“The Christian message should offer us a lens through which we can view eternity and see the actions and decisions we take today as ripples on the lake of time which will reach the shores of future generations for good or ill.” - Michael Bates
No one knows it all, together we have a better idea. We dedicate time of extended learning together each month as a church. In 2020 we are following Simplicity, Love and Justice by James Odgers.
In the chapter Caring for God’s World we re-committed ourselves to:
consider our responsibility as Christians for the created world
be aware of the statistics which show how quickly the world is being degraded
consider how such statistics change our lifestyle
“I love God and I love His world…”
Watch this video from some members of our community on how they care for God’s world.
Instagram Quiz
Can you get four out of four?
Resources & Ideas
The Earth Shop, a one stop shop for plastic-free and cruelty-free household and beauty products. Founded in Stanford-le-Hope.
Hardie Park Terracycle, eliminating the idea of waste by recycling the non-recylcable, such as: crips packets, pet food pouches and toothpaste tubes.
Operation Noah, a Christian charity working with the Church to inspire action on the climate crisis.
Tearfund, over 50 years' experience of responding to disasters and crises. We serve the most vulnerable people and communities – wherever they are.