Here are six quick wins on how you can engage your congregation and local community with environmental issues.
Environmental speaker
Just once per year, having an environmental speaker attend a service and speak to parishioners could educate and inspire environmental care.
Litter pick
Participating in an annual church or community litter pick in the local area can have a wealth of benefits, both social and environmental.
Annual event
Promoting an annual church walk or cycle can encourage church members to stay healthy but use their cars less as well!
Care share
Participating in a car share scheme can encourage church members to travel to a service together – reducing carbon emissions
Food waste
Minimising food waste from church meals by putting leftovers into a compost bin or only buying what you need can reduce production emissions.
Raising awareness
Encouraging members to reduce waste and energy usage, praying for environmental projects, and educating about climate change, all raise awareness.
