Our Annual Gathering is on Saturday this week and promises to be an interesting day. The Gathering is free and open to anyone interested. 

There are still a few places! Complete the Registration form and email it to Oyunn on oanshus@cofscotland.org.uk, post it to Eco-Congregation Scotland, 121 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4YN or call us on 0131 240 2277.

A bit about the day

Rev David Atkinson, an expert in agricultural research, will kick things off at 11am after our AGM by talking about the theology of food.  He is quickly followed by Rev Liz Henderson from Richmond Carigmillar Church who will share with us practical aspects of running a café in her congregation. 

After a sustainably sourced lunch catered by the Grassmarket Community Project there will be a range of workshops on offer: 

Dr Neil Hollow will explore where food may come from in future in The Global Food Crisis.

The Climate Challenge Fund and Community Energy Scotland will inform of funding opportunitites for community projects and renewable energy installations in Funding For Environmental Projects.

Dr Sheena Wurthmann from Netherlee Church will introduce you to the practicalities of the Just Eating resources produced by the Presbyterian Church USA.

Christian Aid and SCIAF will champion the IF campaign and show you how to get involved in fighting world hunger.

Pete Richie from Whitmuir farm will share his experience of engaging the community in running the Nourish Project producing local and sustainable produce.

And in Café Conversations anyone interested can share the Eco-Congregation experiences with other congregations and will include members from Carlops Parish Church and other award winning congregations.

Join us if you wish!