Eco-Congregation
Scotland

Carlops has a small but very active congregation that has achieved much in gaining their second award. They have an excellent understanding of our environmental impacts and members of the Eco Group, which includes the majority of the congregation, has led services on linked themes in all three of their linked churches. Actions from the use of locally grown flowers and greenery to decorate the church to those of inspirational actions of demonstrate their collective care for creation.

Major projects have been undertaken such as the refurbishment of the church building, which is both aesthetically pleasing and effective in heat generation and retention. The biodiversity project also shows great commitment in securing a grant and involving many in both the congregation and the local community.

Very strong links to and communication with the community have seen involvement in the Wood and Wool project, Faith and Science evenings and the Drop in Coffee events. These all give the church influence and an opportunity to get creation care messages out to non-church goers, as well as the congregation