Five simple ways to fight climate change
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The Leader - Autumn Edition 2024
The latest edition is available for you to read. Either CLICK HERE or go to "Church Publications" on the left and scroll down. Like all publications on this website the articles are easy to read in full screen as if you had a hard copy in front of you! Follow the simple instructions on the Church Publications page.
Editorial
May I direct you to the excellent article by Harry in the latest Leader - "The Invisible Pews". Our redevelopment required multiple grant applications that, in turn, demanded to know our ethos, hopes for the future and inclusivity. Grants were awarded because we reflected the values to which Harry refers. ALL the applications (successful and not so!) were written by an occupant of an "Invisible Pew". In the competitive grants environment we would have failed if we had not displayed enlightenment demanded by the Grants process. In many ways we are making a difference, but theology remains the danger zone! Perhaps we could revel in the things we all agree on, especially if we are unable to discuss faith openly without being defensive? The article should, at the very least, cause us to think or even better cause us to speak out more.
Also on the site is another article by Harry written for the Progressive Christian Network. It is in the "Thoughts" page. It is recommended reading.
Ed.
This is an extract from the Joint Public Issues Team. Follow this link to access the full article. (external website)
"Many local churches are turning their prayerful reflection
into action through the Eco Church programme run by A Rocha. It has become much
more common today to pray in church for God’s creation and our own part in
addressing climate change. We have more opportunities in the annual church
calendar to reflect on creation such as World Environment Day in June. Some
churches have begun to mark the period of ‘Creationtide’ in September,
originally a festival of the Orthodox Christian church. Harvest Sunday falls
during this period."
Extract from "Climate Change and the Christian Faith".
Why not read all the article here (external website) and engage with our own efforts in this programme.
Eco-Survey 2024
Thank you to those who completed the Survey. We have had 26 replies out of a membership of over 100.
The Rocha Gold Award, for which we strive, encourages as much participation in the eco-goals as possible, and support to do so. The Survey is part of that process.
Please CLICK HERE for the full analysis (download), or go to the ECO Church tab to the left to read it on this website. There is a copy on the Eco-Board too, in the Westgate entrance to the church.
SIX HOPES OF SOCIETY BY THE JOINT PUBLIC ISSUES TEAM
Go to Joint Public Issues Team website (external website) for more details
The mural in the Middle Street North car park is now complete:
It depicts the Wolds, Riverhead, the Wolds Way, farming and the historical connection the area has with the services. It certainly brightens up a dull gable end.
"The Methodist Church has set an aspirational target of becoming a net zero carbon emissions church by 2030. Many districts, circuits and churches have already begun to work towards net zero goals, an Eco District award, or other aims in caring for creation."
This is an introduction from the Methodist Church website, Action for Hope. It heralds a significant change in approach to fulfilling the Annual Return.
Being a Methodist Church Trustee is not just attending Church Council! If you are unsure of what is expected of you, take a look at the video
"Methodist Essential Trustees Guide"
This is on the external website of the Methodist Church in the UK.
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The Four aims of Methodists
Methodism's activities, both alone and with ecumenical and secular partners, are based on four aims known as Our Calling:
· To increase awareness of God's presence and to celebrate God's love
· To help people to grow and learn as Christians through mutual support and care
· To be a good neighbour to people in need and to challenge injustice
· To make more followers of Jesus Christ.
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