From the natural world, people see creation in many forms and get a glimpse of God’s vast imagination. Many find they are close to God in nature, able to listen and have glimpses of the gifts and the surprises generously given us. Christians also believe that the Church should have a vital role in care for the environment and good stewardship for future generations; this has become all the more apparent in the present climate emergency.
As Christians, we believe that God created the universe in all its beauty and wonder, and entrusted protection of the natural world to us humans.
Church of England Birmingham, and churches and individuals across the diocese, are seeking to live out the fifth Anglican mark of mission – to strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth.
We support the nationwide Church of England in acknowledging that the global climate emergency is a crisis for God’s creation, and in its goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2030. Click here for information about CofE Birmingham’s actions to seek to reduce carbon emissions, and the help, guidance and funding available for parishes.
This section provides resources for parishes and individuals seeking to care for God’s creation, including:-
Eco Church
A Rocha’s holistic framework, strongly supported by the Church of England, to help churches and individuals take practical environmental action
Help and Support Available
The network of people available to help you.
CofE Climate Emergency Commitments
Resolutions and policies
How Can I Make a Difference?
Ideas for simple, practical everyday actions
Creation Care Good News Stories
To inspire you and your church’s next steps
Working with others
Links to other environmental groups and local authorities, including Birmingham Anglican Climate Action and Footsteps
Information and Materials
Information about why we need to act and what the diocese has committed to do
For more information, contact
Caroline Egan
Assistant Diocesan Environment Officer
Click here to email
Heather Holmes
Lead Environment Champion
Click here to email