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Church environment stall in Faith Tent at Make Poverty History Edinburgh 2005

Record of Past events in 2007

- events around Britain and beyond-Church and Environment-

Note : The events on this page are all PAST events.
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13 Jan 2007 Hove East Sussex 'Water: Too much or too little in Sussex?', 10.30am to 1pm, Church House, Hove, East Sussex BN3 4ED. Organised by CEL, Chichester Diocese Church & Society Dept, Arundel & Brighton RC J&P Commission. Details: Helen Swyer, Church House, 01273 421021 or justice-and-peace@dabnet.org .
15 Jan 2007 Edinburgh

Renewable Energy: at Wardie Church , Edinburgh with Jason Leon, renewables advisor for the Scottish Community and Householder Renewables Initiative (SCHRI), on alternative energy sources that can be installed on a domestic scale. All welcome.

16 Jan 2007 Hereford

Hereford Christian Ecology Group: Geoff Perrott, environmental coordinator for the Herefordshire Partnership, Will talk about The Climate Change Strategy for Herefordshire at St John's Church , Hereford at 7.30pm

Thur 18 Jan Oxford 12.30 pm. Six Degrees: Life on a hotter planet. Mark Lynas, New Statesman. One of the Changing the Climate St Giles lunchtime lectures, Hilary Term 2007. This lecture will take place at St Giles Church, St Giles, Oxford.
18 Jan North Staffs North Staffs Circle of Newman Association Newman and the Environmental Imperative
Discussion Group 01782 619698
18 Jan 2007 Sutton Courtney, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Down to Earth Series 'An Inconvenient Truth'
To kickstart the Down to Earth Series, the Abbey will show Al Gore's recent film, 'An Inconvenient Truth' which will be followed by a discussion with local environmental groups. Donation for refreshments. 7.30-9.30pm Free entrance OX14 4AF tel: 01235 847401 The Abbey, Sutton Courtney


19-21 Jan 2007 Ringsfield EcoStudy Centre, Beccles, Suffolk Storm of Hope An invitation to enjoy and explore the meaning of community for CEL members and others at Ringsfield EcoStudy Centre for CEL members and others 01502 713020 Cost: £72 inclusive .
20 Jan 7.30pm Birmingham Talk at Selly Park Baptist Church, (B29 7PS ) on Christianity and Climate Change by Jean-Francois (Jeff) Mouhot. This talk is part of a wider project organised by BFoE called "Faith, Climate Change and Birmingham" A 15 minutes DVD made by Operation Noah will also be shown and there will be plenty of books and leaflets on display. Jeff Mouhot is the Energy and Climate Change campaigns coordinator for Birmingham Friends of the Earth ,
20 Jan 2007 Cheltenham Redcliffe/JRI conference: on the themes of Population and Biodiversity. "Too many Stewards, not enough Creation?" The speakers will include Professor John Guillebaud, Dr Andrew Gosler, and John McKeown. 01452 308097. All welcome, booking required,
bookings@redcliffe.org.uk or 01452 308097. Brochure
Sat 20 Jan: 2007Every Saturday Oxford Workparty 2-4pm at Ss Mary & John Churchyard Project . Contact Ruth Conway There are similar workparties on Saturdays throughout the year. More details on Sage website 01865 723085
21-27 Jan UK Farmhouse Breakfast Week
22 Jan Cheltenham An Inconvenient Truth - Film to be shown at Bethesda Methodist Church, Great Norwood Street, Cheltenham at 7.30pm. Poster
22 Jan Yatton, N Somerset An Inconvenient Truth Revd Cathy Horder is putting on a showing - at the Chapter House at St Mary's Yatton, North Somerset.
25 Jan Sutton Courtney, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Down to Earth Series CO2 Emissions A practical workshop on CO2 emissions with Rumi Mohideen, local renewable energy consultant. How do we know how much CO2 we are producing? Rumi will introduce some simple and affordable monitoring solutions, enabling people to work towards a 90% reduction in carbon emissions. 7.30-9.30pm £5 OX14 4AF tel: 01235 847401 The Abbey, Sutton Courtney
25 Jan Oxford 12.30pm. Climate change and development. John Magrath, Oxfam GB. One of the Changing the Climate St Giles lunchtime lectures, Hilary Term 2007. This lecture will take place at St Giles Church, St Giles, Oxford.
Th 25 Jan Kenilworth St John's Church Kenilworth Josh Neufeld from Warwick University speaking about Climate change 7.30pm "Global warming: is it hot air or are we in hot water?" Josh is a Post Doctoral Research Fellow at Warwick University.
Fri 26 Jan Wrexham Wrexham Circle of Newman Association “Ecology and the Church” Talk by Dr Mike Monaghan. We meet at 7.15 pm in Hillbury House, Hillbury Road, Wrexham for Mass or Evening Prayer followed by refreshments. Talks start at 8.00pm and close at 9.30pm. Meetings are open to members and generally also open to visitors. contact: 01978 855885, e-mail
27 Jan Clubmoor, Liverpool The Green Guide to cutting costs and Making Savings "Heating bills going through the roof? Practical steps to reducing your bills" 10 am to 2 pm- St Andrew's Church Clubmoor organised by Operation Eden 0151 705 2111 / 2162
28 Jan Salterforth, Lancashire 11.15. Ecumenical Service (Joint service for Kelbrook, Earby and Salterforth) on "How can the churches care for the environment?" theme. Guest Speaker: Judith Allinson .
Salterforth Baptist church
29 Jan 2007 London

Profiting from loss: Colombian farmers evicted by British mining companies 6.30 - 8 pm followed by reception. The Auditorium, Amnesty International UK, The Human Rights Action Centre, 17-25 New Inn Yard, London EC2 (nearest tube Old Street ) -An opportunity to hear and meet Representatives of African-Colombian and Indigenous families evicted from their land in the province of La Guajira , Colombia to make way for a massive opencast coal mine:

29-31 Jan Woodbrooke, Birmingham A conference at Woodbrooke, Birmingham run by Quaker Green Action, mainly for Quaker organisations and meetings. Cost £140 Contact Laurie Michaelis at laurie@livingwitness.org.uk for details.
31 Jan Canterbury

Profiting from loss: Colombian farmers evicted by British mining companies 6.30 - 8 pm followed by reception. -An opportunity to hear and meet Representatives of African-Colombian and Indigenous families evicted from their land in the province of La Guajira , Colombia to make way for a massive opencast coal mine: 7.30pm, Dominican Priory, St Peter's Lane (behind Marlowe Theatre)

1st Feb 2007 Hull

Profiting from loss: Colombian farmers evicted by British mining companies 6.30 - 8 pm followed by reception. -An opportunity to hear and meet Representatives of African-Colombian and Indigenous families evicted from their land in the province of La Guajira , Colombia to make way for a massive opencast coal mine: Hull, , Friends Meeting House, Percy Street, 7.30pm

Thur 1 Feb Oxford 12.30pm. Managing the impacts of climate change. Dr Chris West, Director, UK Climate Impacts Programme. One of the Changing the Climate St Giles lunchtime lectures, Hilary Term 2007. This lecture will take place at St Giles Church, St Giles, Oxford.
1 Feb Sutton Courtney, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Down to Earth Series Renewable Energy Systems A practical workshop on renewable energy systems with Rumi Mohideen. Rumi will introduce different off-grid small-scale renewable energy systems, explaining their design and how to install them. 7.30-9.30pm £5 OX14 4AF tel: 01235 847401 at The Abbey, Sutton Courtney
3 Feb Sheffield

