Bringing Solar Energy to Memorial
Update: at our Nov. 6 congregational meeting, Memorial agreed to press "pause" on this project for now. Stay tuned for updates in the future!
Installing solar panels on our church roof gives us an opportunity to live faithfully into God's invitation to us to steward (manage/care for) the earth. For generations to come we will have something to point to that reminds everyone who sees them that "all the earth is the Lord's..." and we are invited to care for this earth-home with all that we have and all that we are. To benefit our grandchildren and great-grandchildren we must live more gently on the earth and this solar panel project will empower us to do that!
The total cost for the solar panel system is $108,000. If we can raise $70,000, then the solar panel system will be cost neutral (financing will cost the same as current energy charges) and our church will save more than $117,000 in energy costs over the next 25 years. The congregation will vote to approve any loan required at the end of pledge campaign on November 6, 2022. Please check out our FAQs by clicking the link at the bottom of the page.
This is a big undertaking that requires full congregational consideration and support! Starting now, we are accepting donation pledges toward the cost of installing solar panels on our church roof, moving us toward a more sustainable and compassionate future! We do not need you to send the money at this time-- we are just collecting pledges and will ask you for the money at the end of the campaign.
With your donation, you will:
- Help ensure a brighter future for our church, our planet, and our community.
- Express your faith in God, who is making all things new.
- Make Memorial a leader for sustainable energy in the Afton community.
Thank you so much for your support of this project!
Please submit your donation today using the form below: