Today is the day world population reaches 7 billion.
There are no easy answers to the population explosion but this is an
issue we can no longer keep under the carpet. At the very least we
need to discuss the implications by talking amongst ourselves, in
study groups and in our churches.
CEL's population page has been updated
http://www.christian-ecology.org.uk/population.htm
to include four relevant emails received TODAY from CEL members on
this topic. .. And links to useful sites.
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PLEASE READ THE NOTICE LIST + OTHER IMPORTANT TOPICS
INCL. GREEN PILGRIMAGE NETWORK.
-- MORE DETAILED VERSION OF LIST LOWER ON THE EMAIL --
1. 14 Nov - London Operation Noah Annual Lecture
http://www.operationnoah.org/annual-lecture-2011
2. 19 Nov - London CEL's Annual Members' Meeting and Workshop
http://www.christian-ecology.org.uk/amm2011.htm
3. 31 Oct-2 Nov - Assisi - Greening pilgrimages for different faiths
http://www.arcworld.org/news.asp?pageID=484
4. 6 Nov - World- Global Day of Prayer and Action on Climate Change
http://www.hopeforcreation.org
5. November Prayer Guide
http://www.christian-ecology.org.uk/p1111.htm
6. Stations of the Forests on Youtube.
http://www.columbans.co.uk/resources/dvd-video/stations-of-the-rainforests/
7. 100churches - Could your church raise £100 for Rainforest Fund
http://www.christian-ecology.org.uk/100churches
8. Whatson - We invite you to send news of your events to put on
http://www.christian-ecology.org.uk/whatson.htm Latest added:-
21 Nov - House of Commons - London - Mark Lynas
12 Nov - Birmingham - Solar panels finances and planning issues
19 Nov - London - NJPN Open Networking Day, - The economic crisis.
5 Dec - Baildon, Bradford: Energy Production + Efficiency Seminar
9. CEL Membership as a Christmas Present.
http://www.christian-ecology.org.uk/membersh.htm
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1. OPERATION NOAH ANNUAL LECTURE ON 14 NOVEMBER - LONDON
http://www.operationnoah.org/annual-lecture-2011
“Climate Change: A 'Confessional' issue for the Churches?”
Professor Tim Gorringe, St Luke's Professor of Theology, University of
Exeter will ask 'Can you call yourself a Christian if you ignore
climate change?' 6.30pm, (doors open from 6pm) - Venue: St Mary le
Bow, Cheapside, London, EC2V 6AU - Nearest tube stops: Mansion House,
Bank, St Pauls. - map: <http://g.co/maps/azacb>
Free entry – but it would help to know if you’re coming.
Email: natalie.hall@operationnoah.org Tel: 0780 405 9426
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2. 19 NOV - LONDON CEL'S ANNUAL MEMBERS' MEETING AND WORKSHOP
http://www.christian-ecology.org.uk/amm2011.htm
2pm. St Mary’s Church, Eversholt Street, London NW1 1BN. Bring your
lunch and we will provide drinks in the adjoining Magdalen Centre
from 1pm. The meeting opens with a service of worship.
The AMM is followed by a workshop exploring
*** 'What's the gospel for the Greens?' ***
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3. 31 OCT-2 NOV - ASSISI - GREENING PILGRIMAGES FOR DIFFERENT FAITHS
- Green Pilgrimage Network launch in Assisi, Italy
http://www.arcworld.org/news.asp?pageID=484
Faith cities in the Green Pilgrimage Network will include:
Amritsar, India (Sikh); Assisi, Italy (Roman Catholic); Etchmiadzin,
Armenia (Armenian Orthodox); Haifa, Israel (Baha’i); Kano, Nigeria
(Islam’s Qadiriyyah Sufi tradition); Jerusalem for Jews, Christians
and Muslims; Louguan, People's Republic of China (Daoist); St Albans,
England (Church of England); Trondheim, Norway (Lutheran Church of
Norway).
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4. 6 NOV - WORLD: GLOBAL DAY OF PRAYER AND ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE
http://www.hopeforcreation.org
Take Part!
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5. CEL NOVEMBER PRAYER GUIDE
http://www.christian-ecology.org.uk/p1111.htm
Print out a few copies to put in your church.
