MISSION
We support diverse faith and spiritual communities contribute to greener,
healthier, more resilient neighborhoods.
VISION
Faith communities working side by side for a greener, healthier, more resilient Canada.
OVERVIEW
Faith & the Common Good (FCG) is a national, interfaith network (charity registration # 82827 6121 RR0001) founded in 2000 on the belief that our diverse faith congregations and spiritual communities can be powerful role models for the common good. Our network is composed of people of faith, hope, and spirit who, despite our differences in theology, dress and culture, share a calling to protect our ecosystem and a passion for community service.
Greening Sacred Spaces (GSS) is our most popular program. A practical program accessible to all faith traditions, GSS assists faith communities with both the educational and spiritual dimensions of greening as well as the “how to” side of audits, retrofits and generally reducing a faith community’s footprint. We have developed a whole resource kit – with workshops, case studies, posters, guides, environmental services, awards, certificates and more– to help faith groups become community leaders in working towards a more sustainable future for all.
On average each year, we work with close to 800 faith communities, from 20 different spiritual traditions, to host hundreds of green events and activities that reach more than 10,000 Canadians. With 1 of 3 Canadians attending worship regularly, we believe that galvanizing faith groups to be neighbourhood sustainability role models is crucial for a greener, healthier, more resilient Canada.
We support diverse faith and spiritual communities contribute to greener,
healthier, more resilient neighborhoods.
VISION
Faith communities working side by side for a greener, healthier, more resilient Canada.
OVERVIEW
Faith & the Common Good (FCG) is a national, interfaith network (charity registration # 82827 6121 RR0001) founded in 2000 on the belief that our diverse faith congregations and spiritual communities can be powerful role models for the common good. Our network is composed of people of faith, hope, and spirit who, despite our differences in theology, dress and culture, share a calling to protect our ecosystem and a passion for community service.
Greening Sacred Spaces (GSS) is our most popular program. A practical program accessible to all faith traditions, GSS assists faith communities with both the educational and spiritual dimensions of greening as well as the “how to” side of audits, retrofits and generally reducing a faith community’s footprint. We have developed a whole resource kit – with workshops, case studies, posters, guides, environmental services, awards, certificates and more– to help faith groups become community leaders in working towards a more sustainable future for all.
On average each year, we work with close to 800 faith communities, from 20 different spiritual traditions, to host hundreds of green events and activities that reach more than 10,000 Canadians. With 1 of 3 Canadians attending worship regularly, we believe that galvanizing faith groups to be neighbourhood sustainability role models is crucial for a greener, healthier, more resilient Canada.