"In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters." Genesis 1:1-2

"Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not worth much more than they? And which of you by being anxious can add a single cubit to your life's span? And why are you anxious about clothing? Observe how the lilies of the field grow; they do not toil nor do they spin, yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory did not clothe himself like one of these." Matthew 6:26-29

"We see the despoiling of the environment as nothing less than the degradation of God's gracious gift of creation."

ELCA Statement “Caring for Creation”
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Stewarding Your "Property" as an Earth Community (5-16-12) Multiple and practical ways to nurture your land as God's creation.
 
And take a look at some excellent resources from the ELCA Mission Investment Fund!
 
If you want to green your church office, check out these links for sources, resources, and tips:
Environmental Guide for Congregations, Their Buildings and Grounds, ed. David Glover and David Rhoads.
 
This  110 page comprehensive guide covers both technological suggestions and green practices. It deals with the following subjects: Worship, Education, and the Office; Coffee hour, Potlucks, and Events; Energy Use, Paper and Wood Products; Water Use; Cleaning Products; Food Choices; Transportation; Indoor Air Quality, Nature Inside and Out; Recycling and Waste. Each chapter includes relevant biblical passages, theological reflections, a statement of the ecological problem, the human justice issues at stake, suggestions for buildings and grounds, suggestions for activities at home, and resources of relevant books and websites.
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Comprehensive Checklist. of practices for your building and grounds based on the Environmental Guide. This is a handy way to do an overview of greening equipment and practices for your congregation.