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6. STATIONS OF THE FORESTS - NOW ON YOUTUBE.
http://www.columbans.co.uk/resources/dvd-video/stations-of-the-rainforests/
Stations of the Forests. I have recommended this DVD before, and
I do again!!!. Clun Methodist Eco team in Shropshire used it in
their church at their summer weekend when they raised ove £300 for
the Rainforest Fund.
A shortened version is now on You tube:- have a look - so you can use
it for free or send off to the UK Columbans for the high
resolution UK DVD + work book - or download booklet.
http://www.columbans.co.uk/resources/dvd-video/stations-of-the-rainforests/
It features forests in the Philippines where Ft Sean McDonagh used to
work
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7. 100-CHURCHES - COULD YOUR CHURCH RAISE £100 FOR RAINFOREST FUND ?
http://www.christian-ecology.org.uk/100churches
1/4 worlds Mammals are under threat of extinction.
Species are being lost at 1000 time the natural rate.
Saving rainforest =the most cost-effective way way of reducing CO2 increase
CEL urges churches to show care for God's Creation by:-
Each raising £100 to be given to one of the Rainforest Fund Charities
- and save an acre of endangered habitat
http://www.christian-ecology.org.uk/100churches
Just £100 - that is only 33 pints of lager
or two pairs of trainers - Could your church do that?
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8. WHATSON? - WE INVITE YOU TO SEND NEWS OF YOUR EVENTS TO PUT ON
http://www.christian-ecology.org.uk/whatson.htm
Latest added:- Here are the latest four events to be added:-
21 Nov - London - Mark Lynas
6.45pm - At Committee Room 5, House of Commons, London SW1
"How the Planet Can Survive the Age of Humans" - an evening with Mark
Lynas, - controversial author of 'The God Species' - Organised by
Climate Alliance (to which CEL is affiliated). It would be helpful
to email info@climatealliance.co.uk to say you are coming.
12 Nov - Birmingham - Solar Panels Seminar
'Power from Above' -Why there is much to be gained
from installing solar panels on your church roof.- A half-day seminar
looking at the practicalities including finances and planning issues
Birmh'm Balsall Heath Church Centre, 100 Mary St, Balsall Heath,
Birmingham B12 9JU - 9.30 to lunchtime - To reserve a place contact
Steve Lyne at stevenly@live.co.uk
19 Nov - London - NJPN - The Economic Crisis
NJPN Open Networking Day, 10.30 – 4.00, CAFOD, 55 Westminster
Bridge Road, London SE7 1JB Open discussion forum to seek the
Christian alternatives in response to the economic crisis.
Maria Elena Arana (in chair), with John Battle, Pat Gaffney, Paul
Morrison and Ellen Teague
5 Dec - Baildon, Bradford: - Energy Production and Efficiency
Keeping the Lights On - Energy Production and Efficiency in
the 21st Century - 1800 to 2000 - Baildon Methodist Church, Newton
Way, Baildon, BD17 5NH. . Speaker: Keith Thomson
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9. CEL MEMBERSHIP AS A CHRISTMAS PRESENT
Why not give a year's subscription to CEL as a present to someone - or
if you do not receive the CEL magazine GREEN CHRISTIAN already then
ask for it as a present. You can pay online with credit card by
donating the correct membership fee and then emailing
info@christian-ecology.org.uk
http://www.christian-ecology.org.uk/membersh.htm
By joining now you will receive a Green Christian from this year FREE
plus have membership for all 2012.
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If you do not wish to receive CEL E-News please let me know
Best wishes
Judith Allinson
Prayer for Sunday 6 November from CEL's prayer guide:
Help us, dear Father, so to deal with the things we possess that they
may never possess us. May we so order our lifestyle that we may tread
lightly on your earth. May all the good things that you have entrusted
to us be used in your service and for the glory of your Kingdom.
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* CHRISTIAN ECOLOGY LINK - Support for you in greening your church and world.
Information and Resources (leaflets) available from 0845 4598460. 10
Beech Hall Road, Highams Park, London, E4 9NX info@christian-ecology.org.uk
Company Reg. No. 2445198 Reg Charity No. 328744. Visit
CEL's website http://www.christian-ecology.org.uk for: Daily prayer
guide (produced monthly); UK Events List; Green sermon notes; Resources
list; Useful links.
CEL Members AMM - 19 Nov - London
CEL Conference - 10 March 2012 - Bristol
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