Sustainability
Revd Ben Rutt-Field and the church council at St Paul’s Church, Goodmayes, Ilford has worked with the Family Housing Association and the London Borough of Redbridge to create 14 warden-assisted flats and a new community centre. Some of the most vulnerable members of the community now have new homes. The facilities have been specially designed to cater for deaf and blind people.
Churches help to make communities sustainable. Their people know what economic, social and environmental challenges mean in everyday life. They value their neighbours whether economically active or not, support people who are disadvantaged to achieve their potential, and work in creative partnerships. They also safeguard the environment. This includes assessing the environmental impact of all activities and considering ways to minimise and mitigate any environmental damage.
What do churches know about sustainability?
Download this article by Ralph Meloy, Communications Director - Chelmsford Diocese. This article was first published in Sustain Magazine www.sustainmagazine.com v09 i04.
Caring for the capital
Download this article by Revd Roger Gayler, Vicar of St Mark’s Church, Barking & Dagenham, and London Leader - London Sustainable Development Commission. This article was first published in Inspire Magazine www.inspiremagazine.org.uk July-August 2008.
The relocation of St Nicholas Church of England Primary School in Rawreth, near Wickford in Essex, to a modern development of housing and leisure facilities will enable the school to develop on a site close to where most of the children now live. The state-of-the-art building includes a multi-media suite, full-sized hall and classrooms with interactive whiteboards.
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