St Peter's Church, Littleover and Blagreaves is the latest church in the diocese to have received a bronze Eco Church award.
Just over 12 months ago, Littleover church began the work to become an Eco Church. Starting with a Climate Sunday service the congregation made a total of 99 pledges to each commit to one action that would help take better care of the environment. The church also formed a ‘Creation Care’ mission group with the aim of working together to care for creation in a constructive, positive, and supportive way.
Some of the things the church has done are:
- Planted a wildflower area of the churchyard
- Recycled pill strips
- Spread the message at the local school fair with a ‘splat the landfill’ game
- Shared vegan recipes and food at the church fete.
- Written and shared articles
- Worked with St Peter’s school to enable children to make the best use of pre-loved uniform.
Julie Scott, PCC Secretary said: “The fantastic news is that our church is now officially an ‘Eco Church’ and has achieved a Bronze Award under the scheme. Our survey results show that we have achieved gold level for worship and teaching and bronze level for each of the other four categories, Management of church buildings, Management of church land, Community and global engagement, Lifestyle and this equates to Bronze altogether.”
You can find out more about the Arocha Eco Church project here
