Eco DMC
ECO MISSION STATEMENT
The vision for our new church building was one of sustainability and environmental awareness, and since its opening, in 2020, the Driffield Methodist Church Community has been committed to caring for God’s creation and helping preserve the natural world and stopping its destruction. Pollution, waste and climate change are causing a crisis not only for creation but for the whole of humankind. We all have a responsibility to look after our environment, nature and climate. Our Church is committed to helping address the world’s problems and seeking to play our part by pursuing eco sustainable goals through actions in faith, practice and mission
The Eco Board and the Recycle Board in the Church cafe area.
Roger Henry Brough Whittaker (22 March 1936 – 13 September 2023) was a Kenyan-born British singer-songwriter and musician. His music is an eclectic mixture of folk music and popular songs, the latter variously in a crooning or in a schlager style. He is best known for his baritone singing voice and trademark whistling ability as well as his guitar skills.
This record - Will the last word ever spoken be "Why"- was brought to our attention by David. We had forgotten it, but it was well ahead of its time. Listen to the lyrics and appreciate its significance:
Repaired Wall
Ultimate recycling with old bricks and all waste building material recycled locally.
Many thanks to TREVOR GILSON (Builders) 01377 250314 and 07833 438263
CHOSEN THANKS TO Trevor's THOUGHTFUL APPROACH TO RECYCLING
OUR CHURCH FURNITURE
Follow this link (external website) to the Griffin & Sinclair website. There you will find many beautiful projects and commissions, including our own. Their environmental ethos was an important element when we chose them for our church furniture.
NOTE FROM RSPB 2025
Thank you for taking part in Big Garden Birdwatch. We hope you enjoyed your one-hour nature break. You joined hundreds of thousands of people, all around the UK, in helping us to paint a picture of how our garden birds are faring. It’s been wonderful having you with us – why not take the next step and become a member to help protect birds every day?
ECO Meetings
The last Eco Meeting was held on 14 February 2025. We discussed the aspects of three supplementary questions for the submission and the answers to a number more. A plan was drawn up to execute actions to facilitate this next step. The next meeting will be 2 May 2025 at 1000 hrs to review the final submission. As ever, all are welcome to attend.
THERE ARE ECO-TIPS IN THE DMW EVERY WEEK. IF YOU HAVE OTHERS, WHY NOT SHARE THEM BY PASSING THEM TO BRENDA.
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).
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):
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.
Now, Annual Returns are in two parts. The first focusses on Action for Hope, and throws a spotlight upon our plans to get to Net Zero.
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:
Incidentally, all the questions in the original Returns still require a response, but to Circuit and District.
If you would like to look at some great articles published in the email Campaign Archive 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
You enjoyed the series?
Then go the website by clicking on this link
OR USE THIS QR CODE TO GO DIRECTLY TO THE WEBSITE ON YOUR PHONE
(GO TO CAMERA ON YOUR MOBILE, PLACE QR CODE IN THE GUIDES AND TOUCH THE LINK 
LOGO)
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)