
United Christian Parish
Environmental justice
God calls us to be careful stewards of the the earth and to protect it for its own sake and for future generations. We believe that peace and justice is God's plan for all creation. We are dedicated to advocating for God's planet so that all of God's children can equally share in the goodness of Creation.

Lake Anne Park Cleanups
United Christian Parish recently adopted Lake Anne Park as a way for the us to help keep our community clean. Join others from the community on the third Saturday of the month to pick up litter around the park. Meet at the park (11301 North Shore Drive, Reston) at 9:30 AM.

Pollinator garden
Getting involved in maintaining a pollinator garden at the church is a meaningful way to contribute to the environment and enhance the beauty of our community space. Volunteers can help by planting native flowers, removing invasive species, and ensuring the garden is watered and cared for throughout the seasons. This hands-on work supports local bees, butterflies, and other pollinators critical to the health of our ecosystem. Participation also offers an opportunity for fellowship and stewardship, reflecting care for God’s creation. Whether you can commit a little or a lot of time, your efforts will make a positive impact on both the garden and the broader environment.

We are an earth care congregation
United Christian Parish is certified as an Earth Care congregation. To receive certification, recipients must meet certain criteria demonstrating a care for sustainable developments for environmental justice in four categories: worship, education, facilities and outreach.

Resources
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Guide to recycling for children: www.oberk.com/recyclingforkids
Fairfax County Recycling Information: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/publicworks/recycle
A Way to Recycle 3D printer waste: https://printeriordesigns.com/pages/recycling
The Environmental Justice Team hosted a webinar on recycling led by Erica Carter, Solid Waste Management Outreach Specialist from the Fairfax County Solid Waste Management Program. Watch the webinar here.
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Fairfax Country Climate Action ideas: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/environment-energy-coordination/latest-news/climate-action-checklist