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.

Full on autumn: Enjoy the colours and the changing views: visit a woodland area nearby, or just walk among trees to appreciate this amazing time of creative variety.  Thank you God!

Looking for a project?: How about creating a wildlife haven for your garden or green space? It could be a bug hotel, or a hedgehog habitat for the winter.  These are safe spaces for these animals and insects to sit out the winter, and thrive into next year.  The Wildlife Trust has details of how to make them: https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/gardening
Forward thinking to Christmas: It’s not too early to start planning your celebrations, giving, sharing, and supporting.  Now, while you have a bit of time and space, look for ideas, make decisions and act to celebrate with a little thought for God’s gift of this earth. https://www.edenproject.com/learn/eden-at-home/16-tips-for-a-greener-christmas
Munch the Month: Look for what is in season this month, and buy locally produced food if you can. Buy sweetcorn in husk, microwave it 4 minutes, cut across the middle and slip the perfectly cooked cob onto your plate. This is definitely the soup-making month, with so many lovely vegetables: easy ideas are here, on YouTube, or in your own cookbooks.
Fairtrade Fortnight: Buy it Fair if you can: tea, coffee, sugar, chocolate, cocoa, jams.  Look for the label!