Sustainability
We read a lot about the need to be “green” and “save the planet.” But people of faith have always known that stewardship of God’s creation is one of our primary missions. Forest Hill Church follows Christ’s teachings to care for all living things and works continuously to care for the earth and all its creatures while sharing the good news of the Gospel.
Our Adult Education ministry crafted a well-attended series in October, 2009 shaped around Sustainability and the Stewardship of Creation. Dr. Tim Beal, professor of religion at Case Western Reserve University, set the biblical context. Paul Alsenas, Director of the Cuyahoga County Planning Commission, shared the good news of what the county is doing to promote sustainable development. And lay leaders Dave Neff and Keith Logan offered their knowledge about energy and faithful conservation.
Pastor John Lentz and member Mark Chupp participated in the recent Sustainable Cleveland 2019 Project. Knowing the intense interest at Forest Hill for this mission, John volunteered to be part of a small group asked to write a document expressing the vision of the Sustainable Cleveland 2019 project. You can read the initial draft of this statement here. Feel free to call John at 216-321-2660, email him, or leave your comments here. You can also follow the Sustainable Cleveland Project on Facebook.
Keep track of what’s happening with the Sustainable Cleveland project at GreenCityBlueLake Institute.