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Environment
Caption: Photo by Paul Turgeon
God gave humankind stewardship over the environment and, in recent years, we have become increasingly aware of the many ways in which human activity is causing damage to nature. Christians have a particular responsibility in environmental matters as we believe that God is the author and sustainer of all creation. We cannot turn our backs on pollution, global warming, and over-consumption.
Nationally, the Church of England is undertaking the Shrinking the Footprint initiative to measure, and then reduce, the carbon emissions of the church.
Locally, the diocese is developing the Eco-Faith programme which will help local churches to be aware of their role in the environment and develop ways of reducing pollution. The Eco-Faith programme has its own website.
A website of related interest is that of the Climate Justice Fund and that can be accessed here.
The Church and Environment Group is formed from representatives of the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton Justice and Peace Commission, the Diocese of Chichester Church in Society Department and Christian Ecology Link.
The leaflet An Advocate for the Environment is available here.
A new document, An energy audit for your church, is available here.
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Parish Pack |
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Eco-Faith sign-up form |
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Greening the Church |
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Managing your energy |
