Environment and Climate Action Group
"The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it..." Psalm 24
Here at Knowle Parish Church we are committed to being more sustainable, to care for God's world through our teaching, worship and actions. We have won a Silver Eco Church award and are now working towards a Gold award. We are a Fairtrade Church.
To access our monthly Eco News click here and for resources on recycling, energy, volunteering and Bible studies, please scroll down.
No Mow May 2024
This year at church we will be participating in 'No Mow May' and leaving some sections of the churchyard free from the mower in order to allow grass and wildflowers to grow, for the benefit of pollinating insects. Any of us with gardens can leave the grass to grow and even a relatively small area can make a difference. To read more click here
Prayer (from Christian Aid)
Gracious God, as we look upon your hurting world, please give us the courage to act justly. Help us to speak and act for justice for our sisters and brothers facing loss and damage through changes to the climate for which they bear little responsibility. Compassionate God, come and fill our hearts with your Spirit that we too may love mercy. Empower us that we may be your hands on earth, feeding the hungry, giving drink to the thirsty, clothing the naked and showing your love to those facing the devastating consequences of the climate crisis.
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Watch Emily's video as she shares some of our activities. Our church Environment and Climate Action group of volunteers meets regularly to organise events, share eco tips and ideas, and plan ways to be greener in our community engagement. Recent events have included a wildlife audit in our churchyard, a Green Fair and Fairtrade Wine-tasting. Our events are regularly shared on our social media channels and in the Knowle Parish Magazine.
If you would like to get involved please contact Claire Carter via the Parish Office: office@kpc.org.uk
Winter Energy Saving Tips:
Creation care is an act of discipleship; we are stewards of the earth, summoned by God to “work it and take care of it” (Genesis 2:15). Our uses of the earth and its resources must be designed to conserve and renew it rather than to deplete or destroy it.
Around 30% of all our household CO2 emissions come from heating our homes. As well as bigger projects to conserve energy, such as insulation, replacing boilers etc, there are also lots of smaller actions we can all take:
Turning the heating down just one degree can make a significant difference and also save around 10% on heating bills.
Exclude drafts from doors, windows, letterboxes and key holes is a cheap and easy win.
Turn radiators off in rooms you don’t use often.
Useful Resources
Energy Saving Trust Reducing Home Heat Loss
A guide to Energy Efficiency in your home (Furbnow – Birmingham based)
Energy Use in the Home
Reducing Heating Bills
Which guide to Home heating grants
Phil Beardmore who presented at our Green Fair offers energy saving solutions for homes and businesses.
More Resources
For Climate-related Bible studies and Prayers click here
For local recycling information click here
For information on volunteering click here