Lifestyle - Features

Ekklesia is not just a think-tank, but also a 'do-tank.' Here you can find a range of ideas on how to make your lifestyle greener, shop ethically, live more simply or take action on a range of justice and environmental issues.
19 Apr 2010

Win two tickets to 'love the sinner'



A new play will open at the National Theatre next month - and you can win two free tickets through Ekklesia. _________________________________________
19 Aug 2009

Earth Girls set to dazzle in Miss Earth fashion extravaganza



With growing fears of climate change and global warming, Miss Earth is the beauty pageant for the new millennium. Contestants must have a strong knowledge of their country’s culture and environment in order to fulfill the ideals of this competition. The winner will be a strong and effective advocate for Mother Earth. _________________________________________
26 May 2009

Join the Adidas women’s challenge fun run



Would you like to support cancer research UK? Why not enter the Adidas Women’s 5k Challenge fun run? _________________________________________
7 Nov 2007

Energy watchdog looks at potential impact of smart meters



Energy industry watchdog Ofgem has released its annual Sustainable Development Report, examining amongst other things the impact of smart meters, which measure how much energy appliances in your house are using. _________________________________________
7 Nov 2007

Change to a charity credit card - change to ethical credit



Credit cards offering to donate small percentages of money to charity are becoming more and more popular with ethical shoppers, but recent research has revealed that some credit card providers are proving to be less generous than others. Those considering changing to a charity credit card are urged to use a site like uswitch to compare the terms and conditions of the charity credit cards on offer. Click here to find out more and change your credit card quickly and easily _________________________________________
7 Nov 2007

Marks and Spencer to power stores using fairtrade, food and farm waste



Marks & Spencer, which has been pushing forward fairtrade as a retailer of food, clothing and home products, has now started using food waste to power some of its stores. _________________________________________
7 Nov 2007

Teenager sends Christmas presents to Africa



A 16 year old from Oxfordshire gave up all his presents last Christmas, getting friends and relatives to send gifts to Africa through charity World Vision. _________________________________________
7 Nov 2007

Buy a bike for Christmas and change lives



Most of us can remember being given our first bicycle – often from under the Christmas tree! Now you can change someone else's life by giving the gift of a bicycle through World Vision. _________________________________________
3 May 2007

Change your energy supplier



Changing your electricity supplier is proving to be one of the best ways of saving money, but also doing your bit for the environment. Click here to find out how to do it _________________________________________