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SUMMARY:The People’s National Emergency Briefing film
DESCRIPTION:Please come to see this very important film\, which highlights scientists’ concerns regarding climate change – how it affects us all\, and what we can do now to help mitigate future effects.  It’s part of a wider programme of screenings taking place across the UK\, designed to help communities understand the climate and nature crisis and discuss what it means locally. The event will include a short\, facilitated discussion afterwards. \n\n\n\nThe screening has been organised by the Friends and the eco-team of Hemblington church but it is supported by many national organisations and is apolitical. Whether you understand and believe that climate change is happening – or not – this is an important discussion to hold.  You are all invited to see the film and take part in the discussion\, to which our local MP\, county and parish councillors have also been invited.  Free event – and one of the most important issues of our lifetime. \nPlease book your free seat here.
URL:https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/event/the-peoples-national-emergency-briefing-film/
LOCATION:Heathlands Community Centre\, Woodbastwick Rd\, Blofield\, Norwich\, Norfolk\, NR13 4QH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Environment
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SUMMARY:Carbon Literacy for Congregations (online)
DESCRIPTION:Join a Carbon Literacy course this Creationtide and learn how you and your church community can most effectively tackling the climate emergency \nBecome Carbon Literate and help others in your congregation to become Carbon Literate \nNB: you need to complete some pre-course work (watching a documentary and filling in a carbon footprint tool) and attend all five sessions to complete the course. \nCarbon Literacy for Congregations is an accredited course written for use in small groups in churches. It covers topics including: \n\nWhy Christians should care about climate change\nThe science of climate change\nClimate justice and climate impacts\nCarbon footprints and how your church can cut theirs\nThe co-benefits of tackling climate change\nWhat do we do with climate anxiety and grief?\nHow we can best communicate about climate change with others\, especially within our church communities\n\nThis course accredited by the Carbon Literacy Project (CLP)\, a national charity\, and as part of the course you’ll be invited to make two pledges and submit them to the CLP. If they are happy with them\, you’ll then receive a certificate to confirm you are Carbon Literate. The course is free\, your certificate fee will be covered by the Church of England. The course has been written specifically with church congregations in mind and designed to run in-person\, in small groups within churches. However\, we are running the course online during Creation time\, to allow people to complete it themselves before running it in their own church community. Once you’ve completed the course yourself we would encourage you to run it in your own congregation.
URL:https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/event/carbon-literacy-for-congregations-online/2026-09-08/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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SUMMARY:Eco Chaplaincy training - is God calling you?
DESCRIPTION:We’re building a network of chaplains across the diocese. If you’re already a parish Eco Rep\, this will really simply mean sharing your experience with churches in a wider area. Could God be calling you? \n\nThe primary purpose of this voluntary role is to encourage and support churches to respond to the climate an ecological crisis\, by advocating for environmental action\, resourcing others\, and helping churches on their Eco Church and net zero journey. The role is supported by the Diocesan Environment Officer and Net Zero Carbon Adviser. \n\nThe next training course takes place over Wednesdays 9 and 16 September\, from 6.00pm-8.00pm at Diocesan House in Easton. The training sessions will cover the theological context of our climate and biodiversity crises\, our missional response to them\, and how to signpost parishes to practical support on working towards net zero\, improving biodiversity and progressing through the Eco Church survey.\n\nFor more details of what the role commitment and responsibilities are\, please see the role description HERE\, complete the application form HERE\, or contact Barbara.bryant@dioceseofnorwich.org 07876 634867 for a chat.\n\nYou’ll need to be able to commit to attending both dates\, but do not need to commit to the role until after training is completed. You will need to have the agreement of your parish priest/incumbent. Please contact Barbara if you would like to book onto the course.
