Category - Ecology

The Henry Myers Lecture: Nature and creation - Professor Bruno Latour

Jordan Tchilingirian — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:53:05 +0100

Start: 25/09/2008 - 17:30

Professor Bruno Latour, the influential sociologist of science and social theorist, explores the impact of ecological crises on theology and spirituality.

Let there be a bit less light, urges C of E

staff writers — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:18:37 +0100

The biblical story of creation, echoed in the prologue to John's Gospel, famously contains the divine injunction, "Let there be light." But the Church of England says that in an age of eco-cre, a little less light might be needed.

Call for Jerusalem peace and Christian - Muslim cooperation on ecology

Ecumenical News International — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:37:18 +0100

Bishop Munib Younan of the Evangelical Lutheran Church has said Christians need a stronger voice in Jerusalem in order to prevent tensions spreading there, and that Muslims and Christians should work together on ecology issues.

Lutherans ponder the Christian contribution to a green future

Ecumenical News International — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:35:36 +0100

What can churches and religious bodies do that ecological groups are not doing? Can they engage on the issue without merely replicating what is happening in secular society? These are questions global Lutherans have been asking.

The church and the deadly sin business

Glynn Cardy — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:16:18 +0000

The Seven Deadly Sins have been given a makeover. Yet before the makeover artists get to work maybe all Christians should pause and consider the sin business, says Glynn Cardy.

Christian CND conference: Caring for Creation - All Faiths for Peace, Justice and Sustainability

staff writers — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 09:02:11 +0000

Start: 29/03/2008 - 10:00

End: 29/03/2008 - 16:00

Speakers include: Dr. Edward Echlin, (Theologian and environmentalist); Michael Meacher MP; Carol Naughton: (WMD Awareness project), Mark Dowd (Operation Noah).

Climate ChangeMarch and Rally: Pre Action Service

Jordan Tchilingirian — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:51:57 +0000

Start: 08/12/2007 - 10:00

The December 8th Climate march will be the biggest international climate change demonstration ever. Come and be part of the movement!

African churches denounce greed, over-production and over-consumption

staff writers — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 08:19:00 +0000

A severe reminder from Africa of the wealth constructed "on the continued extraction and plunder of Africa's resources as well as on the exploitation of Africa's people" has been addressed to Christians living in the global North.

Evangelicals to explore eco-crisis and Christian hope

staff writers — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 08:12:39 +0000

As more evangelical Christians become involved in ecological causes a leading training college in the UK is to hold a conference exploring the relationship between notions about 'end times' and working for the environment.

Churches pledge to go global on economic and ecological justice

staff writers — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 08:42:37 +0000

The World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC), which brings together 75 million Reformed Christians in 214 churches in 107 countries, has moved decisively to increase its global reach on economic and ecological justice issues.