LIVE THE COOL LIFE-IMAGINING A GREENER SHEFFIELD Open Climate Change Conference (free entry) St Mary's Community Centre, Bramall Lane, Sheffield- A chance for Sheffield people to have their say and discover practical steps to combat climate change locally and globally.
10-12.30 pm: Opening speakers and morning workshops
12.30 -2.00 pm: Affordable veggie lunch, music, kids activities, stalls
2.00 to 4pm: Afternoon workshops and plenary Practicalities: Come to morning or afternoon session, or just for lunch. Free entry -(thanks to St Mary's church) - donations welcome. An accessible complement to the invitation-only "Cooling The Planet" conference, that Al Gore will be addressing. Booking not essential but helps for catering. Reserve a place or book a stall: Rob Last - roblast61@btinternet.com / 0114 2509180 - 0114 2217284 - 0114 2587073 Sheffield Campaign Against Climate Change(and other local organisations)
Sat 3 Feb Carrbridge, Inverness-shire Creating a Climate of Hope 2 - 5pm in Carrbridge Village Hall An afternoon for all ages exploring the links between faith, climate change, and poverty. Arranged by the Presbytery of Abernethy (Church of Scotland) with speakers from Stop Climate Chaos and Christian Aid, and a children`s programme. contact: manse(at)nethybridge.freeserve.co.uk)
3 Feb Oxford

Day conference: Profiting from loss: Colombian farmers evicted by British mining companies 6.30 - 8 pm followed by reception. -An opportunity to hear and meet Representatives of African-Colombian and Indigenous families evicted from their land in the province of La Guajira , Colombia to make way for a massive opencast coal mine: Oxford, Saturday 3 February, Ruskin College, details:

Sat 3 Feb 2007 Gloucester Three Counties Ecumenical Prayer Group for Animals “We warmly invite you to join in our times of prayer either in your own home or at Gloucester Cathedral in the Blue Chapel between 12.15 pm and 12.45 pm on the first Saturday of each month. There is the opportunity to have lunch together afterwards. Events and quiet days take place through the year; and there is always literature available for you to take away, on all aspects of animal welfare and on the Christian responsibility towards all of God’s creatures.” 01452 414616. Drawn from Gloucestershire and neighbouring Herefordshire and Worcestershire, the group is made up of Christians of all traditions and ages
Sun 4 Feb 2007 London Cancelled/postponed: Aubrey Meyer-debate 'How can Jews (help) save the planet ?' with a violin performance of the theme to Schindler's List. postponed 020 8457 5000,
Mon 5 Feb 2007 Birmingham Climate Change and Poverty 7.30pm Carrs Lane Church Centre, room 70 club (B4 7SX) Speakers: Gerry Wolff, Coordinator of TREC-UK : "POWER FROM DESERTS" ; Maya Segas, Oxfam campaigns: Pauline Lewis, Christian Aid (tbc)
Mon 5 Feb 2007 UK Radio 4 "Start the Week" 9 a.m. Andrew Marr hosts a discussion on "God is Green" by documentary maker and Catholic Mark Dowd and Nobel Peace Prizewinner Wangari Mathai. Also 21.30
Lent 2007 Devon "What on Earth are we doing?" will be a Devonside ecumenical Lent Course which takes 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, Bible study and Young People's activities. 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 . Env
Lent 2007 Lincolnshire

The Earth in Our Hands - LENT COURSE 2007 '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. details: 01522 504072, or 07712931354 email

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Wed 7 Feb Ludlow

Science and Sin Talk by Dr Dick Henson organised by Christian Ecology Group Ludlow 7.30pm 2, College Street , Ludlow

8 Feb 2007 Brampton Cumbria Community Centre Brampton. First AGM of the Sustainable Brampton Project. One of the five Cumbria Sustainable Communties. Brampton has secured £30,000 grant money to develop the idea over two years and now employs a part time officer, Philip Pennefather. 7.30pm Contact John Smith
Thur 8 Feb Harrogate Harrogate and District Christian Ecology Group Planning Meeting. 7.45pm 20 Carlton Road Harrogate (01423) 871616 email
Thur 8 Feb Oxford 12.30pm. Why is it so hard for us to engage with climate change? Understanding the psychology of denial. George Marshall, Climate Outreach Information Network. One of the Changing the Climate St Giles lunchtime lectures, Hilary Term 2007. This lecture will take place at St Giles Church, St Giles, Oxford
Fri 9 Feb Oxford 7.30-9.30 pm. St Andrew's Church, Linton Road, Oxford. Revd Margot Hodson, chaplain of Jesus College and a director of the John Ray Initiative, and Dr Martin Hodson, Principal Lecturer in Environmental Biology at Oxford Brookes University, will speak on "Climate Change - a theological and practical response" . The meeting is organised by the Oxford branch of Christians in Science . Contact Diana Briggs .
Sat 10 Feb London Network for Peace AGM and speaker. Guns and greenhouse gases: War, Peace and the Environment Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, London. mail@networkforpeace.org.uk www.networkforpeace.org.uk Speaker - Dr Stuart Parkinson of Scientists for Global Responsibility.
Sun 11 Feb Oxford

Radio 4 Sunday Worship Rev Margot Hodson leads the service from Jesus College, Oxford, and former head of the Meteorological Office Sir John Houghton discusses the part churches should play in climate change 8.10am R4

8.10-8.50a.m. Radio 4 Sunday Worship will be live from Jesus College Chapel , Oxford, UK. Sir John Houghton will be preaching, and will give a Christian response to Climate Change . Admission is by ticket. If you would like to attend please email info@sageoxford.org.uk Note this service will be available to listen to on the Radio 4 website for about a week after Sunday 11th.

Sun 11 Feb World This is "Environment Sunday" in the (Old?) Anglican Lecionary, with Readings from Genesis, Psalm 65, Revelation and Luke. See a new hymn that has been written for this Sunday
12 Feb 2007 Channel 4

"God is Green", Channel 4 at 8pm follows acclaimed documentary-maker and recent environmental convert, Mark Dowd, on a personal journey to find out why, despite climate change becoming an increasingly vital issue, the world's major faiths are saying so little about it.

Mark talks to leaders from various faiths including Islam,Catholicism, the Church of England, evangelical Christianity in the USA and Hinduism.

For further information on God is Green or to interview Mark Dowd about his film please contact Lee Hobbs in the Channel 4 press office on 020 7306 8427 or lhobbs@channel4.co.uk. See also article by Mark Dowd ogininally written for Catholic Herald

13 February Melksham Introducing 'Fit For Our Children'Location: St Anthony's Church Room Address: Melksham SN12 6HJ 7.30 pm An introductory evening to the book, 'Fit For Our Children' with Fiona Hulbert the Coordinator of Centre for Faith and Action in Society. 'Fit For Our Children' has been produced by Wiltshire Churches Together in partnership with Wiltshire Wildlife Trust. It is a practical guide demonstrating how congregations and individuals can respond to various 'green' issues including transport, water, wildlife, trade justice and recycling.

