OLD LYME — On Nov. 24, the Saint Ann’s Episcopal Church Environment Committee announced that Saint Ann’s Parish in Old Lyme had been awarded “Level Two” recognition for their achievements in implementing eco-friendly processes. The award was made by the Green House of Worship program of the Connecticut Interreligious Eco-Justice Network (IREJN).
Letitia Naigels, a board member of IREJN, wrote congratulating the Environment Committee, saying, “You folks at St. Ann’s have successfully made it to level TWO of our Green Houses of Worship program!”
She added, “Under ‘normal’ conditions, I would come to St. Ann’s to make the award, complete with personalized framed certificate . . . but under COVID-19 times, I am holding off on the personal visits.”
Mother Anita of Saint Ann’s commented, “Since I arrived as Provisional Priest in Charge at Saint Ann’s, I have been delighted and energized by the parish’s commitment to creation care through action, education and worship. Our Community Garden annually gives hundreds of pounds of food to address food insecurity in neighborhoods.“
Environment Committee members Dave Carter, Jim Norden and Steve MacAusland, as well as parish Sexton Dan Ivy, assisted in the preparation of the application to IREJN.
Green Houses of Worship is a three-tiered, environmental stewardship program sponsored by the Interreligious Eco-Justice Network that grants certificates of achievement for implementing eco-friendly measures in church buildings and within congregations. The Green Houses of Worship has three levels, each signifying a deeper level of commitment and effort.
Editor’s Note: Saint Ann’s is an Episcopal parish in Old Lyme, CT that invites and welcomes all visitors. Our mission is to enrich the community and introduce visitors to the parish. Saint Ann’s is located at 82 Shore Road (Rte. 156), two miles from I-95, Exit 70. Parking is adjacent to the church.
For information about the parish, contact Kathy Rowe at 860-434-1621, via email at [email protected], or visit Saint Ann’s online at www.saintannsoldlyme.org.