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Churches and MCS

Introductory Resources

How the Church Can Help the Chemically Sensitive by Mary Davis
Ms. Davis is a free-lance writer who focuses primarily on environmental issues. This article appeared in the Christian Century, April 2, 1986.

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Accessibility for United Methodist Churches
Useful for churches of other denominations as well.

Canary Sanctuaries. Fragrance free worship registry and related resources.

MCS Tips and Information How can the church respond to the issue of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity? How can the church be supportive of persons who face the challenges of living with this disease? Select a link to browse through the MCS tips and information which will appear below. You can also download a copy of all of these tips. See also the stories and additional information in the right column.

For persons with MCS (and all of us to consider):

Many of these suggestions come from the Multiple Chemical Sensitivities Task Force of New Mexico who point out that not only does reducing exposure to chemicals improve the health of those with MCS, better air quality also helps promote the health of everyone.

  • Avoid newly built or remodeled buildings, including new carpets.
  • Avoid new paint and solvent-based stains and transparent finishes.
  • Use least toxic, natural, and unscented cleaning, laundry, and sanitizing products.
  • Avoid air "freshener" sprays, incense, and fragrance-emitting devices
  • Ventilate buildings with clean fresh air and/or use portable room air filters.
  • Avoid gasoline fumes and vehicle exhaust.
  • Avoid solvent, dry-cleaning, and tar fumes.
  • Avoid tobacco smoke.

MCS Stories & Info

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