Eco DMC
This is the question posed by Joint Public Issues Team. Our engagement with ROCHA and many other initiatives place us on the right path. But there is so much more we could do, but only if we are pro-active. Perhaps you would like to read these articles and compare our position with these aims, and indeed each one of us and our own standing on this important topic. Click here to go to this website.
You may be interested in what our District covers under the title of "Climate Change". It includes
Take a look - District website Climate Change Page
Bug Hotels for the Church garden made by Junior Church - thank you!
Click on the "Discover Wildlife" logo below to look at an excellent BBC Wildlife magazine covering all sorts of subjects (external website).
Thursday 14 November 2024 at 1000 hrs there was an Eco meeting to discuss progress to the Gold Award. Final preparations are now being made for the submission.
Click on the above image to go to A Rocha for lots of interesting information and links for you to consider this important subject. It is not just about church investments but also our own personal money.
Also you can look at
Click on the above image to go to 
"What we do with money, how wealth is shared, including through our tax system, and how money is used by investors, banks, and companies, determines the kind of world we live in. As Christians, we know Jesus had lots to say about our use of money and that we are called to act justly and speak out for change. We have a vision of a world where money is used to shape a fairer, greener future for everyone."
The personal eco-survey has concluded for this year. Here are the findings - click on the two arrows top right on the window below for full screen viewing):
There are "eco-tips" in the DMW every week.
“The most environmentally friendly product is the one you didn’t buy.”
Joshua Becker
A lovely touch from Griffin & Sinclair as thanks for our engaging them for the church furniture.
Action for Hope
Important information about the upcoming Annual Returns
Each year, on your behalf, a member of the Property Committee completes a series of questions that cover many aspects of church life. Many churches have not got the volunteers to do this and it is a certainty that only lip service is paid to it. Happily, the Methodist Church has recognised the limited value of these returns and are replacing them with a new theme as below.
The upcoming Annual Returns for year ending August 2023 will be significantly revamped. The new returns will focus on Action for Hope
Here are the "Six Steps to Net Zero" in one document:
If you would like to read further please follow this link (external website) to Action for Hope on the Methodist website:
Once full details are available we will be analysing where we are as per the first part of the pamphlet.
The first meeting of those wishing to advance the eco-church message happened on 16 January 2023. All those that attended agreed to take the eco message back to their respective areas of interest. The overall aim is to use the A Rocha framework to better the church's position and incidentally gain the Gold Awards in all categories.
If you think we are ready for a medal - look in the rubbish bins and see how mixed up our waste is!! Do we all use recycled paper? We have a way to go in attitudes and procedures. More to follow.
If you would like to look at some great articles published in the email Campaign Archive from from A Rocha UK
You can also join the mailing list on that page.
Follow this link to the latest (External website)
Click on the picture to take you to Everyday Plastic
See what you can do to reduce this needless waste.
SAVE OUR WILD ISLES
"We now have a few short years during which we can still make a choice. Where just enough remains of the natural world for it to recover. This starts and ends with us.”
Sir David Attenborough
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Creation Awaits
A Rocha UK Team
Inspiring individuals and families
Wild Christian
(Reading Time: 2 mins)
Click on the leaves below (external website)
THE A ROCHA PROJECT
The A Rocha Home page
A Rocha UK Policy Briefing
November 2022
Key issues for COP27
CHURCH FLOWERS AND SUSTAINABILITY
Here is an article we can act on NOW!
Follow this link to learn more.
Read the article here:
Our redevelopment project features in the "Looking for Inspiration" section on the Methodist Church Property pages. If you missed the story or would like a refresh, follow this link:
Property at Methodist Churches (External Website)