creation care
We’re serious about creation care!
Since 2020, we’ve been a PC USA Certified Earth Care Congregation, pledging that…
Our Worship and discipleship will celebrate God’s grace and glory in creation.
Our Education will encourage and support each other in keeping and healing creation.
Our Facilities will be managed, maintained, and upgraded to respect and cherish all creation.
Our Outreach will encourage community involvement and public policy to protect and restore the earth as well as oppressed and neglected people.
we’re tackling climate change!
reducing our carbon emissions
making our grounds more earth friendly
Capturing carbon and creating a diverse, sustainable habitat for wildlife!
goals for 2025
1. Share our story: Hold an Open House and host education sessions 
2. Evaluate infrastructure/space usage: Determine next steps with our parking lot – repair? and explore options for unused space 
3. Strengthen sustainability practices (with an emphasis on plastic!): Identify actions to reduce, reuse, recycle and identify advocacy opportunities to reduce singe-use plastic 
4. Develop a process for caring for our grounds: Identify teams to care for each section of our grounds and provide training and support!
resources for personal actions
Monthly Devotionals – Based on Experiences on area trails
January Hiking Devotional
Inspired by our hiking small groups at PCTC, Pastor Julie Delezenne wrote a 12-month hiking devotional to be used by small groups or individuals embarking on hikes in Northern Michigan (or similar climates!).…
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