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An ECO Congregation

In June 2005, Shrewsbury URC became the first church in Shropshire to win the Eco Congregation Award, after demonstrating that it makes the link between Christian Faith and environmental issues.

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The Eco Team have encouraged us to embrace a variety of initiatives, including creation, awareness, recycling, energy conservation and local and global outreach.

This is an ongoing programme which tries to involve all aspects of church life.

Guardians of Creation week

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The SURC ECO group is planning a series of events in the days around Earth Day on 22 April.  These are focussed on exploring how we can be better stewards of our local environment.  Some of these are church regular events but have been included here to emphasise that this is all part of the message we're trying to get across.  All the events listed are open to members of the public.  Several existing groups such as Messy Church and Messy Vintage (on 5th April) have decided to take up an ECO theme for April.  The main event is an evening of talks from Shropshire Wildlife Trust and CPRE on Mon 22 when we will be considering how we can look after our local environment better.  I hope that you will be able to get to as many of these as possible during this week.

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-Cath Edwards Shropshire Wildlife Trust Sources of water pollution and what you as a citizen can do to help

-Gary Grantham  Shropshire Wildlife Trust  "Wonderful weeds"   Not everyone loves nettles and dandelions but hopefully I can show how useful they can be for us and wildlife

-Susan Lockwood  Campaign to Protect Rural England - the Countryside Charity - How to get involved

-These talks will be followed by a panel discussion on how we can all help to protect and enhance our environment.

  • Wed 23 April 7:30-9pm Art and the Bible - Creation (led by Rev Mark Rodgers)

  • Thur 24 April 4:30-5:30pm Walk along Rae Brook with reflections and activities Forest School Fun (after school family event led by Rev Camilla Veitch) 

Further Information about Outdoor Church Event - 24/04/24
This event is an all age event along the Rea Brook with stops to engage the senses in a worshipful way. Parents of young children may wish to bring a snack or even a picnic to have after the event if the weather is kind. We will go ahead even if it is raining. We aim to finish around 5.30pm The ground is a little uneven and may be muddy so strong shoes or wellies are a good idea especially if you wish to paddle in the brook. Parents are responsible for their children.
Meeting place from 4.15pm. Leaving the meeting place at 4.30pm.
By car come along Pritchard Way, from Old Potts roundabout. Take the next right onto Sutton Lane then first right into Adam's Ridge
leading on to Grove Road. Please park on Grove Road avoiding residents'; driveways. The meeting place is at the end of Grove Road before the road turns sharply left. We will gather here and enter the Rea Brook via the subway tunnel. 

If you arrive after 4.30pm please walk through the tunnel, over the bridge and turn left and you will find us.
Looking forward to seeing you.

  • Sun 28th April 2pm - Church Walk at Haughmond Hill - meet in the Car Park

Green Recycle Symbol

Friday 19th April - Messy Church at SURC

You are invited to join us for our monthly, after school Messy Church. This event is suitable for families with children aged 0-12 years. We start at 3.30pm in St Nicholas Hall. If you go through the arch to the right of the main church door on Coleham Head, the hall is directly ahead. This month our activity reflects the church theme of Guardians of Creation's when the church is offering events that
celebrate the natural world and explores how we can all take care of it.


After refreshments, we shall all join together for singing based on green issues, followed by a short video of the creation myth, then plenty of creative messy fun.
 

Learn how to do a messy string painting, make a clay hedgehog, join together to make a huge junk model creature out of recyclable materials, make a sock puppet with reusable stuff, plant a seed to take home for your garden, play games that challenge your fitness and finish by sharing a lovely meal together (vegan option always available). We usually finish around 5.45pm.


No need to book. Please just come along. We would love to see you.

ECO Group

We meet at least four times a year to promote green issues in the church and community, helping the whole congregation to make the link between their Christian faith and environmental concerns.

The group takes practical action in the church and grounds. Activities have included:

  • Promotions of fair trade in the church and town including talks at churches, women’s groups and schools.

  • Promotion of green issues through displays and newsletter articles.

  • Improving energy efficiency in the Church.

  • Promoting recycling: including crisp packets, biscuit and cheese wrappers, plastic bottles, ink cartridges, cardboard and paper.

  • Personal experience of church members is valued

 

​New members are always welcome.

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