URL:https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/event/eco-chaplaincy-training-is-god-calling-you-2/2026-09-09/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260915T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260915T203000
DTSTAMP:20260821T100552Z
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SUMMARY:Carbon Literacy for Congregations (online)
DESCRIPTION:Join a Carbon Literacy course this Creationtide and learn how you and your church community can most effectively tackling the climate emergency \nBecome Carbon Literate and help others in your congregation to become Carbon Literate \nNB: you need to complete some pre-course work (watching a documentary and filling in a carbon footprint tool) and attend all five sessions to complete the course. \nCarbon Literacy for Congregations is an accredited course written for use in small groups in churches. It covers topics including: \n\nWhy Christians should care about climate change\nThe science of climate change\nClimate justice and climate impacts\nCarbon footprints and how your church can cut theirs\nThe co-benefits of tackling climate change\nWhat do we do with climate anxiety and grief?\nHow we can best communicate about climate change with others\, especially within our church communities\n\nThis course accredited by the Carbon Literacy Project (CLP)\, a national charity\, and as part of the course you’ll be invited to make two pledges and submit them to the CLP. If they are happy with them\, you’ll then receive a certificate to confirm you are Carbon Literate. The course is free\, your certificate fee will be covered by the Church of England. The course has been written specifically with church congregations in mind and designed to run in-person\, in small groups within churches. However\, we are running the course online during Creation time\, to allow people to complete it themselves before running it in their own church community. Once you’ve completed the course yourself we would encourage you to run it in your own congregation.
URL:https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/event/carbon-literacy-for-congregations-online/2026-09-15/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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SUMMARY:Eco Chaplaincy training - is God calling you?
DESCRIPTION:We’re building a network of chaplains across the diocese. If you’re already a parish Eco Rep\, this will really simply mean sharing your experience with churches in a wider area. Could God be calling you? \n\nThe primary purpose of this voluntary role is to encourage and support churches to respond to the climate an ecological crisis\, by advocating for environmental action\, resourcing others\, and helping churches on their Eco Church and net zero journey. The role is supported by the Diocesan Environment Officer and Net Zero Carbon Adviser. \n\nThe next training course takes place over Wednesdays 9 and 16 September\, from 6.00pm-8.00pm at Diocesan House in Easton. The training sessions will cover the theological context of our climate and biodiversity crises\, our missional response to them\, and how to signpost parishes to practical support on working towards net zero\, improving biodiversity and progressing through the Eco Church survey.\n\nFor more details of what the role commitment and responsibilities are\, please see the role description HERE\, complete the application form HERE\, or contact Barbara.bryant@dioceseofnorwich.org 07876 634867 for a chat.\n\nYou’ll need to be able to commit to attending both dates\, but do not need to commit to the role until after training is completed. You will need to have the agreement of your parish priest/incumbent. Please contact Barbara if you would like to book onto the course.
URL:https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/event/eco-chaplaincy-training-is-god-calling-you-2/2026-09-16/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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SUMMARY:All Things Made New: A retreat day exploring Christian hope in a changing climate
DESCRIPTION:How do we hold on to hope when the climate crisis can feel overwhelming? \nSet in the beautiful surroundings of the Massingham Heath landscape recovery project\, this day will bring Eco Church representatives\, environmental advocates\, and anyone across the Diocese of Norwich who longs for a Christian response to the changing climate. \nThrough worship\, reflection\, time spent exploring nature\, practical teaching and stories from local churches\, we will journey from lament to hope – finding fresh courage\, renewed faith and practical ways to care for God’s creation. \nFree to attend\nLight lunch included
URL:https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/event/all-things-made-new-a-retreat-day-exploring-christian-hope-in-a-changing-climate/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260922T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260922T203000
DTSTAMP:20260821T100552Z
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SUMMARY:Carbon Literacy for Congregations (online)
DESCRIPTION:Join a Carbon Literacy course this Creationtide and learn how you and your church community can most effectively tackling the climate emergency \nBecome Carbon Literate and help others in your congregation to become Carbon Literate \nNB: you need to complete some pre-course work (watching a documentary and filling in a carbon footprint tool) and attend all five sessions to complete the course. \nCarbon Literacy for Congregations is an accredited course written for use in small groups in churches. It covers topics including: \n\nWhy Christians should care about climate change\nThe science of climate change\nClimate justice and climate impacts\nCarbon footprints and how your church can cut theirs\nThe co-benefits of tackling climate change\nWhat do we do with climate anxiety and grief?\nHow we can best communicate about climate change with others\, especially within our church communities\n\nThis course accredited by the Carbon Literacy Project (CLP)\, a national charity\, and as part of the course you’ll be invited to make two pledges and submit them to the CLP. If they are happy with them\, you’ll then receive a certificate to confirm you are Carbon Literate. The course is free\, your certificate fee will be covered by the Church of England. The course has been written specifically with church congregations in mind and designed to run in-person\, in small groups within churches. However\, we are running the course online during Creation time\, to allow people to complete it themselves before running it in their own church community. Once you’ve completed the course yourself we would encourage you to run it in your own congregation.
