In March
2020 The Cornerstone, Southend was awarded the Bronze Award from Eco Church. As
a newish building that already had many sustainable features such as double
glazing, solar panels and source pump heating we realised that this was
something we could do. Upon completing the survey we looked at changes we could
make relatively easily. We are encouraging all users of our buildings to
recycle with signs and bins in all areas. A recent appeal to start collecting
crisp packets has been successful. We encourage those using the kitchen to
think about Fairtrade, organic or locally sourced food. Our young people have
been eager to engage with this subject and have come up with some great
suggestions.
The survey
was excellent in showing us that we were already doing many things to help the
congregation engage more deeply with
stewardship of God’s world. However, it also became apparent that there is
still so much to do, especially in the area of Community and Global Engagement
and Lifestyle. These are two of the five areas you are asked to compete in the
survey by Eco Church.
The others are:
-Worship and Teaching
-Management of Church Buildings
-Land (if you do not have land then this does not need
to be completed)
We are
aware that some changes may take time or are just not possible for us. We will
be using the survey to make an action plan so we can work towards the Silver
Award.
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