Copies of the booklet will be available free of charge. info: anne.doyle@btopenworld.com
Thur 15 Feb Oxford Thursday 15th February 2007- 12.30pm. The church, theology and climate change. The Revd Dr Andrew Bunch, Vicar of St Giles and Dr Paula Clifford, Christian Aid. One of the Changing the Climate St Giles lunchtime lectures, Hilary Term 2007. This lecture will take place at St Giles Church, St Giles, Oxford.
15 Feb 2007 Sutton Courtney, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Down to Earth Series Wind Power Adam Twine, organic farmer, founder of Westmill Wind Cooperative and former Green Party candidate for Wantage, will talk about the origins and future of Oxfordshire's first wind farm, and discuss issues surrounding wind power in the UK today. 7.30-9.30pm £5 OX14 4AF tel: 01235 847401 at The Abbey, Sutton Courtney
17 Feb Basingstoke Portsmouth Justice and Peace Day: - The Environment and Fair Trade - Becoming Stewards of God's Creation . Speakers: Mary Colwell BBC Wildlife Expert; Mark Woods Live Simply Coordinator. Mass with Bishop Crispian. Bishop Challoner School Basingstoke RG22 6SR. Please book 01329 835583 Workshops, including one on Greening Parishes, led by CEL member Ruth Jarman
Sat 17 Feb Oxford 11.30am-4.30pm. Sage visit to Averil Stedeford's ecohouse , 70 St Leonard's Road, Headington, Oxford.  Including bring & share lunch (drinks provided), and a walk, short quiet time and cup of tea. Park in St Leonard's car park as this is a restricted road. Please contact Averil if you are coming on 01865 762383
17 Feb Portsmouth Bishop Challoner School Basingstoke Portsmouth Justice & Peace Day- The Environment and Fair Trade - Becoming stewards of God's Creation 01329 835583 Booking essentialMary Colwell, BBC Environmental Expert and Mark Woods, live simply Co-ordinator. There will be a series of workshops including Fairtrade in Schools, Youth Justice & Peace, Greening Parishes, Climate Change, Stewardship, Recycling, Creation and Sustainable Buildings. There will also be a fairtrade market throughout the day. which will end with mass with Bishop Crispian.
Sat 17 Feb Kent 10am - 4pm. Canterbury and Rochester Dioceses Church in Society: workshop on Eco-congregation. Contact Caroline Pinchbeck 2-3 Bedford Place Maidstone Kent ME16 8JB for more information

Mon 19 Feb 2007

 

Settle N Yorks Churches Together in Settle EcoTeam Meeting. Settle Parish Church 7.30pm 01729 823764
19 Feb- 3 March 2007 London If you wish to learn more about the issues of GLOBAL ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL
DEVELOPMENT – why not attend one of our short intensive courses in London?
   Course 11; Feb 19 to March 3rd
   Course 12; June 4th to 16th
   Course 13; November 5th to 17th
Personnel from all the major development agencies- OXFAM, Save the Children
Fund, ActionAid, WaterAid, CAFOD, Christian Aid, UNICEF and others, as well as
staff of the House of Commons, students, teachers and academics - have
participated and benefited over the last 4 years.www.ethical-events.org
Fri 23 Feb London St Mary Le Bow Church Just Share Event 'Just Faith?' 12.30 pm, Dr Tony Campolo, professor emeritus at Eastern University (USA), acclaimed author and international speaker will explore why we should be concerned about justice. For more information please contact JustShare@stmarylebow.org.uk
22 Feb Oxford 12.30pm. Climate change and biodiversity. Dr Mike Morecroft, NERC Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, Wallingford. One of the Changing the Climate St Giles lunchtime lectures, Hilary Term 2007. This lecture will take place at St Giles Church, St Giles, Oxford.
22 Feb Sutton Courtney, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Down to Earth Series 'Biodiesel: how far will it take us?' a talk by Jon Halle, co-founder and director of Golden Fuels Ltd, an Oxford-based biodiesel cooperative. Jon will explain what biodiesel is, how it is made, and why it is both a good and a bad idea! 7.30-9.30pm £5 OX14 4AF tel: 01235 847401 at The Abbey, Sutton Courtney
Sat 24 Feb York York Trade and Debt Justice, an interdenominational group is holding a day conference on climate change on Saturday February the 24th. Entitled CLIMATE CHANGE….. MAKING POVERTY WORSE with a keynote speech by the director of the Stockholm Institute, based at York University, it will cover the effects of global
warming in this country and also in the developing world. It will be held at the Friends’ Meeting House, Friargate, York, from 10.00 to 4.15. £5.00 and £2.00 concessions. For details of the programme contact: Pat Brar, 56 Fewster Way, York, YO10 4AD
Sat 24 Feb 2007 Warwick A workshop to explore alternative funerals and arrangements, green and
woodland burial and 'good' dying. For those of all faiths and none. Castle Hill Baptist Church, Castle Hill, Warwick 10.30-3.30pm Cost: £5 per head including a light lunch. PLEASE BOOK YOUR PLACE IN ADVANCE WITH MEG HARPER 01926 403424 (daytime) 01926 400450 (evening) meg"AT"the-harpers.fslife.co.uk The day will include talks by Mike Jarvis, national expert on woodland and alternative burial, Sue Morris, trustee, the Natural Death Centre, Andrew Smith, funeral director and a representative of Greenhaven Woodland Burial Ground. and a display of digital art by Steve Gold, local
artist.
  55 past events incl 2 lent announcements   At 24 Feb 2007: There are 50 upcoming events in March. There are 146 upcoming events in 2007. THis year already 200 events have been announced (In 2005 and 2006 the total for at December was about 220 each year.


24-25 Feb 2007 London Speak Haggerston School, Weymouth Terrace, Hackney, London, E2 8LR BIG DRESS CARNIVAL - LAUNCHING A TOUR - RENEWING THE EARTH.Tony Campolo will be joining from the US to help us explore the exciting promises of justice and freedom for the oppressed found in the Bible and questions linked to this: SPEAK is a Network connecting the emerging generation (students/youth) to campaign and pray on issues of global justice. Fair Trade
26 Feb - 11 March UK FairTrade Fortnight

Fair Trade

27 Feb Kendal, Cumbria 7.30pm, Brewery Arts Centre, Impacts of Climate change on the Developing World
Talk with Ricardo Navarro, environmental activist from El Salvador and former Chair of Friends of the Earth International Organised by South Lakes World Development Movement with various Cumbrian environmental and community groups. The talk will be followed by a facilitated discussion on the Carbon Reduction Programme that is needed. For further information contact Maggie Mason from the South Lakes WDM on 01539 739119 or email 		Climate
Tue 27 Feb St Mary Le Bow Church, London

'Global Poverty: the Empire Strikes Back' 1.05 pm, Speakers: Wilf Wilde, political economist, and Andrew Britton, former director of the National Institute of Economic and Social Research. JustShare

 Poverty
28 Feb Glasgow Environmental Justice: What is it and how can it be achieved? - Our Planet: Our Choice With Professor JR Downie, University of Glasgow and Friends of the Earth, 7.30pm at Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church (Observatory Road). Opportunity for questions, and tea and coffee at the end of the evening. Poverty
28 Feb 2007 Truro Environment in Cornwall - Devon Lent Course "What on Earth are we doing?" This Resources Pack will also be used for open ended Group Discussion at: OL & St Piran RC Church Hall, St.Austell Street TRURO Cornwall, CP at rear dates: Weds. 28th Feb; 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th March. Where necessary Cornwall material/reference points will be substituted for Devon ones. Env
Wed 28 Feb Tunbridge Wells

Tunbridge Wells Christian Aid Action Group: Facing Climate Chaos Are you concerned about climate change? Want to know what you can do about it? Then come on to St Paul's Church Centre, High St, Rusthall, at 3 for 3.15pm and meet REBECCA RUST Christian Aid, PHILIP CLARKSON WEBB, Church in Society and other consultants, to be confirmed. Simulations, workshops, exhibition and discussion. Admission Free - FAIRTRADE refreshments. 01 273 470 514 or southeast@christian-aid.org PS There will be special workshops for Year 6 and 7 children from seven invited schools - hence the starting time!

