If you’re passionate about our planet and want to add your support to the environmental agenda at the COP26 (UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties) join us in a
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Share your eco stories for the ‘Green showcase’
It’s time to share your stories of all the eco projects going on in your patch. We’d love to share them in the Bulletin and on our social media channels,
Bug hunt and pebble painting on Coberley
Coberley Church has raised £300 towards the ongoing care of the church, but holding a Churchyard Nature Day. Children explored the churchyard in a bug-themed treasure hunt, painted pebbles and
A blessing for bypassing plastic bottles
Vicar Steve Harrison has blessed a milk refill station next to his church in Leonard Stanley, which is helping to save thousands of plastic bottles. His local dairy farmers, Godsells,
Climate pilgrims seek shelter in Gloucester
A group of eco-pilgrims will be hosted by St Mary De Crypt, Gloucester, as they walk to the COP26 conference this autumn. Members of Christian Climate Action are planning to
New eco resource for youth groups
9 out of 10 Christian teenagers surveyed by Tearfund are concerned about climate change, but just one in 10 believe their church is doing enough to respond to the climate
Cyclists launch new national Cathedrals cycle route
Cyclists from Gloucester Cathedral join launch of the Cathedrals Cycle Route Cyclists from Gloucester Cathedral will be taking part in a nationwide relay ride on a new cycle route linking
Churches Count on Nature week, 5-13th June
It is fabulous to see so many of our churches signed up to take part in Churches Count on Nature week. These are a selection of the Gloucestershire Churches involved
Eco Church festival with Churches Count on Nature
This online event on Saturday 12th June is hosted and organised by Sheffield Diocese but all are invited. It looks fab, do check it out if you are free. The
Cheltenham Zero Community Fund
PCCs operating in Cheltenham Borough are eligible for funding from the Cheltenham Zero Community Fund. Up to £5,000 can be obtained to support initiatives that will result in: Carbon reductions;
Peregrines nest in #grantsforgardens churchyard
A nesting pair of peregrine falcolns are living in the church tower roof at St John Baptist Churchyard in Cirencester. At the end of 2019, sightings of peregrine falcons started
Litter picking teen raises £2,000
Teenager Heather Kent from Fairford has cleared 115 bin bags of rubbish from her local area and raised over £2,000 for the Great Western Hospital, in support of Captain Tom
Prayers of hope in Dursley
The worshipping community in Dursley have been hanging prayers of hope on a tree in the churchyard outside St James’ Church. The Revd Canon Michael Cozens, local Rector, said, “All
Net Zero Carbon at Chedworth: stories from the Diocesan Education News
Net Zero Carbon project at St. Andrew’s C.E Primary School Chedworth St Andrew’s Church of England (VA) Primary School in Chedworth is set to become one of the first
Churchyards, Biodiversity and ‘Churches Count on Nature’ week.
Churchyards can be significant for wildlife as they have often had minimal disturbance for centuries. This means that churches have a critical and very particular role to play for the
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
Archbishop of Canterbury speaks on climate change
This Autumn the UK is due to host the COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow. In February, Archbishop Justin Welby addressed faith leaders on the subject. He said: “I speak
Podcast Episode 19: caring for the countryside: in conversation with farmers from Gloucestershire
Speaking with Bishop Rachel in this podcast, are three local Young Farmers: Marita from Brookthorpe, Charles from Winchcombe and Cam from Horton; and Jenni a farmer from Elmore. The group
Greening our Preaching
Preaching on environmental concerns, hosted by Bishop Robert with keynote address from Ruth Newton, author of the ‘Greening the Lectionary’ website.
Webinars on getting to net zero carbon
Gloucester Diocesan synod in 2020 set an ambitious target of achieving carbon net zero by 2030. General Synod made the same commitment in 2020 meaning that our work in this
Eco Church zoom seminars
Zoom seminars for those working towards an Eco Church award, or considering getting started.
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
Hope for Creation: Building a Greener Future Together
We are pleased to share recordings of two events from our ‘Hope for Creation’ online symposium, inspired by Luke Jerram’s Gaia Exhibition at Gloucester Cathedral in Autumn 2020. In the
