As you are probably aware, Governor Baker issued a State of Emergency across the Commonwealth in response to the ongoing Covid-19 epidemic. Although our church will remain open until further notice, we are implementing mitigation strategies during worship services to reduce risk. Some of these strategies include: Of course if the state, town, or County…
There are many opportunities during Lent to reduce our plastic in the bathroom. Use soap in a bar or refill plastic dispensers instead of throwing the container away every time. Avoid products with microbeads which are often used as an exfoliant in soaps, body wash and toothpastes. Refuse any product with polyethylene listed as an…
Focusing attention and action on the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero in every town on Cape Cod at the earliest time feasible,”the Cape Cod Climate Change Collaborative, Center for Coastal Studies, Association to Preserve Cape Cod and the Faith Communities Environmental Network plus a growing list of environmental organizations,…
Our Annual Mid-Summer Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2020 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. We are seeking vendors!
The average American generates 234 pounds of plastic waste every year, yet no more the 9 percent is typically recycled. Try a few changes to reduce your plastic consumption during our Plastic Free Lent: Choose gum in paper packaging instead of cylindrical containers. Choose cat litter and dish washing detergent in cardboard containers instead…
Lent begins today, Ash Wednesday, February 26, 2020 Join us tonight 6:00 PM Soup Supper 7:00 PM Worship
TOMORROW! Sustainability Film & Discussion Series kick-off – The film “Tapped” explores the perils of bottled water Saturday, February 22nd at 10 AM Federated Church of Orleans 162 Main St., Orleans The Federated Church of Orleans’ Care for Creation Team kicks off the first event in its 2020 Sustainability Film and Discussion Series. The film…
For Christians, Lent is the time when we remember the 40 days that Jesus spent in the wilderness, facing challenge and temptation. It is a time when we reflect on God’s purpose for our life. This year we challenge you to give up single-use plastics- to reduce the actions which damage God’s Creation. Scientists think…
Fellow Methodist and environmental activist Bill McKibben is leading a charge to get banks, insurance companies and asset managers to divest from investing in fossil fuel projects. He is targeting Chase, which has invested $196 billion in fossil fuel companies since 2016, Black Rock and Liberty Mutual as the biggest investors. Let’s explore where our own…