 Climate
28 Feb Oxford 7.30 to 9.00 pm.   Ethical Investing. Presented by Lee Coates, Director of Ethical Investors Group and Chair of the Ecumenical Council on Corporate Responsibility. Part of a Lent series at St. Clement's. There will be a 30-minute talk, followed by 15 minutes for Q&A, and then some time after for refreshments and a chance for people to chat informally with the evening's speaker. Venue: St Clement's Church, Oxford. Contact Jennifer Brown for more details. Ethical Investing
1 March London Nature's Due: Healing Our Fragmented Culture with Prof. Brian Goodwin, Visiting Scholar at Schumacher College and author. Drinks and buffet at Gaia House, 18 Well Walk, London, NW3 from 6pm (Nearest tube Hampstead – Northern Line). A contribution of £7 will be appreciated. 7.30 pm Talk and Discussion at Burgh House, New End Square, London NW3 (Opposite Gaia House). RSVP to Lizzie Cooke on lizzie@gaianet.org or telephone on 020 7428 0055 . Sprituality
1 March Oxford

12.30pm. Climate change: the final straw for tribal peoples. Gilbert Oteyo, Pitt Rivers Museum, Oxford. One of the Changing the Climate St Giles lunchtime lectures, Hilary Term 2007. This lecture will take place at St Giles Church, St Giles, Oxford.

Climate/ Tribal
1 March Glasgow Eco-Congregation at Wellington: A Case Study With Elspeth Kelman and Christine Johnston of Wellington Church, 7.30pm at Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church (Observatory Road). Opportunity for questions, and tea and coffee at the end of the evening. Part of the "Our Planet: Our Choice?" seminar series. Env
1 March Arthur Rank Centre

Arthur Rank Centre Managing the Social Impacts of Change in Agriculture arcadmin@rase.org .

Agricult- ure
2 March UK CAFOD Lent Fast Day
2 March Chesterton

St Andrew's Church Hall, Chesterton: Greening your church Arocha.cambridge@gmail.com  

Env
2-4 March Holy Island, Northumbria Enjoying birds as God's Creation per person on Holy Island. Covers 2 nights Full Board including packed lunches for the Saturday and Sunday - Birdwatch Northumbria based at a Christian retreat centre that provides comfortable accommodation and home-cooked food. The island itself is home to many thousands of wintering birds, boasts fabulous scenery and is rich in a spiritual history that includes St Cuthbert (the first Briton known to protect birds!) Wildlife
Sat 3 March 2007 Doncaster

Changing the climate How global warming is affecting the world's poorest people and how you can make a difference. A half day conference with Daleep Mukarji, Director of Christian Aid 1pm - 4pm Priory Place Methodist Church Doncaster - Christian Aid and Churches Together - The event will be led by Doctor Daleep Mukarji, Director of Christian Aid, with contributions from Rev Mike Gilbert, Bishop's Advisor on the Environment, and members of Christian Aid staff. Details 0114 2796215

Climate
3 March London Interfaith workshop on practical action to support the Earth Charter aims of ecological sustainability, economic justice, non-violence and peace. St Ethelburga's , Bishopsgate, City of London. Spiritu- ality
3 March Ambleside Ambleside Parish Centre. Sustaining Activity 2007. Conference on the lessons learned from the Sustainable Communities Projects in Cumbria. 10am-4pm Contact Richard Suddaby. Env
3 March Oxford 2.00 - 5.00pm. Sage work party, Boundary Brook Nature Park. Early Spring Work Party at Boundary Brook - come and see if spring is in full flow or just beginning at the Nature Park, after a mild and wet winter so far. Will the ponds be over-flowing and the marshes marshy, and the birds getting into nesting mode? Variety of tasks to suit time and energy, plus refreshments and good company.... Contact Clare on 01865 242588 or email Clare Wildlife
Sat 3 March Dulwich London The Bread of Life Centre Fair Trade Fashion Show 6.30pm £5-00 Christ Church United Reformed and Methodist Church 263 Barry Road, London SE22 Fair Trade
3 March Bristol The Big Picture - Catholicism and the Natural World Mary Colwell a parishioner at Clifton Cathedral and top BBC natural history producer has put together an exciting interactive programme for a day exploring the Catholic Church and the environment. Location: Apostle Room, Clifton Cathedral, Pembroke Road, Bristol BS8 3BX
Time: 10.00 am to 4.00 pm 		Wildlife
3 March Bath and Wells On 3rd March Bath and Wells Diocesan Synod will be debating a proposed environment policy. This is the result of a year's work by a working party set up by the Bishop's Council in early 2006. The working party consulted very widely across the diocese and has now produced a report which includes a basic commitment, a vision statement, supporting papers giving the theological and ecological basis for the commitment, and resource papers.

David Osborne, in Bath and Wells Diocese, has set up an e-mailing list for a periodic eco-newsletter. This will be a way of passing on information about local and national green events and other matters. The first letter was sent to all clergy and churchwardens in the diocese with a request that if they wanted to receiving further editions they should specifically ask. This was to avoid the letter becoming a kind of green spam. Within five days, 75 people had signed up for the next one. If anyone else in Somerset, Bath & North East Somerset or North Somerset would like to receive it, please contact osbornepilton@ukonline.co.uk.

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5 March Channel 4 "God is Green", Channel 4 at midnight (repeat) follows acclaimed documentary-maker and recent environmental convert, Mark Dowd, on a personal journey to find out why, despite climate change becoming an increasingly vital issue, the world's major faiths are saying so little about it.      Mark talks to leaders from various faiths including Islam,Catholicism, the Church of England, evangelical Christianity in the USA and Hinduism.
     For further information on God is Green or to interview Mark Dowd about his film please contact Lee Hobbs in the Channel 4 press office on 020 7306 8427 or lhobbs@channel4.co.uk See also article by Mark Dowd originally written for Catholic Herald		 Env
5 March 2007 Horncastle College Lincs. COMMON GROUND - making, sowing reaping, sustaining: bringing Farmers and Fairtrade Together. The Fairtrade Conference at Horncastle College

This is a major consultation during Fairtrade Fortnight exploring Farming and Fairtrade - in the broad context of global trade justice. The Keynote Speaker is Colin Tudge well known for his books (So Shall We Reap) and essays on farming and the environment. Further speakers on Fairtrade, food production, and there are a range of practical and informative workshops, including setting up a Fairtrade town or village, buying locally, food security, farming experiences and so on.

