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Church environment stall in Faith Tent at Make Poverty History Edinburgh 2005What's On? 2013 calendar

Although the rest of CEL Old Site has not been changed since July 2012, this Whatson page is still updated weekly. It has the same material as the Whats-on page on the New website. Please send us your events (to put on both)

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Events added since 11 June 2013:

 
National/International Awareness Days
2013 International Year of Water Cooperation.
2013 UN International Year of the Quinoa (IYQ)
now till 20 July 2013 Scotland to London http://www.justpeacepilgrimage.com/

The 2013 Peace and Justice Pilgrimage is currently walking from Iona to London We are walking to London highlighting Government plans to spend £100bn on Trident while slashing vital public services. Beginning on Iona at Pentecost ( Sunday May 19th) 2013, finishing at the houses of Parliament in London on Saturday 20th July 2013 it is an act of witness and communal celebration drawing strength and inspiration from historic centres of prayer along the way..
14-23 June UK Green Transport Week
15-17 June Clun Clun Methodist Eco-Congregation is holding its annual Green weekend on June 15,16,and 17th - concentrating on the interdependence of all species including - humans. The service on Sunday 16th will close with a section on - Bumble bees. Seedlings favourable to bumblebees will be given out at the close. On Saturday there is an outing to Dowke Bungalow, Newcastle on Clun - and gardens where trees are a special feature between 2.00p.m. and 5.00p.m. £3.50 including tea and cakes. - On Monday 17th we visit Middle Spode to see haymeadows, wild flowers and the river
15-23 June Bristol Bristol’s Big Green Week, 15-23rd June.
15-23 June UK National Bike Week 2013
22 June Wilberfoss, nr York

Open Churchyard Event - St John the Baptist Church, Wilberfoss (A1079 just east of York) on Saturday 22 June 10am-4pm (in conjunction with Yorkshire Wildlife Trust)-

Discover what we are doing to develop our churchyard for wildlife. Information about end of life things and memorials. Church open and refreshments available. Served by East Yorkshire buses

22 June

Solihull

 

Go Green Fair' in Mel Square, centre of Solihull, now in its 4th year- and bigger and better! - Information on energy saving - Renault Twizzy car; solar cinema; lots of stalls and organisations, Fair Trade; bees & bee friendly activities.
Planned and organised (in conjunction with Solihull MBC) by Solihull Faith Forum Eco group
Sat 22 June Milton Keynes The Well at Willen: A Day is to be organised with Milton Keynes Christian Environment Group and Revd Liz Baker - The Well at Willen - Newport Road, Willen, MK15 9AA, Tel: 01908 242190
23 June St. Ives Cambs St. Ives Free Church (URC) in Cambridgeshire are celbrating 23 June as Environment Sunday: We are asking the congregation to share their photos on this theme. We will use the photos
both on the screen as an aid to our prayers of intercession, and as a display at the centre of our worship. We have found helpful resources at A Rocha's website. Members of the eco-group will be helping lead the worship alongside our Minister. It will be a café style service with L O A F refreshments served.
23-27 June Grzybow, Poland Christianity and Sustainability - a five day workshop in Poland - aims to be challenging and practical - supported by European Union "Learner workshop program" - hence no charge. Closing date for application: 31 Jan 2013 http://ziarno.org.pl/component/content/article/149.html
1 July

London

 

Lecture: The Tree of Life- 6.00pm- Venue: Gresham College - The Rt Rev'd Richard Chartres, Bishop of London (lecturer) - the Bishop of London will explore trees as spiritual, mystical and religious symbols of faith and life.

2 July Exeter 10am-4pm Free conference of chuch Heating for Churches in the SW. at St Stephen's Church, Exeter- 01392 294940
3 July London
Environmental Sustainability in the Workplace
Time: 10:00-16:00, Location: TCPA, 17 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AS -
A practical and comprehensive training day to help your organisation make real efficiency savings, engage with staff and stakeholders and improve the environmental impact of your workplace. 0207 324 4774 www.talkaction.org
1-5 July Bron y Llys , mid Wales  No Planet B - Looking at issues of ecology and faith, our place in creation and how we can create hope in the face of environmental crises. Led by John Bimson. £180 per person.Bron y Llys is a B&B and retreat house in the Cambrian mountains half way between Llanidloes and Machynlleth www.bronyllys.co.uk
5-7 July Milton Keynes Celebrating Creation’s Glory - A Working Retreat in our organic garden - At the Height of Summer work with our gardener Kevin Stephenson to explore the meditative nature of
physical activity. The gardening will be interspersed with sessions of meditation led by Anthony Purvis. This retreat is for the physically active as it will involve practical work in the garden, such as weeding, planting and harvesting, (weather and seasons permitting) - AT THE WELL AT WILLEN, Newport Road, Willen, Milton Keynes, MK15 9AA - Cost £100 inclusive of meals and materials. Please call or email to book
Tel: 01908 242190 - bookings@thewellatwillen.org.uk - www.thewellatwillen.org.uk
7 July

