TN122 Your eco-church check-up

First published on this website in February 2020 and last updated in January 2024

Synopsis

Many churches and church-based groupings now have an environmental policy, but it is possible to show high aspirations yet do little. These notes seek to provide a selection of practical actions any church can take to make a difference.

They start with a brief biblical overview of Christian responsibility in this area and then list a total of 58 straightforward ideas under nine headings.

1. Church buildings
2. Use of buildings
3. The office
4. The kitchen
5. The grounds
6. Church members
7. Local and global mission
8. Individual responsibilities
9. Simple living

These notes were updated in January 2024 with minor amendments to the text and layout.