There are nearly 300 Eco-Congregation churches and organisations in Scotland. To join them you need to register. Registration is easy and free, and gives you access to:
- information through networks, free resource modules, and the newsletter
- support of the wider programme through networks and the co-ordinators
- recognition of the church’s environmental work through the award scheme
How to register
1. Complete the “Church Check-up” environmental audit.
This is to help you to identify existing environmental work, and prioritise what you would like to do next. You might find it helpful to gather a ‘green group’ to work through the check-up including people interested in environmental issues and those involved in church life (eg children’s work, worship, and building maintenance). You do not need to send us the completed audit: it is an exercise for your own benefit and to help you choose which of our resource modules will be of help to you later.
Click here to download the latest edition of the Church Check-up.
We are currently revising this module and would welcome any comments on this new edition. Thank you very much!
2. Gain the approval of the church decision-making body
We ask that the decision making body in your congregation or parish gives the programme official status by agreeing to be involved. This could be your kirk session, church meeting, or vestry. Sometimes it will just be the minister or priest.
3. Send us the registration form
The registration form provides us with your details and with confirmation that you have completed the audit and that the church has agreed to become an Eco-Congregation. It also lets you order copies of our free resource modules which you will receive with your registration pack.
You can down load the form here:
Click here to download the registration form as a .doc file
Click here to download the registration form as a .pdf file
Alternatively, we can send you an introduction pack by email or post, containing the church check-up and registration form. Please contact us giving your name, address, and church name if you would like to receive this.
These details are from enquirers from Scotland. Visit the Eco-Congregation site if you are from elsewhere.
What next?
When you have registered you will be sent a pack of materials to help you take environmental action. You will also become a member of the regional Eco-Congregation network, if one has been established in your area.
You will also receive, as part of your registration pack, an application form for an Eco-Congregation Award. So now it’s over to you to take action in each of the three areas of the programme, and in due course to apply for an award.
List of Eco-Congregation churches
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