Environment Blog
Transformative net zero work helps Birmingham church open its doors to more people
05/06/2025
A warm welcome greets people visiting St Germain’s Church in Edgbaston, Birmingham. There’s a community café, a garden project, a weekly craft session and a wellbeing hub, as well as Sunday and midweek services.
6 min read
New report highlights impact of Net Zero ambition
05/06/2025
New report highlights the impact so far of the Church of England’s net zero ambition
3 min read
Volunteers Week: Retired vicar helps schoolchildren experience nature
02/06/2025
When vicar Debby Plummer retired from ordained ministry 10 years ago, she was keen to get outdoors.
2 min read
Bedworth church to use savings from energy bills to fund youth work
21/05/2025
The electricity bills of a busy town-centre church have drastically reduced thanks to the installation of new solar panels as part of a net zero project.
5 min read
Outdoor church grows in the glory of God’s wonderful creation
16/05/2025
A vibrant new community can be found in a north west corner of Durham Diocese – it has no windows or walls but everyone can be assured of a warm welcome at Magdalene Community Church.
3 min read
New guide helps schools take first steps to decarbonisation
29/04/2025
A new animation and digital guide to help schools take the first steps to lowering their carbon emissions has been launched by the Church of England’s Net Zero programme.
2 min read
Blooming lovely tips to make your church flowers sustainable
10/04/2025
Flowers are such a lovely part of church life. But often this beauty can come at a high environmental price so we’ve gathered some of our favourite advice for sustainable flowers, just in time for decorating the church for Easter!
4 min read
“Our new carbon-friendly heaters are part of our faith and mission”
04/04/2025
A Norman church in the heart of the Cotswolds has managed to raise the funds for and install two infra-red Halo heaters in less than six months.
3 min read
Salisbury Cathedral’s shining example towards net zero
04/04/2025
A historic 800-year-old cathedral has significantly reduced its energy use and lowered its carbon footprint after installing LED lighting as part of its commitment to reach net zero carbon.
2 min read
Church hall ‘too cold to craft’ transformed into warm space
04/04/2025
A church hall which was ‘too cold to craft’ has been transformed into a warm space – thanks to a net zero renovation funded by community grants.
6 min read