Go Green

Everyone can get involved with getting greener. Young or old, living where birds sing or traffic roars, we all have different capacities, interests and skills to offer to renew the world.

10 ways to…

We are developing a network of experts and champions with a passion for specific areas in the programme.

These areas include:

Environment focused liturgy
Teaching and learning
Church and community outreach
Advocacy and campaigning
Technical carbon zero know-how and advice

Any individual or group will be able to join our environmental champions network.

An online EcoHub will be a one-stop-shop for information, with a wealth of Christian reflection, pastoral, liturgical and practical resources and connections.

This will include a ‘helpdesk’ function that’ll be a font of eco-knowledge. Individuals and groups will be able to ask questions about small changes and major projects. These could be anything from changing to more eco-friendly cups and plates to projects involving major building work.

The EcoHub will advise you on how to save water, recycle food waste, be more energy-efficient and choose environmentally friendly travel and food options. There’ll be advice on community and church tree planting, litter-picking, eco-fairs, engaging with Eco Church and much more. Advice on campaigning on a national and international level, guidance on lobbying MPs, and supporting groups like A Rocha, Operation Noah, Climate Outreach and Hope for the Future will all be included.

There will also be opportunities for you to gather with others to think through what you can do, individually and with your church, to help with creation care. We’ll be piloting a brand-new teaching and action initiative which will provide participants with high-quality information on climate science, theology and ways to inspire action. ¶

To find out more about how you and/or your church can help avert the climate crisis visit oxford.anglican.org/environment

Offer sustainable refreshments – and serve them sustainably. Perhaps try Traidcraft or Kingdom Coffee products.

Choose re-usable cutlery and crockery – or you could ask people to bring their own cup, plate, spoon, knife and fork.

Fund new initiatives – parishes, benefices and deaneries can bid for grants from our development fund to become more Christ-like.

Make the most of your land – make your churchyard wildlife-friendly, plant trees, maybe even find space to ‘grow your own’ together.

Take the Eco Church survey – it lets you see what you’re doing well and think about ideas for improvements.

Hold a film night – or read a book together – possibly using videochat. We’ve put a host of suggestions here.

Get inspired by reading how one urban parish became an eco Church

Find out how to save energy – Your church can have a subsidised energy audit. Individuals can measure their own carbon footprint.

Contact your MP – visit the Hope for the Future website for hints and tips on how and why you should get your local politicians involved.

Bring creation into church – consider possibilities for hymns, prayers, sermons and activities.

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