The Press-Enterprise Environment blog notes:

The historic Universalist Unitarian Church in Riverside, CA -- built in 1891 is doubly recognized for going green inside and out. Recognized by California Interfaith Power and Light and UU Ministry for Earth.

Reflecting on consumption, BrokenStainedGlass writes:

On Sunday morning I was driving by a small church in our town that, like most other churches this time of year, has a nativity display.

It was a windy morning.

I happened to look over and see the traditional scene: Mary and Joseph, the shepherds and the wise men facing towards the center, bowing in worship of Jesus in the manger. There was only one problem: a giant plastic red and white Macy's shopping bag had been blown by the wind and came to a resting place exactly over top of baby Jesus on the manger!

Texas-based Rack Jite wryly notes the media-encouraged meme: God helps Jeanne Assam kill Colorado Shooter Matthew Murray.