St James' wins national Green award
First published on: 3rd April 2019Winning a Church Times Green Church Award was a "wow" moment for Ed Sampson, churchwarden at St James' Finchampstead.
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New resources for Creationtide
First published on: 12th September 2018New resources for Creationtide. 'Creationtide' or the 'Season of Creation' is the period in the annual church calendar (from 1st September to 4th October) dedicated to God as Creator and Sustainer of all life.
More churches urged to convert to renewable energy
First published on: 10th August 2018As temperatures soar around the world, more than 5,500 UK churches have put their faith in clean energy.
Church of England agrees to disinvest from fossil fuel companies not in line with the Paris Climate Change Agreement
First published on: 9th July 2018Church of England agrees to disinvest from fossil fuel companies not in line with the Paris Climate Change Agreement. Breaking: Goddard amendment passes at General Synod The Bishop of Oxford says:"I am very pleased that the Church of England has agreed to disinvest from fossil fuel companies not in line with the Paris Climate Change Agreement in 2020 and to complete that disinvestment by 2023 at the latest if they are not prepared to align their plans with the Paris Agreement and a carbon zero future.
Moving forward from the Paris climate talks
First published on: 16th August 2017As the world looks to reduce its carbon footprint following COP21, we ask 'what next?'
Diocese joins in Low Carbon Oxford – 60 vicarages get money saving solar panels
First published on: 14th May 2014Diocese joins in Low Carbon Oxford - 60 vicarages get money saving solar panels. THE Diocese of Oxford has become a member of Low Carbon Oxford as part of ongoing efforts to ensure the Church is doing its bit for the planet.
Earthing Faith - Reading Gathering Report
First published on: 14th May 2014Earthing Faith - Reading Gathering Report. Developing an eco-friendly parish: a resource evening for churches in Reading and Berkshire In 2014 Earthing Faith gatherings are bringing people together to showcase resources to help churches explore environment related issues in a parish, with a particular focus on resources for worship.