ChurchCare
ChurchCare is the the Church of England's national environmental campaign aimed at helping the Church's 44 dioceses and 16,000 churches reduce their carbon footprint.
On Biodiversty the web site notes the following
"Biodiversity is the variety of life on Earth.It is essential for sustaining the natural living systems or ecosystems that provide us with food, fuel, health, wealth, and other vital services. Christians believe it is imperative to care for our God-given creation.
Did you know?At least 110 species are known to have been lost from the United Kingdom in the last 100 years.
How your Churchyard can helpAn estimated two thirds of the CofE's 16,000 churches have churchyards which collectively cover the area of a small National Park.
Around 6,000 of these are already contributing to the biodiversity of the country - both in rural and urban areas - while remaining respectful to those buried there.
Churchyards are a precious resource which can make a huge contribution to the biodiversity of the country and at the same time engage and educate the wider community."
On Biodiversty the web site notes the following
"Biodiversity is the variety of life on Earth.It is essential for sustaining the natural living systems or ecosystems that provide us with food, fuel, health, wealth, and other vital services. Christians believe it is imperative to care for our God-given creation.
Did you know?At least 110 species are known to have been lost from the United Kingdom in the last 100 years.
How your Churchyard can helpAn estimated two thirds of the CofE's 16,000 churches have churchyards which collectively cover the area of a small National Park.
Around 6,000 of these are already contributing to the biodiversity of the country - both in rural and urban areas - while remaining respectful to those buried there.
Churchyards are a precious resource which can make a huge contribution to the biodiversity of the country and at the same time engage and educate the wider community."
Potential for a Swifts Project
See our swifts page for further details
From the book of Isaiah v 28-31
The Lord is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary,
and his understanding no one can fathom.
He gives strength to the weary
and increases the power of the weak.
Even youths grow tired and weary,
and young men stumble and fall;
but those who hope in the Lord
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.
From the book of Isaiah v 28-31
The Lord is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary,
and his understanding no one can fathom.
He gives strength to the weary
and increases the power of the weak.
Even youths grow tired and weary,
and young men stumble and fall;
but those who hope in the Lord
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.