Examples of Creation Care
Below are some examples of how parishes across CofE Birmingham have been caring for God's creation. Saying Yes to Life: How The Ascension, Stirchley became involved in Eco Church
To confirm their enthusiasm and shape future actions The Ascension signed up to Eco Church. Just a few of their achievements include:
Power for Good Co-operative LtdThe diocese is well represented in this ecumenical initiative to install solar panels on church roofs. Panels have been installed on the roof at St Andrew’s West Bromwich, resulting in 30% lower energy bills during the first financial year. Others have been installed: St Richard’s Lea Hall and the New Life Baptist Church in Kings Heath. All three churches are benefiting from lower electricity bills as a result. Activities and achievements at St Peter, ManeyFrom installing energy efficient light bulbs in the church and solar panels on the church roof, to starting the drafting that led to the Climate Emergency Motion at Diocesan Synod; and the diocese action plan for net carbon zero, St Peter Maney are proud to have been awarded the Eco Church Silver Award. Just a few more of their achievements include:
Carbon ‘Net Zero’Baddesley Clinton church is a small parish church in rural West Midlands. It has only an electrical supply with neither gas nor water. The PCC at St Michael’s has been working to reduce electricity consumption. In 2018, a more efficient electric under-pew fan system was installed and all light bulbs were replaced with LED bulbs. The reduction in consumption has been dramatic, a 50% reduction in two years. All their electricity is now supplied from renewable sources, compared to the UK average of 49% and so is carbon free. Although it is not possible to reduce their remaining emissions much further, they can offset it. They chose Climate Stewards to help with this by taking a payment and then applying it to one or more projects which are certified to reduce carbon emissions either in the UK or other countries. Find out more on carbon offsets here. The ECO journey of Christ Church Selly ParkFrom installing a large array of solar panels on the church roof together with a battery storage system and water hippos to reduce water usage, Christ Church are proud to have been awarded The ECO Church Bronze Award. They now are well on the way to achieving a silver. Just a few of their achievements include:
Zero Carbon House
John said: “If we see all God’s creation as our sister and our brother, rather than as mere resources, then we will want to protect rather than exploit.” Read more about John's zero carbon house here.
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