Greening SwVa

This is good; a resolution on green issues. Though it could simply be 'motherhood and apple pie' [ie something we would all agree with] or the verdict on sin -"he was against it". However it is also worth noting that another resolution was passed on clean air which at least recognises the outworking of the green motion. I wonder whether the resolution will encourage churches to change their building habits and their practicesa dn perhaps roll on to an ecological audit of diocesan proceedures? [Our diocese should move to this but I've been proccupied with other diocesan matters lately though I had intended to table a motion to this effect as soon as may be].

The practical follow-through is the important thisng on thses kinds of motions. In England, of course, though the financial constraints are going to be a disincentive. On the other hand many green habits, methods and solutions can actually save money in the longer term. Meantime examination of such things as the carbon impact of diocesan synods, location of synods and other meetings [perhaps we should be looking to net meetings and email discussion 'meetings'?] location of diocesan and other offices in relation to travel and public transport etc etc etc. I'd love Ecocongregations to think of running an eco-diocese award.