LONDON -16 June 2008 - 340 words
New study guides on Church and Environment
Two new study guides on the Church are the environment are published this week.
Paint the Church Green
A group course by Ellen Teague
Published by Kevin Mayhew
Paint the Church Green enables church groups to explore the relationship
between faith and concern for the natural world. By learning about
environmental issues, unsustainable development and the link with
global poverty, it reflects on western lifestyle and encourages
positive suggestions for change. Paint the Church Green features
six 'agendas' (sessions) that are designed to take place over
six weeks: · People and Planet · Food and Drink
· Battling the Elements · Energy for the Future
· Abundant Life · Covenant with Creation. Each agenda
encourages groups to share their experiences, followed by biblical
reflection, tips to help churches bring about change and a concluding
prayer.
Price: £5.99 + £2.00 p&p from Kevin Mayhew Publishers,
Buxhall, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 3BW t: 01449 737 978 e:sales@kevinmayhewltd.com
Between the Flood and the Rainbow
Climate Change and the Church's Social Teaching - A Study Guide
Produced by OPERATION NOAH, supported by CAFOD, Columban Faith
and Justice, and the National Justice and Peace Network.
This study guide on Climate Change is based upon key themes in
Catholic Social Teaching. It is intended for study and reflection
by adult groups. The guide contains agendas for six Meetings with
accompanying Appendices, Reflection and Action Sheets, Reading
Sheets, plus a Prayer and Worship Section.
Price: £5 plus £1 p&p
from: Operation Noah, The Grayston Centre, 28 Charles Square,
London N1 6HT. 020 7324 4761. www.operationnoah.org.
Bishop Declan Lang of Clifton Diocese, Episcopal Liaison for Environmental
Justice, Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales said:
"I welcome these study materials from Operation Noah. They
are a practical and stimulating way in which to help deepen our
appreciation of the environment and understand the challenges
arising from climate change. The world of nature is a gift from
God and a primary way in which God invites us to share in God's
life and become more truly human. God saw what he had made and
found it good."
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