Caring for creation is a key Christian task.
Both the bible and the Christian tradition have some vital and profound things to say about caring for the environment, which the church understands as God’s creation.
The Uniting Church, through its statement For the Sake of the Planet and all its People: A Uniting Church in Australia Statement on Climate Change encourages its members to take matters of the environment seriously in our lifestyle and decision making.
Our Commitment to the Environment
In 2001 the Uniting Church Western Australia committed to:
- Become advocates for sustainable environmental policies and practices which protect, honour and care for our natural resources
- Be proactive in supporting local, national and international environmental agreements and initiatives;
We continue work in areas of environmental concern since then. As a church we have made decisions to divest from fossil fuels, endorse the Five Leaf Eco Awards, and adopt a range of environmental policies.
To read more about our commitment to the environment and ways you can help, visit EcoChurchesWA.
Media Releases
Visit our Media Releases page to view our stance on prominent issues like Fracking, Climate Change and Uranium Mining.
Partnerships
The Synod of Western Australia is a member of broader Climate Change advocacy networks including Renew WA – a coalition of churches, unions, community groups, aid organisations, environmental groups, youth organisations and social service providers who support strengthened government action to address the causes and effects of climate change.
Resources
- EcoChurches WA is our dedicated website for all environmental matters.
- Sustainable September – worship resources for the month of September.
- World Environment Day – an annual resource produced nationally in partnership with other Uniting Church Social Justice networks in Australia.
