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Skeptical about climate change
Skeptical Science is based on the notion that science by its very nature is skeptical. It is not the same as doubt. Skepticism is the open-minded consideration of something based on the evidence. A skeptic doesn’t have a preference for what the truth is, a preferred answer. If you want to discover what the truth…
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Annual Report 2023
ANGLICAN ECOCARE COMMISSION The Anglican EcoCare Commission is back and keen to “Strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth” (Anglican Mark of Mission 5) The EcoCare Commission operates under a Diocesan Statute and receives funding from Diocesan Council. The A/Director of Advocacy Commissions, Ian Carter AM,…
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Worm Farm at St Pauls
On Sunday September 3, Debbie, Annolies and Barry, ably supported by some enthusiastic children, demonstrated to interested parishioners how to establish and maintain a worm farm. Together we set up 2 empty worm farms – one donated by Christabel and Linda for use at St Paul’s and one bought by the Meredith family for their…
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Prayer for Creation
Holy One, As dawn breaks, I do not lift my eyes to the heavens but to the ground under my feet; for you are in all. The land is made through your touch of wisdom; the early morning dew like crowns upon the grass. The trees sway in the wind, like an eternal dance of…
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Sustainable gardens
Compost the soil to retain carbon and grow plants, using a compost bin and worm farm. Use less water by planting native and climate appropriate vegetation. Collect and harness rainwater Plant vegetation to avoid erosion, and take up CO2. Avoid concrete or artificial grass. Plant vegetation that attracts bees, butterflies, cockatoos or other local…
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Forest Sunday
Forest Sunday is the first Sunday in September of Year A ‘Trees and Cities: the ancient and modern challenge’ SERMON for St Pauls Beaconsfield, September 3rd, 2023 I see the bad moon a-risin’I see trouble on the wayI see earthquakes and lightnin’I see bad times today Don’t go around tonightWell it’s bound to take your…
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Anglican Board of Mission
ABM encourages all our supporters to engage with the Season of Creation. Around the world, Anglicans, and members of many other churches, will focus on care of the created order from 1 September until 4 October. Their website has excellent resources. Their resources have been created around the world to inspire services and prayers for…
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Now we’re cooking with gas!
Although domestic gas use contributes only a small amount to the overall consumption, there are many good reasons to convert to an all-electric home: it’s better for your budget, your health and also the environment. By disconnecting from the gas supplier, it reduces their social license. It isn’t only lefty hippies on the bandwagon –…
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Outback Sunday
Outback Sunday is the third Sunday in September of Year A. I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory about to be revealed to us. For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the children of God, for the creation was subjected to futility,…
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Rain
O God, the earth is thirsty for rainand we wait for youto refresh the land and all its creatures,the rivers and lakes, the crops and gardens. Send abundant rain, we pray,and teach us to be better stewardsof all the blessings you provide,through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. © The Anglican Church of AustraliaThis text may…
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