What can your church do to speed up the green transition. Just over two weeks to our 13th April webinar with Shilpita Matthews of Operation Noah. Sign up below for your free ticket: NB: On the sign up page click + to add a ticket, then click "get tickets." jri.org.uk/book_events/...
Check out my review of Here Comes the Sun, by Bill McKibben. He argues we're on the cusp of a renewable revolution which represents a last chance for the climate and a fresh chance for civilization. It's a great read, balancing hope, realism and a strong call to action. jri.org.uk/james-watter...
Problems signing up? We've noticed quite a few people visiting our page to sign up for this important webinar but not getting their free ticket. The way to do it is first click on the + to add your free ticket, then click on "Get tickets" We wouldn't want you to miss out! jri.org.uk/book_events/...
Do you buy too much stuff? Would the planet be better off if you bought less and bought local? Check out Nick Butler's review of Sunday Times bestseller: "Less" by Patrick Grant to find out more & check the replies for more more ideas on simpler, more sustainable living. jri.org.uk/nick-butler-...
Join us on 13th April for this important webinar with Shilpita Mathews of @operationnoah.bsky.social Shilpita will talk about how churches can use their assets and their influence to accelerate the green transition. Come along and find out what your church can do. jri.org.uk/book_events/...
Caring for Creation in the Solomon Islands - JRI webinar with Rev'd Rich Clarkson Thursday 12th March 7.30pm. Have you booked your place yet? jri.org.uk/book_events/...
We have a fantastic new briefing paper from @dennisonshelly.bsky.social looking at recent research in communicating on social issues and climate change in particular. It's accessible & immensely practical, it will be invaluable for anyone communicating on the climate crisis. jri.org.uk/briefings/
Here's something I wrote earlier...
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For 20 years, I have been Principal Tutor for CRES (Christian Rural and Environmental Studies). Now is a good time to consider registering for this distance learning course that is jointly run by JRI @johnrayinitiative.bsky.social and A Rocha UK. 1/2
Check out a new book review from @dennisonshelly.bsky.social In this immensely engaging book, professional botanist Pete Stroh introduces us to the nature and landscapes on his doorstep in rural Northamptonshire .jri.org.uk/book-review-the-cuckoo-c...
Our next JRI book club read is the winner of the Climate Fiction Prize - Abi Daré's "And so I Roar." We'll meet in September to share our thoughts. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Sign up for our newsletter for updates on JRI meetings like webinars and the book club: bit.ly/4iGkklf
Caring for Creation: From Passion to Action- CRES Day 24th May 2025. Our next CRES day is on Sat 24 May (10 to 4) at Ripon College Cuddesdon nr Oxford. Speakers Rev Dr Mike Perry (A Rocha UK) & Dr Elizabeth Perry (Programmes Director for the Anglican Alliance). Details:
cres.org.uk/caring-for-c...
It's nearly time for our next JRI newsletter with blogs, updates on our work and upcoming events including webinars and book clubs. You can sign up to receive our updates here: bit.ly/JRINews or read our April Newsletter here: jri.org.uk/wp-content/u...
Just under three weeks to our next JRI book club. I started reading it yesterday and I'm already nearly a third of the way through, it's a great and easy read. Still time to get the book and join us on 12th May. jri.org.uk/book_events/...
Climate fiction offers a creative way to reflect on some of the issues caused by climate change. Check out this new review by @dennisonshelly.bsky.social of The Mars House - longlisted for the climate fiction prize. jri.org.uk/book-review-...
Can Phytolith's Save the World? An accessible talk on how "plant stones" can play a role in locking away carbon. Less than two weeks to go to our fascinating webinar with Dr Felix Tombeur and @martinjhodson.bsky.social
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Can Phytolith's Save the World? Just one month to go to our fascinating webinar with Dr Felix Tombeur and Dr Martin Hodson @martinjhodson.bsky.social Hodson. Find out more and sign up for your free place here: jri.org.uk/book_events/...
Passion for the environment? The Christian Rural and Environmental Studies course brings together an understanding of the environment and Christian Faith. Competitively priced, with no entry requirements, CRES is a distance learning course with optional in person days. bit.ly/CRESc
Why should Christians value nature? Is its value intrinsic, or does it depend on its usefulness to humans. In this briefing paper CRES graduate Joanna Lawrence reflects on theologically on the value of the created order. jri.org.uk/briefings/
Delighted to see Christian Aid on Bluesky!
Passion for the environment? The Christian Rural and Environmental Studies course brings together an understanding of the environment and Christian Faith. Competitively priced, with no entry requirements, CRES is a distance learning course that can be taken anywhere. bit.ly/CRESc
Pleased to say my MP @mayaellismp.bsky.social has pledged to support this bill at it's second reading.
This is a great course headed up by the brilliant @martinjhodson.bsky.social check it out.
My New Year resolutions always involve reading more - if only I had more hours in the day... But I love the idea of exploring the climate crisis through the lens of fiction, so I will try and make some time to read some of that this year. (Currently on offer instore in Waterstones)
Do your New Year resolutions include reading more? If so, have you considered including some climate fiction on your list? Check out Shelly Dennison's review of the Booker Prize winning Orbital by Samantha Harvey and start planning your 2025 reading now. jri.org.uk/book-review-...
Check out this COP29 blog from JRI's Martin Hodson. It's not good news - but there is still hope. www.brf.org.uk/cop-29-the-e...
Ethical Consumption. Our next CRES in-person day (open to all) is on Sat. 16th Nov. 2024 at Ripon College Cuddesdon near Oxford. Our main speaker is Jo Herbert-James (Head of Engagement for A Rocha UK). Sign up here: bitly.is/4eLzMeM
This will be a really fascinating webinar - whilst we must do all we can to reduce the burning of fossil fuels and other greenhouse gas emmissions, this kind of adaptation work is absolutely vital too (and not just in Africa).