The Green Team was set up after several requests that we should be leading a more environmentally friendly lifestyle both at home and in church and that we should take positive steps to achieve this. It was recommended to us that we follow the guidelines as set down by a partnership programme – ECO CONGREGATION.

After carrying out an environmental audit we could then identify areas on which to focus. Broadly the main categories from which to choose from are:

- Life and Mission of the Church
- Worship
- Theology
- Children’s work
- Youth work
- All age and Adult education
- Church property
- Church management
- Church land
- Personal lifestyle
- Community outreach
- Overseas concerns

Eco-congregation is an ecumenical environmental project for churches in Britain and Ireland. It provides free resources, support and an Award scheme to help churches to consider environmental issues in the context of their Christian life and mission and to take action.

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