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Tag: Eco Church
John Reader: Environmental Ambassador, North Cotswolds
Introducing the Revd Dr John Reader, Environmental Ambassador for the North Cotswolds Deanery Over the coming months, we’re introducing a new network of Deanery Environmental Ambassadors who are bringing people
Where next beyond COP26?
A reflection from Jo Chamberlain, National Church of England’s Environment Officer who was at COP26. “Finding the right way to sum up what has happened at COP is tricky. Progress
“Protecting our planet is much bigger than individual salvation”
The Revd Daniel Button was at COP26 with a group called the Christian Climate Observers Programme (CCOP)
Rare wild plant introduced to churchyard
Richard Elliot, from St George’s Church, Cam shares how the church has been encouraging wildflowers in the churchyard, against all odds “As part of our commitment to be an Eco
Pioneer Ministry Blog: Bible and Big Bang – can they go together?
Engaging schools and congregations with big questions around science and faith Psalm 111:2 ESV: Great are the works of the LORD, studied by all who delight in them. This year
Harriet’s hair is a lifeline for the rainforest
A seven-year-old from Barnwood is on a mission to save the rainforest and she’s prepared to do whatever it takes to make a difference.
You can’t love like God without loving his creation, blog by Abby Button
The most encouraging posts I read about living sustainably are the ones that say you don’t have to do it perfectly or change everything about your lifestyle, but to do something little is better than nothing. Thankfully we don’t have to fix this problem by ourselves, but in partnership with God, whose power is greatest in our weakness.
Teen’s talent makes waves in village churchyard
A Cheltenham teenager with a passion for ecology is challenging his church community to make greater efforts for the environment. A quiet time spent reflecting in the churchyard at St
Wild and wonderful launch for year of science and faith
Scientist and author Petra Crofton is inviting families to a celebration of the launch of her new book and the start of a year of exploring the links between faith and science.
Get your church’s 2020 carbon footprint here
Do you know how efficient your church is? We’d love to help you find out. The handy Energy Footprint Tool from the national Church will analyse your church’s carbon footprint
Walk for the Planet is now underway- join in!
There’s still time to sign up for the rest of the walk, which concludes its journey in our area on Wednesday. Listen to what the walkers had to say —>
Greenway Benefice lives up to its name
The Greenway Benefice is encouraging people locally to do something for the environment, big or small, during the week of 12 September. Living up to its nickname of Greenway, the
Environment Webinars – Autumn Programme
Environment Webinar Autumn Programme All the details of the Church of England Environment Programme’s September to December environmental webinar programme can be found here. During the autumn, webinars are being
Andy turns a hobby into cash for causes
Keen birdwatcher and environmentalist Andy Langley has been using his interests to raise money for his church, St Lawrence, Barnwood. Andy’s employer, Ecclesiastical Insurance, runs a scheme for staff whereby
Biodiversity in churchyards
When Caring for God’s acre joined us for a zoom webinar in April, they informed us that the area covered by churchyards and burial grounds in England and Wales combined
Garden Church brings nature to the city
St Catharine’s Church in Gloucester held a Garden Church event this month, combining a short service with a nature treasure hunt, growing flowers, making a prayer tree and building bug
Allotments, gardening and community composting
If you’re interested in community gardening and how you and your church can care for your local green or wild places, why not join the Gloucestershire Churches Environmental Justice Network
Harmony Project in Newnham
The proceeds from sales of eco friendly loo roll in Newnham are being used to fund a community garden. The Revd Joe Knight, curate in Newnham, Awre and Blakeney, spoke
Energy Footprint Tool – have you tried it yet?
Across the Diocese of Gloucester, we have committed to reducing our emissions by 80% by 2030. This is an ambitious target and one that we will need to work together
Diocese of Gloucester achieves Bronze Eco Diocese Award
We are delighted to announce that the Diocese of Gloucester has achieved the Bronze Level Eco Diocese Award from A Rocha. It’s part of our broader commitment to become a
Energy Footprint Tool – have you tried it yet?
Across the Diocese of Gloucester, we have committed to reducing our emissions by 80% by 2030. This is an ambitious target and one that we will need to work together
Let your garden (or churchyard) grow
Blockley Churchyard is a riot of colour as its un-mowed wildflower area starts to bloom. As part of their Eco Church project, they decided to promote local biodiversity by leaving
St John’s Parish Church, Elkstone: The Wild Flower Meadow Story
Back in 2015, Elkstone PCC started a project to create a wildflower meadow and a composting loo in its grounds. Brian Howlett, PCC Treasurer, said, “As I write this in
