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Whose world is it anyway?
The Earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it. Psalm 24:1 Who owns the world? According to the Bible it… …more
God’s Goodness – Hymn about nature, farming and God’s love for us in times of stress
Author: Mary Whitfield: Tune: C.M. Beatitudo “Fill thou my life, O Lord my God” . Theme: God’s Goodness: nature, farming… …more
April Showers – Water for Life
We associate April with showers. In Al Jolson’s famous words, ‘Though April showers may come your way they bring the… …more
It’s a small world
This is the second of (probably) 6 magazine articles on CEL’s new “messages” which will be the focus of Storm… …more
Love is……..
This is the first of (probably) 6 magazine articles on CEL’s new “messages” which will be the focus of Storm… …more
Can you recognise these three common Churchyard Mosses?
Impress your friends See beautiful shapes, patterns colours under a hand lens Feel happy because you can name some of… …more
Green Christian Magazine, Winter 2012, Issue 74
Back to latest Green Christian Magazine. Green Christian, Winter 2012, Issue 74 A prodigal people? Editorial by Chris Walton A… …more
Needs Awareness, Ability Awareness – Make sure everyone can Hear, See, Understand, Take Part
This is a plea for everyone to be more aware- we could all be more helpful if we are more… …more
Hartley Wintney raises money for forests
– A Rocha – The Big Give – Hartley Wintney is to raise money for the 100churches Rainforest Project again… …more
Advent in today’s world
Advent – a time to examine our shortcomings, to look forward and to prepare for the future. Opening the doors… …more
A Holiday at Home
A couple of days ago we were visiting close friends with near neighbours in Hackbridge, at the foot of whose… …more
Five folded plastic bags in elastic bands – so, so useful
Judith Allison writes: This article was first written six years ago. Now supermarkets are stopping selling light plastic bags –… …more
Go Organic! Using the O in LOAF
When shopping for food we can use the acronym LOAF to help us cook and eat in a way that… …more
Go Fairtrade! Using the F in LOAF
“But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!” Amos 5:23-25 The acronym LOAF can help us shop… …more
Go Animal-Friendly! Using the A in LOAF
“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” Mahatma… …more
Prayer for the Earth Summit
Almighty God, who alone can govern the hearts of frail and sinful humans, send your Holy Spirit among the leaders… …more
Go Local! Using the L in LOAF
Go Local! Using the L in LOAF We can use the acronym LOAF to help us buy food that is… …more
Green Christian Magazine, Summer 2012, Issue 73
Back to latest Green Christian Magazine. Green Christian, Summer 2012, Issue 73 Spiritual Capital? Editorial: Denial by Chris Walton Spiritual… …more
Green Christian Magazine, Winter 2011, Issue 72
Back to latest Green Christian Magazine. Green Christian, Winter 2011, Issue 72 Learning from Creation Editorial: The new story, the… …more
Use your LOAF magazine article
For publication in your local parish magazine. Please modify as you wish. Use your LOAF! What criteria do you use… …more
A Prayer for Easter
A prayer for April and Easter week. Lord, grant us wisdom to accept evolution while reverencing your caring Presence in… …more
How to organise a LOAF Bake-Off
Aims To raise awareness about the ethical and spiritual aspect of food To prove greenies can eat sugary foods and… …more
Creation Time, Ocean Sunday
Theme: Ocean Sunday, by Keith Innes Job 38:1-18 Our human words and ideas can obscure and confuse God’s wisdom, hindering… …more
Discerning the Holy Spirit in the Life of Creation
Discerning the Holy Spirit in the Life of Creation Dermot A. Lane This article first appeared in ‘Doctrine and… …more
Food Justice and Jesus
Food Justice and Jesus by Edward P. Echlin (This article was published in ‘The Pastoral Review’, Vol. 7, Issue 6,… …more
Climate Change Service, December 2010
For download: Climate Service Sheet, 4 Dec 2010 This liturgy was used before the Climate Change March in Central London… …more
A Time to Build an Ark, Climate Service, Dec 2008
For download: Climate Change Liturgy December 2008 This liturgy was used before the Climate Change March in Central London on… …more
Operation Noah Service – Coventry Cathedral October 2004
For download: Operation Noah Service Coventry Cathedral 2004 …more
Sketches by Westley Ingram
CEL member Westley Ingram wrote these three sketches for performing at Greenbelt 2011. They are based on some well loved… …more
Don’t Dump Carbon (Puppet Show)
Operation Noah Day Puppet Show By Ruth Jarman Lilly is eating and drinking snacks very noisily and throwing the packets… …more
LOAF Sermon Outline: Luke 12:22-34. Foolishness, Focus, Future
‘One Bread’ Service of Worship Resource Materials Sermon Outline: Luke 12:22-34; Foolishness, Focus, Future by Rev Keith Innes The Biblical… …more
LOAF Sermon: Luke 8.5-8. The Parable of the Seeds
‘One Bread’ Service of Worship Resource Materials Sermon: Luke 8.5-8. The Parable of the Seeds. by: Rev Christine Jones When… …more
Use Your Loaf Sketch
‘One Bread’ Service of Worship Resource Material ‘Use your LOAF’ Sketch 2 Actors, 1 Voice, Narrators. Voice stand at back… …more
Tiger Lily Soup
This is a spicy winter soup, using seasonal root tubers and preserves from summer. Ingredients : Jerusalem artichokes, a can… …more
How to Make a LOAF Posters Display
Use your loaf You can download posters about LOAF from our resources section and make your own LOAF Display. Locally… …more
Pray like a Prophet
Walter Wink said, ‘History belongs to the intercessors, who believe the future into being’. So how do you pray for… …more
Has anyone seen a butterfly yet? – by Peter Owen Jones
Talk given by Peter Owen Jones at CEL’s ‘End of the Age of Thorns, Surviving Consumerism’ Conference, St John’s Church,… …more
How Bad is Christmas? (Dec 2011 second option)
What is it about Christmas that requires us to consume and waste with such abandon? If we took seriously the… …more
How Good is Insulating your Loft? (Dec 2011)
If you’ve ever measured your carbon footprint you will know that keeping your home warm in winter makes up a… …more
How Bad is Spending a Pound? (Nov 2011)
“Great gifts mean great responsibilities; greater gifts, greater responsibilities!” Luke 12:48 We live, work and shop in a carbon-fuelled economy. … …more
How Bad is Cycling a Mile? (Oct 2011)
Forget fast cars and high-speed trains, the smart way to travel for the people that can, is by bicycle. Quicker… …more
How Bad is a Mug of Coffee (Sept 2011)
How do you take your coffee? How should you take your coffee? The carbon cost of a mug of tea or… …more
How Bad are Volcanoes? (Aug 2011)
How did you feel about the The Grimsvotn volcano eruption this Spring? Were you annoyed by the upset to your… …more
How Bad are Bananas? (July 2011)
We all want to live in a way that is kind to the world but are you sometimes confused about the… …more
Light One Candle (on living Sustainably) (June 2011)
Is there any point in my struggling to live sustainably when so many – including emerging nations – are indifferent… …more
Where is Away? Article on Recycling (March 2011)
(Please modify this article for your own locality) In creation there is no waste. All waste products are used for… …more
