‘Climate change directly threatens the lives of millions of people. If your church is serious about loving people, it has to be serious about climate change.’ Dr Tim Gordon, Uni of Essex
In November 2021, world leaders will gather in Glasgow for critical talks on how to address the climate emergency.
By publicly declaring the emergency, St Mary’s is joining other churches who are working alongside Tearfund in shining a spotlight on the crisis, underlining its seriousness and the need for world leaders to agree to significant progress during the talks.
The text of St Mary’s Declaration is:
We, the Parochial Church Council of St Mary’s Church, Princes Risborough and St Peter’s Ilmer, want to publicly recognise a Climate and Environmental Emergency, and commit ourselves to:
- Examining our lives individually and corporately in relation to this crisis, and seeking to live faithfully to God;
- Bringing forward by November 2021 an action plan to minimise our negative corporate impact on the environment and climate and to help restoration where possible;
- Encouraging our members to make relevant lifestyle changes appropriate to their circumstances;
- Encouraging action on this emergency in our neighbourhoods, workplaces and other spheres of activity;
- Using whatever influence we may have to bring about positive actions by local and national government and by corporations.
Visit www.climateemergencytoolkit.com for more information and to download the toolkit.