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

Wasn't it amazing to have so many Christians from around the world in one place? A beautiful service - enjoyed your comments.

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 info@ccow.org.uk 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 info@ccow.org.uk 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

One of the most powerful pieces of public memorial art ever. Very striking in some cities where they are almost omnipresent.

NGOs call for immediate action in Lebanon to protect civilians and prevent further displacement Statement released by the Lebanon Humanitarian INGO Forum, an independent coordinating body comprising 73 international NGOs.

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

Transformative Joy - Ignatian Solidarity Network Today’s readings teach us about transformation—a divine change in the soul not because of piety, reverence, or strength of faith, but a refusal to relinquish hope.

"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.

The Corrymeela Podcast, Season 4, Episode 2. Jo Berry and Pat Magee: Beyond the Brighton bomb — Irish Network for Public Theology This is a live recording of a conversation held at an event in June 2025 called Borderlands . This is a monthly event run by Jonny Clark from Corrymeela and a small cluster of friends and partners. L...

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...

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 Saturday, 21st March 2026 (9.30am to 4pm). Lord Deben will be giving an address, and the keynote speakers are Martin & Margot Hodson from JRI. There are all kinds of wonderful workshops being arranged, and it will be a great day. All welcome! It is only £5 each to cover refreshments and expenses.

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 trend for Denmark, UK, Germany, China, India.

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 man in a black jacket on wooden steps looking down towards a stormy sea. The text reads: “Do not be afraid, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name you are mine. Should you pass through the sea I will be with you; or through rivers, they will not swallow you up.”

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