Christian Focus
Christians have generally been slow to put climate change at the top of their priorities. Many believe that God gave us stewardship of this earth and its resources, allowing us to make the best use of the earth’s resources, even if that includes exploiting them beyond sustainable means. This term, stewardship, has many interpretations and others would argue it is better to regard it as meaning holding in trust – for future generations.
We are slow to express real love and appreciation for the creation that God rejoices in – a crucial reason for showing concern about the damage climate change is causing this fragile earth.
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Green Futures An interview with Archbishop Rowan Williams speaking out on the impact of climate change
John Ray Initiative A collection of articles
Creation Care An environmental declaration for churches on the care of creation
Christian Ecology Link A range of leaflets and information sheets to download
Creation Challenge A monthly e-newsletter with news, book reviews and updates produced by the Methodist and URC churches
Camas A residential Christian centre on Iona focusing on approaches to low carbon living
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Come to Camas for one of our themed weeks this season!Get your hands dirty in our organic garden in our Gardening Week. A week for all gardening abilities. Be close to the soil and learn about gardening the organic way.Or come to our Exploring Creation Week, and discuss, explore, reflect on and simply enjoy the great scottish outdoors! Week led by Kathy Galloway, former leader of the Iona Community and current head of Christian Aid Scotland.Please visit Our website on the Camas link above for more information.
Come and join for a week at the Camas Centre, an outdoor center with an environmental focus.April 21 - 27 we are running a week of Organic Gardening. All abilities welcome, from the experienced gardener to the one who knows nothing but want to be close to the soil. Gardening, reflection, good food and company and a beautiful landscape.September 22 - 28 2012, we are running a week on Exploring Creation. Looking into what the Celts meant when they called the world, the veration 'God's big Book'Please look at our website for more info. www.iona.org.uk and go to the Camas section.