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| Lent 2010 |
Lent Course |
2010 Lent course: Love for the future |
| 10 March |
Settle. N Yorks |
Settle Parish Church -Churches Together in Settle and District:Lent Talk and Discussion - Environment Theme. 7.30pm |
| 10 March |
Cardiff |
Cardiff School of City and Regional Planning Food for an Intelligent Wales Dr. Michael A. Crawford, PhD, CBiol, FIBiol, FRCPath, Institute of
Brain Chemistry and Human Nutrition
Chair: David Smith, Adviser, Welsh Food Alliance
General Election 'Question Time'
Chair: Dr Roberta Sonnino, Cardiff School of City and Regional Planning
Panellists:
www.cardiff.ac.uk/www.welshfoodalliance.org.uk cplan/newsandevents 'Question Time' from 6pm to 8pm
in Glamorgan Building Committee Rooms, King Edward VII Avenue, Cardiff
Light refreshments from 5.30pm to be provided by the Co-operative
Food for an Intelligent Wales followed by
General Election 'Question Time'
Angela Burns AM
Jane Davidson AM
Dr Myfanwy Davies
Kirsty Williams AM
Shadow Minister for the Environment and Planning
Minister for the Environment, Sustainability and Housing
Plaid Cymru's Westminster Candidate for Llanelli
Leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats |
| 14 March |
Milton Keynes |
Hope in God's Future - A service to
celebrate
God's creation
and our place within it - 6 pm
Church of Christ the King
Kent's Hill.
The Methodist circuit invites you to this service
in the light of this recent joint report
from the Baptist, Methodist and URC churches.
Preacher: Revd David Gregory
of Loughton Baptist Church,
a member of the group that produced the report
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| 15 March |
Glasgow |
Glasgow EcoCongregation Network -
Wellington Church at 7.30pm |
| 16 March |
Hereford |
Hereford Christian Ecology Group, at St John's Methodist Church, St Owen Street, Hereford HR1 2PR, 7.30 p.m. : 'Christianity and Sustainability' - the Revd Mark Johnson speaking about his recent sabbatical, at St John's Methodist Church |
| 18 March |
Edinburgh |
10.00 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.
St George's West Church, Edinburgh
Banking on Justice- Churches investing for a fairer future
Conference speakers:
Ryan Brightwell, Co-operative Financial Services
Alex Connor, Triodos Bank
Kathy Galloway, Christian Aid Scotland
Doug Gay, co-author Justice & Markets
Jamie Hartzell, Ethical Property Company
Miles Litvinoff, ECCR
Victoria Woodbridge, EIRIS
Conference fee: £10 (£5 concessions)
Lunch and refreshments included - 01325 580028 - helen.boothroyd@eccr.org.uk
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| 20 March |
Bradford |
Sat 20 March - Faith in Creation: Bradford Cathedral BD1 4EH
- www.jrf.org.uk/cathedral-lectures - Prof Tariq Ramadan, President of the European Muslim Network;
Prof Celia Deane-Drummond, University of Chester -
6.30-8pm |
| 20 March |
Walsall |
Eco Evening on with Walsall
Friends of the Earth. The event is being organised by the United
Reform Church, The Broadway, Walsall. 6.30 pm
to 8 pm. |
| 20 March |
Stirling |
Eco-Congregation Scotland Annual Gathering 2010 ! 10am Stirling Baptist Church 67 Murray Place , Stirling FK8 1AU . A light lunch will be served. Speaker: Alastair McIntosh , author of Hell and High Water.Register: at aschuetz@cofscotland.org.uk |
| 20 March |
Tavistock |
DEVON CHURCHES GREEN ACTION - Green Christian
Gathering - 10.30am – 4.00pm - Tavistock Methodist Church -
Local churches are developing green groups. - Come and share in what they are doing!-
Speakers: Tim Gorringe and Clare Bryden -
WORSHIP : STORIES : NETWORKING : PLANNING -
"For the Church of the 21st Century, good ecology is not an optional extra but a matter of justice. It is therefore central to what it means to be a Christian today." said Archbishop Rowan Williams - Bookings: Joan Harris, tel 01392-294940, email joanie@exeter.anglican.org The poster for the event is at:www.tmc.me.uk/events/green-christian-gathering/ |
| 22 March |
Bromham, Beds |
A Journey through the Garden of Life: Sheri's Garden is being unveiled at Bromham Lower School in Bromham Beds on March 22 at 2.30pm . Its innovative design means that it can be used by the school for lessons and also by the village's two churches for services or bible readings. It is a community project as well and as such will be open to anyone in the village to relax in and enjoy. Details:
Graham A. Pavey (01234) 269169
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| 27 March |
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WWF: Earth Hour Switch off your lights on Saturday 27 March at 8.30pm to show that you care about climate change ! This year WWF are aiming for a billion people to switch off. Sign up http://earthhour.wwf.org.uk/ |
| 2 Apr |
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Good Friday |
| 8-11 April |
