Decarbonization
In celebration of Stirling’s 100th Anniversary in 2024, congregants were invited to make special Anniversary Gifts to support Stirling’s Decarbonization Fund, an initiative to replace all natural gas burning equipment (excluding the kitchen) by 2030. This goal will allow Stirling to more than meet global, national and local targets of a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
Climate change is a threat to the health and wellbeing of current and future generations. By doing our part to reduce climate change, this action directly answers Jesus’ call to feed the hungry and give the thirsty something to drink.
Decarbonization Working Group continues to welcome donations. All donations have an impact! Your support strengthens our commitment to care for all of God’s creation into these next 100 years!
Donations can be made online by e-transfer to office@stirlingmennonite.com or by placing a cheque in the offering plate or the mailbox. Please specify “decarbonization” in the memo line.
May we continue to work towards peace, justice and God’s living purpose!
Project updates
2025 Emissions Reduction Grant
Sealing cracks and gaps: A decarbonization project
“Sealing drafty cracks in a building envelope might not seem like an ambitious decarbonization project, but when your large brick church is 100 years old, all those cracks and gaps can add up to significant energy loss.
That reality was revealed when a water leak above the office wing at Stirling Ave. Mennonite Church in Kitchener, Ont. alerted the facilities committee to the bigger issue of energy losses in the space, said Eric Hunsberger, a member of the Kitchener, Ont. Church. A $3,000 contribution from Mennonite Church Canada’s Emissions Reduction Grant (ERG) is helping to pay for the expense of insulating and caulking those leaks.”’
