Notes from the Esk and Tweed network meeting are available
Just click here: Esk and Tweed network notes 5.10.15
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Presentation from John Ferguson of EcoideaM Ltd now available to download
Presentation given by John Ferguson from EcoideaM Ltd on 26th September at the Local Networks Seminar. A full report of the day will follow.
The presentation can be downloaded in PowerPoint format here: Eco Congregation Seminar Dunblane 260915
Climate Justice Baton visits Carlops Church. #cop21baton #cop21
Carlops Church was delighted to have a visit from the baton for a week in September.
While in the Carlops area it passed through many hands. It spent a day with the pupils at West Linton Primary School. The older children researched its travels round Scotland and gave a presentation to all the younger classes. it was ‘guest of honour’ at the School Assembly along with seven members of the Carlops Church Eco Group It spent evenings involved in various activities with the School Running Group, the Brownies, Guides, Boys Brigade and Scouts. It was involved in serious discussions and also took part in ‘eco’ games!
Its last visit of the week was to the children of Carlops village who ran with the baton round the Rock Field before carrying it into the church and passing it round the Congregation during the Sunday morning service.
It goes on its way with the hopes and good wishes of all who have held it in their hands.
Calling all Eco-Congregations.
We have been asked by the Scottish Government to find a congregation who could exhibit a display of their Eco-Congregation work and man a stall at an event they are organising prior to the Paris conference. The event takes place on 18th November in Edinburgh. If your congregation is close enough to Edinburgh and would be able to put on a display during the day we would love to hear from you.
Local Networks Seminar 2015, Saturday 26th September.
This year’s Local Networks Seminar is being held on Saturday 26th September, 11am – 3.30pm at Dunblane Cathedral Halls. Please note the date, which is later in September this year.
The main topic for the day will be “After Paris – What happens next?”
The Climate Justice Baton Relay (see http://www.ecocongregationscotland.org/get-involved/events/baton-relay/) has been a huge success. The Baton has been (double!) booked every Sunday, and many dates in between, since its launch in April until it departs for Paris at the end of November. Congregations from Orkney to Dumfries have taken the Baton into their churches, schools and community centres, paraded it through the streets, taken it up mountains and on pilgrimages to spread the message that now is the time for Climate Justice.
John Ferguson of the Binn Eco Park has agreed to start the discussion by giving us an overview of the issues and how these relate to what we can do in church and community. John is a Christian, who formerly worked for the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency and is now running a ground breaking environmental business. He is an inspirational speaker with a wide knowledge of and insights into the issues. You can download a short biography for John here.
Trevor Jamison, our environmental chaplain will be offering some biblical and theological insights on the theme. There will also be time allowed for the usual exchange of news and views and networking between the networks.
A full programme for the Seminar is available for download here. Places are limited please therefore book your place by replying to margaret@ecocongregation.org.uk by Monday 7th September.
For those unable to get to the Seminar we will be producing a Report of the day and consulting more widely on the outcomes.
Local Networks meetings for the Autumn announced
The first round of meetings for the Autumn Local Networks programme have been announced! More details to follow; here is the schedule as it stands:
Local Networks Seminar
- Saturday 26 September at Dunblane Cathedral, 11am-3.30pm. After Paris – What Happens Next?
Aberdeen
- Wednesday 7th October 7.30-9pm. Eco Schools at Stonehaven South Parish Church
Angus and Dundee
- Wednesday 8th Oct, 7.30 – 9pm at St Andrew’s, Dundee with Adrian Shaw (the Church of Scotland’s Climate Change Officer talking and leading a discussion about: “Should Churches Invest in Fossil Fuel Companies”
Ayrshire
- Wednesday 30th September 7.30-9pm. Ethical Finance and Networking at Mauchline Parish Church
Central Borders
- Monday 19th October 7.30-9pm. Solar Panels at Selkirk Parish Church
Edinburgh
- Wednesday 23rd September 7.30-9.30pm. “Why Christians Should Care for Creation: Becoming an Eco-Congregation” talk and panel discussion at St Andrew and St George’s West Church
Esk and Tweed
- Monday 5th October 7.30-9pm. Community Initiatives / Recycling at Penicuik North Kirk
Glasgow
- Wednesday 9th September 7.30-9pm. Garden Project at Yoker Parish Church
Helensburgh and Lomond
- Wednesday 9th Sepember 7.30-9pm
- Wednesday 4th November 7.30-9pm
Highland
- Monday 14th Sep, 7.30 – 9pm Highland Network at West Church, Cromarty – an opportunity to see their air source heat pumps.
Mid Argyll
- Thursday 1st October 7.30-9pm. Ethical Boycotts: Should the Church Invest in Fossil Fuel Companies? at Ardrishaig Parish Church
Moray
- Tuesday 15th Sep, 7.30 – 9pm Moray Network in the West Meeting Room. Williamson Hall, Elgin. Speaker Grant Lawson from Moray Council on “Waste Matters”
North Argyll
- Monday 21st September 7.30-9pm. Network Launch at St John the Divine, Oban
Perth
- Monday 14th Sep, 7.30 – 9pm Perth Network at St Ninian’s Cathedral with Adrian Shaw (the Church of Scotland’s Climate Change Officer talking and leading a discussion about: “Should Churches Invest in Fossil Fuel Companies”
Stirling
- Wednesday 16 September. Stirling’s Low Carbon Future with Morag Buxel at St Ninian’s Old Parish Church, Stirling
West Lothian and Falkirk
- Monday 28th Sep, 7.30 – 9pm at Torphichen Parish Church with Adrian Shaw (the Church of Scotland’s Climate Change Officer talking and leading a discussion about: “Should Churches Invest in Fossil Fuel Companies”
Video: People’s Pilgrimage: Walking Today for Tomorrow #cop21baton #ourvoices
On Saturday 27 June 2015, Tweeddale residents walked to celebrate the land and show their love for nature and concern about climate change. They walked from Traquair Kirk over the hill to the Bear Gates at Traquair House ending at the ancient Yew Tree.
Includes an appearance of the Eco-Congregation Scotland climate justice baton.