Caring for Creation: Case Studies

Find out what parishes, churches and communities in the Diocese of Ely are doing to help take further steps on their Caring for Creation journey.

Stories from our diocese showing commitment to creation care, featuring Eco Church, Net Zero Carbon and Churchyard Conservation Award stories.

Solar panels at St Bene't's Cambridge

Solar panel installation at a historic church in Cambridge city centre.

Commitment to Caring for Creation at St John's Waterbeach

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.

Infra-red heating system at St Andrew’s Oakington

New infra-red heating system helps village church with missional heart provide a warm welcome.

St George's Church's journey to biodiversity

St George's journey to achieving the Cambridgeshire Churchyard Conservation Award from the Wildlife Trust started when volunteer Sarah Martin was asked to become an eco-champion by a former church warden.

St Mary's Comberton wins prestigious Churchyard Award

In collaboration with the local Wildlife Trust, St Mary's Comberton set-up a scheme to encourage parishes to turn their churchyards into wildlife havens. After an initial survey in 2020, the vicar, David Newton, set up a small Steering Group to explore how the church might respond.