Creationtide, 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.
When a leaking roof needed replacing, St John's Church in Waterbeach saw an opportunity to do more than repair their building and honour their commitment to creation. They created a living green roof that now captures rainwater, supports wildlife and helps keep the church rooms comfortable throughout the year.
Join our Diocesan Environment Officer, the Rev’d Canon Nigel Cooper, for a webinar on the new teaching document, Hope for all Creation.
This 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.
The General Synod has given final approval to a new festival, which will be celebrated each year on the first Sunday in September. This is the Festival of Creation in Christ: creation given through Christ, reconciled in Christ, and destined in Christ for freedom and glory.
Hope for All Creation offers a vision of how Christians can seek to live in a reconciled relationship with other creatures in the light of this hope and integrate this fully into Christian mission and discipleship.
In this session for treasurers and finance officers, Rosie Venner from JustMoney Movement will explore practical steps churches can take to 'green' their finances.
Registrations are open on the Caring for God's Acre website for Love Your Burial Ground Week with Churches Count on Nature, an annual initiative to celebrate and monitor the wildlife to be found in churchyards, chapel yards and cemeteries across the UK. The dates this year are Saturday 6 - Sunday 14 June.
An eastern regional Zoom session to share learning and experiences.
The Church of England have created a series of videos with experts in net zero carbon technologies, church insurance, and conservation
Creationtide or the Season of Creation is the period in the annual church calendar, from 1st September to 4th October, dedicated to God as Creator and Sustainer of all life.
A new interactive digital report and video highlights the impact of the Church of England’s Net Zero Programme so far.
Churches can find practical and easy tips to help them reach net zero in a new animation and guide launched this week.
Read the latest Net Zero Carbon and Environment news from around the Diocese, including details of local initiatives and funding opportunities.
Drop in to the Parish Church of St John the Evangelist for solace and stimulus as its congregation respond to the call to celebrate Creationtide.
New report highlights progress on Church of England's ambition to reach net zero carbon
Many of you will currently be enjoying the spring flowers in your churchyard - which means it's time to start thinking about grass cutting!
