Loving Creation is our Earth and Environment Justice movement at Hornsey Parish Church
The Loving Creation Group at Hornsey Parish Church exists to respond to God's cry to love His creation by increasing awareness and appreciation of the world around us. We do this through learning, liturgy and action; learning about nature, sharing our learning and ideas and providing opportunities for people to take steps, however small, to contribute towards creating a more eco-loving world.
Hornsey Parish Church achieved the A Rocha Bronze Eco Church status in 2019 for our work across the five Eco Church categories of Worship and Teaching; Buildings; Land; Community and Global action; Lifestyle. Our work continues as we aim to continually discern what we as a community can uniquely offer in this time of crisis.
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We have a number of different events throughout the month of October to
celebrate our Love for God's creation as part of the Harvest Festival. Do come and join us!
Sowing the Seeds Festival 2024
Here are some key events and dates for your diary:
Garden Open Day and BBQ Brunch
Saturday 5th October: 10.30am-midday at Hornsey Parish Church
Join in to prepare our church garden for a blooming spring/summer season next year, or just sit and enjoy a morning of food and fellowship in our peaceful garden. We would love bulbs for planting!
Loving Creation Sunday
Sunday 6th October
10.30am Harvest Eucharist at Hornsey Parish Church
and blessing of our new Garden Shed with Catherine West MP for Haringey
1.00pm Lunch & Harvest sing-along at Holy Innocents, Tottenham Lane
Welcome Wednesday Lunch
Wednesday 16th October: 12.00 noon in the Church Room at Hornsey Parish Church
Bring and share organic lunch - join us for food and fellowship in our Church Room, where the conversations and company is as wide as the variety on our menu!
Loving Creation Guided Tour of Walthamstow Wetlands
Saturday 19th October: Meet at Tottenham Hale Station 10.00am
A guided tour and circular walk of approximately three-miles, on flat terrain on dedicated footpaths around Walthamstow Wetlands, an internationally important nature reserve which has been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The tour will include the reservoirs and nature reserve, the historical Engine Room, Coppermill Tower (originating from 1066 and is in the Domesday book) and an introduction to their Sensory Garden, which was created for children with special education needs. If the weather allows, we will follow the towpath along the River Lea back to Tottenham Hale station. Walking shoes recommended, as footpaths can be wet, and slippery if muddy, especially after rain. There is also an option for lunch at the Ferry Boat Inn (https://www.pubanddining.co.uk/ferry-boat-tottenham/food-and-drink) after the visit.
Please inform Jean Wong at jeanwong.hpc@gmail.com by Friday 18th October if you intend to join us.
Pet Blessing
Saturday 26th October: 11.00am at Hornsey Parish Church
Bring your pets, a photo or perhaps just your memories of them for a special prayerful service to bless your pets
Autumn Colours Ramble
Saturday 26th October: 10.30am
Enjoy a ramble with our Church Ramblers Group to see the Autumn colours at its best - get in touch with Richard Hodges or Jean Wong at jeanwong.hpc@gmail.com for more details.
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RESPONDING TO GOD'S CRY FOR LOVING CREATION
Find out more about our Earth and Environment Justice movement here at Hornsey Parish Church in this two part discourse with Fr Bruce Batstone. We call it Loving Creation, how we as Christians can play our part in responding to the climate crisis by loving creation.
