This is a Diocesan Environment Network update for Spring 2025. For best results click the ‘view online’ button.
As we approach Lent, a time of repentance, lament and reflection, I am mindful that things we experience as solid and trustworthy are currently feeling fragile and under threat. How are we building courage in facing this context? How is God encouraging us? How are we encouraging each other?
Below are links to various events and resources which you may find helpful personally, or useful with others in your churches and communities.
You may also be planning events locally which others would love to join in – please share them with me sarah.spencer@lincoln.anglican.org, it would be great to hear each other’s news!
I look forward to seeing you at some of them, re-weaving the threads of connection that make sturdier bonds of trust and relationship through which God’s Kingdom grows closer.
Canon Sarah Spencer
Mission & Discipleship Officer, College of St Hugh
Key Dates:
Saturday 1st March, 10- 4pm:‘Facing the Storm’ with Roy Searle, Bishop Nicholas Chamberlain, Alan Robson and Chris Burke. Lincoln Bridge Church. organised by the ecumenical Faith & the Environment Lincolnshire.
Wednesday 19th March, 7 – 830pm:Churches Environment Network Online – for those who can’t attend ‘Facing the Storm’ with Bishop Nicholas Chamberlain and Revd Kate Mitchell, with reflections on Moana 2: From Lament to Hope.
14th May 2025, 7-8:30pm: Churches Environment Network Online – with Revd Les Batty sharing new research and resources on practical theology in action for Coastal Communities.
January – 31st June 2025: Energy Footprint Tool– Now open! Work with treasurers across the benefice to upload your church energy data to the Parish Returns website, and book your visit from the diocesan Net Zero Carbon Team.
Resources
Choose Life – Worship & Action for creation produced and shared by Diocese of York, endorsed by ++ Stephen Cottrell. Organised by the liturgical year.
Quick Wins Grants: new grants to help reduce energy consumption and cut your carbon footprint
