22 May What's Your Carbon Lifestyle? 10.30am Talk, Leeds. More.
22 May Re-wilding in Nidderdale and the Uplands 7pm Talk. More.
24 May Church Building Project Workshop More
26 May The Big Blessing 2pm Stirley Community Farm YWT, Hudds, HD4 6RP
29 May Family Fun York Cemetry YO10 5AJ. More.
8 Jun Environmental Mission Training Day Harrogate. More.
13 Jun Wildflowers and Plants Identification Slingsby, Yorkshire. More.
17 Jun Tree Identification Course. More.
27-30 Jun Flower Festival Otley Parish Church. More.
29 July Bumble Bee Identification Course. More.
1-4 Aug Walking in Wharfedale Details
30/31 Aug Moana - Water of Life: Navigating Climate Change for Planetary Health Conference, Lincoln Cathedral. More
22 Oct Deep Peace of the Earth - Spirituality of Creation Retreat Day. High Dalby House, Pickering. More. |
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1 Jun Pray and Fast for the Climate
Resources
5 Jun Green Health Live Conference, Lambeth Palace.
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20 Jun Clean Air Day
26 Jun The Time is Now Mass Lobby of Parliament
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1 July Pray and Fast for the Climate
Resources
21-24 July Increasing Sensitivity to Animals and Humans Summer school, Oxford.
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22 Nov Signs of Hope - Green Christian Retreat Laude Abbey.
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4th July
Please send your news stories, events, resources, book reviews and jokes to
Jemima Parker
by 1st July!
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Q. Why did the woman go outdoors with her purse open?
A. Because she expected some change in the weather!
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While our spring weather has been out of kilter, there has been a definite spring awakening to the reality of climate change with Youth Strikes, Extinction Rebellion protests and national and local government climate emergency declarations. Read below to hear what local churches are doing to care for God's creation.
Jemima Parker, Diocesan Environment Officer jemima.parker@leeds.anglican.org
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Easter Exploration of how we are "Crucifying" Creation
Otley Parish Church took a different look at Easter this year, exploring the link between the sufferings of Christ to that of God's Creation and looking at how Jesus' resurrection offers hope for the whole of creation to be renewed.
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Baildon Building a Zero Carbon Church
It has been a year of green bricks as building works progress at Baildon Methodist Church, with the whole community joining in with fund raising for a future proofed building.
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Just as the UK Committee on Climate Change policy advice
report was published on 2nd May, parliament declared a
climate emergency. Now we wait and pray for policies to effect rapid and unprecedented decarbonisation.
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David Attenborough's powerful documentary on climate change was well received. It provides an excellent resource to demystify the climate emergency.
Watch here.
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The Time is Now
Join thousands from across the UK in a mass lobby of parliament to call for stronger policies on climate mitigation. Meet your MP, workshops, Walk of Witness with the Faith for the Climate Network. More and booking
here.
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A Song for the Season of Creation
With words by Malcolm Guite and music by Ian Stephens, a new song to help promote the Season of Creation this year is to be launched during the Evensong service at St Bride's, Fleet Street, London on Sunday 26 May.
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A ready to print magazine article for your Parish Magazine!
The C Word - Carbon
What is the big deal about our carbon emissions and where do they come from? Andy Ive
Are you an Idler?
Switching off your car engine when stationary can be a blessing for all. David Eggleston
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52 Eco Top Tips
A resource for your weekly newsletter, one top tip a week to last you through the year ahead. Click here.
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Biblical Reflections and Sermon Hints with an Environmental Theme.
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Plan ahead for the Season of Creation 1st Sep - 4th Oct. New resources from the National
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An outdoor worship resource for all ages for your church or Forest Church this spring and summer. Click
here.
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Are the world cycle championships coming past your church? Grants from £300-£3,000. Deadline 17th June.
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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.
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