Environment
We are proud to be an A Rocha Bronze Eco Diocese
Jill Elston - Diocesan Environment Adviser
Jill supports parishes on their Eco Church journey and as they seek to grow in the Church of England's fifth Mark of Mission both in their churches and communities. Jill works closely with the Net Zero Carbon Project Officer, the Lead Officer for Buildings and Environment and the national environment team towards the Arocha Eco Diocese awards and creation care across the diocese.
T: 07860 302951 E: jill.elston@chester.anglican.org
To start or renew your Eco Church journey you might:
Organise a litter pick
Make jam from wild blackberries
Plant wildflower seeds to increase biodiversity
Juice apples or make pies or crumbles to share with others
Organise a nature eye-spy walk around your parish
Cloud or weather watching
Make bread from local flour
Make a hedgehog house or a log pile
Hold a pet service
Seek out environmental action already happening in your parish.
You may wish to look at our page Parish Eco News and Inspiration linked below for further ideas.
This year, Fairtrade Fortnight falls in Creation Season, you may wish to join in with the celebration and awareness raising.
Latest Eco Church Network Newsletter
Net Zero Carbon Projects Officer
Parish ECO News and Inspiration