Environment Policy Launch

Saturday 14th June

Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre
Thoresby Miners Welfare

Bishop George writes:

The environment in general, and climate change in particular, is a matter of growing concern.  I am, therefore, delighted that the Diocesan Synod has taken the positive step of authorising this policy.

As you will see from the programme the morning includes practical involvement as well as the opportunity to ehar top quality speakers.  Paul Bodenham from Christian Ecology Link will talk about Christian Concern for the environment.  David Shreeve, Environmental Adviser to the Archbishops' Council, will outline the Church of England's response.

There will be a copy of Growing Greener Churches for each clergy person as well as one for every parish.  These packs contain the Diocesan Policy which includes a core document and action plan based on the Eco-congregations programme, plus brief background papers.  There will also be a booklet; "How many light bulbs does it take to change a Christian?" and information on other environmental organisations.

I warmly encourage every clergy person, together with parish representatives to come to the launch event on June 14th and receive their Growing Greener Churches pack.

Click here to download the booking form and programme

Diocesan Worship Day

Saturday 20th September

9.30-4.15pm

Southwell Minster

A day to inspure and enhance worship and mission, spanning the breadth of our church traditions.  The launching of Transforming Worship in 2007 has presented us all with much to consider in our worship.  There are challenges to face, new resources to investigate and discover, opportunites to look afresh at all aspects of worship.  This event has workshops to suit all tastes - music, liturgy, prayer, which are the means by which we worship, as well as a variety of other ways in which to offer our praise and thanksgiving to God.

Workshop leaders include: Andrew Maries, Peter Moger, Gordon Appleton, Geraldine Latty, Tony Porter, Jacqui Jones, Ian Tarrant, Simon Hall, Paul Hale, Mark Adams, Rob Chapman, Rowena Edlin-White, Clare Harding, Peter Price and Andrew Reid.

For more information please download the brochure here