Climate Sunday

‘We have no choice, if we wish to leave an inhabitable planet for the under-40s, other than to cut carbon very fast’ – Andy Atkins, Chair of https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2022/21-january/features/interviews/interview-andy-atkins-a-rocha-ceo-chair-of-the-climate-sunday-coalition

Interview: Andy Atkins, A Rocha UK CEO, chair of the Climate Sunday Coalition ‘We have no choice, if we wish to leave an inhabitable planet for the under-40s, other than to cut carbon very fast’

If is not the end of the journey but simply the next step, how can churches continue to be involved? We make some suggestions in our latest blog post. We’d also like to invite you to our webinar - ‘Climate Sunday: What next?’ - on Thursday 20 January 2022 at 7pm.
https://www.climatesunday.org/post/what-next-following-on-from-cop26

What next? Following on from COP26 Nearly a fortnight has passed since COP26 ended in Glasgow. And, whilst some welcome agreements were reached, the outcomes of the conference on the whole fell short of what was needed to keep global warming below 1.5 degrees. In the wake of this, we’ve urged the UK government to show moral leaders...

“The chief executive of the Christian conservation charity ⁦A Rocha, Andy Atkins, said that the Church had a crucial part to play in building the momentum created by ."

"Civil society has less than a year to put much greater pressure on governments to up their commitments and take real action...Yes, there’s been an agreement to phase down coal. But we need to get off all fossil fuels if we’re going to keep temperatures to 1.5ºC.” https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2021/19-november/news/uk/faith-groups-were-sidelined-at-cop26-says-bishop-of-norwich

Faith groups were sidelined at COP26, says Bishop of Norwich ‘All the pledges made in Glasgow have to become actions with detailed and strategic plans’

“The Climate Sunday coalition urges the UK government to show moral leadership and to take bolder action.”

is backed by 30+ charities and denominations, and thousands of churches have held a Climate Sunday service.

Read our post- statement:https://23100d34-ff98-46f5-ad81-a296cc22d25b.filesusr.com/ugd/fdade1_a21e7ed487584625a4559b3338ead094.pdf

Join our webinar this Thursday 18 November, 7-8pm, for a recap from the team, with opportunities to ask questions about what happened in Glasgow, what needs to happen going forward and the important role that churches can play. We’d love to have you join us! Register here: https://www.climatesunday.org/climate-sunday-impressions-from-cop26

As enters its final hours, Climate Sunday’s Andy Atkins - CEO of A Rocha UK - has suggested Prime Minister Boris Johnson "bridge the gap between British rhetoric and British practice" by committing to end further fossil fuel exploration and abandoning plans for a new oil field in the North Sea. On Thursday, the UK declined the invitation to join the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance (BOGA) led by Costa Rica and Denmark which is made up of countries pledging to reject all new oil and gas licenses. https://t.co/XcjgGqlfLz?amp=1

British government must show 'moral leadership' on climate change A Rocha CEO Andy Atkins said a draft agreement published on Wednesday revealed the "yawning gap" between what needs to be agreed at the UN's COP26 summit, and what is currently on offer.

“Local Christian communities are increasingly prepared to take bold action to address their own contribution to climate change. They now expect the UK government to lead boldly at .” -Andy Atkins The Climate Coalition https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/43372

Climate Sunday galvanises churches' commitment as COP26 gets underway | ICN On Monday 1st November, at COP26, the Climate Sunday coalition of 31 Christian denominations and charities announced the final numbers of participants and commitments in its year of churches' action on climate change. Andy Atkins, chair of the coalition and CEO of A Rocha UK, announced ...

It’s great to be at representing the more than 2,100 churches that have held a service and the more than 600 churches that have signed declaration from The Climate Coalition. Inspired by our faith, and backed by over 30 Christian charities and denominations in the UK, we’re calling on leaders to act boldly and decisively on climate. We look forward to sharing updates with you from Glasgow!

*We apologise that, due to technical issues, we're currently unable to livestream the service. The whole service will be available online as soon as possible, on the link below.*

The Nations' Climate Sunday Service - Live from Glasgow Cathedral

Join us from 3:30pm this afternoon to celebrate all that churches' are doing for creation, worship God and pray for the climate crisis.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkr8raADdfhEuAtpvaiRwpg
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NATIONS’ CLIMATE SUNDAY As we approach the COP26 climate conference in the city later this year, join the Nations' Climate Sunday Service from Glasgow Cathedral in partnership with ...

