Bruce Hunn: Christian Stewardship in Action–How Solar Power Sustains Our Church and Mission

Bruce Hunn, a member of IPL-New Mexico El Paso’s Cool Congregations Committee (which addresses energy efficiency and solar power), wrote a great opinion piece in the Sandoval Signpost, published on Dec. 13 Bruce is a member of St. Francis Episcopal Church in Rio Rancho.

Here is an excerpt.

As faith leaders, we carry the responsibility not only to guide our congregation spiritually, but to care for creation and to be good stewards of church resources provided by our Creator. It’s a delicate balance—making sure the lights stay on, while ensuring every dollar is spent with purpose.

“There’s something profoundly symbolic about a place of worship being powered by the sun—by God’s source of life itself. It reminds us that we are all part of something greater, that we are called to care for God’s creation…

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