The sustainability initiatives and greening efforts are driven by the changing actions of parishioners in relation to their individual concerns about the environment and sustainability. The congregants of Historic St. Peter Church in downtown Cleveland work together to achieve the different initiatives begun by individual parishioners.

Mission

Religious Leaders

Educational Groups

The Administration of Social Justice has talked with the parish twice about global warming.

Events

Green Building

Transportation

Three years ago they began an ‘alternate transportation Sunday’.

Waste Reduction

Grounds

Purchasing

One year ago they began to look at purchasing local food.

Green Committees

• The Administration of Social Justice is an umbrella for individual initiatives within Historic St. Peter Church.
• They are currently trying to connect parishioners of similar sustainable interests with each other.
• Many people are pursuing projects within the community from lecture series to events.

Larger Initiatives

They have worked with other faith communities such as Trinity Cathedral and St. John’s.

Contact: Ann Brosnan, Outreach and Social Justice Administrator