Environment & social justice

Bishop Olivia at COP26 in Glasgow - October 2021

Social justice and creation care are fundamental to our common vision to become a more Christ-like Church.

With our world changing in new and unprecedented ways, we must think afresh about inequality, our communities, and what it means to be human. We need to be the best Church we can be in such a time as this: a more Christ-like Church for the sake of God’s world.

God is already at work through more than a thousand churches, chaplaincies and schools in this diocese and also through each of us as individual disciples. From food banks, to the Eco Church movement and our successful campaign for fossil fuel divestment, much is being done… Did you know that over 520 churches in this diocese are already involved in social action?

With as many as 1,700 community projects in the diocese, it’s clear that the church is doing some amazing things. This section of the website is packed with resources and information to help you to take the next steps towards a fairer, more just and inclusive church: contemplative, compassionate and courageous in all that we do.

“It is our calling and our responsibility”

It’s tough, but if schools, churches, parishioners and families all work together, we can make a meaningful difference.


 

In this section...

Environmental action

A wealth of resources for you to make a difference at home, at school, at church and in the wider community, including our EcoHub.

LGBTI+ chaplaincy

Listening, support, and prayerful affirmation for LGBTI+ people, their families and friends.

Addressing poverty and inequality

Part of the diocese's common vision to be a more Christ-like church. Be inspired to take action or find resources to support your church's work.

Racial justice

The time is right to bring the UKME community into sharper focus within the Church. Resources and information on racial equality and the Church.

Disability and church

The church community is only complete when all are welcome. Resources and information for churches on disability and ministry.

Cost-of-living resources

Guidance for individuals, churches and clergy to support them through the cost-of-living crisis.

Page last updated: Friday 23rd August 2024 8:46 AM

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