What do you want to start with?

There are very many worthwhile topics that a parish could pursue, an embarrassment of riches. Which you chose will depend on local circumstances, e.g. whether there are local people with particular expertise or enthusiasm, or pressing local issues, or congregation members have a concern laid upon them. In order to discern to which topics God is leading a parish, we recommend a review such as the audit in Eco-Congregation's first module found under resources on http://ew.ecocongregation.org/resources/module1. CEL also offer an audit on their site: http://www.christian-ecology.org.uk/

The following pages contain a select list of topic ideas developed from the Eco-Congregation's module choice list (the number of the relevant module is given on each page; the module booklets can be downloaded from their website). A Rocha also has a handy list of ideas on their website.
 

As examples of how you might be led by circumstance,

• someone is a good naturalist and wants to share their enthusiasm
• someone is keen to green their lifestyle
• the churchyard needs attention
• the electricity supply contract is being reviewed
• there is the threat of a major development
• an opportunity of designating a local nature reserve
• a building project
• a consultation on how to reach families and children suggests an eco-group might attract new people.

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• Why does it matter to you?
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• Do you want some help?
• Who's had a go already?
• Is it serious then?
• How are you going to do it?
• What do you want to start with?
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