- To encourage reflection and action on caring for creation (especially in relation to a just and fair world) among Gloucestershire Christians;To support and encourage local Christians who are concerned about the environment;To provide an information exchange and to facilitate co-ordination of initiatives.
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Next Meeting Thursday 21st January
1968 Thule Air Base B-52 crash
Monday 25th January
2019 - dam collapsed in Brazil
Black Brank X11 nuclear incident
Tuesday 2nd February
Friday 12th February
Sister Dorothy Stang - anniversary of her murder
Saturday 13th February
Du Pont pay $671 million to settle thousands of lawsuits
Sunday 14th February
Latest Articles Study Courses on Christian Care for Creation
There are a variety of Bible study resources available on the theme of caring for creation, protecting the environment and a Biblical response to climate change. Some have a practical emphasis giving plenty of opportunities for your group to respond to the Word, while others focus more on the theology of our stewardship of creation or Christ’s renewal of all the Earth. You will need to discern which would be most appropriate for your group(s). While each is written with groups in mind, they could also be used for personal study. Read MoreSynergies between international peace making and caring for creation
The Revd Arthur Champion made a case for environmental activists and anti-military activists to learn from one another and to find new ways of making a distinctively Christian contribution. Read MoreReflections on Wendell Berry by the Revd Joe Knight
The Revd Joe Knight shares his thoughts on “Wendell Berry: Poetry, Creation and the Renewal of Rural Life” Read MoreCommemorating 75 years since Hiroshima and Nagasaki (6th August)
The possession and use of nuclear weapons, whether deliberately or accidentally, presents an immediate and devastating risk to God's creation; join us if you can... Read MoreDiscussion about Laudato Si’ at 5
Discussion on 18th June 2020 via Skype Read MoreFind what you need Objectives for 2020 Contact We shall encourage as many as possible of the 380 parish churches to register with A Rocha and work towards the EcoChurch Award with a view to becoming a CofE EcoDiocese by Christmas 2020 (awaiting the result)
Revd Arthur Champion, The Department of Mission and Ministry, Diocese of Gloucester, 4 College Green, Gloucester, GL1 2LR Tel: 01242 870402