Are you interested in creation care but aren’t sure where to start? Or have you started the journey and become stuck along the way? Or are you progressing but would love ideas and inspiration from other churches? Join Bishop Gavin, the Environment Team and other local churches from the Berkshire Area to hear inspiring stories, work through challenges and share ideas, using the Eco Church template. Tea, coffee and refreshments provided, donations for A Rocha welcome. You are also welcome to bring a packed lunch and stay on for further conversation after the event. We will be gathering at All Saints' Youth & Community Hall, Didcot, June 17 · 9:30am - 12:30pm, alongside the Environment Team and other local churches to hear inspiring stories, work through challenges and share ideas, using the Eco Church template. Hosted by the diocese in partnership with A Rocha UK, the event is open to all churches in the Oxford and Dorchester Archdeaconries, wherever you are on your Eco Church experience - whether you are just starting out, or already with Eco Church status. Register for your free place here: https://bit.ly/43gLIiv
Wild Isles. Click here to see Bishop Steven's message. It is a must watch: the biblical imperative for Christians to invest resources to restore nature alongside working towards net zero.
Ukraine . USPG and the Church of England Diocese in Europe have launched an emergency appeal to get aid to people in desperate need because of the invasion of Ukraine. Funds raised by the appeal will support Christian charities and churches carrying out humanitarian work both in Ukraine and responding to the arrival of refugees in neighbouring countries. Donate using the link: https://ukraine-emergency-appeal.raisely.com/ .Continuing to cover the Ukraine emergency in prayer is just as important as financial donations. Please pray:• For the people of Ukraine and for their leaders as they counter the attacks on their country and fear for their lives• For the leaders of nations, for diplomacy, for pressure on the Russian leadership, including the Russian Orthodox Church, for peace• For the people of Russia who are living in fear, for courage to speak out and protest• For the Anglican Church in Europe in those lands, particularly the small congregation of Christ Church, Kyev and the congregation of St Andrew’s, Moscow• For the journalists working in Russia and the Ukraine, for good channels of communication• For the humanitarian response to the crisis, international aid agencies, for our own response to be effective as we give in the best possible way• For refugees, their welcome, the hospitality of nations and our own government’s response.There will be a candlelit evening vigil in St Michael’s Church, Blewbury, on Friday April 1st from 6pm to 7pm. A time of quiet reflection and private prayers for peace, interspersed with recordings of the choral music of Rachmaninov’s “Vespers.” This beautiful music is based on the chants of the church in Kyev, as well as the music of the Russian and Greek Orthodox churches. The entire Benefice is invited and welcome to come along.Ukraine . USPG and the Church of England Diocese in Europe have launched an emergency appeal to get aid to people in desperate need because of the invasion of Ukraine. Funds raised by the appeal will support Christian charities and churches carrying out humanitarian work both in Ukraine and responding to the arrival of refugees in neighbouring countries. Donate using the link: https://ukraine-emergency-appeal.raisely.com/ .Continuing to cover the Ukraine emergency in prayer is just as important as financial donations. Please pray:• For the people of Ukraine and for their leaders as they counter the attacks on their country and fear for their lives• For the leaders of nations, for diplomacy, for pressure on the Russian leadership, including the Russian Orthodox Church, for peace• For the people of Russia who are living in fear, for courage to speak out and protest• For the Anglican Church in Europe in those lands, particularly the small congregation of Christ Church, Kyev and the congregation of St Andrew’s, Moscow• For the journalists working in Russia and the Ukraine, for good channels of communication• For the humanitarian response to the crisis, international aid agencies, for our own response to be effective as we give in the best possible way• For refugees, their welcome, the hospitality of nations and our own government’s response.
