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Harnessing the Sun: Solar Panels Installed at Antioch

Through the faithful dedication of so many and the generous gifts of the “Here for Good” capital campaign, the Antioch Campus spent the spring and summer installing solar panels. They are now connected for use.

The solar panels installed in July at the Antioch Campus will offset the building’s electricity consumption by about 70%, or an estimated savings of $26,000 annually.

In 2025, the cost of electricity at this location was $35,000. In eight years, the solar panels will have paid for themselves.

We will dedicate those panels during worship at all of our worship services on Sunday, Sept. 20. There will be additional celebration following the 10 a.m. worship service at Antioch Campus that day. Please join us!

The benefits of these panels go beyond saving money. Solar power does not pollute the air or produce greenhouse gases, which can reduce carbon emissions and slow climate change. Renewable energy sources reduce our dependence on coal, oil, and natural gas—conserving natural resources and protecting the environment. The Child & Family Development Center at our Meneilly Center campus at 99th and Mission Road (built in 2017) also benefits from solar panels on its roof.

Earth care has mattered to our Village family for many years. Last March, Village Church was certified as an Earth Care Congregation for the 16th consecutive year. To become certified as a PC(USA) Earth Care Congregation, a church pledges to integrate environmental practices and thinking into all aspects of its church life and to complete projects and activities in the four areas of endeavor: Worship, Education, Outreach, and Facilities (such as solar panels and LED lighting).

Our founding pastor, Dr. Bob Meneilly, preached several sermons on the importance of caring for our planet, and we still have audio recordings of a few of them in our archives.

As people of faith, we strive to be good stewards of God’s creation and funds given to the church. By using renewable energy, we can help protect our environment for future generations and lower our energy costs. Your generosity helps us make changes that demonstrate we are “Here for Good.” Thank you!