The West Lothian and Falkirk network joined forces with Eco Schools at the Deans Community High School on the 31st January to see Planeat and Food,inc. The films exlore issues surrounding food production, how food is distributed and ethical eating practices.
The photos were taken by Alison McCormack
The topic of the Annual Gathering this year is Food. Email oanshus@cofoscotland.org.uk if you would like to attend.
Saturday, 20th April at 10am to 3:15pm
The Grassmarket Community Project Hall, 86 Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh, EH1 2QA
The theme of our 2013 Annual Gathering is ‘Food’. Why is food important? What does the bible say about it? What can you do in your Eco-Congregation? We explore these issues and more at our Annual Gathering. Come join us!
The programme and registration form is available as a PDF or a Word Document or a Web viewable version
While everyone is warmly invited to attend the AGM, only charity members of Eco-Congregation Scotland are able to vote. Please contact us if you wish to become a member.
There is no booking fee for the conference; however, a contribution of £10 will be invited, to help us to cover costs. You can give your donation at the event or post it to us. The Grassmarket Community Project will be providing us with a sustainably sourced Lunch.
‘The Stream of Life: Tributaries and trails of thanksgiving, vulnerability and radical choice.’ A Christian Ecology Link day of
celebration and exploration with Philip Roderick, Director of the Quiet Garden Movement, Leader of Contemplative Fire, and Adviser in Spirituality, Sheffield Diocese.
WHO FOR: All are welcome. Come and refresh your bearings for the way ahead.
WHEN: Saturday 16 March, 2013. 11am to 5pm.
WHAT: During the morning Philip Roderick will lead us in exploring
with body, mind and spirit the profound relationship between God,
nature and the human. He will draw from the Scriptures and from the
deep insights of Eastern orthodox theologians and practitioners.
For more details and a booking form visit http://www.greenchristian.org.uk/stream or call 0845 459 8460. You can also read the flyer: CEL Conference Leeds 16 March 2013.
The Eco-Congregation Scotland board welcomes Bill Craigie as its newest Director.
I came to serve on the Board largely by chance. At an ECS Annual Gathering it seemed that the fledgling Network in the Aberdeen area was in need of representation. The Board seemed equally keen for someone to fill the gap! Made welcome as a “fly on the wall” since 2011, I am now delighted to formally join the Board, especially as meetings in Edinburgh allow visits to family. Queens Cross Church is “home”, where our Eco Team are now working towards a third award. Membership of the SOC, SWT, WWF and especially the RSPB give a hint as to where my interests lie!
You can read about our other Directors on the Trustees page!
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) will hold a talk entitled “Air Pollution: Out of Sight, Out of Mind” 26th of March at 6pm. You can book tickets here.
Air pollution is one of the biggest environmental risks to human health and poor air quality contributes to the loss of more lives than road traffic accidents. Through presentations, lively debate and practical demonstrations, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency explores the state of air quality in Scotland, its impact on human health, and what can be done about it.
We would like to welcome Avonbridge Parish Church of Scotland to Eco-Congregation Scotland.
Photo borrowed from: http://avonbridge.torphichen.org/index.html
Please help us to make them feel welcome!
The theme for our Annual Gathering on the 20th April 2013 is Food.
The Glasgow Network recently shared some interesting resources about this topic you may find useful.
