Skip to content
Welcome
LEARN MORE
About the Episcopal Church in Colorado
History of the Episcopal Church in Colorado
Visiting an Episcopal Church
GET IN TOUCH
Find a Church
Contact the Office of the Bishop
Programs & Ministries
MINISTRIES
Children & Youth Programs
Spring Youth Offerings
Summer Family Camps
Fall Quest Youth Retreat
Youth Council
YES Trips - Serve Explore Discover
Young Adult and Campus Ministry
Pilgrimage Ministries
Jubilee Ministries
Multicultural Ministries
PROGRAMS
Advocacy & Social Justice
Our Partners
The Race Task Force
Resources
Asset-Based Community Development
Disaster Preparedness and Recovery
LINKS
Cathedral Ridge
Colorado Episcopal Foundation
Episcopal Relief & Development
Congregational Resources
FAITH FORMATION
Formation & Leadership Offerings
Discover, Embrace, Become
Children
Youth
Families
Adults
Civil Discourse
Seasonal – Summer
Seasonal – Advent & Christmas
Seasonal – Epiphany
Seasonal – Lent
Seasonal – Holy Week and Easter
Education for Ministry (EfM)
LIVING OUT OUR BAPTISMAL COVENANT
Climate Change: Honoring & Protecting Creation
Racial Oppression: Becoming Beloved Community
LGBTQIA Diversity: Welcoming & Inclusion
Suicide Crisis: Bringing Hope, Preventing Suicide
Gun Violence: Promoting Safety & Preventing Misuse
DEVELOPMENT & STEWARDSHIP
Stewardship Resources
Capital Campaigns
Legacy and Planned Giving
CONGREGATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Exploring New Ways of Being Church in the Post-Pandemic World
Small Church Corner
WORSHIP
Cycle of Prayer
Eucharistic Visitor Training
Liturgical Resources
ADMINISTRATION RESOURCES
Communications
Administration & Finance Resources (Including Health & Dental Insurance)
Reporting to the Diocese
Trusts & Endowments
Grants Across the Episcopal Church
Safe Church
Database Support
Diocesan Resources
Governance
General Convention
137th Annual Convention
Constitution & Canons
Standing Committee
Clergy Disciplinary Process
Canonical Notifications
Policies for Ministry
Diocesan Regions
Diocesan Institutions
Lay & Ordained Ministry
Clergy Gathering
Confirmation
Discernment
Exploring Your Vocation
Lay Ministry
Transition Ministry
Congregational and Clergy Transitions
Supply Clergy
Employment Opportunities
Diocesan Regions
Front Range Region
High Plains Region
Northwest Region
Sangre de Cristo Region
Southwest Region
Connect
OFFICE OF THE BISHOP
About the Office of the Bishop
Office of the Bishop Staff
Office of the Bishop Calendar
CONNECT
Colorado Episcopalian
Diocesan Digest
Video Gallery
Contact Us
STORE
Shop Online
NEWS
All News
Mike O
2024-03-28T11:22:53-06:00
Message from Bishop Kym: Wednesday, April 3
Upcoming Events
Community Events & Opportunities
Community Concerts & Music Events
Give
Give
How to Give
Welcome
LEARN MORE
About the Episcopal Church in Colorado
History of the Episcopal Church in Colorado
Visiting an Episcopal Church
GET IN TOUCH
Find a Church
Contact the Office of the Bishop
Programs & Ministries
MINISTRIES
Children & Youth Programs
Spring Youth Offerings
Summer Family Camps
Fall Quest Youth Retreat
Youth Council
YES Trips – Serve Explore Discover
Young Adult and Campus Ministry
Pilgrimage Ministries
Jubilee Ministries
Multicultural Ministries
PROGRAMS
Advocacy & Social Justice
Our Partners
The Race Task Force
Resources
Asset-Based Community Development
Disaster Preparedness and Recovery
LINKS
Cathedral Ridge
Colorado Episcopal Foundation
Episcopal Relief & Development
Congregational Resources
FAITH FORMATION
Formation & Leadership Offerings
Discover, Embrace, Become
Children
Youth
Families
Adults
Civil Discourse
Seasonal – Summer
Seasonal – Advent & Christmas
Seasonal – Epiphany
Seasonal – Lent
Seasonal – Holy Week and Easter
Education for Ministry (EfM)
LIVING OUT OUR BAPTISMAL COVENANT
Climate Change: Honoring & Protecting Creation
Racial Oppression: Becoming Beloved Community
LGBTQIA Diversity: Welcoming & Inclusion
Suicide Crisis: Bringing Hope, Preventing Suicide
