Environment on Alpine Presbytery agenda

In 2019, the Alpine Presbytery gathering in Christchurch made a stand for the environment. Fifty church leaders from the Canterbury region listened and then unanimously agreed to support a motion to make the environment a priority in their parishes. Inspired by theological reflection and practical stories of hope from A Rocha leaders Selwyn Yeoman and Kristel van Houte, local pastors stood together and committed to a joint agreement that aimed to appoint eco-church leaders or “champions” in their church communities over the coming year.