Category - eco-congregations

New measures to cut carbon footprint of Scottish churches

agency reporter — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:01:31 +0100

The Church of Scotland has welcomed guidance detailing how every congregation can measure its own carbon footprint, and then take steps to reduce it.

Scots churchgoers urged to act on their carbon footprints

agency reporter — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 22:47:16 +0100

Car-sharing, buses, cycling and walking to church are some of the ways Christians could be reducing their carbon footprints, says a new report from the Church of Scotland.

Church wins second eco award

agency reporter — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:14:55 +0000

A Farmer’s Market at a Preston Church of England church on Saturday (March 21) will celebrate a unique ‘Green’ achievement for a church in North-west England.

Church says new coal power station makes government targets 'impossible'

staff writers — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:59:01 +0000

A senior Church official has voiced his 'disbelief' at plans for a new coal fired power station in Scotland. Reverend Ian Galloway, convener of the Kirk’s Church and Society Council, said he was “shocked” to see the proposals.

Scotland's 200th eco-congregation attracts attention of politicians

agency reporter — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:40:31 +0000

The Moderator of the Church of Scotland last night urged parishioners across the country to lobby their MSPs about a ground breaking green Church initiative.

Scottish churches blaze a trail for eco-congregations action

staff writers — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:28:08 +0000

Congregations across Scotland committed to environmental action are due to meet in Stirling this weekend to develop and promote their work. The event is being sponsored by the Church of Scotland and Keep Scotland Beautiful.