Caring for Creation: News
Walk to School Month
First published on: 1st October 2026October is International Walk to School Month.
What three things? - October 2026
First published on: 1st October 2026What three things can you do in October to take your first steps (or more!) as a church on your eco journey?
Reflections on our calling to care for Creation
First published on: 17th September 2026The Revd Ben Tanner, Priest in Charge of All Saints Totley shares his reflections on our calling to care for Creation and the work of All Saints towards a Silver Eco Church award.
Common Ground Award 2026 to 2027
First published on: 11th September 2026The funding is aimed at capital improvements or equipment that helps an organisation bring different communities together.
Voices of Experience
First published on: 10th September 2026Come along to this session to hear about: how other churches have managed this process; managing discussions with your PCC; where to go for advice including knowing when and how to engage with consultants and DAC.
Eco Church Support: Eco Champions & Eco Church Surveys
First published on: 10th September 2026For this session, we are delighted to be joined by Jacob Kidd (Environment Group at Great St Mary's) who will talk about setting up an Eco Church committee. Then Rev’d Imogen Nay (Bishop’s Advisor on Climate) will address responding to some of the trickier questions in the Eco Church survey, in particular in the lifestyle section.
Energy audits for community buildings: Lessons learned
First published on: 19th August 2026This blog from Cambridgeshire ACRE’s Sustainability Advisor identified five key things during his first year working with community buildings across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
Low carbon heating in churches - Case Studies
First published on: 19th August 2026New case studies on carbon reduction options for churches using oil for heating.
Creationtide 2026 - Ministry Mailing
First published on: 17th August 2026Creationtide, or the Season of Creation, is the period in the annual church calendar, from 1 September to 4 October, dedicated to God as Creator and Sustainer of all life.
Churchyard News from the Wildlife Trust - August 2026
First published on: 12th August 2026Churchyard hints and tips from Diana Cook, volunteer coordinator for the Cambridgeshire Churchyard Conservation Award from the Wildlife Trust.
Hope for All Creation - A webinar with our Diocesan Environment Officer
First published on: 12th August 2026Join our Diocesan Environment Officer, the Rev’d Canon Nigel Cooper, for a webinar on the new teaching document, Hope for all Creation.
Diocesan Environmental Policy - A summary guide
First published on: 12th August 2026This policy calls upon all members of the church as the body of Christ to deepen their own commitment and practice in Caring for Creation as part of their Christian discipleship. It is a core part of the mission and ministry of the Church, contributing to all Five Marks of Mission.
What three things? - September 2026
First published on: 11th August 2026What three things can you do in September to take your first steps (or more!) as a church on your eco journey?
Common Ground: Conversations on faith, climate and creation
First published on: 29th July 2026Bishop Mary talks to people from the Diocese of Oxford with expertise in different topics in a series of six conversational podcasts called Common Ground.
What three things? - August 2026
First published on: 27th July 2026What three things can you do in August to take your first steps (or more!) as a church on your eco journey?
Nature Notes: Bats that aren’t in the Belfry!
First published on: 13th July 2026Bats have been found in churchyards for a very long time, often roosting in trees or buildings.
Greener Banking for Churches
First published on: 7th July 2026In this session for treasurers and finance officers, Rosie Venner from JustMoney Movement will explore practical steps churches can take to 'green' their finances.
New Net Zero Carbon video
First published on: 7th July 2026This video speaks to the hearts and minds element of the net zero carbon programme and is created to be hopeful, encouraging and reflective of the groundswell of support environmental action has across the Church of England.
What three things? - July 2026
First published on: 5th July 2026What three things can you do in July to take your first steps (or more!) as a church on your eco journey?
What three things? - June 2026
First published on: 12th June 2026What three things can you do in June to take your first steps (or more!) as a church on your eco journey?
