Green Team Environmental Ministry
Caring for Creation Through Stewardship, Education, and Community Action
St. Paul’s Green Team encourages environmental stewardship through education, recycling initiatives, and caring for creation. Through congregational and community efforts, we seek to promote responsible and sustainable practices that support a healthier future.
Our Mission
To deepen our theological understanding and spiritual relationship toward creation and stewardship of our environment.
To provide education about current environmental issues including recycling and more responsible use of our limited natural resources.
To promote initiatives within our congregation and local community toward providing a healthy, responsible and sustainable future.
Access these links to learn more about the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) advocacy programs and views about current environmental issues.
The Green Team sponsors events, provides recycling resources, and promotes environmental awareness throughout the congregation and local community.
What We Do
Earth Day Celebration
Free Market
Annual Scrap Metal and Electronics Recycling Events
Wireless Device Recycling
Recycling Education & Resources
Church Recycling Initiatives
Community Environmental Awareness
Events & Ongoing Programs
Earth Day Celebration
Held annually in April, this event includes children’s activities, plant exchanges, environmentally friendly cleaning ideas, nature education, and refreshments.
Free Market
Usually held in the fall, we collect clean, usable items are donated to be resold within the congregation’s population on a free will offering basis. Any items remaining will then be donated to a local service organization. Any collected monetary donations benefit the Pastors Discretionary Fund.
Annual Recycling Events
Scrap Metal Recycling is held each spring. This community recycling event provides an opportunity to recycle scrap metal items, including steel, copper, aluminum, lawn equipment, bicycles, and more.
Electronics Recycling is held each fall. This event allows community members to responsibly recycle electronics, computers, televisions, household devices, and personal wireless devices.
Event dates and accepted items may vary each year. Watch church announcements and the church calendar for current event details.
Wireless Device Recycling
A collection box is located beneath the Green Team bulletin board in the Narthex. Accepted items include cell phones & smart phones, chargers, rechargeable batteries, digital cameras & tablets, accessories & packaging.
Recycling at St. Paul’s
Since its formation in 2004, St. Paul’s Green Team has focused on Caring for Creation. Every earth-friendly action we take helps to preserve and protect our precious natural resources. By choosing a landfill-free waste handling company, St. Paul’s has once again demonstrated its commitment to environmental stewardship.
Waste-to-Energy Program
Trash collected at St. Paul’s is transported to a waste-to-energy facility where waste is converted into renewable energy.
Single-Stream Recycling
Recycling containers are available for plastic, aluminum, tin, glass, paper, and cardboard materials.
Inside the Building
To make sure the trash and recyclables inside our building are kept separate and disposed of in the appropriate containers outside, the Green Team has purchased individual, clearly marked bins for trash and recyclables. These bins have been placed in convenient locations throughout the building.
Community Recycling Resources
The following resources provide additional information about recycling programs, hazardous waste collection events, and community disposal options.
Special Disposal Information
Medication Disposal
Prescription medication drop-off is available year-round at the Souderton and Telford Police Departments, as well as East and West Rockhill Townships.
Appliance Recycling
Refrigerant Recovery & Equipment Recycling Co.
Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, and other refrigerant-containing appliances may be recycled through Refrigerant Recovery & Equipment Recycling Co.
Contact David York of Telford @ 215-723-8219 / cell 267-205-6079.
Green Team Meetings
Our ministry meets on the first Sunday of each month at 9:30 a.m. All meetings are open to visitors. Attend to learn more about recycling or discuss any environmentally related topic.
Contact Us
Questions about the Green Team? Fill out the form below or contact the church office at 215-723-8981.