Gun Violence: Promoting Safety & Preventing Misuse
CONGREGATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Exploring New Ways of Being Church in the Post-Pandemic World
Small Church Corner
DEVELOPMENT & STEWARDSHIP
Stewardship Resources
Capital Campaigns
Legacy and Planned Giving
WORSHIP
Cycle of Prayer
Eucharistic Visitor Training
Liturgical Resources
ADMINISTRATION RESOURCES
Communications
Administration & Finance Resources (Including Health & Dental Insurance)
Reporting to the Diocese
Trusts & Endowments
Grants Across the Episcopal Church
Safe Church
Database Support
Diocesan Resources
Governance
General Convention
137th Annual Convention
Constitution & Canons
Standing Committee
Clergy Disciplinary Process
Canonical Notifications
Policies for Ministry
Diocesan Regions
Diocesan Institutions
Lay & Ordained Ministry
Clergy Gathering
Confirmation
Discernment
Exploring Your Vocation
Lay Ministry
Transition Ministry
Congregational and Clergy Transitions
Supply Clergy
Employment Opportunities
Diocesan Regions
Front Range Region
High Plains Region
Northwest Region
Sangre de Cristo Region
Southwest Region
Connect
OFFICE OF THE BISHOP
About the Office of the Bishop
Office of the Bishop Staff
Office of the Bishop Calendar
CONNECT
Colorado Episcopalian
Diocesan Digest
Video Gallery
Contact Us
STORE
Shop Online
Upcoming Events
Community Events & Opportunities
Community Concerts & Music Events
NEWS
All News
Give
Give
How to Give
Search
Home
Embracing Our Resolution
Embracing Our Resolution
Tracy Methe
2023-01-04T14:58:13-07:00
Embracing Our Resolution: Caring for Creation
Thank you for taking the time to share information about your congregation's work, both current and aspirational, in caring for creation.
Name (First & Last)
Email Address
Congregation or Diocesan Institution (Select from dropdown list)
(Required)
All Saints in the Mountains Episcopal Mission, Crested Butte
All Saints' Episcopal Church, Battlement Mesa
All Saints' Episcopal Church, Loveland
Brigit's Village
Calvary Episcopal Church, Golden
Cathedral Ridge
Chapel of Our Saviour Episcopal Church, Colorado Spgs
Christ Episcopal Church, Aspen
Christ Episcopal Church, Cañon City
Christ Episcopal Church, Denver
Christ the King, Arvada
Christ's Episcopal Church, Castle Rock
Church of St. Michael The Archangel, Colorado Spgs
Church of the Ascension, Denver
Church of the Ascension, Salida
Church of the Ascension & Holy Trinity, Pueblo
Church of the Good Samaritan, Gunnison
Church of the Transfiguration, Evergreen
Colorado Episcopal Foundation
Colorado Episcopal Service Corps
Cranmer Memorial Chapel, Granby
Epiphany Episcopal Church, Denver
Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, Vail
Golden Community Commons
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, Centennial
Grace and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Colorado Spgs
Grace Episcopal Church, Georgetown
Grace Episcopal Methodist Church, Buena Vista
Holy Comforter Episcopal Church, Broomfield
Intercession Episcopal Church, Thornton
Little Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Chapel, Salida
Office of the Bishop
Parish Church of St. Bartholomew the Apostle, Estes Park
Peace in Christ Episcopal-Lutheran Ministry, Elizabeth
Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, Sterling
St. Aidan's Episcopal Church, Boulder
St. Alban's Episcopal Church, Windsor
St. Ambrose Episcopal Church, Boulder
St. Andrew's Episcopal and Holy Cross Lutheran Church, La Junta
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Cripple Creek
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Denver
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Manitou Spgs
St. Augustine's Episcopal Chapel, Creede
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, Denver
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, Glenwood Spgs
St. Bede Episcopal Chapel, Denver
St. Benedict Health & Healing Ministry
