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A small chapel in rural Pennsylvania is doing big things for its communities and climate.
Brown: “We do believe that the earth and the universe are created by God, the divine being. Since we love God and love our neighbors, we will be asked to take care of this environment, especially when we see climate change and the wider natural disasters.”
That was the Rev. Julia Brown of Solomon at the Union of Christ in South Central Pennsylvania.
Last fall, her congregation worked with a nonprofit called Re-Volv to install 30 solar panels on the roof of the church.
The main goal is to reduce carbon pollution.
Brown: “Do your best in the small corner of the earth.”
But solar energy is also a wise financial move. The church is expected to save tens of thousands of dollars in the life of the system.
Brown: “With our operations and overhead money dropping, it means we have more money to invest in our mission and publicity.”
…Includes a community garden where people can grow food for free and bring their meals home with elementary school students on weekends.
Therefore, for this congregation, installing solar energy is a way to take care of God’s creation and its neighbors.
Report Credit: Chavobart Digital Media
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