WHEREAS, the Episcopal Church has a tradition of establishing Guilds to carry-out specific ministries that require more than temporary commitments and,
WHEREAS, we believe we are, as human beings, called to "live together as siblings, at peace with one another and with God, and in right relationship with all of the rest of creation"(1) and,
WHEREAS, we believe we bring harm to the earth through overproduction, unchecked consumption, and reluctance to employ alternatives, thus creating disparity of energy and wealth among global communities, and a dangerous environment for ourselves and future generations; and,
WHEREAS, we believe the cost of inaction is too great,
WE, THE GREEN GUILD OF ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, ATLANTA, GA, affirm our willingness and commitment to rebuilding a right relationship with God’s earth by:
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Embracing servant-hood of God's creation in our everyday actions and choices for self-care;
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Fostering awareness, appreciation, and respect for creation through green leadership of our parish;
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Providing a model for green leadership for other congregations and joyfully spreading the good news of God's gracious generosity.
We recognize and affirm that our ministry will require God’s help and the support of this parish. We embrace this commitment knowing that ours is not to over-harvest, but to partake of and care for the gift of God’s creation, while gratefully nurturing this gift for the enjoyment and sustenance of future generations.
