Evesham Methodist 3rd Award

'Spiritual':

• environmental concerns are included in some services, but especially the 'Why bother with climate change' service
• 'God in his love for us leant us this planet' is the church signature tune
• banner depicting this theme has been made and is often displayed
• regular environmental walks and retreats
• environmental issues are discussed in junior Church, and they sowed seeds for the wildlife area
• house groups have discussed environmental issues and followed courses on related subjects.

Practical:

• energy and water use is monitored monthly
• all low energy light bulbs (except rarely used spotlights)
• meetings/activities are related to the space
• windows regularly cleaned, unnecessary lights don't get switched on
• survey undertaken for the whole church on insulation and draught proofing - recommendations are being carried out
• new air vents are to be installed
• dual flush toilets, water saving taps and urinal saver
• new build criteria have been specified:
  • maximum insulation
  • maximum use of sun, minimum north facing windows
  • possible pv panels
  • possible rainwater recycling
• ethical investments made
• large recycling scheme
• fair trade church
• cycle racks installed
• wildlife area, used by children for studying wildlife
• compost enclosures for community composting scheme

Reaching out:

• information leaflets available to all on environmental issues
• information also published in magazine
• 3 books on organic principles published for use with children
• members of church involved in 'green' voluntary groups
• support organisations with global concerns
• specific links with Belize and Jamaica
• started local Fairtrade group: Evesham is now a Fair Trade Town
• active campaigning by congregation on fair trade, climate change and sustainability