Make COP Count at St Edburg's, Bicester
First published on: 4th March 2021Colin Cockshaw tells the environment team about the plans St Edburg's, Bicester, has for the run up to COP26.
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Butterfly abundance in Bucks
First published on: 1st March 2021Butterfly abundance in Bucks. With conservation and the environment being high on our agenda right now, we were delighted to read that this year has been remarkably good for butterflies at St John's, Stone, Buckinghamshire.
Environmentally-friendly electric car for Bishop Olivia
First published on: 1st March 2021The Bishop of Reading, the Rt Revd Olivia Graham, is the latest bishop in the Diocese of Oxford to move to an environmentally-friendly electric car.
Theological college works towards Eco-College status
First published on: 1st March 2021Christians are called to be good stewards of God's creation and to look after our brothers and sisters around the world, yet we are facing a time of human-made environmental crisis.
Eco Church and environmental audits in Wokingham
First published on: 25th February 2021A Wokingham church details its experience with the Eco Church and energy audit programme and describes the benefits they've seen since.
Bucks Bee Club is a Hive of Activity
First published on: 18th February 2021A Buckinghamshire church's weekly bee club has made quite a buzz with the younger members of the All Saints' Coleshill congregation.
Taking Climate Action in the Benefice of Witney
First published on: 18th February 2021The rector of the Witney Benefice meets the local MP to discuss their cares and concerns on environmental issues and climate action.
ODBE schools 'twin' with schools in South India to help tackle the climate crisis
First published on: 18th February 2021The Oxford Diocesan Board of Education (ODBE) launches a new initiative, The School Twinning Programme, in partnership with the United Society for Partners in the Gospel (USPG) and the Church of South India, in response to the climate emergency.
Gathering 2019 Energy Data
First published on: 18th December 2020Gathering 2019 Energy Data. Thank you for filling in the Energy Footprint Tool! Your data will help your church get a clearer picture of its carbon footprint - and will help the diocese to understand churches' needs better.
Ways for churches to save energy and money
First published on: 18th December 2020Ways for churches to save energy and money. The church energy audit programmes conducted by Oxford and Leeds dioceses and the National Church have resulted in some key learnings about how churches can best save carbon - and money.