Eco Church Awards

Eco Church Awards

The Sheffield District Net Zero vision includes that by 2030 at least 18 of our churches will have received Silver Eco Church awards. Across Sheffield Circuit we are aiming for at least 5 Silver churches by the end of 2027. We already have 4, including 3 LEP’s, Christ Church Stocksbridge, Emmanuel Waterthorpe, St Andrews Psalter Lane and Killamarsh Methodist. Bronze awards can usually be gained without significant cost. Reaching Silver often involves spending money upfront to reduce the amount of fossil fuels burnt to keep our premises warm and lit – such as improved insulation or secondary glazing. The District already pays half the cost of energy efficiency surveys, to help churches understand what changes will have most impact on their energy use. These have already benefited 20 of our churches (8 of which are on the Sheffield Circuit)

Sheffield Methodist District is now also offering Action for Hope grants of up to £10,000 to help churches make practical steps to reduce the carbon footprint of their buildings. Look out for stories of how local churches are using these grants in future editions. We will also be sharing hints and tips for little lifestyle changes that we can all take to better care for God’s creation. Please see the District website for more details as to how to apply for either grant.