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Picture Hannah Mary Goodlad addressing the Annual General Meeting in Edinburgh, April 2018:
Eco-Congregation Scotland is a Christian environmental organisation helping local church congregations address environmental issues through their life and mission. It helps local groups of Christians link environmental issues to their faith, reduce their environmental impact, and engage with the community There are 433 eco-congregations in Scotland. St Boswells Church is a registered member, meaning that our church is concerned about the environment and wants to do something about it in the future. We are also a member of the local Central Borders network
 
 
ECO-CONGREGATION’S VISION:
A Scotland that cares for God’s creation, now and forever.
 
IT PROVIDES:
  • Local networks across Scotland where congregations can meet each other and share ideas.
  • Written materials for study, worship and practical action.
  • Regular newsletters to keep you informed on environmental issues.
  • An annual meeting of eco-congregations from across Scotland.
  • An environmental audit for your church.
  • A web site at www.ecocongregationscotland.org.
  • An environmental chaplain who supports people to explore the theological and spiritual basis of care for creation.
  • Links with other organisations.
  • An awards scheme recognising achievement by local congregations.
 
A member of our church attended the Annual General Meeting in Augustine United Church, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh in April 2018. 105 people attended from as far away as Orkney and Leeds. The event reflected on the world future generations will inherit and actions we can take to make a difference. The theme of the meeting was PASS THE PLANET.
 
Amazing new personalities, talents, attitudes and ambitions are born every day and in celebration of the Year of Young People 2018, the event focused on the planet passed on from generation to generation. Every day poses problems of a deteriorating world, but also chances to learn and take action. This event looked at what we have seen and what we have to say about our shared world and the planet being passed on. What will we give? What will we inherit?

PictureRoss Greer, Green MSP

Speakers included, Ross Greer, Green MSP who is the youngest MSP, and Hannah Mary Goodlad, a former moderator of the Church of Scotland Youth Assembly. Both of these speakers are actively involved in the life of their churches. Tearfund Global Advocacy and Influencing Director, Ruth Valerio, was the other speaker.
 
 

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As Scotland brings forward a new Climate Bill, Take One Action, Friends of the Earth Scotland and Stop Climate Chaos Scotland have produced a film ‘Not Without Us’, a rousing documentary that connects the dots between decreasing biodiversity, indigenous land rights abuses, fossil-fuel driven economies, growing economic inequality and government inaction in the face of the greatest crisis engulfing our planet. The film is available on loan:

www.ecocongregationscotland.org

Link to Eco Congregation Climate Emergency

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      • Gallery
      • 150 Gallery
      • 150th Service Gallery
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      • Sunday170618
      • What's on at Newtown Church
    • St Boswells >
      • Dedications
      • Direction to St Boswells Church
      • Eco Congregation
      • Mission & Outreach
      • Royal British Legion St Boswells >
        • St Boswells Kirk Session
      • St Boswells Church Easter Sunday 2019
      • St Boswells Remembrance 2019
      • St Boswells Church History >
        • Church Interior
      • St Boswells Church Hall
      • St Boswells Church Fund Raising
      • What's On at St Boswells Church >
        • St Boswells Guild
        • Art Group
        • Craft Group
      • Voluntary Hospital Transport Scheme
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        • News from Maxton & Mertoun
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      • Stewardship >
        • Legacies
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      • Eco Congregation Climate Emergency
      • Lunch Club
      • Guild >
        • Guild Planting
  • Newsletter
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    • Blythswood Care Shoe Box Appeal
    • Cafe Church
    • Ceilidh Dance
    • Christmas >
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      • Christmas Gallery 2022
      • Christmas 2020
    • Easter 2021 >
      • Easter 2019
      • Music for Easter
      • Easter Crosses
    • Future Focus
    • Harvest
    • Lock Down Choir Songs
    • Newtown Come and Sing Choir
    • Steeplechase Walk >
      • Old Melrose Walks
    • Presentations and Goodbyes >
      • Farewell to Rev Rachel Wilson
      • Ellershaw Celebrations
    • Remembrance 2022 >
      • Remembrance 2021 >
        • Newtown Remembrance 2019 >
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        • St Boswells Remembers 2018
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