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 

How do we do it?

How can we help you green your church?

Contact Us:

AACEL News 

Local Church News   

Officers

Links

 

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

  • support one another in greening our churches
  • work with other groups and individuals in the community who have concerns about the environment
  • make representation to Local and National Government on matters relating to the Environment from a Christian viewpoint.

How do we do it?

  • we hold regular meetings for Members and Friends, also occasional meetings with a special focus eg "saving energy and saving money"
  • all meetings are free and open to interested members of the public
  • we provide an email news service . (Contact us for further information).
  • we join in community events eg Andover Food Fair
  • we support appropriate social and political action, e.g. fair trade, transition towns
  • from time to time we meet with or write to local councillors and MP.

How can we help you green your church ?

Contact us about

  • Giving talks to groups. We can provide speakers on environmental issues for church groups
  • Leading or input to church services
  • Sources of advice and information
  • Lending library.  A wide range of resource material is available on free loan. 
  • 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)

Contact Us:

Email: aacel@phonecoop.coop

Phone: 01264 334083

Post: AACEL, c/o 23 Wolversdene Road, Andover. SP10 2AY

AACEL News  

Next Meeting:   Tuesday 20th July 2010, 7.30 p. m. at St Michael's and All Angels, Weyhill. This will include a Bring and Share Supper and a visiting speaker. 

Other Meetings arranged for 2010-11 include:

Tuesday 5th October 2010:  Service of Worship at Andover URC

Tuesday 12th April 2011:  "Feedback" Meeting, with reports from members and officers, and a short AGM

Minutes of Previous Meetings

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 

 

 

  

 Officers

Chair: The Reverend Jill Bentall (Vicar of St Thomas C of E, Charlton  

Secretary: Nicky Partridge (Andover URC)

Treasurer: Julia Mundin (Bridge Street Methodist Church)

Links

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 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 Network WIKI                             Transition Town Andover

        Test Valley Friends of the Earth

 

 

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