URL:https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/event/carbon-literacy-for-congregations-online/2026-09-22/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260927T164500
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SUMMARY:People's Emergency Briefing
DESCRIPTION:FREE\nAges 16+ \nIn November 2025\, the National Emergency Briefing brought together leading experts to present the latest evidence on the climate and nature crisis to politicians and other influential people. \nNow this vital information is being shared across the UK\, bringing together people from across local communities to hear the evidence and discuss how to respond. It is presented by Chris Packham CBE\, features Deborah Meaden and Jennifer Saunders and combines a summary of the major areas of knowledge\, with personal responses from people like you. \nThe 50-minute film will be followed by facilitated small-group discussion and sharing. Wymondham Abbey is a Silver award EcoChurch and this is being shown as part of our work towards becoming a Gold Award church. \n‘The Church of England has a clear role in caring for God’s creation and taking prophetic action. With a Christian presence in every community in England\, I strongly encourage our churches\, chaplaincies and schools to host screenings of this timely and important film.’ \n— Rt Rev Graham Usher\, Bishop of Norwich \nTickets are free. No need to book. All are welcome. \nSchedule \nFrom 2.40pm: Arrivals and completing pre-film survey\n3pm: Film (lasts 50 minutes)\nFollowed by a break for teas and coffees and completing\npost-film survey\n4pm: Small group conversation and feedback\nBy 4.45: Finish (all are welcome to stay for evening service at 5pm)
URL:https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/event/peoples-emergency-briefing/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260929T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260929T203000
DTSTAMP:20260821T100552Z
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SUMMARY:Carbon Literacy for Congregations (online)
DESCRIPTION:Join a Carbon Literacy course this Creationtide and learn how you and your church community can most effectively tackling the climate emergency \nBecome Carbon Literate and help others in your congregation to become Carbon Literate \nNB: you need to complete some pre-course work (watching a documentary and filling in a carbon footprint tool) and attend all five sessions to complete the course. \nCarbon Literacy for Congregations is an accredited course written for use in small groups in churches. It covers topics including: \n\nWhy Christians should care about climate change\nThe science of climate change\nClimate justice and climate impacts\nCarbon footprints and how your church can cut theirs\nThe co-benefits of tackling climate change\nWhat do we do with climate anxiety and grief?\nHow we can best communicate about climate change with others\, especially within our church communities\n\nThis course accredited by the Carbon Literacy Project (CLP)\, a national charity\, and as part of the course you’ll be invited to make two pledges and submit them to the CLP. If they are happy with them\, you’ll then receive a certificate to confirm you are Carbon Literate. The course is free\, your certificate fee will be covered by the Church of England. The course has been written specifically with church congregations in mind and designed to run in-person\, in small groups within churches. However\, we are running the course online during Creation time\, to allow people to complete it themselves before running it in their own church community. Once you’ve completed the course yourself we would encourage you to run it in your own congregation.
