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 |
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18-21 July Social Reformers Summer School: Food, Relationships and the Environment Cambridge.
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21-24 July Increasing Sensitivity to Animals and Humans Summer school, Oxford.
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1 Sep Pray and Fast for the Climate.
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1 Oct Pray and Fast for the Climate
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4 Oct CAFOD Harvest Fast Day
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11-22 Nov UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 25) Brazil
22 Nov Signs of Hope - Green Christian Retreat Laude Abbey.
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16 Dec 70th Anniversary of Countryside and National Parks Act
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12 September
Please send your news stories, events, resources, book reviews and jokes to
Jemima Parker
by 9th September!
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Plenty of eco
action across the diocese, there are good news stories, training opportunities and resources for you to enjoy in this edition.
Jemima Parker,
Diocesan Environment Officer
jemima.parker@leeds.anglican.org
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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.
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"Proclaim the Good News to All Creation"
Bishop Paul charged the 70 delegates at the Diocesan 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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Pope has told oil company bosses that climate change threatens the future of the "human family".
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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
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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.
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For the first time since the Industrial Revolution, Britain is obtaining more power from zero-carbon sources than fossil fuels. Read
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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.
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A ready to print magazine article for your Parish Magazine!
The 3 "R"s - David Eggleston, Christ Church Harrogate
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52 Eco Top Tips for 2019
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
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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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