A time of reflection in @rbgkew.bsky.social & St Anne’s Church, ending with Choral Evensong. Wednesday 6 May 2026 (09:30-17:00). This event will be led by me (plant scientist), & @margothodson.bsky.social (vicar & environmental theologian). www.kewtheologyandgardening.org.uk/events-sched...

Coming up! 15 May at Wesley Mem in Oxford. Chocolate: the bitter, the sweet, the difference Fairtrade makes An evening with Felix Tetteh, Fairtrade cocoa producer. Light supper, chocolate tasting, talk, Q and A Free. Limited places. Registration essential Email [email protected] to register

For delectation - because we need things to delight! The photography of Salgado and theology from Tim Howles. Enjoy.

Every morning at 8:00 am, we're gathering online to pray for the Middle East. Simple format: Scripture reading, reflection from Middle East, open prayer and closing with the 'family prayer' - the Lord's prayer. DM or email [email protected] for joining details.

Every morning at 8:00 am, we're gathering online to pray for the Middle East. Simple format: Scripture reading, reflection from Middle East, open prayer and closing with the 'family prayer' - the Lord's prayer. DM or email [email protected] for joining details.

This. ⬇️ At a time when so many people feel that the world is spinning too quickly and we have no agency, making a small difference where we are is an important start. Build community Pray together And trust God to show the next steps ... and to use what we do to build the Kingdom.

😬UK gas prices just hit highest level since 2022😬 At current prices… * New wind & solar from latest "AR7" auction would cut the bill for UK gas imports by £5.5bn/y * A single (1) home heat pump would cut bill for gas imports by more than £600/y www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-why...

One of the more unusual, but rather fun, ways you can help with conservation ... #citizenscience

We are a member of the Lebanon Humanitarian INGO Forum. In a recent statement, they call for: - An immediate cessation of hostilities to halt harm to civilians. - Respect for international humanitarian law. - Flexible and increased funding. Read the statement in full. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/3PpTlBx

Tiny little victory - but a nice one. When we began working on Fairtrade, people often said "but the coffee is terrible" (at one time, it was). This month Which magazine's two best buy Colombian coffees are Fairtrade - one from CafeDirect, one from M and S. Justice & quality. A great combo

"While the world feels particularly heavy, I stubbornly bear witness to the places where mourning, joy, and white-knuckled hope coexist... I choose to believe in the kind of hope that holds us up, inviting us into transformational communities of care... " ignatiansolidarity.net/blog/2026/03...

This is free and has excellent content on #AI and #journalism. For people who seek truth, there's much to ponder.

This looks very interesting.

Did you know that our project Borrowed Time offers a Lent Course - Calling a Wounded Earth Home? We've a couple of versions, as some groups have taken the original and 'made it their own' by using different or additional music etc.... You can find out more here: borrowedtime.earth/programmes-o...

"Blessed are you, God of compassion and mercy, to you be praise and glory for ever. In the darkness of our sin, your light breaks forth like the dawn" (Common Worship) May we see God's light breaking into our world's gloom this day - and may we be agents of that light as God calls us to be.

One of the items we're sharing with our supporters in this week's prayer email is an extraordinary podcast from the Corrymeela Community: "Jo Berry and Pat Magee: Beyond the Brighton Bomb." Do listen: www.publictheologyireland.com/podcast/seas...

The world continues to heat regardless of geopolitics. Well worth 14mins of your time - with data up to Jan 2026. @kevinclimate.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=rI8z...

Young (18 to 35) Christian? Want to deepen your faith and promote church unity? This Fund offers you the opportunity to experience ecumenism abroad. Read about previous awardees here: cte.org.uk/working-toge... Apply by 31 March ...

In a time of widening inequality, many of us are asking what faithful witness looks like when extreme wealth shapes public life. Billionaires sway political decisions—with consequences that fall hardest on everyone else. Join us for a webinar on March 11th at 1pm ET: act.sojo.net/page/94037/s...

What a great conversation starter! Warming stripes bus ... can we get something like this in @oxfordshireuk.bsky.social?

St John’s Church, Woodbridge, is holding a "Cherishing the Earth" day conference on Sat. 21 Mar. 2026 (9.30am - 4pm). Lord Deben, me & @margothodson.bsky.social from @johnrayinitiative.bsky.social are speakers. All welcome! £5 each. Book here: stjohnswoodbridge.churchsuite.com/events/nylt1...

This world needs more people who are willing to speak out against injustice and the suffering it causes around the world. Let’s face it, even Jesus overturned the tables…

Renewable share of electricity (2000 → 2021): Denmark: 15% → 79% UK: 3% → 40% Germany: 7% → 40% China: 17% → 28% India: 14% → 19% Denmark went from 15% to 79% in two decades. energtx.com #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransition #ClimateAction

A Lent 🧵1/6 I’ve been slow to write a reflection today. That’s partly a reaction to the world situation. We woke up this morning to a world even more immersed chaos than it was yesterday. It made my plan to spend the 2 week of Lent focusing on the blessing of gospel living seem at best irrelevant.

Are you a young climate changemaker? Want to meet up with others? The online Global Youth Climate Summit is a chance to join a global movement advancing climate action, human rights and responsible innovation. Info and registration: bit.ly/4aY8DVk @lesswastelaura.bsky.social

Pray and Fast for the Climate's March prayer points are up! Prayers focus on Lenten disciplines, people affected by extreme events, impacts of conflict on climate, Ukraine's shift to renewables, and upcoming decisions Read them/join in praying: prayandfastfortheclimate.org.uk/wp-content/u...

