You're doing your part to address climate change and renew your community of faith, we're here to help.
Together, We are stepping up to help reduce the United Church's
Carbon Emissions 80% by 2030.
The Faithful Footprints program offers up to $30,000 in grants towards energy conservation and renewable energy projects (conditions apply). To date, we have engaged over 500+ congregations, camps, and buildings across the country.
We are aligned with the national Church’s climate and sustainability goals
The United Church of Canada is committed to climate, ecological, and social justice, and to deepening its integrity by working to mend the world. The Faithful Footprints program aligns with The United Church of Canada’s Strategic Objective, Deepen Integrity: Living Climate Commitments, supports one of the Church’s sustainability pillars, ‘Putting Our House in Order’, and is one initiative toward achieving the church's national goal of reducing carbon emissions 80% by 2030.
Are you aware of the incredible work The United Church of Canada’s communities of faith are doing towards a sustainable and just future? Explore The United Church of Canada’s 2021–2022 Sustainability Report, featuring communities of faith across the country Deepening Climate Integrity.
Learn more and read The United Church of Canada’s 2019–2020 Sustainability Report, featuring examples of how United Churches across the country are striving to live with Respect in Creation.
We have the resources to help you upgrade your buildings, lower your energy and carbon footprint, and save money.
Grants
Find information about how to apply for The United Church of Canada’s Faithful Footprints grants to help lower your faith building’s energy and carbon use.
Regions
Explore specific local and regional grants, incentives, and programs available that can help reduce your faith building’s energy and carbon footprint.
Inspiration
Read project stories and be inspired by the greening efforts of United Church communities of faith.