Minsteracres. Consett, Co Durham |
The Joy of Creation ... and God saw it was good. We warmly invite you to come and enjoy God's beautiful creation at Minsteracres. Allow nature to speak to you of God's presence, revive your spirits and nourish your soul. This weekend is for people of all ages, all faiths or none. Come and join us in our dream to be good stewards of God's precious gift. For more info: or 01434-673248 |
| 16-18 Apr |
Hilfield Priory, Dorset |
Grace and the Common Good -
strategies for living responsibly in God's world a
weekend led by Dr Tim Gorringe. |
| 17 April |
York |
10am- 4pm - Annual Gathering - Quiet Garden Trust -Christ Church Heworth, Stockton Lane , York YO31 1JG . The cost of £10 includes soup and drinks but bring a packed lunch. Father Dominic Milroy from Ampleforth Abbey will speak on Fractured Light - A random celebration of some encounters where things grow. The Revd Philip Roderick, our founder, will share something of the vision and play his drum! We will also hear from local Gardeners. Booking required: quiet.garden@ukonline.co.uk. |
| 20 Apr |
Lancaster |
Rob Hopkins, founder
of the Transition Town movement is speaking at St Thomas CE Church Marton
Street Lancaster 20 April 7 for 7.30pm. as part of the launch of Transition
City Lancaster. Tickets £5 on the door or contact 01524 844162. |
| 24 April |
Oxford |
Oxford Cherwell Valley Walk organised by Sage - Oxford
a 4 mile walk along the valley of the River Cherwell in
Oxford. Meet at the Victoria Arms for optional lunch at
12.30 pm. Walk will commence at 2.00 pm. and take approx. 2
- 3 hours. To book and cinfirm details please see
http://www.sageoxford.org.uk/calendar.htm |
| 20 April |
North Church, Perth and Kinross |
The Perth & Kinross EcoCongregation network meeting at North Church, |
| 27 April |
Edinburgh |
Morningside United Church, corner Morningside Road/ Chamberlain Road, topic: Climate Change & Carbon Footprint after Copenhagen - Speaker: Adrian Shaw (Church of Scotland, Climate Change Officer) |
| 1 May |
Edinburgh |
1 May Edinburgh: ‘Helping the Church engage with ethical issues in
science’ - Confenrence to celebrate 40th Anniversary of the
Church of Scotland’s Society, Religion & Technology Project
10.00am – 4.00pm City Chambers, Edinburgh Registration £10 (£5 concession) |
| 1 May |
Edinburgh |
God, Science and Global Warming. Science
Festival. Sponsored Lecture. Sir John Houghton,
former co-chair of the Nobel Prize winning
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
(IPCC). Venue: Edinburgh University School of
Informatics. Time : 6-7 pm. Price: £7.00 and £5.00
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| 9 May |
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Rogation Sunday |
| 9 May |
Kent |
Rogation Sunday
Linton, Kent - Rogation Day walk - and good details about history of Rogation Day |
| 13 May |
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Ascension Day |
| 15-16 May |
London |
Night of Saturday to Sunday 15th-16th May, Parliament Square Post election event to remind the new government that dealing with the climate crisis needs to be their top priority . |
| 22-28 May |
Camas Centre, Isle of Mull |
Exploring Sustainable Living @ Camas Centre, Isle of Mull Camas Centre, Ardfenaig, Bunessan, Isle of Mull , PA67 6DX , Scotland
Using the renovated Camas as our base and case study (with off grid electricity, locally produced, organic and fairly-traded food, environmentally friendly toilets, simple lifestyle, and valuing its natural surroundings), this is a week to explore how we can live a satisfying and enjoyable low - carbon life. It flows from the Iona Community's commitment to the Christian Aid 'Cut the Carbon Campaign' and will be of interest to people in Eco-congregations, Transitioners and those curious about what life might be like without oil .
Leader: Raymond Young , a Regeneration Consultant and Member of the Iona Community, will be leading 5 days of discussion and activities on the theme of Exploring Sustainable Living , assisted by the staff at Camas. Activities may include working in our own organic garden, the chance to try your hand at sea fishing or traditional peat cutting, visits and tours to other local producers and of the sustainable systems at Camas. Info
£225 (inc. VAT) for 6 nights (Saturday – Friday morning) including all food, accommodation and activities in a beautiful coastal location.
To find out more visit http://www.iona.org.uk/Camas_Individuals.php
or download the info sheet at http://www.iona.org.uk/media/exploring_sustainable_living_may_2010.pdf
tel: 01681 700404 camas.bookings@iona.org.uk |
| 22 May |
Upper Wharfdale |
Walk for Farm Crisis Network
There'll be a sponsored walk in Upper Wharfedale on Saturday 22 May to raise money for Farm Crisis Network and to increase awareness of the importance of our upland farming communities.
