Eco Church Project
St Peter ad Vincula is committed to our response to the
climate and nature crisis.
As a church community, we are participating in the initiative
Eco Church.
We have already achieved our Bronze and Silver Awards.
International Earth Hour
22nd March 2025
8:30pm - 9:30pm
International Earth Hour is one way in which we can make a small change by switching off all non-essential electrical items and contemplating God's Creation through prayer.
As a Church, we are striving to gain our Gold Award.
By making small changes in our personal lives and that of the life of the church, we can all make changes that can help us make positive changes to our environment.
St Peter ad Vincula is home to Pipistrelle Bats. We are partnering with Essex Bat Group to protect and care for our bats. We have held bat evenings to raise awareness in our community.
Keep an eye out for our next information event.
Creating places of sanctuary in the cemetery is one way we can look after God's creatures and support them to thrive.
The Bug Hotel has been eaten by the bugs! Currently under reconstruction.
We survey the cemetery flora and fauna every year.
If you do see any wildlife, write it down, drop it into the church and pin it onto the Eco Church notice board and we will add it to the Species List. Happy hunting!
Eco-themed activities enjoyed at a Craft Morning held at St Peter's Church during summer holidays. 'Hallowed Bee Thy Name' was the theme at this table, teaching children of how bees are essential to our ecosystem of the planet.
A giant 'Heart Prayer Station, was created for the environment, using fallen tree branches to outline a heart. More sticks were added from members of our community and prayers for our planet took place.
Why not start one in your community and as the branches intertwine, pray for the survival of the Earth?
