This week we welcomed Kelvin Munsongo, Head of Programmes for the Zambia Anglican Council to Bath and Wells who is in the UK to attend USPGs annual conference, which this year focused on the theme of justice – for climate, gender and race. Kelvin came across to Bath and Wells to meet with Bishop Michael and Sara Emmett, our Adviser for Climate Justice and Environment.
Caring for God's creation by establishing a hedge for wildlife and plants instead of putting in a metal fence.
‘We are really pleased to have been able to source the external funding for this new role. It is a recognition of the need to get to net zero as fast as possible.'
Three gardeners in South Petherton open their rewilded outdoor space to the public to encourage others to create spaces that promote biodiversity.
The compost toilet required no foundations, water supply, or access for machinery to install it.
People from across the diocese get hands on and experience of the new ‘Messy Adventures’ material.
Sue Carpenter explains how St James, Taunton is caring for creation in its church grounds for the benefit of the wildlife, the church and the local community.
Bishop Ruth shares a message for Easter
It’s been three years since Bath and Wells declared a climate emergency and committed to Net Zero by 2030. During that time church communities have been making changes in a host of ways, all doing their bit to care for creation and help us achieve our goals, and in November we achieved A Rocha’s Bronze Eco Diocese status.
St Margaret’s Church of England School, Tintinhull is one of just five schools appointed by the Royal Horticultural Society as a Champion School
Bath University use The Bishop’s Palace to study how to decarbonise historic buildings.
Award ‘demonstrates the diocese’s commitment and progress towards Creation Care and Net Zero Carbon’.
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Churches across Bath and Wells have been celebrating Harvest, and many have taken advantage of the good weather and continued the outdoor celebrations they first introduced during the Covid pandemic.
Volunteers from St Francis' Church, Keynsham spent a day refurbishing the Overgrown RICE Centre garden, to make it a more spacious and attractive relaxation space for patients, families and staff to enjoy.
A local park formerly used by drug dealers and addicts is transformed by volunteers.
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On Thursday 22nd September you are invited to participate in Loss and Damage Action Day, an initiative to support people around the world who are suffering the harshest effects of climate change.
Gathering at Glebe Farm to hear about the direct effects of the climate emergency on farmers and farming communities.
The anonymous gift paid for the installation of solar panels on the church roof.
Find out how the climate crisis is impacting farmers in the UK and Africa. Learn how we can all be part of 'wave of change.'
Pupils help create a community garden, plant saplings, grow vegetables and still have time to write to The Queen.
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