URL:https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/event/carbon-literacy-for-congregations-online/2026-09-29/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260930T171500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260821T111559Z
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SUMMARY:Chelmsford Eco Church 10th Anniversary - Living waters of hope and healing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special ecumenical service and event to celebrate 10 years of A Rocha UK’s Eco Church. \n\n\n\n\nWe are delighted to invite you to Chelmsford Cathedral on Wednesday 30 September 2026. The service will begin at 5.15pm\, followed by light refreshments and an opportunity to meet\, chat\, share stories and visit the stalls. The panel discussion will commence at 6.30pm. \nEveryone is welcome! Come for all or part of the evening – it’s free and we’ll provide refreshments\, but please book to help us with numbers for catering. \nThe cathedral will also be hosting the stunning Threads Through Creation exhibition by textile artist Jacqui Parkinson so make sure you have enough time to enjoy this\, either before or after our event. \nThis event is part of a series of regional celebrations across England and Wales to mark 10 years of Eco Church and 25 years of A Rocha UK! There are other upcoming events in Exeter and Liverpool. We’d be delighted if you were able to join us at one or more of these events. Find more details on our Events page. \n\n\n\n\nChelmsford Cathedral \nChelmsford Cathedral was the second cathedral to achieve a Gold Eco Church Award for its work in inspiring and encouraging others to care for all of God’s creation. The award reflects the Cathedral’s determination to put caring for God’s creation at the heart of its ministry and mission. The Cathedral is generally open to the public Monday to Saturday 7.30am to 6pm and Sunday 7.30am to 5pm. \nA Rocha UK \nA Rocha UK is a Christian charity working to protect and restore the natural world. We are committed to equipping Christians and churches in the UK to care for the environment. Find out more about our vision. \nEco Church \nEco Church is A Rocha UK’s award scheme for churches in England and Wales who know and want to demonstrate that the Gospel is good news for God’s earth. We help churches of all denominations evaluate how they are caring for God’s creation across five categories of church life and provide resources for them to take action. You can find out more here. \nPlease get in touch by emailing us at: ecochurch@arocha.org if you have any further questions.
URL:https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/event/chelmsford-eco-church-10th-anniversary-living-waters-of-hope-and-healing/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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SUMMARY:Carbon Literacy for Congregations (online)
DESCRIPTION:Join a Carbon Literacy course this Creationtide and learn how you and your church community can most effectively tackling the climate emergency \nBecome Carbon Literate and help others in your congregation to become Carbon Literate \nNB: you need to complete some pre-course work (watching a documentary and filling in a carbon footprint tool) and attend all five sessions to complete the course. \nCarbon Literacy for Congregations is an accredited course written for use in small groups in churches. It covers topics including: \n\nWhy Christians should care about climate change\nThe science of climate change\nClimate justice and climate impacts\nCarbon footprints and how your church can cut theirs\nThe co-benefits of tackling climate change\nWhat do we do with climate anxiety and grief?\nHow we can best communicate about climate change with others\, especially within our church communities\n\nThis course accredited by the Carbon Literacy Project (CLP)\, a national charity\, and as part of the course you’ll be invited to make two pledges and submit them to the CLP. If they are happy with them\, you’ll then receive a certificate to confirm you are Carbon Literate. The course is free\, your certificate fee will be covered by the Church of England. The course has been written specifically with church congregations in mind and designed to run in-person\, in small groups within churches. However\, we are running the course online during Creation time\, to allow people to complete it themselves before running it in their own church community. Once you’ve completed the course yourself we would encourage you to run it in your own congregation.
URL:https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/event/carbon-literacy-for-congregations-online/2026-10-06/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTAMP:20260811T084235Z
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SUMMARY:Sacred Spaces: churchyards for nature
DESCRIPTION:An afternoon of talks and stalls focused on biodiversity\, conservation\, and best practice in Norfolk & Waveney churchyards\, alongside the presentation of the inaugural Norfolk Churches Trust Churchyard Conservation Award. \nKey note speaker: The Rt Revd Graham Usher\, Bishop of Norwich and lead bishop on environment for the Church of England \nBooking is essential. For free tickets\, visit dofn.org/sacred-spaces 
URL:https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/event/sacred-spaces-churchyards-for-nature/
CATEGORIES:Environment
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