ECO CHURCH IS A SCHEME RUN BY A ROCHA UK EQUIPPING CHURCHES TO CARE FOR GOD'S CREATION THROUGH THEIR WORSHIP, BUILDINGS, LAND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND INDIVIDUAL LIFESTYLES.
IN ORDER TO COLLECT ECO CHURCH AWARDS WE NEED TO REACH CERTAIN TARGETS IN FIVE AREAS:
- Worship and teaching
- Management of church buildings
- Management of church land
- Community and global engagement
- Lifestyle
WE ARE VERY PROUD TO HAVE ACHEIVED OUR SILVER AWARD
NOW WE NEED YOUR HELP TO ACHIEVE OUR GOLD AWARD
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These information boards give you a quick review of each of the areas we have been looking at on our Eco Church Journey
Coming Soon . . .
Next Eco Church Meetings:
Tuesday 12 March
Wednesday 22 May
Wednesday 4 September
Wednesday 13 November
All meetings will take place in St Andrew’s Centre, Upper Room at 1915
No experience is needed – just an interest in caring for God’s planet
Next Litter Picks:
Saturday 20 April 1000-1100
Saturday 13 July 1000-1100
Bank Holiday Monday 26 August 1715-1815
Meet at the West End door. Litter picking equipment will be provided. All we ask is for an hour of your time.
THIS MONTH'S ECO FOCUS
Last autumn the perimeter of the meadow was sown with wild flower seed with the help of school children from Holy Redeemer. Through the Spring and early Summer it became established and was a very enjoyable sight, even though only a small amount of the species actually flowered. The seed mix contained seeds of mainly perennial species together with some annuals We hope that some of the other species have germinated and will flower next and following years.
As the summer progressed the area had to be mown ahead of the Plum Fayre. This autumn we plan to sow again with the school children a circle inside last autumn’s sowing. We will be liaising with Wychavon District Council, who are being very helpful. Many will have noticed that they are sowing wild flower seed into areas around the park perimeter. We anticipate some preparation and the seed sowing to take place late September or early October. Seed sown at this time of the year into bare soil has the chance to germinate before the colder weather. This gives it a start in the spring and can cope with the established vegetation which has been there for many years.
We look forward to building on this years work and having a even better display next year! Of course this is about nature and biodiversity. Encouraging it. There was certainly some insect activity over the area this year. Its an area in a beautiful location left to be less managed, as nature should be. So fingers crossed there will be a nice sight next year for us to stop a while and enjoy what God has provided!