Morden Hall Park

Nat Trust

Green Day Out 2013 festival - The day is aimed at how to live a greener lifestyle with stalls including local food, green gardening tips, eco-crafts and entertainment from live bands. This festival is a great local community event and fun for
all of the family.
7 July Weaverthorpe, Yorks Open Churchyard Event - Weaverthorpe Village Gardens and Church (very species-rich churchyard) 1pm-5pm (entry to gardens £3)
10 July London Climate Emergency Day with Parliamentary Lobby. -
11 July World World Population Day and here
13 July Exeter DEVON’S LIVING CHURCHYARDS Workshop at The Old Deanery, Exeter (including visit to St. Bartholomew’s Churchyard, Exeter) Saturday 13th July 2013 10.00a.m. – 2.00p.m. Numbers Limited Book with Joan Harris 01392-294940 / joanie@exeter.anglican.org
13 July London

All invited to Operation Noah's Annual Meeting - 10.30am – 4.30pm - St Aloysius Church Hall, 20 Phoenix Rd, Euston, London NW1 1TA Following a short AGM, Operation Noah will introduce its exciting new national campaign asking churches to disinvest from fossil fuels which will be officially launched in the autumn. Come along and help us by feeding in your ideas.- Ann Pettifor and David Atkinson will speak.

The afternoon, led by CEL chair, Paul Bodenham, will focus on helping supporters communicate effectively on the new campaign and provide an introductory session for Operation Noah Ambassadors and any interested supporters.

Following a short AGM, Operation Noah will introduce its exciting new national campaign asking churches to disinvest from fossil fuels which will be officially launched in the autumn. Come along and help us by feeding in your ideas. - For more information and to book your place please go to: http://www.operationnoah.org/agm2013

Ann Pettifor -

David Atkinson - Honary Assistant Bishop of Southward Diocese

 

13-18 July High Leigh
Conference Centre
The Earth is the Lord’s: Renewing the Covenant of Creation - Chair: Dr Margaret Barker; Speakers: David Shreeve, Helen Hutchison, Jeffrey Newman, Hylton Philipson, Tom Spencer
http://www.modernchurch.org.uk/conference/2013.htm

19 July London
Engaging Communities on Energy and Climate Change, London 2013 : 10:00 -16:00- London, TCPA, 17 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AS
A course for anyone looking to develop community engagement for energy-saving and climate change. www.talkaction.org
19-21 July Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick, ANNUAL JUSTICE & PEACE CONFERENCE ‘Breaking Open the Word: A Call to Faith in Action’ 19 – 21 July 2013, The Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick, Derbyshire KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Megan McKenna – Theologian, Storyteller, Pax Christi Ambassador for Peace See http://meganmckenna.com MORE DETAILS AND BOOKING FORMS AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE: http:www.justice-and-peace.org.uk Or contact admin@justice-and-peace.org.uk, 020 7901 4864
28 July World International Bog Day
Th 8 - Sat 10 Aug UK

National Moth Night 2013 (includes 2 days...)

17-20 Aug

West Burton

http://www.nodashforgas.org.uk/
"RECLAIM THE POWER : Join No Dash for Gas for a 4 day camp and protest
17-24 Aug Lee Abbey, Devon
Earth, Wind and Fire: Experiencing Creation through Isaiah
Lee Abbey, Devon
A creation-loving, family-friendly week to suit all ages. Join Ruth and Greg Valerio as they lead the adult sessions with biblical teach... (read more)
23-26 Aug Cheltenham Greenbelt 2013 - CEL will be taking part
1 Sep - 4 Oct Europe Creation time - A Season to celebrate and raise awareness of creation and the environment.
7 Sept Dunblane Eco-Congregation Scotland Local Networks Workshop - Dunblane Cathedral Halls. There will be the usual networking between the networks.
10 Sept Perth, Scotland Perth Eco-congregation network: Trevor will speak on “the Environmental Imperative for Christians”. It is planned to invite all local churches, whether or not they are Eco-congregations.
16-20 Sep Europe European Mobility Week
21 Sept-6 Oct UK British Food Fortnight
22 Sept World World Car Free Day
29 Sept UK Back to Church Sunday
4 Oct World World Animal Day
6 Oct UK Animal Welfare Sunday
9 Oct Aberdeenshire Trevor will talk about “Eco Worship”. to meeting of Chruches and individuals in Aberdeenshire interested in Eco-Congregation
20-27 Oct UK One World Week 2013
18-20 Oct Ringsfield, Beccles CEL Retreat/Weekend Ringsfield, Beccles, Suffolk:
22 Oct Carnoustie Angus and Dundee Eco-Congregation groups - St Anne’s RC Church in Carnoustie, topic: Waste and Recycling
2 Nov London CEL Annual Members Meeting 2013, St Aloysius Church, Euston,
London NW1 1TA.
4-8 Nov Scargill House, Yorkshire
Why Should We Care For God’s World?
Scargill House, Yorkshire
A biblical and practical exploration on the theme of caring for God’s world - Led by Steve Hughes Using reflections on key bible passage... (read more)
17 Nov World World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims - third Sunday of November
26 Dec 2013 Ripon

Boxing Day 9.30am Eucharist at Ripon Cathedral and Pilgrimage to Fountains Abbey, led by Bishop of Ripon and Leeds - Walk of about 4 miles,through beautiful scenery, carol service at Fountains Abbey at the end.

See pictures from 2011

18 Jan 2014 London Ecocell Workshop on Food, Sustainable Agricutlture, Food Sovereignty and Security

Other Events Calendars:

projectbritain.com/specialdays/apr.htm - awareness raising days

www.projectbritain.com/calendar/april.html -pictorial fact of the day

www.tfw.org.uk transport event links

www.educationscotland.gov.uk/resources/r/resourcecalendar/may.asp good links

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