Materials
All the materials associated with the Eco-Congregation programme are available to download, for the convenience of registered churches. Please ensure you have registered on the programme if you are using these materials below. It is vital for us to have a correct record of how many churches are using the programme to enable us to source funding to provide them free to the churches.
In addition to the thirteen Modules, the following resources are available:
- the Award application form
- a range of Publicity materials and newsletters to inform members of your congregation and others about Eco-congregation
- a list of frequently asked questions
The Eco-Congregation Modules
Church Check-up
Module 1 is the Church check-up environmental audit, which you can find on the registration page.
Growing in Faith and Understanding
2. Celebrating creation! - Ideas and resources for worship
3. Creation and Christianity - Some green theological perspectives
4. Acorns to Oaks - Ideas and activities for children's work
5. Tread gently - go green - Ideas and activities for youth groups
6. Exploring God's green word - An address and two sets of Bible studies for House Groups
Putting God's House in Green Order
7. Greening the cornerstone - Guidelines on caring for church premises
8. Greening the purse strings - Management of financial, catering and purchasing matters
9. Planting and conserving Eden - Practical ideas and advice to care for church grounds and land
Changing lives, Changing communities
10. Green Choices - Information and suggestions to green personal lifestyles
11. Community Matters - Ideas for working with, through and for the local community
12. Global Neighbours - Sources and resources to help think globally and act locally
13. Climate Change - Information and tools on managing and reducing your carbon footprint