Where will you be joining us from this afternoon? Let us know in the comments 👇

There's still time to join us this afternoon, live from Glasgow Cathedral. You can watch the live stream here: https://www.climatesunday.org/nationsclimatesundayservice

It's this week! 🎉

We're so excited for the Nations' Climate Sunday later this week. Will you be watching?

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One week to go! 💡

The Nations' Climate Sunday is coming up really soon. Have you registered to watch the service from Glasgow Cathedral?

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Andy Atkins, CEO of and Chair of Climate Sunday, will be taking part in the Nations’ Climate Sunday Service on 5 September. Make sure you tune in to hear everything churches have achieved ahead of : https://nationsclimatesunday.eventbrite.co.uk/

We’re delighted that will be taking part in the Nations’ Climate Sunday Service, bringing music to the Cathedral! Will you be watching online? Make sure you register for details here: https://nationsclimatesunday.eventbrite.co.uk/

Has your church held a Climate Sunday service? Join us for the Nations’ Climate Sunday Service on 5 September, as we celebrate all you have achieved and committed to for the climate.

Sign up for details: https://nationsclimatesunday.eventbrite.co.uk

Have you signed up to join the Nations’ Climate Sunday Service yet? Join us online on 5 September, as we celebrate, challenge our leaders and commit to action for the climate.

Register for details here: https://nationsclimatesunday.eventbrite.co.uk.

Join us in a prayer this Sunday.

As we rejoice in the gift of this new day,
so may the light of your presence, O God,
set our hearts on fire with love for you.

Read more: churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/worship-texts-and-resources/time-creation

Join with Christians across Britain and Ireland to pray for the Glasgow climate talks and to present our climate pledges to the Government.

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Nations’ Climate Sunday Service : Sunday 5 September : from 3:30pm.

We’re so excited to be part of the Nations’ Climate Sunday Service on 5 September! Could you join us live from Glasgow Cathedral, as we celebrate over 1600 churches in Britain and Ireland who have held Climate Sunday services this year?

We’ll be joining in worship, sharing our commitments and challenging government to take action.

Sign up to join online: https://nationsclimatesunday.eventbrite.co.uk.

We are stronger when we learn and grow together. Get encouraged on your journey with climate action by registering your Climate Sunday, and become part of a movement for change.

climatesunday.org/register

Why does a God of love allow disasters to happen?

have prepared a sermon for based on readings from Genesis to answer that question. Read it and our other resources here: climatesunday.org/service-resources

"The high mountains are for the wild goats, the rocks are a refuge for the coneys. O Lord, how manifold are your works!"

Get more reading suggestions from here: operationnoah.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Psalm_104.pdf

You speak. You create. You want us to be stewards of Your creation.
We come to You to re-learn how to care for the earth and people you have made.

Read the full prayer here: christianaid.org.uk/resources/worship/prayer-climate-change

Holy Spirit, would you stir the hearts of our government,
Guide them in all their decision-making, and inspire them to protect the most vulnerable?

Read more from here: tearfund.org/-/media/files/action-resources/the-world-rebooted/climate_churchtalk.pdf

Have you got thirty seconds to take action for the planet? Sign The Time Is Now declaration and tell our leaders you want a cleaner, greener, fairer future. ✏️

thetimeisnow.uk/declaration?partner=106

There are less than 100 days till . Could your church take action by signing declaration? ✏️

Read more here: thetimeisnow.uk/declaration?partner=106

"We lament first, and then we are in a space where we can act."

Have you read our new resource produced by about climate & pastoral care? Learn more: climatesunday.org/climate-and-pastoral-care

"Churches have rich resources to draw from. They can provide a space for both lament and hope; a place for people to grieve and express their emotions, but also a place for action."

How does your church make space for lament, hope, and action? Let us know 👇 and read the full resource: climatesunday.org/climate-and-pastoral-care

In just 100 days, world leaders will gather for to set targets and take action for the climate. Join the ecumenical movement in the run-up to the conference to make sure your church’s voice is heard: climatesunday.org/register