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All 42 dioceses signed-up to become eco dioceses ahead of 2030 net zero carbon target

All 42 dioceses in the Church of England have signed up to become an “eco diocese” as part of their commitment to reach carbon net zero by 2030.

Clover Hill Infant and Nursery School win eco competition

The school, part of the All Angels Federation, won a competition to highlight the importance of caring for the planet through an imaginative video.

Children at Bowthorpe school plant trees for Queen’s Green Canopy

The pupils at St Michael's VA Primary School, Bowthorpe were joined by Bishop Graham and children from Clover Hill Infant and Nursery school to plant trees for the nation-wide project.

Diocese of Norwich Synod approves divestment from fossil fuels

Today (Saturday 6 November) the Diocese of Norwich Synod voted overwhelmingly (by 61 votes to 5) to approve the motion to divest from fossil fuels, following a thoughtful debate.

Fix Ya Bike Workshop at St Francis Church, Heartsease

At this time of climate emergency, travelling by bicycle is one way we can care better for God’s creation. At St Francis, they’ve been running a cycling project to encourage the local community to try getting about by bike.

Shipdham school awarded green grant

Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary Academy in Shipdham near Dereham has been awarded a £3k ‘Green Grant’ from Breckland Council.

Primary school children bring hope for change

Children from Swaffham Church of England Primary Academy have been exploring the value of hope and considering what it means to be good stewards of our planet at a time when our World Leaders are coming together for the COP 26 summit in November.

Pupils contribute prayers and reflections to global climate conference

A number of Diocese of Norwich school pupils have created prayers and reflections on the issues of climate change, to travel to the COP26 summit in Glasgow.

Sounding the alarm! Eaton churches “Ring out for Climate Change”

St Andrew’s Eaton and Christ Church, Eaton will be taking part in a UK-wide initiative in which churches will sound their bells on the eve of the COP26 summit.

Young people share message of hope about the environment to the bishops of Lambeth Conference

In the lead-up to COP26, young people from the Anglican Communion have shared a message of hope about how bishops can play an important role in helping churches respond to the climate crisis.

Great Yarmouth Minster wins funding award for science-faith outreach

Great Yarmouth Minster has been awarded £10,000 to explore the relationship between science and faith through the church engagement programme Scientists in Congregations, which is run by Equipping Christian Leadership in an Age of Science (ECLAS).

St Francis Norwich declares a climate emergency

St Francis Day was especially important for the church of St Francis, which nestles at the heart of the Heartsease parish in Norwich.

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