1. National GC Events; 2. Events with GC input; 3. Long list of events of all organisations
1. NATIONAL GREEN CHRISTIAN EVENTS:
14 Sept: Manchester: Green Christian on the Road Together Event
28 Sept: Stroud : Green Christian on the Road Together Event
9 Nov 2019: Green Christian Annual Members Meeting London
22-25 Nov: Launde Abbey, Leics: Green Christian Retreat
2. EVENTS WITH A GREEN CHRISTIAN INPUT, OR A LOCAL GREEN CHRISTIAN EVENT
Sat 12 Oct: Barnet, London Green Christian-Barnet: Food in a time of Climate Crisis: 9.45 a.m. for refreshments, and event starts: 10.00a.m. — 12.00 noon: St. John’s Church, Somerset Rd., New Barnet, EN5 1RH.We are a friendly group of mainly local people who have a range of opinions. You don’t have to be a church-goer to attend! You can come and just “observe.” www.climateconcern.co.uk 07990 793 046 ants8424@gmail.com
3. EVENTS OF ALL ORGANISATIONS
1 Sep- 4 Oct: Wirksworth Team Ministry – Derbyshire : SEASON OF CREATION. 1 Sep: “Land & Fields” . 8 Sep: “Oceans & Fish” 15 Sep: “Rivers & Forests” – . 22 Sep: “Skies & Cosmos” – on 29 Sep: Carsington: 11am TEAM SERVICE in the open air (or under a marquee!) on the Green an All Age celebration of what we have learnt during the month, with a L.O.A.F. (Local, Organic, Animal Friendly &/or FairTrade) BRING & SHARE LUNCH, to which all are invited – church-goers or not.
11-13 Sept: Cambridge: The Faraday Inst for Science and Religion: : Blue Planet, Blue God: Westminster College: Deadline for applications: August 12. Keynote speakers are Prof Meric Srokosz and Dr Rebecca Watson authors of the book ‘Blue Planet, Blue God; The bible and the sea’ SCM Press 2017.
15, 17, 29 Sept: Settle, N Yorks: Three Creation themed morning services 10.30am. Settle Methodist Church, BD24 9JH:
14 Sept: Manchester: Green Christian on the Road Together Event – The Dandelion Community, Woodhouse Park, Wythenshawe
16 Sept: Guildford Twelve Years to Save the Planet – Conference organised by South East Faiths Forum University of Surrey GU2 7HX 10am to 15.30pm — – bringing speakers together from different beliefs and traditions, to offer us their insights into attitudes to our common environment and responsibility for our planet. £10 incl of refreshments. Please book by 2 Sept to secure your place.
16-22 Sept: European Mobility Week
18 Sept: – 7 for 7:30pm Settle, N Yorks Friends Meeting House: FMH – A workshop led by Olivia Hanks: “Does tax work for the Common Good?” We will be taking a looks at why tax is key to equality and justice, and how we can take action for a just tax system. It includes an opportunity for small group discussions exploring the big questions about tax and its role in our society, and starting to imagine a better tax system. Olivia is Programme Manager of Economics and Sustainability for Quaker Peace and Social Witness.
20 Sept: Global Climate Strike and – Quaker suggestions
Sat 21 Sept: Wirral Earth Fest, 11 am – 5 pm, St Bridget’s Church, Centre and School Fields, West Kirby. Stalls, Food, Music and Activities for all ages.
Sat 21 Sept Frome: ‘Green your churchyard’ workshop at Holy Trinity Churchyard in Frome. Local experts Dr Pippa Raynor from Somerset Wildlife Trust, David Curry of Devon Living Churchyards, and Chris Stringer of Frome Town Council will be there to share ideas and inspiration for how to boost biodiversity in your churchyard, and beyond!
21 Sept: Hereford Eco Diocese Launch: The Diocese of Hereford is joining other Dioceses in working towards gaining Eco Diocese status! This is a really positive step that will impact on all our churches and groups as together we seek to ‘live more lightly’ and care for the amazing environment that God has created. This will be opened by Bishop Richard and Helen Stephens from A Rocha UK, as our keynote speaker. Some of the pilot churches that have already begun this process, will highlight some of the ‘highs and lows’ of their journeys so far. Following lunch (provided) participants will be able to chose from ten practical workshops focused on the five themes covered by the eco church survey: Buildings, workshop and teaching, lifestyle, community and global awareness and churchyards. We have a great line-up of speakers to help churches on this journey. Do book places as soon as possible as spaces are limited. St James Church, 102 Green Street, Hereford, HR1 2QW
Sat 21 Sept: York: St Martin Coney Street : Community of the cross of Nails – York Group: 1.30pm – 4.30pm: Prayer led every half hour: Climate Action for Peace: International Day of Peace 21 Sept.
22 Sept: Car Free Day and Car Free Sunday
See also London Car Free Day Events here and here.
