Stamford Lane United Church (Niagara Falls) has made it a priority to ensure its longevity and sustainability of its church, and are committed to maintaining its building for the future.
Move to Action: Siloam United’s Commitment to Reducing Carbon Emissions by 30%
A Long-Anticipated Upgrade: Salisbury United Replaces over 100 Lights
Powered Up: Park Royal United Installs Electric Charging Station
Five Oaks Centre Invests over 700K to Rejuvenate its Property and Buildings
Over the last decade, Five Oaks Centre (Paris, ON) has made significant upgrades to improve the energy efficiency and sustainability of its facilities. To further investment into its property, the Centre adopted a business model in 2016, introducing a commitment to develop a 5-year property rejuvenation plan.
4 Must-Know Tips for Choosing the Right Contractor for Your Faith-Building Project
More than Swapping Out Boilers: Fifth Avenue Memorial's Heating System Upgrade
In the Nick of time: Glenwood United's Timely Rescue by Faithful Footprints
Eco-Momentum: Transcona Memorial United continues its green building renovations with $480k Canadian Government Support
Seven Minutes of Impact: Faithful Footprints Sparks Curiosity at The National Trust Conference
Stephen Collette, Faithful Footprints program's Building Grant Manager, and Building Expert, delivered a compelling presentation titled 'Faithful Footprints – A National Decarbonizing Strategy for the United Church of Canada.' as part of the The National Trust Conference 2023: Transforming Heritage. Stephen offers a thoughtful retrospective of his conference experience, detailing the reactions and responses elicited during the event.
Coming Together to Combat Climate Change: The Unified Mission of Deer Park United and Calvin Presbyterian
With a shared ecumenical ministry spanning 13 years, Deer Park United Church and Calvin Presbyterian Church in Toronto, Ontario, serve as a compelling example of the impact that a united mission can have in the realm of climate action.
Sustaining Our Heritage: How Historic Buildings Can Support The Energy Transition
Accelerating the uptake of built environments that are all-electric, reducing energy demand, storing and sharing clean energy, and producing more energy than they use, will rely on deep retrofitting existing buildings as much as it will on designing new ones. Read more on historic buildings and The Energy Transition.
Ready for More: Runnymede United Retrofits for Greater Energy Savings
Advocating for Fossil Fuel Divestment: Prairie to Pine Regional Council Holds Financial Institutions Accountable
Turn on the Lights Campaign: St. Paul’s United Fundraiser
Many renovation projects depend on outsourced grants and funding opportunities to complete, but raising the necessary funds can be challenging. However, St. Paul’s United Church in Oakville, Ontario, was confident that their congregants could rise to the challenge and come up with a significant sum of money for the lighting retrofit they were planning.
Decarbonizing building operations: an effective strategy for cutting emissions
Emissions reduction is the measurable reduction of the release of greenhouse gases (GHGs) like carbon into the atmosphere from a specified activity. Operational carbon, the amount of carbon emitted during the operating or in-use phase of a building, accounts for a large proportion of emissions released globally.
Camp Fircom: The Off-Grid Effect
A mere 20 minutes from mainland Vancouver, Camp Fircom is a far cry from hectic city life. Located across the Howe Sound on Gambier Island, and accessible only by water taxi, the remote United Church camp has offered a “place of rest and healing” for 100 years.
Finding Funding: Middlewood United works to remain of service to its community
Across regions, many faith communities are unable to meet annual fees and maintenance costs and are struggling to keep up with the operational needs of their buildings. As a solution, a number of United Church properties are retrofitting their buildings with the goal of reducing their energy bills. They are creating rental opportunities by renovating old and unused spaces within their buildings.
Inspired by Respect for Creation: Old Barns United has gone Net Zero with Zero Dollars
Like many churches across Canada, regular attendance is not what it used to be. In rural communities especially, an aging population and a global pandemic have also kept people away. Old Barns United in Lower Truro, Nova Scotia is no exception, averaging about thirty people every Sunday, according to Bob Francis, a member of the Board of Stewards and Trustees.
