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Fairtrade Fortnight events in Glasgow

By Glasgow

The Fairtrade Fortnight takes place from 25th Feb to 10th March 2013

Here are details of events:

There will be coffee, tea and biscuits—all Fairtrade ! Also a taste of Fairtrade wine and nibbles. A  minimum donation of £2 would be appreciated

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Fairtrade

  • Netherlee Parish Church will have a Green Fayre on 16th March from 10am to 4pm in Netherlee Church Halls &  Netherlee Scout Hall. All welcome!

 

Green Heating Solutions – Fenwich Hotel 26th January

By Glasgow

 

 

 

Information from Energy Saving Scotland:

If your New Year’s resolution is to save money you could make the switch to a more affordable source of heating.  For example a heat pump or wood-fuelled boiler may provide a better heating solution for you.  Not only is it kinder to the environment it can also make a difference to your energy costs potentially saving you hundreds of pounds each year. 

There is a range of financial support available and you may be able to earn cash from your heating system through the UK Government’s Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive scheme, which should be available from summer 2013.

The Energy Saving Scotland advice centre is holding an Energy Exhibition on Saturday 26th January at the Fenwick Hotel (Junction 8 M77) to showcase energy efficiency and renewable technologies. Come along and talk to our advisors between 10.00am and 3.00pm to find out more about the financial and practical support on offer.

For more information, call free on 0800 512 012.

 

 

2nd Eco-Congregation Award to Langside Parish Church

By Glasgow, News

Langside Parish Church has received their 2nd Eco-Congregation Award. Congratulations!

Principally the award was awarded for:

  • The congregation‟s immersion in and commitment to environmental, community and peace and justice issues
  • The integration of creation stewardship themes into worship
  • The staggering amount of awareness and money raised for projects dealing with global justice and poverty.
  • After the church had a fire, the impressive rebuilding work which had creation care and environmental concern at its core

Well done!

Photo borrowed from: http://www.langsidechurch.co.uk/pages/sermons/Sermons%20at%20LPC.html

Mini-Gathering in Aberdeen Oct 2012

By Aberdeen, Angus, Argyll, Ayrshire, Dumfries, Edinburgh, Esk, Fife, Glasgow, Highland, Lomond, News, Orkney, Perth, South-Lanarkshire, Stirling, West-Lothian

The report from the Mini-Gathering in Aberdeen held on the 22nd October is now available.

People from 13 congregations came to event, which aimed to inspire and equip congregations for their Eco-Congregation journey. Speakers from Cults Parish Church, Skene Parish Church and Queen’s Cross Parish Church shared their Eco-Congregation plans and achievement. We heartily recommend reading the report if you are looking for inspiration or curious to find out how other congregations carry out their Eco-Congregation journey. 

Rev. Ewan Aitken also gave an inspirational sermon prior to the gathering and abseiled off the Forth bridge for charity later the same day.

You can read the full report by clicking on the link: Report on Mini Gathering 2012

We wish to thank everyone who made this gathering such a success. Especially the wonderful speakers from Cults Parish Church, Skene Parish Church and Queen’s Cross Parish Church.

Report of our 100th Award Celebration

By Glasgow, News

Eco-Congregation activists from around Scotland met at St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Clarkston on Saturday to celebrate this parish receiving the 100th Eco-Congregation Scotland award. The celebration was led by parish priest Fr Jim Duggan and Rev Ewan Aitken, chair of Eco-Congregation Scotland. Michael Martin and Jim Seenan of St Josephs gave a presentation on the work the parish had done to achieve the award and Philippa Bonella of SCIAF spoke about the connection between climate justice, poverty and the environment.

The presentation was made by Councillor Alistair Carmichael, Provost of East Renfrewshire Council whose ward includes St Joseph’s Church.

One unexpected guest was Ken Mackintosh MSP, who interrupted a family birthday party to pop in and congratulate members of the parish on their achievement.

Here are some photographs of the event taken by Rev Mitchell Bunting, ecumenical officer of the United Reformed Church. We hope to have more photographs and press coverage soon.

Click on any of these images to see a larger version: