Tuesday, 8 December 2009
Friday, 20 November 2009
Tuesday, 20 October 2009
Diocesan Eco-Essay - win a trip to Copenhagen!
ECO-ESSAY COMPETITION
• Are you a Christian?
• Are you aged between 18 and 29 years old?
• Are you passionate to make a difference in God’s precious world?
• Would you like to be a part of one of the most significant events of our time?
• Could you be an ambassador and champion in our Diocese of churches?
“Yes!”.....?
…then this Eco-Essay competition is for you!
December's UN climate summit in Copenhagen will shape the way the world combats climate change. It’s vital an effective deal is done for the sake of the planet which is God’s good creation and for the millions in the poorest countries who are suffering the effects of climate change now.
Chelmsford Diocesan Environment Group (DEG) is pleased to be able to offer to pay to send
FIVE DIOCESAN DELEGATES to Copenhagen.
Could you be one of the five?!?...
If so, you will be joining a group from Christian Aid, for a packed itinerary!...
Friday 11th
• Travel from UK to Copenhagen, arriving in the evening for dinner and bed at a school, where basic accommodation will be provided in dormitory-style.
Saturday 12th:
• Participate in large civil society march from Copenhagen city centre to the Bella Centre, where the United Nations climate change talks are taking place. You will be marching with Christian Aid partners who have come to take part in the talks and campaigners from all over the globe.
Sunday 13th
• Participate in an event, where Archbishop Desmond Tutu will handover all the Countdown to Copenhagen pledges collected in the UK together with actions from across the globe to a representative of the UN. This event is being organised by Aprodev, the European coalition of which Christian Aid is a member.
• Participate in an ecumenical church service, at which the Archbishop of Canterbury will speak. The service is taking place in Copenhagen cathedral; we hope to join in via big TV screens nearby.
• Depart Copenhagen early evening. (time TBC)
Monday 14th
• Arrive back in the UK at various times!
So, what do you need to do to enter this competition and be one of the five?...
Simply write an essay of between 2000 and 2500 words, which addresses the following brief:
“Climate-change and sustainable lifestyles are vital issues for our shared future in God’s good creation.
What perspective and contribution can the Christian faith bring? And how do we raise up a prophetic generation of young people to live out this faith and make a difference?”
Submission deadline: Friday 13 November 2009
Entries will be judged by a panel of members from the Diocesan Environment Group.
The winners will be announced by the Bishop of Colchester on Friday 20 November 2009.
Please send your essay entry to Paul Trathen, the Bishop’s Advisor for ‘Faith in Action’, at:
Rawreth Rectory,
Church Road,
Rawreth,
Essex.
SS11 8SH
or
paul.trathen@btopenworld.com
• Are you a Christian?
• Are you aged between 18 and 29 years old?
• Are you passionate to make a difference in God’s precious world?
• Would you like to be a part of one of the most significant events of our time?
• Could you be an ambassador and champion in our Diocese of churches?
“Yes!”.....?
…then this Eco-Essay competition is for you!
December's UN climate summit in Copenhagen will shape the way the world combats climate change. It’s vital an effective deal is done for the sake of the planet which is God’s good creation and for the millions in the poorest countries who are suffering the effects of climate change now.
Chelmsford Diocesan Environment Group (DEG) is pleased to be able to offer to pay to send
FIVE DIOCESAN DELEGATES to Copenhagen.
Could you be one of the five?!?...
If so, you will be joining a group from Christian Aid, for a packed itinerary!...
Friday 11th
• Travel from UK to Copenhagen, arriving in the evening for dinner and bed at a school, where basic accommodation will be provided in dormitory-style.
Saturday 12th:
• Participate in large civil society march from Copenhagen city centre to the Bella Centre, where the United Nations climate change talks are taking place. You will be marching with Christian Aid partners who have come to take part in the talks and campaigners from all over the globe.
Sunday 13th
• Participate in an event, where Archbishop Desmond Tutu will handover all the Countdown to Copenhagen pledges collected in the UK together with actions from across the globe to a representative of the UN. This event is being organised by Aprodev, the European coalition of which Christian Aid is a member.
• Participate in an ecumenical church service, at which the Archbishop of Canterbury will speak. The service is taking place in Copenhagen cathedral; we hope to join in via big TV screens nearby.
• Depart Copenhagen early evening. (time TBC)
Monday 14th
• Arrive back in the UK at various times!
So, what do you need to do to enter this competition and be one of the five?...
Simply write an essay of between 2000 and 2500 words, which addresses the following brief:
“Climate-change and sustainable lifestyles are vital issues for our shared future in God’s good creation.
What perspective and contribution can the Christian faith bring? And how do we raise up a prophetic generation of young people to live out this faith and make a difference?”
Submission deadline: Friday 13 November 2009
Entries will be judged by a panel of members from the Diocesan Environment Group.
The winners will be announced by the Bishop of Colchester on Friday 20 November 2009.
Please send your essay entry to Paul Trathen, the Bishop’s Advisor for ‘Faith in Action’, at:
Rawreth Rectory,
Church Road,
Rawreth,
Essex.
SS11 8SH
or
paul.trathen@btopenworld.com
Wednesday, 9 September 2009
Desmond Tutu to help launch new York youth initiative | Ekklesia
Desmond Tutu to help launch new York youth initiative | Ekklesia
A good model of the sort of thing we could be developing and encouraging in our parishes, not least at this time of rising youth unemployment...
A good model of the sort of thing we could be developing and encouraging in our parishes, not least at this time of rising youth unemployment...
Wednesday, 26 August 2009
New resource on THEOLOGY OF DEBT...
Following an initial request from a parish group in the Southend area earlier this year - and outings subsequently - I have produced a powerpoint presentation regarding a theology of DEBT.
This has now been adapted and placed on our Diocesan website, here. It is a bit of a palaver to get the thing downloaded to your PC, but it can be done, with patience!
I trust that people around the Episcopal Area - and beyond - may find it of use, not least in our present contexts. I would be glad to respond to any requests to follow this up in Area parishes, whether by further discussions, or by looking at practical responses to debt matters on your own doorstep.
This has now been adapted and placed on our Diocesan website, here. It is a bit of a palaver to get the thing downloaded to your PC, but it can be done, with patience!
I trust that people around the Episcopal Area - and beyond - may find it of use, not least in our present contexts. I would be glad to respond to any requests to follow this up in Area parishes, whether by further discussions, or by looking at practical responses to debt matters on your own doorstep.
Tuesday, 4 August 2009
Basildon Faiths Forum at al on BBC Essex
There is more exciting news about the Forum and the Conference which can be published on this blog soon - watch this space!
Meanwhile, I got to talk a little about it on BBC Essex this past Sunday. You can find out more via my blog entry and the links to 'Listen Again' over at my personal blog, here.
Meanwhile, I got to talk a little about it on BBC Essex this past Sunday. You can find out more via my blog entry and the links to 'Listen Again' over at my personal blog, here.
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