Are you concerned about climate change? Would you like to find out more about the crisis facing our natural world and how this is already impacting our daily lives, here and around the world?
Earlier in September, I went to a screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing which was organized by Westbury Town Council in the Laverton. The film features footage from last November’s National Emergency Briefing, bringing together leading UK experts in climate science, food security, health, economics, national security and nature.
It presents a calm, evidence-based overview of how the climate and nature crisis is affecting everyday life in Britain - and what the science says about risks and responses.
The initiative is explicitly non-partisan and supported by a wide range of organisations, including the Church of England, National Trust, WWF, the Royal Meteorological Society and many others.
The church has a long tradition and concern for stewardship, care for the vulnerable, and intergenerational responsibility. We believe this is an important moment for thoughtful, compassionate local dialogue. This is supported by Westbury Area Churches Together and Westbury PCC and we would like to show it to as many people as possible.
Following the 50-minute film, we will host a structured discussion about what this means for our community.
This is a FREE event open to all people over 16. We are inviting our MP Dr Andrew Murrison and other community leaders in our town and local communities, and everyone is welcome to attend.
We would ask that you book your places in advance, just so we know numbers.
Refreshments will be available from 10.00 am and the film will begin at 10.30 am, followed by a short time of discussion. For more details, please see www.nebriefing.org.
To book your place please visit: https://buytickets.at/allsaintschurchwestbury/2437258
For church members, please sign the list in your church.
Thank you.
Revd Rebecca Harris
Team Rector White Horse Team Ministry
