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Carbon Fast 2015 Reflections

Ash Wednesday: The Bishop of Truro, the Rt Revd Tim Thornton, provided the first of our daily reflections for Lent. And God said, “Let the … Read more

Carbon Fast

Between 2014-16, the dioceses in the southwest of the Church of England promoted a Lent Carbon Fast. These focus generally on personal and domestic actions … Read more

Schools

Children are the future, so it is important to be concerned about what sort of planet they will inherit, and to teach them how to … Read more

Living Churchyards

As the countryside in Britain becomes more industrialised and urbanised, there are fewer places for wildlife to live and wildflowers to grow. But there are … Read more

Housing

This page includes information on: The steps to take in shrinking your energy consumption and carbon footprint. Links to more information about energy efficiency and … Read more

Church buildings

This page includes information on: The steps to take in shrinking your building’s energy consumption and carbon footprint. Energy projects in church buildings. Commissioning an … Read more

Policy development

“The whole creation belongs to God. As human beings we are part of the whole and have a responsibility to love and care for what … Read more

Green energy deal

The Dioceses in the South West have negotiated a bulk purchase tariff with green energy supplier Ecotricity for electricity and gas in churches, church halls, … Read more

Actions

The Dioceses in the South West are encouraging churches and church members to consider our whole ecological footprint and its ramifications, and to take action … Read more