£10 per person. Bursaries available. Supported by East Lindsey District Council, Churches Together in All Lincolnshire & Lincolnshire Chaplaincy Services, Christian Aid and the Lincolnshire Coop. details: 01522 504072, or 07712931354 email

Fair Trade
Tue 6 Mar St Mary Le Bow Church, London

'Treasure in Clay Jars: the Church and Her Money' 1.05 pm, Tuesday March 6th 2007. Speakers: Neville White, Manager SRI Funds, CCLA and Eve Poole, Academic. Chair: Christina Rees.  JustShare 07970695781

Poverty /Econ
6 March London Genetically Modified Crops and Human Health 9am-pm Westminster Central Hall Please book 01206  504486 Presentation to Government. GM
6 March Steyning Sussex

AN A ROCHA PROJECT IN SUSSEX ? - a special evening near Steyning to present ideas for a project on the South Downs , working with the Wiston Estate. If you would like to attend, please contact the UK Office: uk@arocha.org or 020 8574 5935

Wildlife
Wed 7 Mar Ludlow

Transport in Rural Areas-including trains talk by Tim King, Tourism Officer for the South Shropshire District Council - at the Bishop Mascall Centre, Ludlow 7.30pm

Transport
7 Mar Ripon

St Wilfred's Threshold 7.30pm "Waking to a New Earth-1".The overall theme is essentially ecological. speaker and discussion evening Venue: Holy Trinity Church Crypt Poster

Beauty of the Earth. Dr Edward Echlin discusses this from a theological perspective. Michael Dunn shares more of his wonderful photographs. A selection of poems from Dawn Coull and David McAndrew entitled"Green Words Celebrating the Earth"

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Wed 7 Mar Oxford 7.30 to 9.00 pm. Ethical Food. How to select food that is sustainable, provides farmers with a fair price, and is responsibly grown and transported. Presented by Dr Martin Hodson, Oxford Brookes University. Part of a Lent series at St. Clement's. There will be a 30-minute talk, followed by 15 minutes for Q&A, and then some time after for refreshments and a chance for people to chat informally with the evening's speaker. Venue: St Clement's Church, Oxford. Contact Jennifer Brown for more details Fair Trade
7 March London Who defines Democracy and Governance? St James Piccadilly .www.ethical-events.org 7pm. Please book tickets (£8-00) in advance. Poverty /Econ
7 March Upper Tooting, London What does the environment have to do with Christians?
Talk by Jean Leston . ChTBUT (Churches Together in Balham and Upper Tooting) Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Road, Upper Tooting, London SW12 corner of Trinity Crescent, approx. 200 yards from Tooting Bec Station 8-9:30pm, refreshments from 7:30pm 		Env
Thur 8 March Oxford 12.30pm. How to live a low carbon life. Chris Goodall, Dynmark International. One of the Changing the Climate St Giles lunchtime lectures, Hilary Term 2007. This lecture will take place at St Giles Church, St Giles, Oxford. Climate
  8 March 2007 Sheffield

Climate Change: What do we know today and What can WE do about it? An up-to-date climate change presentation and discussion based on Al Gore's "An Inconvenient Truth" The presentation will be made by Petra Mollet, a Climate Project volunteer who was among the 1000 people recently trained by Al Gore to make the case for climate change ( www.theclimateproject.org ). Petra has been working on sustainable development issues for a number of years, primarily in the public transportation field. 7.15 - 9.15 pm Venue Quaker Meeting House 10 St. James Street Sheffield (near the cathedral) No charge - but £2 - £4 donation requested to help cover costs Organised by the Peace Foundation Network 0114 2308821

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March 10 Wolver-hampton

Be Inspired.Be Inspiring! Be a Climate Change Champion!! (.or just find out more!) Do you care about God's creation? Would you like to learn more about energy efficiency, renewable energy and environmental opportunities for your home and church? How to do an audit? How to inspire and engage others in your church? Where to start!

A training day to share ideas and find out more. 10am - 3.30pm , Springdale Methodist Church Wolverhampton

Free to attend - Free light lunch - Free handbook All welcome! Any church! Please help spread the word to others! RSVP Katherine Shepherd at Marches Energy Agency for information or by 2 nd March to book a place: Katherine@mea.org.uk , 01743 246007 or return the slip to Marches Energy Agency, 23 Swan Hill, Shrewsbury , SY1 1NN

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10 March 2007 Bristol Trinity College, Bristol conference. "Environmental Decision-Making. Does Theology Help? - Dilemmas of the Severn Barrage Proposal" Speakers include George Gibberd (Chartered Mechanical Engineer), Dr John Bimson (Old Testament, Trinity College), Les Batty (Environmental Scientist, Halcrow) Revd Margot Hodson (Chaplain of Jesus College, Oxford), Ian Arbon (Fellow of IMechE). All welcome, booking required to Fran Bealey, call 0117 9682803. Brochure http://www.jri.org.uk/news/JRI_Trinity_barrage_conference.pdf Env
11 March Bexhill, East Sussex

Inspired by visits to the Tate Modern and London churches, a group from St Peter's Bexhill are launching an alternative worship service, called "the hill", at 8pm. With a theme of the faith and the environment, the service will pose questions and provoke thought using art installations, music and video.

"This service is aimed at everyone - especially those who wouldn't normally be attracted to church", said Jason Newton who is one of the team planning this ambitious project. "We are very lucky to have the support of the Mother's Union , spearheaded by Zoe Smith who is involved in a nationwide environmental campaign with the group.

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Wed 14 March Oxford 7.30 to 9.00 pm. Ethical Fashion. Presented by Ruth Valerio of the CRED Foundation. Part of a Lent series at St. Clement's. There will be a 30-minute talk, followed by 15 minutes for Q&A, and then some time after for refreshments and a chance for people to chat informally with the evening’s speaker. Venue: St Clement’s Church, Oxford. Contact Jennifer Brown for more details. Fair Trade
14 March Ely

The Maltings, Ely Conference on Water - bsr@ely.anglican.org organised by Ely Diocesan Environment Group

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14 Mar Ripon

St Wilfred's Threshold 7.30pm "Waking to a New Earth-2".The overall theme is essentially ecological. speaker and discussion evening. Venue: Holy Trinity Church crypt.

Farming the Earth. Speakers: Howard Wass - Methodist Local Preacher and an organic Farmer from Kirbymoorside Bill Cross a lecturer in Agriculture as Askham Bryan College York.		 Agricult- ure
15 Mar 2007 Settle N Yorks LiveSimply - talk by Margaret Sibury at Settle Catholic Church Env
16-18 March Norway Theology in Transformation: From Creation Theology to Ecotheology: Theology in Transformation The conference is combined with the meeting of the ECEN theology working group which will take place immediately after the conference. Details from Michael Northcott ( from University Edinburgh) or organised by Stavanger Diocese (Church of Norway), Norwegian Missionary Society and the School of Mission and Theology in Stavanger (Norway) Spiritu- ality
March 17 Shrewsbury

Be Inspired.Be Inspiring! Be a Climate Change Champion!! (.or just find out more!) Do you care about God's creation? Would you like to learn more about energy efficiency, renewable energy and environmental opportunities for your home and church? How to do an audit? How to inspire and engage others in your church? Where to start!

