Creation Care
What is an Eco Church?
‘Any church that reflects the biblical picture of what a church should be is an Eco Church.’ Jo Swinney
Such a church congregation understands its redeemed relationship is with God, with one another and with the earth itself (Romans 8: 18-22) and it cares for creation as a sign of hope to the world.
Today, A Rocha's Eco Church challenge with its gold, silver and bronze awards is spreading around the world. In the UK, the vision is to create a network of churches across England and Wales as local centres of creation care for a brighter environmental future.
Visit the dedicated Eco Church website here https://arocha.org/en/theology-churches/eco-church/
Bluebell:
David Le Tall
How can we be involved?
Our goal is to live sustainably on God’s earth, as individuals and as a church community.
The Eco Church survey and award scheme offers help.
Can we advance from bronze to a silver award?
Check the survey here https://ecochurch.arocha.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Eco-Church-Survey-printable-copy-September-2022.pdf
Action points:
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Using green energy in our church buildings
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Being responsible in waste disposal, lighting, use of cars, and in our individual lifestyles
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Seeing that our grounds are wildlife friendly and celebrate the beauty of nature’s cycles
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Learning about and teaching on creation and the environment, especially in children’s and youth groups
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Joining one of the many local environmental charities or organisations
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Forming a team in HT and in StACC to research and help to implement innovations in this area
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Celebrating God’s good creation in our services and worship
Where would you like to be involved?