Rhoads and Orcutt make the point that for Christians a deep and enduring passion for creation should come from two sources: our original calling as human beings “to serve and to preserve” the Earth, and our redemption in Christ as “new creations.” Add to that the inherent value of creation, something with free-standing value, created ex nihilo, out of nothing, and destined not for obliteration but renewal.
In “Greening Our Churches” the authors make numerous suggestions on how to improve our discipleship and worship by going green like: reading Plan B, replacing your bulbs with CFL bulbs, printing on recycled paper, and joining local environmental groups. Check out the article at Sojourners. You will need to register for free to read the entire article.