Over 20% of all our churches have registered with A Rocha UK’s Eco Church scheme and we hope to see even more registered over the next year. It's a great way to engage your whole congregation in care for creation. It provides a framework, resources, and recognition for your achievements.
Eco Church Helps you work through five areas:
- Worship and teaching
- Buildings
- Land
- Lifestyle
- Community and global engagement
Find registered churches in our diocese - we're hoping to see over 40% of churches registered by 2026
New Eco Church survey
The new Eco Church survey launches on 8 October 2024.
We will be holding a webinar on 22 October, 1pm, where you can find out more about the new survey and what to do next.
If you’re not sure where to start, our parish resource pack can give you simple ideas to take back to church:
Environment Parish Resource Pack
Easy-to-follow advice on how to improve sustainability, reduce energy consumption and save money for your church, no matter your tradition or location in the diocese.
- Churchyard nature hunt
- Active travel
- Sustainable catering
- Efficient appliances
- Eco-friendly supplies
- DIY lighting
- Heating your church (see also the advice notes at the bottom of this Heating page)