From Georgia-
Religion is going green.
A spiritual-based trend in being good stewards of the environment – using less electricity and recycling, for example – has found its way to Columbus.
Beginning several years ago, Chattahoochee Valley Episcopal Ministry started the process of making its new home green. For most of its 30-plus years, the social services non-profit was housed in part of the Girl Scout hut in Lakebottom Park. It didn’t have to worry about utilities because it didn’t own the building.
But then a home became available on Lockwood Avenue in midtown.
“When we bought this house, it occurred to me that this house should be green,” said Vicky Partin, missioner of the CVEM.
In 2008, the ministry applied for a grant from the Mildred Fort Foundation. It was intended to be for sustainability, maintenance and renovations of the 75-year-old house.
Before CVEM bought it, the house had been renovated for preparation for sale. For instance, a new heating and cooling system had been installed.
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http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2011/11/12/1815582/local-church-goes-green.html#ixzz1dUi6pvqB
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