2008 Accomplishments
Woody started the Creation Care Committee (aka Green Team)-March
Eliminated the use of plastic utensils and began using regular flatware during
church events-March
Purchased dishes to replace paper and plastic for fellowship hour and other
church events. When paper products are needed, Green Team supplies
compostable, recycled, post consumer waste paper plates, paper cups, paper
towels, napkins and tissue -March
Purchase Fair Trade, shade grown, organic LWR coffee for all future church
events-March
Set up recycle and compost bins-March
Began using only earth-friendly cleaning products for church-March
Encourage the use of only organic lawn and plant products on church grounds
(no toxic pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers)-March
Woody began using Eco Palms for Easter Sundays-April
Woody led first Earth Day Celebration at WC, planted Western Red Cedar-April
20
Woody conducts first once-a-month-paperless Sunday using the large sanctuary
video screen-May
Woody made Habitat for Humanity meals green, using 100% compostable or
recyclable plates, utensils, cups, etc.-July
Placed used cell phone recycle bin and used battery recycle bin in fellowship
hall-July
Created monthly Green Team Challenge newsletter article and weekly bulletin
Green Tip -September
Marc and Mike replaced incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs
throughout the original church structure-September
Woody’s first Pet Blessing Celebration-October
2009 Accomplishments
Kari Carlson teaches “Voluntary Simplicity” course, 25 church members in
attendance-January
Beth conducted energy audit on original church building using Interfaith Power
and Light carbon footprint analysis tools. Results indicate WC doing
poorly…using 4 times the amount of gas and electricity it should be usingFebruary
WC celebrated 2nd Earth Day Celebration with eco-learning stations for youth, the
planting of 20 evergreen trees and several native shrubs, green BBQ, and
carpool challenge-April
WC janitorial begins using earth-friendly cleaning products-April
Woody’s first outdoor church service and 100mile organic potluck-July 26
(Pastor Woody continued to hold outdoor church services each summer during
the months of July, August and September to better appreciate our naturally
beautiful church property)
One percent of the new education wing budget was used to provide efficient
toilets and state of the art indoor lighting…thanks to Marc-September
Woody’s second Pet Blessing Celebration-October
Beth purchased green garbage cans and blue recycle bins made from 100%
recycled material for the new education wing-October
To help our youth foster a better appreciation for all of God’s creation, Kait added
an eco project to the Sunday School curriculum. WC kids planted native shrubs,
placed wildlife feeders and nesting boxes on church property-November
Posted “Certified Wildlife Habitat” signs, showing Wooden Cross is certified as a
Wildlife Habitat through National Wildlife Federation-December
Kathy using all green office supplies for church-December
2010 Accomplishments
WC monthly newsletter goes online, Kathy printing only about 20 copies for those
without computers-March
Achieved “Greening Congregation Status” through Earth Ministry, celebrated with
the hanging of a banner in our sanctuary-April 18
Third Earth Day at WC was marked by the clearing of non-native blackberries on
the upper lot, followed by the planting of over 100 small trees and shrubs-April
Kait and Tabor salvaged native shrubs and replanted them along the WC swaleApril
Mossy Corkboard hung in Fellowship hall for posting “Green Living” articles and
tips-April
Cap Recycle bin and Cork Recycle bin placed in Fellowship hall-June
Mike and Marc installed energy efficient parking lot lights, landscape lights
(lighting the signs) and security lighting above the front entrance using existing
circuits-September
Outdoor church service and 100mile organic potluck-September
Ott Walk (basalt rock pathway to upper lot) installed and dedicated-September
Woody’s third Pet Blessing Celebration-October
Electric Car Charging Station acquired and installed by Jim Billmaier at no cost to
WC… Wooden Cross became the first church in the nation to deploy an electric
vehicle charging station to accommodate the much-anticipated electric vehicles
-October
Plug-In Woodinville event-attended by Congressman Jay Inslee and other
dignitaries-October 23
Jim Billmaier conducted an information session “Why the Electric Car Matters” for
our congregation and neighboring churches-November 14
WC sign beautification with arbor by Johan and Robin-December
2011 Accomplishments
Eagle Scout Mark Johnson and Tabor Teachout create meditation area-February
20
Used Ink Cartridge recycle bin and plastic bag recycle bin placed in Fellowship
hall-March
Green Team cooperated with the Sunday School to produce an Electric Vehicle
video for Good Morning America-March
Fourth Earth Day Celebration at WC-eco learning models, members to bring
favorite environmental poster, “Be an Earthkeeper”, energy-efficient shower
heads and aerators available-April
An alternative path to the upper lot was installed by Tabor and others, using
crushed rock, providing gentler access to that area- April
Woody’s National Park Series-May
Outdoor Church service and 100mile organic potluck-May
Perimeter Sprinkler system installed by Robin-September
Cyclone Fence hedgerow planted and native plantings weeded-Oct 22
Repurpose mossy corkboard to Luther’s List (a Lutheran Craig’s List) for buying,
selling, sharing among WC members-December