Respecting
God’s creation

As a Christian community, we are called to be mindful of the impact our actions have on the planet in our care. St Barnabas endorses the A Rocha UK Eco Survey, which is shaping our journey towards a more positive relationship with our environment.

Find out more about our work below.

What we are doing

Our eco strategy is guided by A Rocha UK’s awarding framework (2024).

  • As a congregation, we call on our members to care for God’s creation in our collective and individual actions

  • We support environmental charities, including Friends of the Earth, and we have twinned our toilets

  • We encourage reuse through our jumble sales and when we provide refreshments

  • We participate in environmental initiatives, including No Mow May

  • Where possible, we seek to purchase eco friendly and/or Fairtrade products

  • We consider our wildlife when we maintain our land

  • Where possible, we procure suppliers based on their ethical and/or environmentally friendly credentials

  • We pray for our planet and those affected by environmental change

What you can do

We are all called to care for God’s creation. Here are some tips that you may want to consider if you have not done so already.