The crisis we are in can feel overwhelming. We might be wondering where we start, how we can help, what difference we can make? Becoming an eco-church is one easy, practical step.
We are calling on all churches to become an "eco church" to play their part in putting the care of their environment at the forefront of their mission. Lots of churches are already registered and a growing number are getting bronze, silver and even gold awards. We have already met our first target of having 40% of churches in the diocese registered by the end of 2026. We need 30% to have gained an award and we are close to this. The Diocese was awarded a Bronze Eco Diocese Award in 2023. We are working towards a Silver Eco Diocese Award.
Through the free online survey, churches can earn points based on how you care for God's earth. The Eco Church survey consists of five sections:
- Worship and Teaching
- Buildings
- Land
- Lifestyle
- Community and Global Engagement
Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards are given depending on the number of points gained in each section.
If you want to talk with someone about the survey contact your deanery eco church champion or Sue Adeney, the Diocesan Eco Church lead.
Useful links
- What is Eco Church?
- Register your church
- Take the survey - it doesn't take long and you may find you already qualify for a bronze award
- Watch this video tutorial
Eco Church Surgeries
Join us for an online workshop guiding you through Eco Church registration and steps toward achieving an award. Help us reach our goal of 60% of churches registered by 2026! Workshops will last an hour on Zoom, with a choice of dates:
- Monday 13 January, 10am
- Tuesday 18 February, 12pm
- Wednesday 12 March, 7pm
A map of all our Eco Churches in the Diocese of Worcester
- 93 churches registered
- 23 bronze awards
- 18 silver awards
Up to date as of July 2023, please do let us know if a church is missing or labelled incorrectly.
