Eco-Congregation
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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:
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?
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?
Ross 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.
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