Adopt a Drain

We are called to care for the Earth that God created and ensure that the environmental resources we rely on are available and safe for future generations. One way we can do that is to take care of our local waterways! This time of year it’s essential to keep the storm drains in our communities clear of debris as the snow melts and we experience spring showers. It’s a great activity to do as a family – Kids of all ages can be a part of it, and feel good about having a clean community and healthy rivers and waterways nearby! Please consider being a part of this important effort in Waukesha County. Visit Waukesha County’s website to learn more.

Creation Care Ministry

Thank you to all who dropped off old/unused holiday lights in January! We are happy to say that four large delivery boxes and three additional shopping bags of lights were able to be recycled in an environmentally safe way and escaped the fate of the landfill! Contact Lynn Parkhurst or Mary Ellen Comp at with your Creation Care Ministry questions.

Food, Faith and Farming Network

Winter Farmers Markets have been suspended for Spring 2021, leaving many of us even more excited to see what markets will look like this summer. Would you like to get fresh produce from a local farmer throughout the upcoming season? Try a CSA! CSA is short for Community Supported Agriculture, which is a weekly delivery of fresh seasonal produce harvested from a local farm! Here is a flyer that has a list of local Farms and CSA options, should you wish to find a delivery on your own. Questions about CSAs or market vendors? Please contact Lynn Parkhurst.

Habitat for Humanity Waukesha

Their mission is: Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. Their vision is: A world where everyone has a decent place to live. Habitat for Humanity of Waukesha County builds decent, affordable homes for families who are unable to purchase a home through traditional methods. They do not give houses away, based on the belief of giving a hand up, not a handout. By providing a home with an affordable mortgage, homeowners obtain self-sufficiency and overall improved family health and neighborhood pride.

Homeowners spend time and effort into making their dream of homeownership a reality. Sweat Equity is their version of a down payment. Each adult must contribute time volunteering at the ReStore or working on the job site to build their home. Not only does each homeowner gain skills and meet new people in this process but they get the satisfaction of playing a key role in improving their own circumstance. A recent homeowner Noel said, “you take pride in something you personally own” especially when you have built it by hand.

Habitat of Waukesha has made affordable housing a reality for over 30 families in 30 years. In 2015, they tripled the yearly number of homes built from an average of one home per year to three per year. In addition to building homes, they educate the community on affordable housing and how they are a part of supporting the mission. The ReStore is a retail location that collects and sells donated home goods and building materials at a discounted price. Profits from the ReStore are used to fund the builds while community members take advantage of the lower price.

How can you help?

• Donate to ReStore
• Volunteer at ReStore
• Provide hands on help in building or remodeling or help with preparation for the new family
• Participate in the Women Build coming up in May by joining the build or donating financially

For more information go their website or contact Ascension member Nick Wagner.