Andover Area Christian
Ecology Link
(AACEL)
Serving Christians who are striving for a greener church in a greener world
Who
we Are and What we
Do
We are officially recognised by Christian Ecology Link as a local group, primarily serving Andover (Hampshire, England) and surrounding villages.
We aim to
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support one another in
greening our churches
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work with other groups and
individuals in the community who have concerns about the
environment
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make representation to Local
and National Government on matters relating to the Environment from
a Christian viewpoint.
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we hold regular meetings three times a year for Members and Friends, for worship, fellowship and exchange of information. All mee tings are free and open to interested members of the public
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we provide an email news service (Contact us for further information)
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we join in community events eg Andover One World Week
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we support appropriate social and political action, e.g. fair trade, transition towns
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from time to time we meet with or write to local councillors and MP.
How can we help you green your church ?
Contact us ab out
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Giving talks to groups. We can provide speakers on environmental issues for church groups
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Leading or input to church services
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Sources of advice and information
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Lending library. A wide range of resource material is available on free loan
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Grants in aid of small environmental projects. We can help you obtain a small grant of up to 100 pounds to help you set up an environmental activity or project within your church. (Conditions Apply)
Email: aacel@phonecoop.coop
Phone: 01264 334083
Post: AACEL, c/o 23 Wolversdene Road, Andover. SP10 2AY
AACEL News
Next Meeting:
Thursday 6th October 2011 7.30 p.m. at Andover United Reformed Church, East Street::
Creation Season meeting and worship. Focusing on "Bread". Followed by light refreshments based on CEL's LOAF principles
Further Meetings arranged for 2011-12 include:
Thursday 12th April 2012: "Feedback" Meeting, with reports from members and officers, and a short AGM. Venue to be announced
Local Church News (This space is available for churches in and around Andover. We shall be pleased to post details of your green events here. Please let us know what is happening in your church). Email us at aacel@phonecoop.coop
which has gained an initial (bronze) award from the Winchester Diocesan Environmental Award Scheme , and is working towards the next level (silver)
Also to:
now recognised as a "Fair Trade" Church
Officers
Chair: The Reverend Canon Jill Bentall (Vicar of St Thomas C of E, Charlton)
Secretary: Nicky Partridge (Andover URC)
Treasurer: Julia Mundin (Bridge Street Methodist Church)
National Christian Environment Organizations:
Christian Ecology Link, Eco-Congregation, Operation Noah, A Rocha UK, John Ray Initiative
Denominational Green Groups:
Roman Catholic: National Justice and Peace Network , Columbian Missionaries Britain (Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation website)
Anglican: Shrinking the Footprint
Baptist: Future Shape? (resource pack)
Baptist /Methodist/URC: Creation Challenge
Quaker: Living Witness
Other Organisations:
Transition Towns Transition Town Andover Test Valley Friends of the Earth
One World Week Andover One World Week, 2011
