Environmental Stewardship
The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to till it and keep it.
Genesis 2:15
Mission and Commitment Statement
We joyfully strive to be careful stewards of the environment as we honor God’s covenant with all of creation. We welcome all people to our church and all living creatures to our earth by committing to preserve its beauty and longevity. As followers of Christ, we seek to live the love of Christ by protecting all of God’s creation; with Christ’s humble and wise demeanor we enjoy the gifts of our environment without wasting God’s generosity.
Webster Groves Presbyterian Church is committed to environmental stewardship and implementing sustainable practices as an integral part of our ministries. Since 2012, we have been working to minimize the environmental impact of our church, homes and all the events we support, in coordination with our staff, church officers and congregants.
Earth Care Congregation
WGPC is proud to have been approved as an Earth Care Congregation by the PC(USA). To achieve this recognition, our Session committed to the Earth Care Pledge, which challenges us to live in a manner consistent with God’s call not only to care for creation but to commune with creation because of our love for Christ. Please contact our Mission Outreach Coordinator, Beth Kazlauskas, if you have any questions.
2024-2025 Environmental Stewardship Focus: Plastic
To further our commitment to the environment and a more sustainable future, our focus this year will be on efforts to eliminate plastic pollution and waste.
Please recycle your household plastics – refer to recycling chart and Plastics by the Numbers for what can go in curbside bins.
Photos by Nancy Holmes
Recycling 101
The average American generates 4.48 pounds of trash a day, adding to a monstrous 262 million tons of trash per year in the United States. Approximately 35% is recycled.
Recycling Information
Our Recycling Station in the Mission Hub accept the following:
- batteries (rechargeable, alkaline, hearing aid)
- cell phones/chargers
- corks
- eyeglasses
- hearing aids
- printer cartridges
- electric cords
- candles in glass containers
- egg cartons
For locations to recycle other items, see Where to Recycle in St. Louis