FCN provides pastoral and practical support to farming people during periods of anxiety and stress. Our hill farmers are fundamental in the management of the land and production of food and without them the landscape will change out of all recognition in a short period of time. Once it has gone, it will be nearly impossible to get back.
To register for the walk and obtain further information please visit http://www.tfa.org.uk/events/featured.aspx
or contact the TFA Membership Department, telephone 0118 930 6130 or email: membership@tfa.org.uk .
If you are unable to walk but would like to support the cause with a donation, then please send your cheque to the TFA, made payable to FCN or go online and donate via the Just Giving website http://www.justgiving.com/fcn/donate
FCN Helpline: 0845 367 9990 (7am - 11pm every day) |
| 23 May |
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Whit Sunday - Pentecost |
| 5 June 2010 |
World |
World Environment Day |
| 6 June 2010 |
UK |
Environment Sunday - This is the first Sunday in June and the nearest Sunday to World Environment Day. The Wildlife Trusts have this week as Environment Week. |
| 8 June |
Dunbarnbey & Forgandenny Perth and Kinross |
The Perth & Kinross EcoCongregation network meeting Dunbarnbey & Forgandenny Church |
| 9-13 June |
Prague |
European Christian Environment Network Meeting |
| Fri18-Sun 27 June |
UK |
Cherishing Churchyard's Week, http://www.caringforgodsacre.org.uk/ |
| 10 July |
London |
CEL 'ECOCELL' WORKSHOPS to help us plan Stage Two of
the 'ecocell' programme. All members and friends are
invited: the Magdalen Centre, Eversholt Road, London NW1
1BN. 2pm to 5pm. |
| 16-18 July 2010 |
Derbyshire |
National Justice and Peace Network conference
NJPN is called: Our Daily Bread: Food Security, People and Planet at Hayes Conference Centre, Derbyshire. |
| Sun 18 Jul |
UK |
UK The Big Lunch - A Big Lunch can be anything from
simply getting together with your immediate neighbours – in
a garden, on the street – through to organising a bigger
street party, with food, bunting and music, that quite
literally stops the traffic. |
| 23-25 July |
Hilfield Priory, Dorset |
Caring for Creation in a World of Crisis Join Andy
Lester, Conservation Director of A Rocha UK and Rev Simon
Brignall. The two days will include walks, talks,
meditation, exercise and quiet.
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| 31 July - 15 Aug |
UK |
National Marine Week |
| 27 - 30 Aug |
Cheltenham |
Greenbelt |
| 7 Sept |
Luncarty, Perth and Kinross |
The Perth & Kinross EcoCongregation network meeting Luncarty Church |
| 19 Sept 2010 |
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19 Sept this year is Car Free Sunday. 16-22 Sept is European Mobility week |
| 22 Sept 2010 |
Europe |
European Car Free Day |
| 3 Oct |
UK |
Animal Welfare Sunday. This year's theme: Animals and War |
| 15-17 Oct |
Ringsfield, Suffolk |
http://www.christian-ecology.org.uk/ringsfield-2010.htm
Another return visit to Ringsfield Hall Christian Eco-Study Centre for a
weekend of worship and fellowship, with time out in the surrounding
countryside. This year's focus will be on biodiversity. |
| Sat 6 Nov |
London |
London - CEL's Annual Members' Meeting and workshop, close
to Euston Station, in the afternoon of Saturday 6 November.
An opportunity to contribute to the work of CEL, and gain
inspiration for your own. This will include an 'ECOCELL'
WORKSHOPS to help us plan Stage Two of the 'ecocell'
programme. All members and friends are invited: the
Magdalen Centre, Eversholt Road, London NW1 1BN. 2pm to 5pm.
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| 2 Nov |
Luncarty, Perth and Kinross |
The Perth & Kinross EcoCongregation network meeting Luncarty Church |
| 3-5 Nov |
Swanwick Derbyshire |
Faith and the Future of the Countryside
3–5 November 2010 at The Hayes, Swanwick, Derbyshire
A major ecumenical conference exploring the future
sustainability of rural communities and their churches.
The conference will mark 20 years from the publication of
Faith in the Countryside and the completion of the
Archbishops' Commission on Rural Areas.
Four keynote addresses to include: Professor Michael Winter –
University of Exeter, Professor Mark Shucksmith – University of
Newcastle and chaired by Alan Smith – Bishop of St Albans.
20 seminars within the four conference themes of:
rural communities, environment, economy and rural church.
poster sessions • exhibitions • market place • fringe meetings
www.rural20.org |
| 7 to 13 Nov |
UK |
National Ethical Investment Week www.neiw.org ) Where's your money growing? |
| 29 Nov 2010 |
World |
Buy Nothing Day - Nov 28 in USA Nov 29 International . |
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What's On? - 2010 calendar 
