Message from the Diocese

 We have received several messages from the Diocese about ecological issues. One is from our Bishops The Right Reverend Dr. Robert Innes and The Right Reverend Dr. David Hamid, and it warns:  

"Much human activity, in its sometimes careless domination of God’s gift of creation, produces carbon dioxide (among other greenhouse gasses) as a by-product. The science tells us that, unless we manage to reduce these emissions, there will be an irreversible consequence:  the temperature rise in our planet’s atmosphere will have very serious effects on all life, human or otherwise." 

A second message offers a list of suggestions aimed in particular at church  buildings. These include obvious actions such as maintaining the roof and the gutters, and looking for greener ways to provide heat in the building. Insulation is, of course, one of the recommendations. 

They also suggest considering whether to very the times for services to adjust them seasonally, for example meeting in the afternoon during the winter when it is warmer. 

A practical suggestion for achieving the goal of a zero waste Lent is to avoid single use plastics, and especially to look for fruits and vegetables that are sold loose, rather than in plastic containers or bags.

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