Cheadle Hulme Methodist

'Spiritual' Activities:

  • Two showings of the film ‘An Inconvenient Truth’ followed by discussion organized by ‘Focus’ (attended by 45 (approx) church members)
  • ‘Climate Change Weekend’ (Feb. 2008) Friday/Saturday and Sunday worship involving: 
    • Exhibitions:
      • 8 local schools, scouts and playgroup.
      • Local organisations including Local Authority, Energy Savings Trust, etc
      • Personal reflection ‘Labyrinth’ 
    • ‘Expert speakers’ at a public forum (audience -  150)
    • Sunday worship focused on Climate Change and our responsibilities as Christians.
  • Further meeting of ‘Focus’  ‘What on earth are we doing to our planet’ (audience/participants – 30)
  • Mens Breakfast talk and discussion (audience/participants - 15 ) 
  • Articles for Church Magazine.:
    • September 2007 ‘Climate Change……..’
    • October 2007 ‘Lifestyle Changes……..’
    • November 2007 ‘Did you know…?’
    • December/January 2008 ‘More Tips and Hints on Lifestyle Changes….’
    • February 2008 ‘is Global Warming a lot of Hot Air?’
    • March 2008 ‘Review of CC exhibition and Forum’

Practical activities:

  • Energy Audit completed in part by ‘Final year Degree student project.’
  • Low energy light bulbs installed
  • Professional Energy Audit – has been done, report awaited.

Outreach activities:

  • Sharing information through local press and publicity, information on the church website 
  • Working in partnership with community groups Cheadle Hulme Partnership, Stockport MBC, local schools, scouts.
  • Working towards a more sustainable global community e.g. supporting fair trade, a Christian environment/development agency