Sustainability September
The care of God’s Earth is a core value for all Christians. Over the month of September, we are taking the time to reflect on some of the practical things we each can do to conserve the environment (and lower our energy bills) culminating in our Harvest Sunday services on the 24 September 2023 which will include a visit from the City’s Energy Services team to provide practical tips.
In this week’s Notices (3 September) we share the results of our second annual Warmth Survey where all members of the congregation were asked over the past few months to tell us how the Cathedral felt “warmth-wise” when they came for worship and other activities.
Also on 3 September, a simple Home Energy Audit one-page questionnaire will be available in the welcome area or online. Developed by the City Council, the audit is an easy way to see where each of us can lower our carbon footprint (and energy bills) at home. Everyone is encouraged to fill one out and bring it to services on Sunday morning, 24 September for the City’s Energy services team to review with you (more on this below).
On the 10 and 17, the first of our monthly Eco Tips will appear providing practical examples of what we can each do in our daily life to better conserve the environment.
Harvest Sunday on the 24 September - at the 9:30am and 11:00am services interviews during the services with our own Dr Nick Pepin, Lay Clerk and leading authority on Climate Change and Gareth Williams, the City’s Head of Energy Services.
After each of these services, members of the City’s energy services team will be there to discuss your completed Home Energy Audit questionnaire with you and to outline practical tips that you can do in your home to decrease your bills and carbon footprint.
Under the leadership of our Climate Change Champion, Sue Ward, we are in the final stages of completing the work to become an Eco Church Silver Cathedral. It is hoped to gain this designation later in the autumn and then onto Gold status. To learn more about the Eco Church website →