To raise matching funds for their #retrofitproject, Cooksville United Church (Mississauga, ON) launched its Busted Boiler Fund Campaign. "Everyone responded to the call. We have raised $11,000, with more money continuing to come in" shares Paul Norris, Treasurer #UCCan

Cooksville United Church (Mississauga, ON) received a #FaithfulFootprints grant to replace its #boiler and remove asbestos from its piping. "We were surprised at how much smaller the new boiler is compared to the behemoth we replaced" shares Paul Norris, Treasurer. #UCCan

"This boiler will provide us with significant energy savings, help us be more energy-efficient and give us stable maintenance costs, while at the same time providing our tenants and the congregation with a much-improved heating environment." shares Paul Norris, Treasurer.

NEW BLOG - "Coming Together to Combat Climate Change: The Unified Mission of Deer Park United and Calvin Presbyterian" Read now: bit.ly/45HhbeA

In the spring of 2022, South Gloucester United Church (Ottawa, ON) got a FaithCommonGood #GreenAudit on its 140-year-old church building. Cara Prest shares a reflection on their experience: bit.ly/3s8Uu5o

Last month, Stephen Collette, Faithful Footprints Building Grant Manager, delivered a compelling 7-minute presentation on the program at the National Trust for Canada Conference: Transforming Heritage. Find out how it sparked curiosity and reflection for attendees: bit.ly/3G8Utle

After completing a retrofit project with a #FaithfulFootprints grant, Transcona Memorial United (Winnipeg, Manitoba) is continuing its green building renovations with $480k Canadian Government Support. Read more about the project here: bit.ly/3uZF6t0

United Church in the Valley (Turner Valley, AB) was one of last year's grant recipients who were able to replace a 33-year-old furnace/boiler system with two energy-efficient boilers and install an on-demand hot water system. Check out the church's behind-the-scenes celebration!

Chipman United Church (Chipman, NB) received a #FaithfulFootprints grant to insulate its attic to a value of R-30, install 7 LG Dual Cool Prestige 24K duct-less mini split units and a second 200A electrical panel, as well as upgrade lightbulbs to LED. What inspired them?

Great to see! United Churches are on a carbon-cutting mission thanks to Faithful Footprints, a funding stream that helps churches cut their GHG emissions. Also, proud to say my wife Christine Boyle initiated this program before becoming a city councillor nationalobserver.com/2024/02/28/new…

Really proud to have been part of creating this great program! Love seeing these updates, as more faith buildings across the country take action to retrofit their buildings & reduce their carbon pollution. 👏 United Church Canada FaithCommonGood Faithful Footprints #ClimateAction

Faithful Footprints Atlantic Regional Support Centre, Ecology Action Centre (EAC) is offering 30+ FREE #energyaudits for faith buildings across #NovaScotia from March 1 – July 31, 2024. Take advantage of the opportunity: ecologyaction.ca/form/energy-au…

In 2023, a number of United Churches encountered challenges when their #boilers broke down. Glenwood United Church sources out #FaithfulFootprints funding to replace its boilers rapidly approaching the end of their 25-year lifespan. Read more: bit.ly/4ch7SGF #UCCan

Curious on what's making headlines with #FaithfulFootprints? Dive into stories about The United Church of Canada building retrofit projects featured in local, regional, and national media in our new 'In the News' section on our website. faithfulfootprints.org/in-the-news

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