Caring for the whole of creation is core to the work of the Church as a whole. It forms a core part of our diocesan Vision, as well as the Anglican five marks of mission.
We are living in times when there are significant challenges that society needs to negotiate in terms of caring for natural resources. The thriving of creation is both important for its own sake, and deeply interconnected with the physical and spiritual wellbeing of all people.
As a Diocese we have made a commitment to be carbon neutral by 2030, agreed by Diocesan synod in 2020 and in line with the national Church of England commitment. We are also working on broader environmental commitments through the Eco Church Award scheme. We were awarded our Bronze Eco-Diocese award in February 2021 and are now working towards Silver.
Eco Church In An Hour – Join our campaign
In a crisis, everyone needs to pull together – climate change is no exception. As Christians we are God’s representatives, created to serve and look after everything God has made. We all need to act.
We are calling on all worshipping communities, to be the change, and take part in our #EcoChurchInAnHour campaign.
Resources and downloads

churchofengland.org/environment-and-climate-change
Downloads
Local church environment policy action plan (Word doc)
Environment Policy 2021 (updated annually)
Environment roundup – stories of working to protect our environment
Outdoor worship resource list
Operation Noah Lecture 2/3/13
Forest Church booklet
Green Christian (Cheltenham)
Energy Footprint Tool Instructions
Environmental Engagement Officer – The Revd Cate Williams
Tel. 07394 057087
Environment news →
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Upcoming events →
- Eco Church Zoom Seminar – Getting Startedon 13/06/2022 at 10:30 am
- Messy Church Goes Wild at Viney Hillon 17/09/2022 at 10:30 am
Grants for gardens
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Videos
Energy Footprint Tool (via Diocese of London):
Find out more about the Energy Footprint tool →
Carbon net-zero school:
Churchyard Biodiversity across the Diocese:
Eco loos and bug hotels … parish environmental projects:
Forest Church:
Useful links:
Environmental liturgy
Young Christian Climate Network
Sustainable Preaching
A Rocha church eco scheme
‘Shrinking the Footprint’
Churchyards (making the most of and looking after)
Forest Church
Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Green Christian (National)
Greenpeace
John Ray Initiative
Operation Noah
Eco Church South West (Dioceses, CofE)
Transition Towns
Vision 21
Our Vision seeks engagement to live out Christ’s love and hope by: “Being advocates for human flourishing, through initiatives which combat injustice, environmental destruction, exclusion and isolation.”