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The theology of climate change is a huge topic and it can be viewed from many different angles. Below we have provided some resources that may be helpful for individuals who are exploring these issues, however if you are looking for resources specific to leading a church service then please go to our Worship page.
Talks to listen to
Talks to listen to
4C ran a conference called Climate of Hope which included Sir John Houghton as the keynote speaker. His address covered much of the scientific evidence for climate change and its predicted impacts before covering some of the key points of theology:
- Audio recording 15MB (click here to listen to the talk online)
- Presentation slides 13MB (the link takes to to a blank page, and the powerpoint file automatically starts to download)
- Video combining audio and slides 92MB (if you are having difficulty playing this video then we suggest you download quicktime)
- Rev. Mark Powley (Breathe, St George's) preached a very helpful 'Carbon Fast' sermon at St George's. He addressed the questions of whether we have the right to do what we want with God's creation, and whether God would allow climate change to happen. These were tackled with the help of Biblical references to Job, Genesis, the prophets and more. Click below to download the sermon:
- Audio recording 22MB (the link takes to to a blank page, and the audio file automatically starts to download)
- Mark Powley also ran a workshop atClimate of Hope entitled 'Low Carbon: High Joy' which covered the questions: How do we change our lifestyles without becoming eco-pharisees? What difference could a distinctively Christian sense of grace, joy and hope make to our approach to climate change? How can we encourage each other to make bold changes, and can the church play a role? Click below to listen to the sermon online:Audio recording 13MB
Things to read
Things to read
- Christianity, Climate Change and Sustainable Living. A book 'conceived and nurtured' by the Jubilee centre and the John Ray Initiative and written jointly by a theologian and a scientist.
- "Angels with Trumpets", a 'provocative exploration of the Church’s response to climate change' by Paula Clifford, head of theology for Christian Aid
- Christian Aid report: "All Creation Groaning: A theological approach to climate change and development". Free to download.
- Cherishing the Earth by Martin J Hodson and Margot R Hodson
- PlanetWise: Dare to Care for God's World. An accessible guide to the Christian response to climate change written by Dave Bookless from Arocha UK.
Bible Studies
Bible Studies
The small group section of our Worship page has links to a number of bible studies which explore the theology of climate change.
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