A training day to share ideas and find out more. 10am - 3.30pm , Shrewsbury United Reformed Church

Free to attend - Free light lunch - Free handbook All welcome! Any church! Please help spread the word to others! RSVP Katherine Shepherd at Marches Energy Agency for information or by 2 nd March to book a place: Katherine@mea.org.uk , 01743 246007 or return the slip to Marches Energy Agency, 23 Swan Hill, Shrewsbury , SY1 1NN

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19-23 March Lee Abbey, Devon

STEWARDS OF CREATION - a joint Lee Abbey / A Rocha conference - with Dave Bookless, Prof. John Bryant and others. Book via www.leeabbey.org.uk or 0800 389 1189. We're hoping A Rocha Friends will especially come to meet each other at this conference.*** There will also be a small group focussing on PAINTING & CREATION led by Rachel Woods - contact Lee Abbey directly if you are interested.

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20 March Hereford Hereford Christian Ecology Group Meeting:at 7.30 p.m. at St John's Methodist Church, St Owen Street, Hereford- Steiner education and the Hereford Waldorf School - a talk by David Donaldson (a teacher at the school) details: 01432 279740  
Tue 20 March Charlbury, Oxon 7.15pm coffee, 7.45-9.15pm meeting. Hotting things up?' - a presentation on `Globing Warming' - Climate Change: science, theology and action. - a session with Martin and Margot Hodson. Venue: St Mary's Parish Church , Charlbury, Oxon. - This is one of a series of Lent meetings on the environment under the auspices of Churches Together in Charlbury. Climate
20-23 March Scargill House Kettlewell, Yorkshire Dales

Earthing Worship 20 - 23 March £152 Jeremy Clines How might our relationship with the land connect in a more meaningful way with our expression of worship? During these few days we will join our voices to that of creation in praise of God and be conscious of creation joining us in 'groaning for liberation'. The course will include the chance to get involved in hands on work on the land. Jeremy is a practical theologian and chaplain involved in workplace ministry.
This course is aimed at those who have experience of Christian worship, from whatever tradition, and who are seeking to find that expressed in their concern for the environment.
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21 Mar 2007 Ripon

St Wilfred's Threshold 7.30pm "Waking to a New Earth-3".The overall theme is essentially ecological. speaker and discussion evening

Stewards of the Earth: Dr Judith Allinson - botanist and member of Steering committee of CEL -on how to recognise some of the local flora- and Dan McAndrew Rural Affairs Officer for Harrogate Borough Council's Planning Department -local flora and fauna- . entrance : £2-00 		Wildlife
21 Mar Oxford 7.30 to 9.00 pm. Ethical Holidays. How to travel and enjoy holidays in a way that benefits, rather than exploits, local populations and the environment. Malcolm Wallis, Director of Another Way Travel and member of the charity Travel Concern. Part of a Lent series at St. Clement's. There will be a 30-minute talk, followed by 15 minutes for Q&A, and then some time after for refreshments and a chance for people to chat informally with the evening's speaker. Venue: St Clement's Church, Oxford. Contact Jennifer Brown for more details. Tourism
21-23 March Swanwick Derbyshire Lifestyles. One person's lifestyle, another person's life: How do our choices impact on the Global South? The Ecumenical World Development Consultation 2007. The Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick, Derbyshire. Featuring: Peter Heslam, Sir John Houghton, Joe Kapolyo, Andrew Simms and Elaine Storkey. Download the flyer here. Env
Sat 24 March Salisbury Why should Christians Care for the Planet? Venue: Sarum College, Salisbury. Many Christians are concerned about the environment, but struggle to see how it relates to their faith. Leaders: Dr Martin Hodson, Rev Margot Hodson, & Dr Michael Morecroft. Bookings and further details from Fiona Hulbert, Centre for Faith and Action in Society, Sarum College, 19 The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EE Tel: 01722 424838 Env
24 March Wilmorton, Derby Litterpick . St Osmund's Church, Wilmorton, Derby has organised an annual Litterpick along the local Canal Path Cycle Track for around 8 years. This year we are joining with the newly formed Alvaston Park Friends and Derbyshire YMCA and are expanding the area of the Litterpick into Alvaston Park. Register at 9.30 pm in St Osmund's Church Hall. There will be a free lunch provided for helpers. Details 01332 571329 email Jean.stosmunds@btinternet.com Practical
Sun 25 March Southampton Southampton Old Cemetery 2.00 pm, John Vetterlein's Wildlife Walk. (And on the last Sunday of following month's too.) Church yard
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26 March London National Sustainable Communities Bill Rally, 7pm to 9pm, Methodist Central Hall, Westminster, London. This is big turn out time to press for the Bill to go forward after it's successful Second Reading. Ruth Kelly (invited but will she come?), David Cameron, Ming Campbell, Tony Juniper, Jean Lambert, Ruth Bond and others. Tel. Local Works 020 7833 9898 Email info@localworks.org Campaign Sust
26-30 March Scargill House Kettlewell, Yorkshire Dales

Holiday course at Scargill House Christian Conference Centre: Walk in the footsteps of James Herriott and appreciate many of the features which make the Dales a very special and varied landscape. (£196) Walks will be 8 - 10 miles each day in Coverdale, Swaledale and Wharfedale. Steep climbs and some rough moorland walking. Led by Michael Weighell

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4 April Ripon (Note date change to 4 April- was originally scheduled one week earlier, on 28 March) St Wilfred's RC Church 7.30pm "Waking to a New Earth-4".The overall theme is essentially ecological. Speaker and discussion evening. We have invited local artists and horticulturalists. Spirituality of the Earth Venue: Holy Trinity Church crypt. Spiritu- ality
28 March Oxford 7.30 to 9.00 pm. Ethical Work. How to maintain an ethical outlook and integrity in the workplace. Presented by the Revd Dr Helen-Ann Hartley, curate in the Wheatley Team Ministry and lecturer at Ripon College, Cuddesdon. Part of a Lent series at St. Clement's. There will be a 30-minute talk, followed by 15 minutes for Q&A, and then some time after for refreshments and a chance for people to chat informally with the evening's speaker. Venue: St Clement's Church, Oxford. Contact Jennifer Brown for more details. Ethical work
28 March London Debates on global development. This week's topic is: THE FUTURE OF AFRICA IS WITH CHINA The debate starts at 7pm at St James's Church, Piccadilly. To get money off the ticket price, please download a flyer:  
28 March Truro Environment in Cornwall - Devon Lent Course "What on Earth are we doing?" This Resources Pack will also be used for open ended Group Discussion at: OL & St Piran RC Church Hall, St.Austell Street TRURO Cornwall, CP at rear dates: Weds. 28th Feb; 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th March. Where necessary Cornwall material/reference points will be substituted for Devon ones. Env
28 March Edinburgh Al Gore's film, An Inconvenient Truth, will be shown in St John's Church, Edinburgh at 7.15pm, followed by an opportunity for questions and discussion with Mike Robinson of Stop Climate Chaos. Climate
29 March Sutton Courtney, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Down to Earth Series ‘Can we drive less and live more?' John Grimshaw, founder and Chief Executive of Sustrans, will talk about its work and the future of sustainable transport in the UK. 7.30-9.30pm £5OX14 4AF tel: 01235 847401 at The Abbey, Sutton Courtney Transport
30 March Bolton

Come to the Sustainable Communities Bill Public Meeting. Over 400MPs support this bill. Ruth Kelly will decide if it becomes law.. CEL supports this bill. If you live near Bolton please come to this meeting Details

