EASY SWAPS FOR COMMON PLASTIC ITEMS
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EASY SWAPS FOR COMMON PLASTIC ITEMS

We all know that something must be done to reduce the amount of plastic trash in the oceans.  Some is visible but the majority is degraded into a soupy mess that is eaten and travels..

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 Christmas Gratitude From the Team
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 Christmas Gratitude From the Team

Every member of Trinity’s Environmental Stewardship Team would like to thank the congregation and clergy for all you have done in the past year to support our efforts. We would especially like to thank..

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HOW TO LOWER YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT
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HOW TO LOWER YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT

Your carbon footprint is the measurement of how well you are doing in reducing greenhouse gasses that are affecting our planet’s health.  We all wish to do our part in lowering……

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PREPARING FOR A GREENER CHRISTMAS
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PREPARING FOR A GREENER CHRISTMAS

With just a few small changes and a bit of planning we can make this Christmas just a bit more environmentally friendly. Here are some tips:…

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 A THANKSGIVING PRAYER
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 A THANKSGIVING PRAYER

The following is a prayer that has been adapted from the Iroquois people. When you read this prayer, does it change your perspective of nature and how we treat it? Does it fit into our giving thanks?…

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WHAT ARE PFAS AND WHY DO WE CARE?
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WHAT ARE PFAS AND WHY DO WE CARE?

There is no doubt that we live in a world made easier because of products that help us or, at least, promise to do so.  Now, it appears that we should take a second look and judge if the time or energy saved is worth the health risk.  The culprits are many chemicals (1000’s)  under..

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OLD GROWTH FOREST VS. SPACE LAUNCH PAD
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OLD GROWTH FOREST VS. SPACE LAUNCH PAD

It is time again for the Conference of Parties to meet at a Climate Summit.  This time around it will be in Egypt from November 6 to the 18th.  World leaders have much to discuss given….

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COP27 AND THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH
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COP27 AND THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH

It is time again for the Conference of Parties to meet at a Climate Summit. This time around it will be in Egypt from November 6 to the 18th. World….

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KANSAS IN THE GRIP OF DROUGHT
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KANSAS IN THE GRIP OF DROUGHT

Despite recent rains, many parts of our state are in extreme or exceptional drought. The Kansas City area usually gets 39 inches of rain a year.  We are at 28 inches now and should be at…

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UNITED NATIONS WORLD FOOD DAY
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UNITED NATIONS WORLD FOOD DAY

October 16,2022  was World Food Day, but every day is a good day to consider food insecurity in the world.  The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization publishes information and holds events to bring about awareness of food insecurity issues.  Here are some of their statistics…

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 INTERESTING PROMISE IN SOLAR RESEARCH
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INTERESTING PROMISE IN SOLAR RESEARCH

Solar energy is becoming more and more popular as society decides on renewable energy sources. One of the problems has been that the sun does not shine at night. Night is….

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FALL IS A GOOD TIME TO PLANT TREES
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FALL IS A GOOD TIME TO PLANT TREES

According to an article in the news from the September/October 2022 Arbor Day newsletter, fall is a perfect time to plant trees because it gives them time to gain strength before the stresses of summer. Cooler temperatures and more….

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Enjoy the Fall and Go for a Walk
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Enjoy the Fall and Go for a Walk

As the Season of Creation continues, promise yourself that you will take some time to renew yourself by being in nature. The month of October is also….

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 SEASON OF CREATION
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SEASON OF CREATION

To remind everyone, the Season of Creation runs from September first through October 4th or the celebration of St. Francis Day. The theme….

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A Tribute to Trees
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A Tribute to Trees

Brothers and sisters!

Let us acknowledge—

we owe so much to trees!—

those stately sentinels,

majestic monitors

standing patiently by;

witnessing our decisions,….

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WHAT IS B-CORPS AND            ITS MISSION
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WHAT IS B-CORPS AND ITS MISSION

Did you know that an organization that encourages environmentally and ethically sound business practices has existed since 2006? Perhaps you have seen a sign in a business of a capital B within a circle and wondered what it meant. B-Corps is a non-profit corporation that certifies….

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 A POEM ABOUT LIGHT
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 A POEM ABOUT LIGHT

The newest space telescope is providing astounding pictures of our universe and a better way….

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WHAT IS THE COMMUNION FOREST INITIATIVE?
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WHAT IS THE COMMUNION FOREST INITIATIVE?

Earlier this month, 650 bishops from 165 countries belonging to the Anglican Communion met with Arch Bishop, Justin Welby, at Lambeth.  This “once-in-ten-years” conference was..

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