During the month of May, Hamline Church is challenging members to drive less. Every gallon of gas we burn adds 18 pounds of CO₂ to the atmosphere and promotes climate change. Spring is a perfect time to explore transportation options – walk, bike, bus or car pool.

We have some suggestions to help:

• Keep track of the miles you drive. Monitor your mileage for the end of April and then see if you can reduce that number during May. (Pick up a tracking card by the doors.)
• Locate your neighbors and carpool to church. On the map provided in the Commons, pin your location and fill in the corresponding contact sheet.
• In general, be mindful of your driving. Before you jump in the car, take a minute to consider your options. Even simply planning your outings can save miles.

Blessing of the Bikes

We will highlight the challenge with a blessing of bikes (also sneakers and bus cards). We encourage all members to use an alternative (non-car) method of transportation or carpooling to church and receive a blessing after worship! At the end of May, each of us will have an opportunity to report our “miles not driven” and the green team will estimate our collective CO₂ savings. The individual journey to responsible care of our earth home can seem daunting, perhaps as we share that journey it will be clear that we can make a difference!