St John the Evangelist Catholic Church Green Team

06/22/2026

Happy National Pollinator Week!

06/20/2026

Take action today and tell EPA to protect our water from toxic PFAS contamination! The public comment period is open only until July 20, 2026.

In 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized the first-ever national drinking water limits for several Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals. Now, the agency is proposing to roll back protections for several PFAS substances, while also delaying compliance deadlines for...

06/19/2026

This , we remember that freedom, dignity, and justice are lived realities that require our attention and care. We give thanks and honor to those who struggled for liberation, and recommit ourselves to the work of building communities where all can flourish, amen!

Prayer from our partners at The Catholic Health Association of the United States: https://www.chausa.org/prayers/prayer-library/prayer/juneteenth-prayer-service

06/18/2026

See what's growing in the June edition of the Live Green Howard newsletter.
https://tinyurl.com/LiveGreenHowardJune

06/17/2026

Join us for our FREE Virtual Solar Info Session on June 25th, at 6:30 PM! 🌞

Learn more and RSVP at the link here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/civic-works-solar-group-buy-virtual-info-session-tickets-1989315657683

Discover how solar energy can help you gain greater energy independence, reduce your environmental impact, and save 15–24% on the cost of your rooftop solar system.

By going solar, you’re not only lowering your electricity bills, you’re also supporting local infrastructure and helping drive economic growth in your community.

We look forward to seeing you there! 🌱⚡

06/15/2026

Step outside and explore nature with your children to help raise a generation that loves and protects the world around them.

Summer is coming and we are thinking about what that means for children and families 🌿

In a world filled with screens and constant technology, getting kids outside is more important than ever. Time outdoors creates space for growth, curiosity, and connection.

We help faith communities and youth connect creation care with hands-on outdoor learning, encouraging children to see nature not just as something to enjoy, but something worth protecting.

Simple outdoor moments can spark a lifelong respect for the environment. These experiences also support children’s health, creativity, and emotional well-being.

This summer, we invite families to step outside, explore together, and help raise a generation that loves and protects the world around them 🌱

Read more in our most recent blog: https://www.interfaithchesapeake.org/teaching_outdoors_062026

06/05/2026

Happy

Happy , another chance to celebrate God's wondrous creation and renew our commitment to protect, heal, and care for it - as well as all of those who call it home. We ask that we may be inspired to be leaders in this moment, to exercise listening, courage, and urgency. Amen!

06/04/2026

Join Catholics across the country in raising our voices against this proposal.

06/04/2026

If everyone did a little, it would add up to a lot!

You don't need to save the Amazon. You need to save the 40 feet behind your house.

Your backyard IS the ecosystem.

THE MATH:

→ There are 40+ million acres of lawn in the US
→ That's larger than any national park
→ If even 10% were converted to native habitat: game-changing
→ Your yard is part of a network — or a gap in one

WHO LIVES THERE:

→ A toad: your yard is its ENTIRE range
→ A box turtle: may live in your yard for 20-50 YEARS
→ A hummingbird: stops at your flowers during a 2,000-mile migration
→ A chimney swift: nests in your chimney, returns from Peru every spring
→ A firefly: survives or goes extinct based on YOUR pesticide decisions

THE MINIMUM:

→ 1 native tree (oak = 500+ caterpillar species = bird food)
→ 3-5 native flowering plants (bloom spring through fall)
→ 1 water source (dish, birdbath, or small pond)
→ 1 brush pile or leaf litter area (shelter)
→ Zero pesticides

CERTIFY IT:

→ National Wildlife Federation: Certified Wildlife Habitat
→ Audubon: Plants for Birds program
→ Xerces Society: Pollinator Habitat certification
→ Put the sign in your yard. Let your neighbors ask questions.

You are not too small to matter.

Your yard is someone's entire world.

Make it count.