How it all began …
1980s-1990’s
During the pastorate of Rev. Mike Weber, Calvary was a leading church in Scouting on Cleveland’s west side. Boy Scouts learn to enjoy & care for the outdoors, and follow the instruction to “leave no trace” when camping. Some of these Scouts are now adults in the congregation, and continue to live by these values. And several Calvary families continue in Scouting to this day.
2000’s
Calvary began recycling all cardboard, glass, paper, and plastic.
In 2007 during our church building renovation, we increased our energy efficiency with all new windows, HVAC upgrade, and new roof & walls.
2010’s
We performed an energy audit on the church parsonage & made the recommended changes to dramatically increase the parsonage energy efficiency.
We held two “Creation Care Kids” camps for church & neighborhood kids.
We participated in our first tree-planting with the West Side Tree Stewards, planting 25 trees on nearby Pear Avenue.
2020’s
We officially began our Creation Care Team after a period of discernment & prayer in the summer of 2020 during the covid-19 pandemic.
We began to participate with the West Side Creation Care Team (WSCCT) on their monthly litter pilgrimages.
Elder Suresh Pillay was a co-author of a Creation Lament based on the 12 stations of the cross.
We held our first annual Partners training with the Evangelical Environmental Network (EEN).
Pastor Dean came on staff with EEN in 2024 as Ohio Outreach Coordinator.