Jo Chamberlain

@jochamberlain2.bsky.social

Things I love: chocolate, coffee, beer, the planet, Sheffield, the sea (doesn’t work well with Sheffield), knitting and crochet, my family, Jesus. she/her

Like, I suspect, most people, I’ve got mixed feelings about Synod next week, but I am looking forward to voting the Feast of Christ in Creation into the calendar. I do think it’s a good addition, and it’s also personally v cool to be part of it, adding something this significant doesn’t happen often

Refugee Week starts today ☀ This year’s theme, Courage, feels especially resonant. Courage in the journeys people have taken to find safety. Courage in rebuilding lives in new places. And courage in communities that choose welcome, solidarity, and understanding.

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Following the 7th Carbon Budget last week, I have issued this statement with other faith leaders affirming how science is informing the UK Government’s target and ambition. Maintaining a strong trajectory to clean power protects against spikes in fossil fuel costs, and protects future generations.

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I'm hearing reports that the NY State Assembly just passed the plug-in solar vote by a wide margin, joining the State Senate. Assuming the governor signs it, that will be the 8th state making it legal (and the biggest). A groundswell across the country, and so many thanks to great organizers!

BIG NEWS!! We have just been awarded a Science for Seminaries award of £60K for the Elisha Project. The main aim of the project is to build a network of people who will teach environmental issues, theology and ethics in the theological colleges of the future. More details are here: jri.org.uk/tcen/

Theological Colleges Environment Network (TCEN): The Elisha Project

The Elisha Project wins major Science for Seminaries grant The Theological Colleges Environment Network (TCEN) is delighted to announce that the Science for Seminaries* programme has awarded them a...

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Today is #EarthDay 🌍 I invite you to join us today in this prayer, written by the Bishop of Norwich. We are part of God’s creation living in the earth, but with a special responsibility to care for creation, to mind its well-being and its flourishing. Make us more like Jesus we pray.

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This is a surprise, but only due to the thousands of volunteers in our parishes and chaplaincies, and those who work for diocesan teams, for their passion for caring for God’s creation in the face of climate change and biodiversity loss. www.dioceseofnorwich.org/bishop-of-no...

Bishop of Norwich on top-100 climate leaders list - Diocese of Norwich

The Bishop of Norwich has been named one of the 100 most influential sustainability and climate leaders in the UK. The ‘edie 100’ is a new list of 100 exceptional […]

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This analysis of how global biodiversity loss & ecosystem collapse could affect UK national security is deeply troubling. It’s an urgent wake up call. Environmental degradation disrupts food, water, health & supply chains, & trigger wider geopolitical instability. www.gov.uk/government/p...

Nature security assessment on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security

This strategic assessment explores how global biodiversity loss and the collapse of critical ecosystems could affect the UK’s resilience, security and prosperity.

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A treat to be at Windsor Castle for the Royal Premiere of Finding Harmony - A King’s Vision. “We are nature ourselves - we are a part of it, not apart from it”, said King Charles, “we’re actually destroying our means of survival.”

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