We aim to protect God’s wonderful gift of creation
God has created an awesome and majestic cosmos to bring him praise and glory. We are but one part of his created order. Jesus has redeemed the whole earth through his death and resurrection. We have a special responsibility to care for the Earth so that human life and all God’s creatures may be sustained in harmony.
Our commitments
Worship and Teaching
We will communicate our biblical understanding of responsibility to God for all that is entrusted to us through creation. We will strive to equip leaders, church members and our wider parish with the skills, knowledge and confidence to respond to this responsibility.
Lifestyle
We recognise that we have an impact on the world through the choices available to us and our use of money and resources. We will strive to support our church family and wider community in bringing about positive change and care for God’s Earth through collective and individual lifestyle choices. We will seek to encourage our church community and beyond to live gently on the Earth and be prepared to challenge environmental bad practices and systemic injustice.
Land and Nature
We will respond to the nature crisis and loss of biodiversity through practical action, collaboration and campaigning.
Buildings and Energy
We recognise the most important environmental impact will be an ongoing reduction of our carbon emissions. We will seek to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions as much as we can, working toward net zero carbon.
Community and Global Engagement
We recognise that the climate and nature crises affect the poorest first and worst so our responsibility is to them and the places they live, wherever they are in the world, to promote justice for people and nature. We will work with others in our local community on practical environmental activities and support the work of others further afield.
Our eco objectives
Appoint an Eco Champion / Group
Develop an Eco Action Plan to include practical and pragmatic actions
Follow the A Rocha Eco Church framework, guidance and accreditation scheme
Regularly review and measure progress against the Plan
Engage with our PCC, congregation, wider parish and environmental stakeholders
Look for new / innovative ways of communication what we are doing
Look for opportunities to be involved in local, national and global initiatives.
for more information
If you would like to know more about St. Leonard’s EcoChurch, then please do email our Eco Team using the link below