Environmental Justice

CCU thinks green. 

We believe that environmental stewardship, or caring for God's gift of creation, is a critical part of our Christian mission. We also know that the struggle for environmental justice is interconnected with our efforts to acheive economic justice, racial justice, and social justice.

We volunteer at Ho'okua'aina and have monthly hikes to appreciate and enjoy God's creation, as well as focusing on enviornemtnal justice in our Sunday worship services.

In recent years, we have converted our flourescent bulbs to LED, switched to beeswax candles, and passed out reusable canvas bags to our neighbors attending the Sunday Farm Lovers Market next door.

CCU is certified as an Earth Care Congregation by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A) and a Green Chalice Congregation by the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).  We provide financial support to the Sierra Club of Hawaii, Blue Planet, Kokua Foundation, Nature Conservancy of Hawaii, Interfaith Power and Light, Kahumana, and School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability.

We are always looking for new ways to Mālama ‘Āina. Let us know who else we should engage in partnership!