Caring for Creation: News
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.
Future Energy Landscapes - a new toolkit
First published on: 12th August 2026Future Energy Landscapes (FEL) is a pioneering approach for community energy groups and local authorities to explore renewable energy opportunities.
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?
Youth Climate and Nature Panel / Young Voices for Climate and Nature
First published on: 24th July 2026The government's Youth Climate and Nature Panel is open to 16 to 25 year olds, and aims to ensure that young people’s voices are at the heart of climate and nature policy. Young Voices for Climate and Nature, aimed at children under the age of 16 encourages school or community groups to submit their ideas on the climate and nature issues that are important to them that the panel could consider.
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.
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?
Net Zero Carbon Programme 2025 Impact Report
First published on: 11th June 2026Read the 2025 Church of England's Net Zero Carbon Programme Impact Report.
Nature notes: Time to make Hay
First published on: 11th June 2026Nature Notes for June 2026, from Caring for God's Acre.
Church Commissioners for England publishes estate management plan
First published on: 21st May 2026The Church Commissioners for England has published its estate management plan, setting out how nature is being supported on its land and property portfolio.
Nature notes: Flowers of the meadow
First published on: 13th May 2026Nature Notes for May 2026, from Caring for God's Acre.
What three things? - May 2026
First published on: 1st May 2026What three things can you do in May to take your first steps (or more!) as a church on your eco journey?
