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:

• Embracing servant-hood of God's creation in our everyday actions and choices for self-care;
• Fostering awareness, appreciation, and respect for creation through green leadership of our parish;
• 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.

Feed Binnie Green!
Celebrate Earth Day with recycled paper! A large paper-recycling bin has been placed near the trash dumpster at the back of St. Bart’s property. Pratt Industries has donated the bin, and will pick up the paper each week. The paper will be weighed and St. Bart’s will receive money based on the number of tons of paper we recycle. The recycled paper will be made into cardboard boxes. Making new paper from old paper uses 30% to 55% less energy than making paper from trees and reduces related air pollution by 95%. And the trees saved pull carbon dioxide out of the air and produce oxygen for us to breathe.

Would you like to reduce your carbon footprint by eating locally? Then sign up for the Farmer's Fresh Food CSA.

CSA stands for Community-Supported Agriculture and when you join, you pay the farmer up front for a certain amount of produce. Each week, the farmer packs a bag of selections at the peak of ripeness for you. The fall session runs from Sept. 11 to Dec. 11 and will include: apples, broccoli, carrots, potatoes, heirloom and field tomatoes, lettuce, okra, cucumbers, eggplants, squash, garlic, pole beans, greens, free range eggs, honey, peppers, mushrooms, sweet corn, fresh herbs and more! Regular shares are $364 and premium shares are $518.

Regular bags usually have 5-7 items and can feed 2-3 people for 2-3 meals.

Premium bags have 7-9 items and contain higher priced gourmet items such as mushrooms, duck eggs, and micro greens. A Premium bag can feed a family of

4-5 for 2-3 meals. These numbers are estimates. Some people find they have too much to use in a week. Others will cook everything in a day or two. Your personal dietary habits will determine how much you use. You'll get an email on Monday, telling you what to expect in your bag as well as recipes in the bag itself.

Pickup locations are available at Whole Foods Briarcliff, Buckhead, Midtown, Toco Hills, Vinings, Carrollton, and Douglasville.

For more information, contact Leigh Partington, ltpart@bellsouth.net.