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Local Events
27 Sep Making it Happen  Zero Carbon Harrogate, 7.30pm. More. 

27 Sep Observing the Climate of Upper Teesdale Talk by Ken Cook. University of Leeds, 6.30pm. More .

1 Oct CAFOD Harvest Fast Day Briefing Barnsley, 9.30-11.30am.

11 Oct Leeds Canal Pilgrimage Leeds Church Institute, 9.30am. More.

9-12 Oct Autumn Rambling in the Dales Parceval Hall. More.  

21 Oct Eco Church Conference North Sheffield, 9.50am-4.30pm. For all budding Eco Churches. More. 

29 Oct Wild City Retreat: Remember Leeds, 2-4pm. More. 

1 Nov Pray for the Climate Harrogate group, 9am Details

1 Nov "Hailstorm over Yorkshire" talk by Matt Clark University of Leeds, 6.30pm. Details. 

8 Nov Leeds Canal Pilgrimage Leeds Church Institute, 9.30am.
More. 

18 Nov Joy in Enough: the Big Workshop Green Christian Day Conference. Sheffield. More. 

12 Dec A Look Back at the Weather of 2017 and Christmas Photo Competition. University of Leeds, 6.30pm. Details. 
National Events
1 Sep - 4 Oct 
Creationtide

22 Sep World Car Free Day  More.


4 Oct 
World Animal Day

7 Oct Eco Church Conference South London. Read more. 

8-14 Oct Good Money Week Resources for churches and more here. 

10 Oct The Road to Sustainable Transport Fit for the Future Network Birmingham, 12-4.30pm. More.

22-29 Oct One World Week:  Good Neighbours my World Depends on Us. Read more. 

1 Nov Pray and Fast for the Climate Details. 

7 Dec Tackling Fuel Poverty: Warmer, Healthier, Fairer London. More. 
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16th November

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September 2017 - Issue 14
In this season of Creationtide there is lots going on caring for God's creation across the Diocese and further afield. Ready for Recycling Week next week? Magazine Magic has a reusable article for your parish magazine. Don't forget to join our Diocese of Leeds Environment group on Facebook!

Jemima Parker
Environment Officer for the Diocesan of Leeds 
Local News
A rural church and a cathedral in the Diocese of Leeds have found themselves pitted against each other in the Church Times Green Church Awards shortlist.
Mark Powley, Principal, says, "I'm delighted that St Hild College has been able to pioneer this important award in the theological education sector." More. 

The diocese is playing its part in a pioneering Climate Commission launched in Leeds to encourage investment in low-carbon, climate-resilient developments which could save cities millions of pounds. More.
Worth Watching?

Previews of the Al Gore follow-up film took place across the country in August. 
Mary Brown gives her verdict. Review.      
Reporting on the Leeds Climate Coalition launch Leeds TV news show "On the Aire" used All Hallows Church and the Diocesan Green Journey to illustrate how carbon reductions were already taking place across the city. Watch here from 5.50mins.
National News
Pope Francis and the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew issued a joint statement on 1st September urging people to be respectful and responsible toward creation while being aware of how disrupted ecosystems impact the poor. More. 

New report shows global temperature have risen by 1 degree celsius rather than the predicted 1.3 degrees, giving more hope of achieving the Paris Agreement target of staying below 1.5 degrees. Read more. 

Wayne Dixon hopes his quest to clean-up Britain's beaches will inspire others. Watch "7,000m coastal litter mission" here. 
From 1st September to 4th October, Christians around the world are praying and caring for creation. It's the "Season of Creation" celebrated by Christian churches around the globe. Find out what they are up to (including Bradford Cathedral). 

A new report, welcomed by HRH Prince Charles, scrutinises food supply chains, uncovering the true cost of our everyday shopping habits. More. 
A new government scheme will see solar panels installed on 800,000 low-income homes across England and Wales over the next five years. Read more. 
Magazine Magic
Recycling Now!

National Recycling Week falls at Harvest Festival time David Eggleston explores how these are linked. Download here. 
Resource Centre
Buglife- Resources and Funding
Buglife, the pollinator charity, is working with the Church of England. Funding opportunities and resources from the Buglife Officer in Leeds. More. 
Study Guides on Creation Care
Thinking ahead for Lent? Check out this list of possible Bible Study resources. 
SCM Green Challenge resources for students. Click here. 
St Ethelburga's Centre provides a Spirituality Ecology Programme that works with the next generation of emerging leaders to integrate spiritual values with practical action. Starts February 2018. 

Oppportunities
Wanted - Church Heating Advice
Advice on Church Heating systems. Independent informal information for churches on renewable and low carbon heating. Please help! 
Diocesan Area Environment Champions
Could you assist your local parishes giving advice on environmental issues?  Read more.
Operation Noah Trustees
Two trustees being sought. Read more. 
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