Creation Care
Sheldon Road Church is committed to do all we can to care for God’s Creation in our worship, lifestyle and engagement with our community. We include this commitment in our church vision: Caring for the whole of God’s creation so that it thrives now and into future generations. We are part of A Rocha UK’s Eco Church programme, and we are currently working towards the Gold Award.
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Focus For September 2025 |
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Living Lightly 24:1 The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. |
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Food Choices: We can make better food choices to support our planet and our own health. Avoid palm oil – read labels on the packets before you buy. Eat more plant based, but not highly processed, food: have a go at cooking at home if you don’t already do so. If you want some ideas, look at Change is what you eat at The Wildlife Trusts. |
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Plastic problems update: The recent global conference failed to find agreement on a global policy to reduce plastic pollution – a huge disappointment to those who suffer most from it in the poorer countries. But God calls us to be part of the movement for change, and we can still continue to make small changes ourselves in the way we use plastic. If you’re looking for a new start with this, Tearfund have a new challenge to help: Plastics Bin-go! |
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Seed support: Rooted Chippenham is looking for this year’s local tree seeds to plant: when you go for a walk, see what you can pick up, and take them to the community garden project on a Saturday morning, up by the Wiltshire History Centre. And it’s a good idea to search your own garden for seeds also, especially wildflower seeds, for sowing next spring. |
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Sewing project: A locally based charity called The Pachama Project is looking for people to support making reusable sanitary pads for girls and women caught in poverty around the world. Some of us have taken part in a similar project at Sheldon Road a few years ago, and this is a call for more. If you’re interested, please let Jan know. All sorts of support needed: cutting, machine sewing, old towels, bright cotton/polycotton fabric, fixing snaps in place, money towards buying snaps, special fabric and postage. |
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Babies, Toddlers and their carers:
1. Aspire Toddler Group
For anyone at a loose end on Thursday mornings between 9:30 - 11:00, we are a small friendly bunch of parents, carers, grandparents & their little people. Situated at St Peters Church Hall, Frogwell, Chippenham; Term Time only; 1st session, 1st week September.
2. Chippenham Nappy Library
These are for babies around 3 months until they are potty trained. Newborns need slightly smaller nappies, but don't worry, newborn kits will be coming soon! Interested? Just complete this form.
A time will then be arranged to handover the nappies and for a demonstration of how to fit, wash and care for the nappies. Email chippenhamnappylibrary@gmail.com for any questions. Doing right by our planet, babies, and pockets. |
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