RSS Feed

Called to Action - home and church energy

Published: 12th October 2021

Called to Action logoThe latest edition of Called to Action focusses on home and church energy and the small changes you can make to make a difference. 

Fuel shortages, energy companies going bust and climate change!

Add to this, predicted increases in fuel poverty, and energy use will be a really hot topic this winter.

This quiz is a good conversation starter.

“Leaving your heating set on a lower temperature all day, is more energy efficient than having it on high when you’re home, and off when you’re out.” 

Dog keeping warm by a radiatorTRUE or FALSE?

Find the answer

Fuel poverty is a big issue and rising in the UK. Your church can help by publicising these links:

The percentage of households in fuel poverty in our area, ranges from 12% in Bromsgrove, to 17% in Dudley. Find out more

Cold damp, housing is bad for physical and mental health. Advice and fuel vouchers are available via some Foodbanks. More information

What could you do?

Taking action on energy could support:

  •  Eco Church (for churches): Buildings: 2, 3, 5 - 11, 21, 24 & 25, Community & Global Engagement: 11, Lifestyle: 4 & 5
  • Creation Care (for households) : Home:  2.1 - 2.11, 2.17 & 2.18, Community & Global Engagement:  7.12

Download this Called to Action as a pdf

Page last updated: Friday 29th September 2023 2:39 PM

Latest News

40 people from our diocese receive Maundy Money

28th March 2024

40 people from across Worcestershire and Dudley received ‘Maundy Money’ from HM the Queen this morning in recognition of their exemplary Christian service to church and community over many years....

Sign up for the Diocesan Mailing

The Diocesan Mailing is produced every two weeks and contains news, training opportunties and events from around the diocese and wider Church of England. Sign up here.

Send us your news

If you have a news story you'd like to share with us, please email Sam Setchell / 07852 302516. If you have an upcoming event you'd like to publicise, you can add it to our calender.     

Latest Video Reflection

Every two weeks we produce a short video reflection. These cover a range of topics and themes and are published on the website and our social media channels.

Powered by Church Edit