To celebrate Earth Day’s 50th anniversary we have redesigned and relaunched the God’s Earth, Our Home 5 week study resource, utilising Archbishop Rowan Williams 2005 series of lectures on his beliefs of how we are called to live in God’s Earth.
Creative Colouring Companion To Help Save Our Seas
Green Lent Campaign
MOANA Water of Life for Climate Change
The Archbishop of Canterbury says that climate change will be ‘a central part’ of the conversations at the Lambeth Conference in 2020. Moana Water for Life was launched and seeks to ‘ripple’ out into many Christian circles in an effort to ‘flood’ them with the reality of the effects of Climate Change in the Pacific. The Lambeth Conference will receive that message at its 2020 sitting.
School Strike 4 Climate NZ - 27 September 2019
Wellington City Council declared a climate and ecological emergency on June 20.
Some things are worth breaking rules for, so students are taking to the streets again on 27 September, demanding action on climate change, and this time they're inviting adults to join them. The strike will mark the end of a week of global climate-focused events and challenges running from September 20. Students want adults to show their support by walking out of work to join them.
Season for Creation 1 September - 4 October 2019
Let children lead the way in plastic free July
Strandz, the hub of Children + Families ministry in the Anglican Dioceses of New Zealand, is encouraging us to sign up for the Plastic Free July challenge this month, and think about how our care for creation is reflected in the items we purchase and throwaway. We'd love to see our churches and children participate.
Bank rolling Climate Change
Banks operating in Aotearoa are minimising their role in the climate crisis. They hold significant power in supporting the fossil fuel industry’s continued development, by financing their operations. As the custodians of our savings, the banks have a duty to take real action on climate change and cut their ties with this industry. 350.org is organising a petition, as well as practical demonstrations around the country, to let ALL of the banks know that we want a Fossil Free banking option, and that we will support whoever makes the commitment first.
Want to lead your organisation in reducing plastic?
Are you ready for Plastic Free July?
Take climate action at your next service
For two years, our movement has supported the campaign for a Zero Carbon Act (a law to keep New Zealand on track in reducing our carbon emissions and adapting to climate change). This bill has just passed its first reading and the Government is now inviting the public to have their say. The Diocese of Wellington has created some fantastic resources to use in your Sunday services, and equip people to understand and submit to the Zero Carbon Bill.
Have you submitted to the Climate Change (zero carbon) Amendment Bill?
We consider the anticipated legislation to be very important for Aotearoa New Zealand, and the ecumenical churches Climate Justice Network is giving close consideration to the bill. They are encouraging people and parishes to learn about what is proposed, and then either support groups making a submission or make a submission yourself. To get started, they have provided a very useful infographic that summarises the bill.
What is your diets impact on the planet?
Food production is responsible for a quarter of all greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to global warming, according to a University of Oxford study. Knowing how and where your food is produced can make a big difference to your personal environmental footprint, from saving water to reducing pollution and the loss of forests. The BBC have turned the study into a calculator, so you can calculate your diet carbon footprint.
For creed and creation - green your church
Learn about climate change with the United Nations
The United Nations has created and made available for free a series of short courses on climate change topics. A selection is below.
As the church looks to both prepare and respond to climate change, these courses make an excellent supplement to small group discussion, or your personal knowledge bank.
A prayer for the earth
Biodiversity - a visual guide
The Anglican fifth mark of mission is to strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth. This visual guide to biodiversity has been adapted by the Anglican Alliance, and explores: what is biodiversity?; our dependence on biodiversity; theology of biodiversity in our faith heritage; what needs to be done, what is being done and causes for hope; and prayers.
A global day of action on the climate is coming.
Church Leaders Submission on the Zero Carbon Act
This is a submission from Church Leaders of Anglican, Methodist and Catholic Churches. The Zero Carbon Bill will put a 2050 target in place to reduce emissions. It will set up the foundations and the institutions we need to get there. The Zero Carbon Bill also establishes an independent climate change commission and will support New Zealand to adapt to climate change.
Oceans of Plastic
Oceans of Plastic is a resource to help children understand the wonders of God’s oceans, the harm plastic causes and the actions we all need to take to protect the oceans and the creatures that live in them.
Written by Rachel Mash, Oceans of Plastic is a co-production of the Anglican Communion Environmental Network, Green Anglicans and the Anglican Alliance.