Glengormley Methodist Church Council recently approved the formation of a Green Team to over see the development of an Eco-Congregation approach to both Spiritual and Physical aspects of our personal and church behaviour!

What does all that gobbily-gook mean?

God has provided us with the means of Salvation through faith in his son, the Lord Jesus Christ, and has given His children a responsibility to ‘look after His planet’ - let’s call it Stewardship. Christian stewardship is about sharing in God’s amazing generosity to each one of us. We need to manage the resources God has loaned us as effectively as possible - our possessions, skills, wealth, time and the environment!

What is the Eco-Congregation thing?

Eco-Congregation is a partnership programme for Churches in GB & Ireland, providing an Environmental Toolkit for Churches

What areas does it cover?

Eco-Congregation has 11 areas of church activity - Worship; Theology; Children’s work; Youth Work; Adult Education; Premises; Finance; Church Land; Personal Lifestyle; Local Community and Global Concerns

Why now?

Why not! There is a greater awareness of global and local responsibilities then ever before: Climate Change, Making Poverty History, Social Deprivation, Waste Recycling … and many more issues that we are constantly being faced with, therefore surely we as Christians need to take a lead to care for God’s people, providing both spiritual and physical guidance for current and future generations

What next?

The Green Team will assist through encouraging, enabling and enthusing, with the prayer that all of us will take responsibility for all aspects of our lives, seek God for all Actions

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