Energy Footprinting Tool open to help churches reach net zero
First published on: 10th April 2024The Church of England’s Energy Footprint Tool is now open for churches to enter fuel and power use from 2023.
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Ripon church continues to care for God's Creation
First published on: 2nd April 2024St Mary’s Embsay with Eastby is storming ahead with projects to help care for God’s Creation.
Churches raise £57,000 in Give To Go Green project
First published on: 20th March 2024Churches across the diocese have raised some £57,000 in just six weeks to help reach carbon net zero, as part of the Give To Go Green project.
Public pledge to not invest in fossil fuels is backed by Diocesan Synod
First published on: 18th March 2024Our commitment to action on climate change has been reinforced by Synod with an overwhelming vote against diocesan investment in fossil fuel businesses.
New resources to help parishes with funding for net zero projects
First published on: 14th March 2024Churches looking to reduce their carbon emissions have received a boost, with new resources to help parishes find funding for their projects.
God's Creation to be celebrated at Wild Flower Festival
First published on: 13th March 2024One of our Ripon area churches is highlighting the beauty and preciousness of God’s creation, by hosting a Wild Flower Festival.
Leeds church secures wildlife gardening award
First published on: 17th January 2024St Oswald’s Methley has recently won an award from the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust for their work creating a wildlife-friendly Quiet Garden and churchyard.
Bradford Cathedral gets Silver Eco Award
First published on: 29th November 2023On the eve of COP28, Bradford Cathedral has become the 849th Silver Eco Church in England and Wales.
First Gold Eco Church award for church in diocese celebrated
First published on: 13th November 2023St Mary’s Church, Embsay with Eastby, welcomed the Bishop of Leeds, the Right Revd Nick Baines, to a special celebratory service on Sunday, November 5.
Menston church celebrates Eco Church Silver award
First published on: 10th November 2023St John’s Menston with Woodhead is celebrating achieving its Eco Church Silver award from A Rocha.
