Creator God,

you made the goodness of the land,
the riches of the sea and the rhythm of the seasons;
as we thank you for your gracious providing, may we cherish
and respect this planet and its peoples, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen

The Revd Dr Mike Perry, chair of the A Rocha organisation and vicar of Woodford Valley Parish, writes:

“To enable effective action on Climate Change we cannot just draw up a list of regulations. Indeed, focussing on requirements is a sure way of losing the support of parishes, priests and PCCs. In order to see effective implementation of lasting changes alongside regulations, we need to engage with the hearts and minds of the Christian community, drawing upon the rich understanding of Creating Care within theological heritage. Creation Care is integral to Christian Mission and is a vocational calling for all Christians, rather than being a specialism.”

"As a gift to the wider Church, A Rocha UK has provided the Eco Church and Eco Diocese schemes to help Christians engage with Creation Care. They can be thought of as discipleship programmes, allowing Christians to engage in practical actions that will in turn deepen their faith."

In Charlton All Saints, we have embraced the Eco Church message. In May 2024, we were presented with the Bronze Eco Church Award. We are now working towards the Silver Award.

Please check back here as we begin to document our journey so far.

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