Your church and the environment

As Christians, we are called to be good stewards of the earth which God has entrusted to us. This Diocese is committed to shrinking its own carbon footprint to Net Zero by 2030 and to encourage and equip churches and individual Christians to understand the fifth mark of mission and put it into practice in their worship, work and lives.

Diocesan Environment Group:

CHAIR: The Revd Alison Alder
Bishop Mike, Bishop of Dunwich
Richard Stainer (Net Zero Carbon and World Development Adviser)
Mike Turton (Hoxne & Hartismere & DEG communications.)
Oliver Clarke (DAC Heating Adviser)
Tony Allwood (Lay Chair, Diocesan Synod)
Anita Rooney (Cathedral Curate)
Janus van Helvert (Suffolk County Council, Net Zero Carbon Officer)
Dawn Gillett (Property)
Charlotte Hodgson (DAC)
Daniel Jones (School Buildings)
Cathy Smith (Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Community Wildlife Adviser)
Graham Hart (Suffolk Wildlife Trust)
Andrew Dotchin (Diocesan and General Synod)
Julie Podd (Parish Stewardship & Resources Manager)
Alexander Cassidy (Christian Aid)
Graham Miles (Rural & Agriculture Chaplain)

Deanery Champions:

Nicola Tindall | Hadleigh
Mike Turton | Hartismere and Hoxne
The Revd Karen Burton and Jasmine Hobbs | Ixworth
Richard Stainer | Lavenham
Jackie Orbell | Thingoe
Anita Rooney (St Edmundsbury Cathedral)
The Revd Alison Alder | Waveney and Blyth
Rita James and Ben Wale | Woodbridge
Robert Collett | Ipswich (Recycling and Parish Evangelist)

If you need help do get in touch with our Deanery Environment Champions who are willing to work with parishes to help them as they focus on the environment. They can share ideas, offer support and are able to signpost you to the right help when you need it.