10% Challenge Showcase

In fall of 2010, faith communities came together to take part in Interfaith Power & Light’s historic 10% Challenge, a united effort of thousands all over the country to fight global warming by reducing their carbon emission at least 10%. They upgraded the lighting in their facilities, examined their heating and cooling systems, planted native trees and landscaping, inspired members to go green, and joined work parties on 10/10/10. These activities are sending a message to the world that people from all faith traditions are united in protecting the climate. And for many congregations who have pledged to continue to work towards the goal of carbon reductions — this is just the beginning. Many of the congregations had already worked hard at greening their buildings and individual practices, and decided that they could go a little farther for this challenge.

Below, you’ll see photos of projects as they come in, and links to read about the challenges congregations took, and are continuing to take, as we receive their inspiring reports. You can email your photos to photos@interfaithpowerandlight.org, and submit stories about how your congregation participated to be highlighted on this page.

Listen to a sermon by IPL President, the Rev. Canon Sally Bingham. (mp3)
This sermon was given at Holy Trinity Menlo Park’s 10-10-10 event