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Environment e-news for the Northern Diocese

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Local Events

8 July Caught in the Middle: Climate Change, Education and Youthstrike 4 Climate Leeds Uni. More

16 July The Big Leeds Climate Conversation 6pm Leeds Uni. More

20 July Wilfred's Walks: Pilgrimage of Creation Copgrove, Nr Ripon. More

29-31 July Eco Explorers: Three Family Wildlife/Eco Activity Mornings Churches Together, Settle. More

1-4 Aug Walking in Wharfedale Details

26 Aug Caring for Creation Together All Ages Welcome. Sharow, Nr Ripon. More

29-31 Aug Eco Explorers: Three Family Wildlife/Eco Activity Mornings Churches Together, Settle. More

30/31 Aug Moana - Water of Life: Navigating Climate Change for Planetary Health Conference, Lincoln Cathedral. More

6 Sep Caring for Your Churchyard Conference Leeds. More

19 Sep Creation Care in Creationtide 3 sessions study group. Harrogate. More

10 Oct Christianity, Consumerism and Climate Talk, 7.15pm. Wakefield Cathedral. More

22 Oct Deep Peace of the Earth - Spirituality of Creation Retreat Day. High Dalby House, Pickering. More

National Events

18-21 July Social Reformers Summer School: Food, Relationships and the Environment Cambridge. Details

21-24 July Increasing Sensitivity to Animals and Humans Summer school, Oxford. Details

1 Sep Pray and Fast for the Climate. More

1 Sep-4 Oct Creationtide Resources

1 Oct Pray and Fast for the Climate More

4 Oct CAFOD Harvest Fast Day More

11-22 Nov UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 25) Brazil

22 Nov Signs of Hope - Green Christian Retreat Laude Abbey. Details

16 Dec 70th Anniversary of Countryside and National Parks Act

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July 2019 - Issue 25

Plenty of eco action across the region, there are good news stories, training opportunities and resources for you to enjoy in this edition.

Jemima Parker,
Diocesan Environment Officer
[email protected]

Local News

Eco Church Award for St John's, Menston

Congratulations to St John's for their achievement. It may have been a long time coming, but the team's persistence has paid off. Read more.

The Time to Act is Now

Local constituents lobbied their MP about action on climate change in a mass meeting at Westminster. Rev Simon Kittle met his MP. Read more.

"Proclaim the Good News to All Creation"

Bishop Paul charged the 70 delegates at the Diocese of Leeds Environmental Mission Training Day with Jesus' great commission. As well as a packed programme they were treated to a three course food waste lunch. Read more or listen to the talks here.

All Hallows Disinvests from Fossil Fuels

After the children in the church called for their future to be protected and church funds to be moved out of investments associated with fossil fuels, All Hallows Leeds have disinvested. Watch their video here.

The "Big Blessing" Focuses on Climate Emergency

In its fourth year now, the Big Blessing Service hosted at Yorkshire Wildlife Trust's Stirley Community Farm, was pleased to hear from Councillor Andrew Cooper who helped Kirklees Council to publicly declare a climate emergency. Read more.

Eco Family Fun Training Day

Caring for Creation Together is a day for all ages to experience how to develop their Church's ministry to include the Environment of their church and community. Read more.

Lincoln Diocese Hosts International Conference on Climate Change

Held at Lincoln Cathedral and with speakers from Fiji, New Zealand and USA, the Moana-Water of Life: Navigating Climate Change for Planetary Health Conference will involve two days of lectures and workshops shaped around the disciplines of science and theology. Booking and more.

Getting the Most from Your Churchyard?

Biodiversity, caring for churchyard trees, outdoor worship, mapping your churchyard and legal know how. Why not find out more at the Diocesan Caring for Your Churchyard Conference, Friday 6th September. More details and booking here.

Leeds Firm Pioneers CO2 Bricks

How can we capture carbon and make useful products? Three UK companies are leading the way. Read more.

From Rectory Community Garden to Retreat Centre Paradise

Having renewed the rectory garden at St Gregory's Bedale, Rev Ian Robinson and his wife Linda have retired to take a bigger project. Find out about their eco quiet day and read more here.

National News

Pope Warns Oil Bosses of Climate Threat

The Pope has told oil company bosses that climate change threatens the future of the "human family". More.

Bishop Calls for Churches to Garden for Mental Health

The Church of England's lead bishop on healthcare issues, James Newcome, has backed expert' calls for churches to promote gardening for mental wellbeing. Read more.

URC to Divest from Fossil Fuels

The Revd Dr David Pickering, Moderator of the URC National Synod of Scotland, formerly minister at St Andrew's, Roundhay, presented the resolution, which passed unanimously at the Mission Council Meeting in May. More.

Clean Electricity Overtaking Fossil Fuels in Britain

For the first time since the Industrial Revolution, Britain is obtaining more power from zero-carbon sources than fossil fuels. Read more.

Should Solar be Taxed more than Coal?

If we are responding to a climate emergency, are proposed government tax increased on solar and battery storage a helpful policy? The renewable energy company, Good Energy, give their views. Read more and respond if you wish to.