Activities

The Commission for the Environment is engaged in the following activities:

·          Developing suitable liturgies for use in churches on days when an environmental focus is required –

      such as Creation Sunday. The liturgies are designed for Eucharistic services or Morning

      and Evening Prayer.

·          Public advocacy of environmental issues of concern to the Diocese. Usually the Commission will prepare material for release by the Bishop.

·          Education on environmental issues for use in the parishes and schools and for wider circulation in

      the Australian Church. An example is the Green Guide.

·          Conducting regular environmental audits of parishes and Diocesan agencies.

·          Energy and water planning for new buildings in the Diocese and the practicality of retro-fitting

      where appropriate.

·          Regional gatherings to meet and inform congregations in various locations around the Diocese. Presentations to schools and the Diocesan youth movement – Convo.

·          Monitoring ecological systems on Diocesan properties, including an ecological audit of grasslands, bush and graveyards attached to parish and Diocesan properties.

·          Environmental policy development including a general overview and individual policies for     buildings, ecology, energy, vehicles and water.