7:30pm - 9:30pm Venue: The Reebok Stadium , Lion of Vienna Room, The Tower Entrance, Burnden Way, Bolton BL6 6JW Speakers: INVITED Ruth Kelly INVITED - MP for Bolton West Susan Williams - Conservative Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Bolton West Cllr Barbara Ronson - Bolton Liberal Democrat Leader Ron Bailey - Local Works Campaign Organiser Chair: Jim Hancock - former BBC Political Editor for the North East Opening Statements from: Cllr Bernard McCartin, Mayor of Horwich Cllr George Penny, Mayor of Westhoughton Cllr Isabel Seddon, Mayor of Blackrod TBC FREE FOOD AND DRINK PROVIDED

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4 April Oxford 7.30 to 9.00 pm. Summing up: Maintaining Christian Values in a Post-modern World. A summary of ethical living and how to maintain a Christian lifestyle and outlook in today's society. Presented by the Revd Dr Dave Leal, Brasenose College, Oxford. Part of a Lent series at St. Clement's. There will be a 30-minute talk, followed by 15 minutes for Q&A, and then some time after for refreshments and a chance for people to chat informally with the evening's speaker. Venue: St Clement's Church, Oxford. Contact Jennifer Brown for more details. Ethical
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  c.113 past events incl 2 lent announcements   At 6 April 2007: There are 23 upcoming events in April, 25 in May, 19 in June, 13 total in July and August, 12 in Sept, 8 in Oct-Dec making a total (so far) of 100 upcoming events upcoming events in 2007. This year already 212 events have been announced (In 2005 and 2006 the total for at December was about 220 each year. ..
8 April Settle, N Yorkshire Easter Sunday Open Air Service Spiritu- ality
7-10 April Linton, Grassington Yorks Dales Celebrating daffodils You are invited to Fountaine's Hospital Chapel, Linton, near Grassington, North Yorkshire, on Saturday 7 th April 2007 at 2-30pm, or to call until Tuesday 10th April 2007, when we shall be celebrating the publication of William Wordsworth's well known poem 'Daffodils' at Easter 2007. Spiritu- ality
13-15 April Woodbrooke Birmingham

Earth Friendly Gardening, with Lizz and Barney Woodbrooke

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14 April Wheldrake

St Helen's Church, Wheldrake Churchyard Management Seminar organised by . The Seminar is led by members of the church with volunteers and staff of Yorkshire Wildlife Trust (YWT). 12.45-4.30 and includes an illustrated talk, a visit to the churchyard and a discussion session with information leaflets available. It is necessary to book (preceded by an optional guided visit to Wheldrake Ings Nature Reserve, meet at the Ings at 10.00)

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14 April Balham, London London CEL group are putting on a Free screening of: An Inconvenient Truth 6:30 refreshments 7:00 start 21 Ramsden Road, Balham, London SW12 8QX Details and poster  
14 April USA Set It Up 2007 Climate change. Bill McKibben writes: A few of us are trying to organize a nationwide day of hundreds and hundreds of rallies on April 14. We hope to have gatherings in every state, and in many of America's most iconic places: on the levees in New Orleans, on top of the melting glaciers on Mt. Rainier, even underwater on the endangered coral reefs off Key West. Climate
14-15 April Winchester Second International Faith, Spirituality And Social Change Conference at the University of Winchester. Spiritu- ality
15 April London Dr Tony Campolo speaking on A Christian Responsibility for the Animal Kingdom - St John's Church Waterloo, London 6.30-8.30pm Service organised by the Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals Great live music - opposite Waterloo Station. Animals
15 April Giggleswick and Rathmell N Yorks Jonathan Nicholas will give a talk curing the Sunday Services on the work of A Rocha international, and on his environmental educational work in the Living Waterways Project at Southall 10.30am Giggleswick Parish Church. 6.30pm Rathmell Parish Church. the "Mission of the month" for these churches is A Rocha  
15-19 April Ashton Hayes (near Chester) to Riverside (Stirling) 15-19 April 300 mile cycle-ride to raise awareness of Carbon Neutral
Villages Ashton Hayes and Riverside, via Whalley (15-16th) , Kirkby Stephen (16-17th), Langjholm (17-18th) Biggar (18-19 th ) Details 07881 816 003		  
17 April Hereford Hereford Christian Ecology Group Meeting:at 7.30 p.m. at St John's Methodist Church, St Owen Street, Hereford- a talk on recycling by Laura Preece, from Herefordshire Council details: 01432 279740  
19 April Sutton Courtney, Abingdon, Oxfordshire Down to Earth Series Compassionate Farming: an Islamic Perspective Lutfi Radwan,local organic farmer and former university lecturer, will talk about the spiritual inspiration for his work at Willowbrook Organic Farm, where he and his family have created a bio-diverse and sustainable farm committed to high standards of animal welfare.
7.30-9.30pm £5 OX14 4AF tel: 01235 847401 at The Abbey, Sutton Courtney 		Animals
16-20 April Scargill House Kettlewell, Yorkshire Dales

Dales Walks £196 Holiday course at Scargill Conference/Retreat Centre. with Eric Parkinson. Enjoy the varied landscape of the Dales in the spring, appreciating both the forces of nature and the influence of the people who have left their mark upon it throughout the ages.

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21 April Wiltshire St Giles Living Churchyard Project (01666) 837921 Wiltshire Wildlife Trust. Venue: Stanton St Quintin church, halfway between Chippenham and Malmesbury. Grid reference ST 905 799. 9.30am-12noon. Wear suitable outdoor clothing, tools and gloves will be provided. Church yard Wildlife
21 April Oakwood, Derby Derby Diocese World Development Day and launch of the Diocesan Environmental Framework People, planet and polar bears - a Christian approach to climate change.
Main speaker:Andrew Pendleton, Christian Aid 10 a, to 1 pm. Oakwood Ecumenical Church District Shopping Centre Bishop's Drive, Oakwood, Derby Admission £3 to include lunch (01332) 571329 Donald.C.Macdonald@ btinternet. com 		Climate
21 April Southampton Winchester Diocese Young People's Environment Day, St John's, Hedge End, Southampton, Contact: David Hinks, tel: 01962 624806, david.hinks@winchester.anglican.org Env
21 April Lincoln EARTH OUR HOME 2* Lincoln Cathedral 9.30 - 3.00 The whole of the cathedral is given over this Saturday to celebrate the Lincolnshire Churches new Environmental Policy Framework for Action . There will be a huge range of workshops from greening the church, to waste recycling, biodiversity, eco-housing, environmentally friendly transport, as well as talks, drama, the labyrinth, Celtic spirituality workshops, art and so on. The day will end with a celebration in worship for the new Framework for Action with the presidents of Churches Together led by the Bishop of Lincoln. (* Earth Our Home 1 was in October 1996 ) details: 01522 504072, or 07712931354 email Env
22 April Aberdeen

What should Christians do about Climate Change? Come along to St Machar's Cathedral for an afternoon of information and inspiration. 4pm Michael Northcott from Edinburgh University will talk on The Moral Climate: Climate Change and Christian Witness 5pm Fairtrade refreshments and 'side shows' - stalls and demonstrations connected with climate change illustrating either the problems or the solutions 6pm Evening service 01224 485988

