Amy Cameron from the carbon cutting organisation 10:10 shares in this post how some schools in the Diocese of Oxford are trail-blazing a funding model that may be one of few ways community buildings can install solar in the future, and how you can help!
Tamzin Evershed shares the story behind All Saints Carbon Reduction project and their bid to gain funding from the energyshare website. From an original project looking at the church building they have developed a project to install Solar Panels on their community centre and fund the work that goes on there. When we launched the [...]
Come and see what West Berkshire’s ‘green’ and sustainability groups are doing and learn how greening projects can be set up in your area or parish at the West Berkshire Green Exchange Showcase evening. Time: Wednesday 16th November, 7.00pm (refreshments from 7.00pm, presentations start at 7.30pm) Venue: Council Chamber, West Berkshire Council, Market Street Offices, [...]
“God’s World”: an evening with the Bishop of Reading exploring why and how to become an EcoCongregation. At St John and St Stephen’s Church, 121-147 Orts Road, Reading, RG1 3JN Thursday 17th November, 7.30 – 9.30 pm. Free entry, open to all denominations. Bishop Andrew will speaking about his experiences of the impact of climate [...]
Pilgrimage can often lead to us to connecting to the world in new ways. Be it appreciating God’s creation in deeper ways or connecting with a deeper call to live the spiritual life. The Diocese of Oxford has launched the Pilgrim Project to encourage the spirit of pilgrimage. What could you do in your area? How can the spirit of pilgrimage encourage us in caring for creation?
This online map shows many of the environment based projects and groups active in the Diocese of Oxford – from eco church building projects to biodiversity in churchyards and local community groups focussed on environmental issues. Why not find one near you or add your own?
An information evening for voluntary, faith and community organisations to explore how you can use your community building to generate clean energy and get paid for it. On the night there will be: Impartial advice from an Energy Savings Trust expert plus local project study from Park United Reform Church How to save money making [...]
If you can’t cover your travelling entirely by public transport, cycle or on foot, you still don’t need to own a car: join a car club instead! Members get access to a fleet of cars parked in designated bays in local streets without any of the hassle or cost of ownership. Once a member, you [...]
On 6th March people will gather in Great Missenden for the Living Hope: Green Churches, Green Schools Conference. It will be an opportunity to explore faith and the environment. There will be leading theologians, environmental experts and people from around the Diocese of Oxford interested in how we bring together our passion for the earth [...]
