News Stories
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4 Dec. 2024
in EnvironmentSilver Eco Church award for Farlington churches
Two Farlington churches each received Silver Eco Church awards in November, following two years of progress since achieving Bronze awards in 2022. The eco-initiatives in their churches were led by a small group of enthusiastic volunteers who meet monthly to consider how they can improve their care for God’s creation and reduce their carbon footprint. Read more
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19 Sept. 2024
in EnvironmentPortsmouth diocese mentioned in new NZC impact report
The pioneering work of Portsmouth Cathedral and its ambition to reach net zero carbon features in the Church of England’s first Net Zero Carbon 2030 Impact Report. The report, published this week, highlights the impact of the Church of England’s Net Zero Programme, since it was mobilised last year. Read more
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9 April 2024
in EnvironmentDiocese office wins Silver eco award
The diocesan office at Peninsular House has been given the Silver Award by A Rocha for their work towards a more eco-friendly and sustainable work environment. Read more
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18 March 2024
in EnvironmentDrive to net zero should ease climate change
We’re involved in the drive to reduce carbon emissions from our churches, halls, vicarages and church buildings, as part of the national Church of England’s bid to reach net zero carbon by 2030. For one of our churches, that has involved the installation of a brand new heating system, while for many others, big decisions are also needing to be taken Read more
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3 Jan. 2024
in EnvironmentCathedral achieves silver Eco Church award
Portsmouth Cathedral has received a silver Eco Church award to recognise the progress it has made towards reducing its carbon footprint and promoting conservation of God’s planet. Read more
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5 Oct. 2023
in EnvironmentCreationtide celebrated in rural parish
Worshippers at St Peter and St Paul, Hambledon, celebrated the season of Creationtide with a range of services and activities designed to mark care for God’s creation. These included a pet service, a Harvest tea and Communion celebrated in a farmer’s barn. Read more
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22 Aug. 2023
in EnvironmentThe team who keep Rowner’s churchyard looking beautiful
This is the team who help to keep the churchyard and church grounds beautiful at St Mary the Virgin, Rowner. The men and women of ‘Eden’ volunteer to mow grass, pull out weeds, creosote fences and keep graves tidy. Some are members of the congregation, some have friends or family buried in the churchyard. They also support each other, and those who come to grieve. Read more
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3 April 2023
in EnvironmentHelping your church reach net zero carbon
We have the great honour of caring for some truly beautiful buildings and churchyards, which have been the hearts of their communities for generations, centuries or even a millennium. Read more
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21 March 2023
in EnvironmentToddler group helps towards achieving Eco Church award
St George’s Church, Waterlooville, is working towards an Eco Church bronze award and has made its grounds more bird-friendly. The church’s Eco Church Group and Toddler group collaborated to put up four bird boxes and six bug hotels. Read more
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6 Jan. 2023
in EnvironmentTrees planted outside Portsmouth church
Worshippers at Church of the Resurrection, Farlington, planted trees outside their building as one way of showing their commitment to the environment. The leader of Portsmouth City Council, Cllr Gerald Vernon-Jackson, joined them to plant the first tree. Read more