There’s no role for green politics in Christian baptism

Jun 26, 2022 by

by Marcus Walker, Telegraph: It is wrong for the Bishop of Oxford to introduce the divisive issue of protecting the planet into the sacraments. Baptism and Confirmation are two of  the most important steps a human being can make.  I say...

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Is the Church now the Green Party at Prayer?

Jun 25, 2022 by

by David Robertson, Christian Today: It was an inspiring, feel good video: a group of young people sending a message to world leaders gathering at the G7 asking them to act on climate change. The video, produced by Tearfund, in...

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Bishop of Oxford adds climate change questions to baptismal liturgy

Jun 24, 2022 by

by George Conger, Anglican Ink: The Bishop of Oxford has added a sixth question to the Church of England’s baptismal rite, calling upon the newly baptized to “strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life...

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Christians in Oxford asked to commit to protecting environment

Jun 23, 2022 by

by Matthew Taylor, Guardian: Christians being confirmed or baptised in the Oxford diocese will henceforth be asked to commit to protecting the environment as part of the church’s formal liturgy. The addition to the ceremonies is supported...

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Harvest: reminder of reality

Sep 28, 2021 by

By Andrew Symes, Anglican Mainstream: […] Harvest reminds us not just that “all good gifts around us are sent from heaven above”, though that is true, and leads to thanksgiving and generosity. It also reminds us of the astonishing skill...

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Horses, carts and bandwagons: climate change and the gospel

May 6, 2021 by

by Canon J John: My attention has been drawn to a report produced by the Youthscape Centre for Research and Tearfund entitled ‘Burning Down the House: How the Church Could Lose Young People Over Climate Inaction’. The message of this...

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