Even if we don’t want to think about it, most of us know that climate change is the greatest threat to our world, potentially more dangerous than terrorism, bird flu or economic disaster. If predictions are true, or even half true, how will it affect us in our safe, serene villages? What, if anything, can we do about it?

In May 2005 at a workshop in Bury St. Edmunds Cathedral, the Conservation Association raised just these questions. Members of parishes and organisations from across the diocese were asked if sustainability is a priority for the church and, if it IS, how can individual churches be motivated to use their networks and good will in their communities to take the lead in encouraging greener lifestyles? (more…)