 
Sun 22 April Lelant Cornwall Visit to Churchyard at St Uny in Lelant 2.30pm (SW548375) Part of the Living Churchyard Scheme. Botany 'survey' and walk on the beach afterwards.
Organised by Penwith Group of Cornwall Wildlife Trust 		Church yard wildlife
25 April Perth Perth Environment Hustings 7 - 9pm St Matthew's Church Hall, Tay Street Perth. Your chance to ask candidates about the environment. Taking part: Roseanna Cunningham MSP ( Scottish Nationalists), Mark Ruskell MSP (Scottish Greens), Peter Barrett (Scottish Liberal Democrats) Lorna Bett (Scottish Socialists), Doug Maughan (Scottish Labour), tbc (Scottish Conservatives & Unionists). Chair: Marjorie Clark, Christian Aid. All Welcome, refreshments afterwards  
  c.133 past events incl 2 lent announcements   At 26 April 2007: There are 5 upcoming events in April, 28 in May, 21 in June, 14 total in July and August, 15 in Sept, 8 in Oct-Dec making a total (so far) of 93 upcoming events upcoming events in 2007. This year already 226 events have been announced (In 2005 and 2006 the total for at December was about 220 each year. ..
28 April 2007 Bradford 'The Church in the World' and 'Ecology and Community Development' are the
big themes for the next Bradford Diocese Diocesan Day which will be held at Bradford Grammar School. Speakers: Elaine Storkey and Alison Adam (Iona Community) 		Env
28 April Woodkirk, Yorkshire

Open Churchyards (no need to book) St Mary's Church, Woodkirk 2.00-5.00 - (Dewsbury Road A653, M62 Jn 28, park on road or car park opposite) Illustrated talk about the churchyard at 2.00 in the Parish Hall; tours of the church and churchyard - An opportunity to see how churchyards can be managed sympathetically for wildlife whilst retaining their primary purpose as places of remembrance for our forbears. Parishioners will be on hand to explain the management and its benefit to wildlife. Light Refreshments info. organised by Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

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28 April Harrogate

Ripon and Leeds Parish Pump Day Workshop - St Marks Church Harrogate 'Walking lightly in the Garden' A Diocesan Conference on the Environment 9.45am to 4pm. Programme and booking form 01132 578966, : ian@stanningleyparish.org.uk Speakers include the Bishop of Ripon, David shreeve, Clare Foster, Prof Dave Raffaelli (of Env Sciences, York University), John Ward Campbell Environment Projects Officer for Harrogate Borough Council. £3-00

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29 April Chilham Footprint Day 10 am to 2 pm at St. Mary's Church, Chilham. Participants can come and go between these times. Please park in the village car park adjacent to the A252 and Fire Station and walk to the church which is located adjacent to the village square. The purpose To consider all aspects of climate change from a Christian perspective . The speakers Prof. Sam Berry, Alex Alex Bienfait (Christian Ecology Link), Damian Green MP for Ashford, Jan Drozd (Diocesan Environmental Adviser), Kent Energy Centre and others to be confirmed. Details from LenBudd1@aol.com , 01227 731224. Climate
29 April High Bentham (N Yorks nr Lancs nr Cumbria) Lambing Service at St. Margaret's, High Bentham at 2.30pm Agricult- ure
Wed 2 May Ludlow

Carbon Neutral Housing Visit to New Hurst Farm, Almeley led by Carey Glyn-Jones . Organised by Ludlow Christian Ecology Link. 6pm

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4-7 May London Britain Yearly Meeting at Friends House in London. Quaker Green Action expect to have a display table and to run a special interest group. Env
5 May Southall, London 05.00 - 08.00 DAWN CHORUS in SOUTHALL - join the early birds for a wonderful experience of warblers, thrushes, robins and more .. followed by a hearty breakfast! Booking is essential, and limited overnight accommodation may also be booked at the A Rocha Centre. Wildlife
Sun 6 May Bossol, Yorkshire

Open Churchyards (no need to book) •  St Botolph's Church, Bossall 2.00-5.00 (between the A64 and A166 north of York) The garden of the Old Vicarage will be open too - An opportunity to see how churchyards can be managed sympathetically for wildlife whilst retaining their primary purpose as places of remembrance for our forbears. Parishioners will be on hand to explain the management and its benefit to wildlife. Light Refreshments info. orgnised by Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

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  c.142 past events incl 2 lent announcements   At 10 May 2007: 31 in May, 28 in June, 15 total in July and August, 16 in Sept, 6 in Oct and 6 in Nov-Dec making a total (so far) of 102 upcoming events in 2007. This year already 244 events (pasty and upcoming) have been announced (In 2005 and 2006 the total at December was about 220 each year. ..
10 May Houghton, Co Durham Houghton Hillside Cemetery Open Day Church yard Wildlife Ceme tery
10 May London THE FRAGRANCE OF GOD Reflections on Finding God through the Beauty and Glory of the Natural World By Vigen Guroian - Evening to celebrate the publication of this new book - with an event at Armenian House, 25 Cheniston Gardens, London W8 6TG, at 7:30pm. Vigen Guroian, who will be speaking, is professor of theology and ethics at Loyola College , Baltimore , Maryland . He is the author of several books including Inheriting Paradise (DLT). Light refreshments will be served. Please book on 020 8875 0155 or at HannahT@darton-longman-todd.co.uk .  
11 May Lewknor, Oxfordshire

19.30 LAUNCH OF A ROCHA 'CHILTERN GATEWAY PROJECT' - in Lewknor, Oxfordshire, with Bishop Colin Fletcher. For details contact simon.brignall@arocha.org

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11 May Harrogate 7.45 p.m. at St Marks Church, Leeds Road Open Meeting followed by AGM of Harrogate and District Christian Ecology Link. Sustainable Development in the Third World. Speakers: Andy and Susie Hart, CMS Mission Partners in Tanzania, draw upon their experiences and explain how environmental considerations are an important feature of their work.  
Sat 12 May Settle N Yorks The Al Gore global warming (and warning) film, An Inconvenient Truth
is being shown by THE TRAMPs at St John's Methodist Hall. please check the website http://www.tramps.org.uk/ 		 
Sat 12 May Bradford

12 th May 10.00 - 15.00 'HOPE FOR THE PLANET?' - A ROCHA & CMS YORKSHIRE DAY CONFERENCE in Bradford , with Rev. Dave Bookless. For details contact Paul Rathbone prathbon@fish.co.uk or 01845 523347

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12 May Glasgow Climate Change Workshop 10 - 12 Glasgow Eco-Congregation Network invite you to find out what you, your church and your community can do about climate change? A workshop for local churches. Contact Margaret Warnock Climate
Sat 12 May St Chad's Church, Far Headingley, Leeds

Treasures Revealed (no need to book) (A City of Leeds Council Initiative) •  St Chad's Church, Far Headingley, 1.30-5.00 Geology and Bird walks; Organ Recitals; Belfry open ; Activities for children ; Refreshments ; Display boards about Yorkshire Wildlife Trust; Eco-Congregations •  Sustrans

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12 May Oxford THE FRAGRANCE OF GOD Reflections on Finding God through the Beauty and Glory of the Natural World By Vigen Guroian - garden party to celebrate the publication of this book - at the House of St Gregory and St Macrina, 1 Canterbury Road , Oxford OX2 6LU , between 1-2pm. Vigen Guroian, who will be speaking, is professor of theology and ethics at Loyola College , Baltimore , Maryland . He is the author of several books including Inheriting Paradise (DLT). Light refreshments will be served. Please book on 020 8875 0155 or at HannahT@darton-longman-todd.co.uk .