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March 2019 - Issue 23
As Leeds Diocesan Synod debates a new environment policy this Saturday, there is plenty to discuss in this GGF edition, with local climate action and a packed resources section to take you through Lent and beyond.
Visiting CiTu's climate innovation district in the heart of Leeds and the Recycling and Energy Recovery Facility at Cross Green made for an insightful and very different meeting for the Diocesan Environment Group.
Read more.
Green Journey Renewed
After an extensive retendering process, in which 11 companies bid to offer Green Energy Services for parishes in the Leeds Diocese, Green Energy Consulting were confirmed today as the winning provider with their
Green Journey scheme.
Read more.
This Saturday the Diocesan Environment Group will bring a new
environment policy to Synod with carbon reduction targets in line with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, backed by a
5 Year Strategy to implement it. Read the Briefing Paper
here.
Greening the Lectionary offers ideas for reflection and sermon hints, week-by-week based on the readings in the Revised Common Lectionary. Written by one of our Area Environment Champions, Rev Ruth Newton. More
here.
As part of a global youth movement, students and schoolchildren will be striking to call for more action to mitigate climate change again tomorrow. Youth Strike 4 Climate demonstrations took place in Leeds and Huddersfield on February 15th.
More.
After nine years at Church House Westminster, Environmental Policy Officer for the Church of England, Ruth Knight is moving on. We look forward to meeting her successor in due course. View an info graphic of her legacy
here or
watch this video.
Speaking for a motion to increase the resource for the Church of England Environment Campaign and measure church carbon footprint, Rev Canon James Allison, vicar of Coley, told a story about the Leeds Diocesan Environment Group. Watch from 46 minutes
here. Read
more.
Church of Ireland Bishops' Appeal is encouraging Christians to use less plastic this Lent and put money towards a Water Aid project in Gambia.
Read more.
Magazine Magic
A ready to print magazine article for your Parish Magazine!
Grants of £500 for creative projects involving young people aged 14-25. More
here. Grow Wild also has free wildflower seed kits. Deadline 1st April.
Opportunities
Parish Environment Reps
Are you the environmental enthusiast in your church or do you know the person who is? We are seeking a Rep in each parish to receive information and take up training opportunities.
More.
Community Facilitators wanted
Zero Carbon Yorkshire is looking for 2 enterprising people to help start low carbon initiatives in areas around Yorkshire on a voluntary basis. Training provided. Apply by 22 March More.