23-24 (-25) Sept: Once In A Lifetime – A 2-day Climate Justice Summit in Cambridge – with Amos Trust and A Rocha. St Paul’s Church, Hill Road, Cambridge
28th Sept: Stroud Green Christian on the Road Together Event at the Immaculate Conception Church, 10.30 to 4.30. Coffee at 10am
30 Sept: Churches & the Climate Emergency: Greater Manchester Churches Together 17.00-21.00: Salford Cathedral Centre, 3 ford St, Salford M3 6DP
Wed 2 Oct: Haddenham : Eco Church and mission: 2 October @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm: – Free – £10 which will include lunch Venue: St Mary’s Church, Churchend, Haddenham, HP17 8AH
2 Oct: Royal Wootton Bassett: How to face the Climate Crisis and have hope in the future: Methodist Church 7.30pm.
5 Oct: Lincoln: St Giles Church LN2 4EH : A Church for our Planet – Why Eco Church? – biblical basis: creation, justice Introductory speaker: Revd David Court, Bishop of Lincoln (Grimsby) – Book and for info on Event and details
5 Oct: Torquay: Environmental Event and Talk: Torquay Central Church 1.30pm Central Church Torquay. Suttons Seeds. Friends of the Earth
Refreshments and more – In aid of Factory Row and local food banks- just bring an item to donate. ” Don’t Lose What You Love”
Talk ‘Caring for God’s Acre’ by Exeter Diocese Environmental officer David Curry
Sat 5 Oct: Weston Super Mare: EcoChurch day conference at Christ Church, Weston Super Mare. Speakers including Rob Varley, former head of the Met Office, and Rev Kevin Durrant, Baptist Pastor and author of ‘The Earth will teach you’, as well as local church members talking about their own Eco Church journey, and lots of practical advice on everything from boilers to bats.
5-11 Oct: Good Money Week
5 Oct: Edinburgh: GOOD MONEY WEEK FAIR: YOUR MONEY CHANGING THE WORLD 09:30 – 13:00, City of Edinburgh Methodist
Sun 6 Oct: London FaithJustice Christianity and Climate Change
2.00pm – 6.00pm: Mount Street Jesuit Centre, London, W1K 3AH
[also Saturday 26th October, 11.00am – 5.00pm: The Peace Hub. Birmingham, B4 6AF] Join us for an afternoon of reflection and discussion exploring our responses to the climate emergency.
Sat 12 Oct: Barnet, London Green Christian-Barnet: Food in a time of Climate Crisis: 9.45 a.m. for refreshments, and event starts: 10.00a.m. — 12.00 noon: St. John’s Church, Somerset Rd., New Barnet, EN5 1RH
Mon 14 Oct: Newport: Now is the time to act climate change conference. – organised by Churches Together in Wales
19 Oct: Leigh-on-Sea Leigh Road Baptist Church 10am-3pm ECO FAIR to be opened by Sir David Amess MP
20-27 Oct: One World Week: 2019 theme: Climate Changes Everything
Now is the time to act.
Sat 26 Oct: Birmingham FaithJustice Christianity and Climate Change 11.00am – 5.00pm: The Peace Hub. Birmingham, B4 6AF
Join us for an afternoon of reflection and discussion exploring our responses to the climate emergency.
9 Nov 2019: Green Christian Annual General Meeting London. 1pm till 4.30pm St Andrews Lower Hall, Short Street London SE1 8LJ Bring and share lunch.
Mon 18 Nov: Wells Cathedral is organising a 6th Form Conference on Climate Change It’s a hot topic and they have some great speakers and activities lined up. If you are a teacher or know one, please encourage them to bring a group along.
22-25 Nov: Green Christian Retreat at Launde Abbey
23 Nov: Dursley Tabernacle URC, Gloucestershire: Eco Day led by Alex Mabbs (from Brighthelm Church, Brighton) Provisional programme: Morning: Green Issues. Afternoon: green theology, worship and prayer. Details
Sat 23 Nov: 11-2.30 St Michael & All Angles Church, Summertown, Oxford Explore all the information you need to individually combat climate change.
Over 25 stalls will provide advice on recycling, repair and upcycling, planting trees, solar panels, food waste and composting, house insulation, changing to green energy, reducing plastic waste, local allotments, supporting poorer communities, campaigning, lobbying decision makers and more.
Saturday 23 Nov 11.00 am – 2.30 pm St Michael & All Angels Church, Summertown, Oxford: Explore all the information you need to individually combat climate change.
Over 25 stalls will provide advice on recycling, repair and upcycling, planting trees, solar panels, food waste and composting, house insulation, changing to green energy, reducing plastic waste, local allotments, supporting poorer communities, campaigning, lobbying decision makers and more.
Over 25 stalls will provide advice on recycling, repair and upcycling, planting trees, solar panels, food waste and composting, house insulation, changing to green energy, reducing plastic waste, local allotments, supporting poorer communities, campaigning, lobbying decision makers and more.
30 Nov: Remembrance Day for lost species
Some dates for prayer and action collated by Christian Concern for One World
www.projectbritain.com/calendar/
national-awareness-days.com
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