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  • Our Vision

    To encourage reflection and action on caring for creation (especially in relation to a just and fair world) among Gloucestershire Christians;
     
    To support and encourage local Christians who are concerned about the environment;
     
    To provide an information exchange and to facilitate co-ordination of initiatives.  
     

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  • Next Meeting

    Thursday 11th March

    Fukushima nuclear disaster anniversary

    Tuesday 16th March

    Amoco Cadiz oil spill anniversary

    Thursday 18th March

    Torrey Canyon oil spill anniversary

    Saturday 20th March

    St Cuthbet's Day

    Sunday 21st March

    International Day of Forests

    Monday 22nd March

    World Water Day

    Wednesday 24th March

    Exxon Valdez anniversary

    Earth Hour

    Sunday 28th March

    Three Mile Island anniversary

    Wednesday 31st March

    Earth Hour

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  • Latest Articles

    A Dangerous Dance: Biblical Eschatology and World Events
    Presentation by the Revd Dr Daniel Button, Director of Gloucester Theology School (https://gtstheology.org​) Read More

    Happy New Year? Key events anticipated from a Christian perspective
    An illustrated talk by the Revds Arthur Champion and Cate Williams being realistic about the opportunities and challenges ahead as well as what makes Christian eco-activism distinct from others within the environmental movement Read More

    Study Courses on Christian Care for Creation 
    There are a variety of Bible study resources available on the theme of caring for creation, protecting the environment and a Biblical response to climate change. Some have a practical emphasis giving plenty of opportunities for your group to respond to the Word, while others focus more on the theology of our stewardship of creation or Christ’s renewal of all the Earth. You will need to discern which would be most appropriate for your group(s). While each is written with groups in mind, they could also be used for personal study.  Read More

    Synergies between international peace making and caring for creation
    The Revd Arthur Champion made a case for environmental activists and anti-military activists to learn from one another and to find new ways of making a distinctively Christian contribution. Read More

    Reflections on Wendell Berry by the Revd Joe Knight
    The Revd Joe Knight shares his thoughts on “Wendell Berry: Poetry, Creation and the Renewal of Rural Life” Read More

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  • Inspiring quotations

    “From 1945 to 1975 as much ancient woodland in the UK was destroyed as in the previous 400 years” The Wild Place, Bristol

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    Objectives for 2020
     
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    We shall encourage as many as possible of the 380 parish churches to register with A Rocha and work towards the EcoChurch Award with a view to becoming a CofE EcoDiocese by Christmas 2020 (awaiting the result)

         

    Revd Arthur Champion, The Department of Mission and Ministry, Diocese of Gloucester, 4 College Green, Gloucester, GL1 2LR  Tel: 01242 870402 

     

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The Department of Mission and Ministry, Diocese of Gloucester, 4 College Green, Gloucester, GL1 2LR Tel: 01452 835549
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