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ECOCHURCH is about helping committed Christians understand sustainability as a practical extension of their faith, and enable them to do something about it.
We must enable people to:
- Understand the challenge posed by sustainable development
- Understand the scriptural call to do something about it
- Know practically what they can do about it and ways to prioritise actions
- Inspire people to take action
- Consume more sustainably
- Have access to resources/expertise to help make it happen
ECOCHURCH means that we care passionately about creation and society and understand the urgent need for change towards sustainable living.
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The five churches in Faringdon, working through the Ecumenical Justice & Peace Group and also through individual groups, are actively working towards a greener future.
Churches are notoriously wasteful in their energy consumption - particularly heating. Vast high buildings, stained glass single glazing, big leaky doors, listed building status & strict Historic Churches conditions preventing change make Churches a special challenge. And in some cases, the church buildings have to be heated 24/7 but are used much less.
Some of the churches have also set up Eco-teams to also involve the younger generation.
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