Caring for the Environment

As Christians, we believe that God created the universe in all its beauty and wonder, and entrusted protection of the natural world to us humans.

Church of England Birmingham, and churches and individuals across the diocese, are seeking to live out the fifth Anglican mark of mission – to strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth.

We support the nationwide Church of England in acknowledging that the global climate emergency is a crisis for God’s creation, and in its goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2030. Click here for information about CofE Birmingham’s actions to seek to reduce carbon emissions, and the help, guidance and funding available for parishes. 

This section provides resources for parishes and individuals seeking to care for God’s creation, including,

Eco Church 
A Rocha’s holistic framework, strongly supported by the Church of England, to help churches and individuals take practical environmental action 

Help and Support Available  
The network of people  available to help you. 

CofE Climate Emergency Commitments 
Resolutions and policies 

How Can I Make a Difference? 
Ideas for simple, practical everyday actions 

Creation Care Good News Stories 
To inspire you and your church’s next steps 

Working with others 
Links to other environmental groups and local authorities, including Birmingham Anglican Climate Action and Footsteps 

Information and Materials 
Information about why we need to act and what the diocese has committed to do 

 

For more information, contact 

Revd Patrick Gerard

Bishop's Adviser for the Environment

Click here to email

 

Caroline Egan
Assistant Diocesan Environment Officer 
Click here to email 

Heather Holmes
Lead Environment Champion 
Click here to email 

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