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Lent CoursesLent bible studies and discussion groups offer an opportunity to study the Christian Responsibility (and indeed, reponsibility of all people) for care of the environment. Here are a list of resources recommended by CEL members and others. (newest at top)
Wells for India 2008 - Resource material for LentWater for the Journey 'What on Earth are we doing?'What on Earth are we doing?' is a Devonwide ecumenical Lent Course which took place in 2007. Promoted by Devon Churches Green Action in cooperation with BBC Radio Devon, this is aimed to encourage us to look at our lifestyles in the context of Lent. The initiative will include a resource pack for local churches and church groups, presentations, worship ideas, and Bible study. Topics to be covered during the series include: Consumerism, Energy, Food, Transport and Water. To register an interest to receive further information please send an e.mail with your name and church/community to joanie@exeter.anglican.org. Resource packs and CDs will be available from late January 2007. A group in Truro Cornwall is also using this pack with modifications for Cornwall an excellent set of audio talks which I recommend listening to - Go on try one now - You can listen to one whilst you are surfing (if you are The Earth in Our Hands - LENT COURSE 2007 but suitable and available for 2008'This course is not just for lent, it's for Life' Prepared by Churches Together in All Lincolnshire Environmental Group, and BBC Radio Lincolnshire This is an invitation to join together in planet Earth care, 'to act locally and think globally'. The course calls on us to proclaim an ecological Gospel of hope and action for the planet, drawing off the rich resources of the Bible in both Old and New Testaments. The 5 Sessions include interviews with people committed to environmental action. Themes include 'Home is where our eco-effort begins', 'Tread lightly on the Earth', 'Living consciously and simply - consumer choice and trade justice', 'Waste is a misplaced resource & living in harmony with the natural world', and 'Building ecological communities'. Introduction and roundup by the Bishop of Lincoln & Terry Miller CTAL, Chaplain for Environmental Issues. 16 page full colour Course booklet £2.00 each (plus p. & p.), free CD, backed by weekly radio programmes and BBC website. Chris Polhill EcoCongregation Live Life Love Lent 2 - 2008The LiveLifeLoveLent course was BRILLIANT last year in 2007. If they are as good as last year I thouroughtly recommend sending off for a pile of 10 or 50 for your church - childrens or adult version Live Life, Love Lent - Be Generous to Yourself, Your Neighbours & the World - 2007 This initiative comes from the Diocese of Birmingham. It has now been adapted and adopted by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, Dr Rowan Williams and Dr John Sentamu.as a 2007 Lent course - with multimedia input. and text phone input. (Review by Mary Bartholomew (21/12/06)) Jacket Paperback Price: £1.00 Publisher:CHP (Church House Publishing) Published:Summer 2006 ISBN:0-715-14111-2 See daily eco-deeds on the lent site of CatholicIreland.netWhose WorldFive-week study published by Church in Society, Dioceses of Canterbury and Rochester: : This is an introduction to Christian environmental thought, the neglect of which undermines our ability to respond to the crisis as people of Christian faith. It is augmented with positive stories from around Kent. The study is newly published: Church in Society welcomes comments which could be considered for a future print run. Details .
Sage resources and Sage Bible Studies These are useful resources. |
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