St. Brigit Episcopal Church, Frederick
St. Charles the Martyr Episcopal Church, Fort Morgan
St. Clare's Ministries
St. David of the Hills Episcopal Church, Woodland Park
St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church, Brighton
St. Francis Center Ministries
St. Gabriel the Archangel Episcopal Church, Cherry Hl Vlg
St. George Episcopal Church, Leadville
St. James Episcopal Chapel, Lake City
St. James Episcopal Church, Wheat Ridge
St. James' Episcopal Church, Meeker
St. John Chrysostom Episcopal Church, Golden
St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, Breckenridge
St. John's Cathedral, Denver
St. John's Episcopal Church, Boulder
St. John's Episcopal Church, New Castle
St. John's Episcopal Church, Ouray
St. Joseph Episcopal Church, Lakewood
St. Laurence Episcopal Church, Conifer
St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Delta
St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Denver
St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Fort Collins
St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Westcliffe
St. Mark's Church of Grace, Craig
St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Durango
St. Mark's Lutheran, Aurora
St. Martin in the Fields Episcopal Church, Aurora
St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church, Boulder
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, Grand Jct
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, Parker
St. Matthias' Episcopal Church, Monument
St. Michael & All Angels' Episcopal Church, Denver
St. Patrick Episcopal Church, Pagosa Spgs
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Central City
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fort Collins
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Lakewood
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Lamar
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Steamboat Spr
St. Peter the Apostle Episcopal Church, Pueblo
St. Peter's of the Valley Episcopal Church, Basalt
St. Philip & St. James Episcopal Church, Denver
St. Philip-in-the-Field Episcopal Church, Sedalia
St. Raphael's Episcopal Church, Colorado Spgs
St. Stephen the Martyr, Monte Vista
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Aurora
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Longmont
St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Denver
St. Thomas the Apostle, Alamosa
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Centennial
Sudanese Community Church, Denver
The Church of Christ the King, Arvada
The Church of the Holy Redeemer, Denver
The Church of the Nativity, Grand Jct
The Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Granby
The Episcopal Church of St. Peter & St. Mary, Denver
The Episcopal Parish of St. Barnabas of the Valley, Cortez
The Episcopal Parish of St. Gregory, Littleton
Trinity Episcopal Church, Greeley
Trinity Episcopal Church, Kremmling
Is your interest in care of creation for yourself, your church, or both?
(Required)
Myself
My church
Both
Is your church/diocesan institution currently engaged in care of creation ministry?
(Required)
Yes
No
Considering
How long has your church/diocesan institution been involved in this work?
(Required)
Less than one year
1-3 years
3-5 years
More than 5 years
Unsure
Levels of Engagement
For each of the categories below, please use the scale to indicate the extent to which your church/diocesan institution is engaged in this work.
Greening Your Church/Diocesan Institution
(Required)
May include implementing energy efficiency measures, reducing church's carbon footprint, reducing waste, eliminating plastics, eliminating harmful chemicals used in maintaining campus, xeriscaping
Very much engaged
Somewhat engaged
Not at all engaged
We have plans to engage in this work
Please say more about your church or diocesan institution's current efforts or aspirations to green your church. Do you have a "green team" that meets regularly?