Pray and Fast for the Climate's March prayer points are up! Prayers focus on Lenten disciplines, people affected by extreme events, impacts of conflict on climate, Ukraine's shift to renewables, and upcoming decisions Read them/join in praying: prayandfastfortheclimate.org.uk/wp-content/u...

Praying for all civilians in the Middle East at this time.

"God is our foundation.The Scriptures are very clear that we are all part of the Body of Christ, regardless of who we are, where our background is, what status we have in society. And Leviticus 19 tells us to treat the foreigner as native born & love them" Revd Polly Falconer Listen: bit.ly/4ca6vvX

"For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters: only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for self-indulgence, but though love become servants one to another. For the whole law is summed up in a single commandment: "You shall love your neighbour as yourself." (Galatians 5)

"God is our foundation.The Scriptures are very clear that we are all part of the Body of Christ, regardless of who we are, where our background is, what status we have in society. And Leviticus 19 tells us to treat the foreigner as native born & love them" Revd Polly Falconer Listen: bit.ly/4ca6vvX

🎥 We need to choose #climate resilient development (1) PL RP🩷💚💙 @thelastcenturion.bsky.social @julioalonso.bsky.social @uraniumgirl.bsky.social @debwa.bsky.social @ccowinfo.bsky.social @csibike1.bsky.social @tricia-mn.bsky.social @sassylass25.bsky.social ‪ #ClimateAction original graph by IPCC

Near Oxford on the 27th? At 6:15 pm, the UPP will show 'The Pickers' - a film highlighting exploitation of migrant agricultural labourers in Europe ... then host a live Q and A with Oranges for Justice, a local CIC importing fruit from an organic, fair cooperative www.ccow.org.uk/27-january-o...

It's the 1st of the month and we are joining with people around the world to pray for the climate. Download the December Pray and Fast for the Climate prayer points: prayandfastfortheclimate.org.uk/wp-content/u... @greenchristian.org.uk @ctbi.bsky.social

Here's a look at recent warming in the Caribbean during the September to November period since 1982. This is driven by human-caused climate change and fuels these powerful hurricanes. 🌊 More views at zacklabe.com/united-state...

Pray for all in Melissa's path. Pray for all getting ready to help with relief and recovery afterwards. And pray that we work together with people of good will across the world to reduce emissions, so that we can stop increasing the risk of disasters like this.

Please continue prayers for Jamaica. Prayer points below provided by Diocese of Oxford (linked with Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands)

The Christian voice: A catalyst for hope and reconciliation Friends of the Holy Land warmly invite you to an evening of open dialogue, new perspectives and hopeful inspiration, with Fr John Paul, Rector of the Tantur Ecumenical Institute in Jerusalem. ctbi.org.uk/event/the-ch...

And @ccowinfo.bsky.social have some fantastic resources for #FairtradeFortnight to use in your churches and groups: www.ccow.org.uk/what-we-work...

Not blessed are the loudest. Or the most certain. Or the most politically “correct.” Jesus blesses the hungry. The ones who ache for justice but won’t weaponize it. Who long for truth but won’t trade it for cruelty. Who thirst for wholeness—and are brave enough to believe it’s still possible.

Join us for an introductory webinar on investing in positive change 🌱 Hear from our friends and experts who advise and enable people and communities to use their money for good 🪙 👉 Register here: https://justmoney.org.uk/event/investing-in-a-fairer-greener-world/

Amos 4, 1 Timothy and Dives and Lazarus - an amazing set of readings for #Fairtrade Fortnight. Whether you're preaching on them or just want to dig deeper, take a look at our notes exploring the readings and Fairtrade themes. www.ccow.org.uk/what-we-work... @ctbi.bsky.social @timamor.bsky.social

🎥 Get ready for the heating season! 6 ways you can save on your home energy bill using low-budget insulation foil take #ClimateAction --> loft hatch, hot water tank & more! Watch ▶️ youtu.be/9PlbYRNqVj4 PL RP Thank you!🩷💚💙 #climate #ClimateChange #environment #hope #cleanenergy #EndFossilFuels

It's #FairtradeFortnight! Want resources to help your church celebrate? Take a look: Fortnight Guide: www.ccow.org.uk/wp-content/u... Prayers & reflections: www.ccow.org.uk/what-we-work... @billbraviner.bsky.social @chinemcdonald.bsky.social @ctbi.bsky.social @wrightdom.bsky.social

It's #FairtradeFortnight! Want resources to help your church celebrate? We have them! Fairtrade Fortnight guide: www.ccow.org.uk/wp-content/u... Fairtrade prayers and reflections: www.ccow.org.uk/what-we-work... @labourruth.bsky.social @victoriaturner.bsky.social @rosievenner.bsky.social

It's #FairtradeFortnight! And we have lots of resources to help your church celebrate. Fairtrade Fortnight guide: www.ccow.org.uk/wp-content/u... Fairtrade prayers and reflections: www.ccow.org.uk/what-we-work... @cafodshrewsbury.bsky.social @revjonswales.bsky.social @bradfordcathedral.org.uk

Looking for resources to help your church celebrate #FairtradeFortnight? We've got them! - Guide to celebrating Fairtrade Fortnight in your church www.ccow.org.uk/wp-content/u... - Page of worship resources www.ccow.org.uk/what-we-work... @bradfordcathedral.org.uk @gracerethomas.bsky.social

❗Famine confirmed for first time in Gaza. ❗ According to the latest food security analysis released today, more than half a million people in Gaza are experiencing famine conditions, and this is projected to spread from Gaza Governorate to Deir Al Balah and Khan Younis Governorates.