Property and Project Resources

Explore practical tools, guides, and educational insights to support decarbonization projects in faith buildings

Do-It-Yourself Faith Building Energy Audit Guide

This guide outlines low- and no-cost actions to help faith building operators reduce energy costs and improve comfort ro their facility, including a 14-page DIY energy audit.

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Energy Star® Action Workbook for Congregations

This workbook helps clergy, staff, and lay leaders plan realistic, cost-effective projects to improve energy and water efficiency in faith facilities.

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Guide to Developing a Green Team in your Faith Community

This 14-page guidebook provides practical actions to involve, organize, and motivate members of your faith community to take action towards sustainability.

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Property Support Resources

Build your knowledge and connect with other United Church communities exploring property upgrades and maintenance. Access grants, tools, and networks that support faithful stewardship of church and manse properties.

  • The Church Property Network, led by The United Church of Canada in partnership with UPRC, is a monthly learning and peer-to-peer support initiative. It offers webinars and discussions on topics such as property vitality, revenue strategies, energy efficiency, and practical approaches to managing and reimagining church property.

  • The United Property Resource Corporation assists communities of faith, regional councils, and other United Church entities in making informed and faithful decisions about their property assets. UPRC provides strategic guidance on property stewardship, redevelopment, and sustainable use to ensure long-term financial and community benefit, including exploring rental, leasing, and development opportunities that support ministry and social impact.

  • The Toronto United Church Council (TUCC) supports United Church communities of faith in stewarding their property as a tool for mission and ministry. TUCC offers expertise in property stewardship, financial planning, building use assessment, and mission alignment to help congregations understand costs, clarify priorities, and explore new possibilities for their facilities while strengthening their ministry impact.

Educational Blogs

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4 Must-Know Tips for Choosing the Right Contractor for Your Faith-Building Project
4 Must-Know Tips for Choosing the Right Contractor for Your Faith-Building Project

Choosing the right contractor can sometimes be a stressful decision. This blog shares four essential tips to ensure you know how to make an informed decision and hire the best contractor for your building project.

How Thermal Mass and Thermal Insulation Work for Your Faith Building
How Thermal Mass and Thermal Insulation Work for Your Faith Building

Many faith communities have buildings with exterior structures that are made out of wooden framing– hence low thermal mass. Without insulation between the walls, such buildings typically experience thermal heat loss. Find out what thermal mass and thermal insulation impact your faith building. 

Extreme Weather Neighbourhood Resilience and Your Energy-Efficient Faith Building
Extreme Weather Neighbourhood Resilience and Your Energy-Efficient Faith Building

Wondering what energy efficiency has to do with emergency preparedness? Not knowing what our energy needs are makes it more challenging to manage or provide services. Depending on the service you would like to provide at times of extreme weather crisis, there are different building and energy systems to consider.