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St Luke’s Sway Gains Silver Eco Church Award Through Careful Churchyard Management
13th Mar 2024 / 2 Minute Read

St Luke’s Sway Gains Silver Eco Church Award Through Careful Churchyard Management

St Luke’s Church lies in the heart of the village of Sway in the New Forest. They recently gained an A Rocha Silver Eco Award, with particular thanks to...

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Small Changes Save Urban Church Thousands of Pounds in Energy Bills
30th Jan 2024 / 2 Minute Read

Small Changes Save Urban Church Thousands of Pounds in Energy Bills

The below was originally published on the national church’s website, and can be found here. Small differences over time have made a huge difference – meaning we can love...

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Our Response to COP28
15th Dec 2023 / 2 Minute Read

Our Response to COP28

A response to the COP28 summit, written by David Morgan, Chair of the Diocesan Environment Group… COP28, the 28th Annual UN Global Climate Summit, has just concluded in Dubai....

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Stories from Winchester Green Week
4th Oct 2023 / 2 Minute Read

Stories from Winchester Green Week

Winchester Green Week, which aims to promote the message that a sustainable future can be created by all of us growing greener together, took place 23 September-1 October. This...

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Christians in Hedge End Organise ‘Make Polluters Pay’ March
27th Sep 2023 / 2 Minute Read

Christians in Hedge End Organise ‘Make Polluters Pay’ March

On Saturday 23rd September, 50 Christians from local churches took part in a protest, starting with an act of prayer and worship at St Luke’s Church on Grange Park,...

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Celebrating Biodiversity and God’s Creation in Churchyards – A Case Study
12th Jul 2023 / 2 Minute Read

Celebrating Biodiversity and God’s Creation in Churchyards – A Case Study

We are called, as Christians, to care for the wondrous creation God has provided. For those responsible for churchyards and other shared spaces, this often means encouraging biodiversity, creating...

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How Your Community Can Get Involved in Creationtide This Year
12th Jul 2023 / 2 Minute Read

How Your Community Can Get Involved in Creationtide This Year

Is your community doing anything for Creationtide this autumn? Many churches across the country choose to hold special services during the Season of Creation. These services are an opportunity...

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St Mary’s Bishopstoke host ‘an afternoon of all things nature’
31st May 2023 / 2 Minute Read

St Mary’s Bishopstoke host ‘an afternoon of all things nature’

To mark The Great Big Green Week 2023, St Mary’s Bishopstoke are hosting an eco event for their community on Saturday 10th June with interesting speakers and fun activities...

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How All Saints Hordle gained their Bronze Eco Church Award
31st May 2023 / 2 Minute Read

How All Saints Hordle gained their Bronze Eco Church Award

To mark World Environment Day 2023, we share the story of All Saint’s Church Hordle who recently qualified for their Bronze Eco Church Award. This has been the result...

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