Church or Community Gardening
(Required)
May include using portion of church grounds for growing food on-site for parishioners and/or the community
Very engaged
Somewhat engaged
Not at all engaged
We have plans to engage in this work
Please say more about your how you use or might use your grounds to grow food.
Eco-justice
(Required)
May include advocating for people especially harmed by the effects of ecological deterioration and climate change (e.g., poor air and water quality, climate-intensified natural disasters, heat)
Very engaged
Somewhat engaged
Not at all engaged
We have plans to engage in this work
Please say more about your church's/diocesan institution's current or aspirational eco-justice initiatives.
Protecting the Natural Environment
(Required)
May include advocating for biodiversity and protection of species, environmental cleanup, conservation
Very engaged
Somewhat engaged
Not at all engaged
We have plans to engage in this work
Please say more about your church's/diocesan institution's current or aspirational initiatives to protect the natural environment.
Worship/Prayer around Care of Creation
(Required)
May include using care of creation prayers and liturgies; observing the Season of Creation (September 1-October 4), Earth Day, and/or St. Francis Day; incorporating care of creation themes in preaching
Very engaged
Somewhat engaged
Not at all engaged
We have plans to engage in this work
Please say more about current or aspirational opportunities for prayer and worship around care of creation.
Education and Study around Creation Care Themes
(Required)
May include series or studies about ecology, the environment, climate change and its impacts, loss of biodiversity, understanding the ecological needs in our communities
Very engaged
Somewhat engaged
Not at all engaged
We have plans to engage in this work
Please say more about past, current, or future education and study opportunities around care of creation.
How helpful have you found the Episcopal Church in Colorado "Honoring and Protecting Creation" resource web page?
(Required)
To view the web page, cut and paste the following link into your browser: https://episcopalcolorado.org/honoring-and-protecting-creation/
Very helpful
Somewhat helpful
Not at all helpful
I'm just learning about the resource page
Have you had the opportunity to participate in one or more of the Creation Care Team's offerings? Please check all that apply below.
Making an Informed Choice to Drive an Electric Vehicle (June 2022)
Our Last Best Act: Sustainable End-of-Life Practices with author Mallory McDuff (May 2022)
Soil Presentation by the CSU Extension (January 2022)
Reconsidering Recycling (June 2021)
Earth Day Prayer Services (annual)
Understanding Climate Science with CSU Professor Jim Hurrell (January 2021)
Overcoming Barriers to Behavior Change (Presentation from the Colorado EPA, February 2021)
Food & Gardening Conversation with Brian Sellers-Peterson (September 2020)
Viewing and Discussion of The Human Element (August 2020)
Honoring and Protecting Creation retreat at Cathedral Ridge (January 2020)
If someone in your neighboring community asked you how your church/diocesan institution seeks to address climate change and ecological destruction, how would you respond?
Who are the primary contacts (names and emails) at your church/diocesan institution for your care of creation ministry?
In response to the Care of Creation Resolution, what are your church's/diocesan institution's greatest needs when it comes to starting or growing your care of creation ministry?
(Required)
Interest and energy for this topic
Time
Not knowing how to get started
Other
If you responded "other," what other needs might you have currently?
Would you be interested in connecting with other congregations in your area to learn about their green ministry or assist them with theirs?
(Required)
Yes
No
Maybe
Comments
Would your church/diocesan institution be interested in scheduling a Creation Care Team presentation about starting or growing your care of creation ministry?
(Required)
Yes, in-person presentation preferred
Yes, Zoom presentation preferred
No, not interested at this time
Not sure
How else might the Creation Care Team help you?
What questions do you have, or what else would you like to share at this time?
Would you like to receive information about Care of Creation resources and events?
Yes
No
I already receive this information
Thank you, and please share!
We invite as many people as possible to complete this survey. Please share the link near and far: https://episcopalcolorado.org/embracing-our-resolution/
Δ
Page load link
Go to Top