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Justice and Peace
This page will be for Justice and Peace issues. The Parish Justice and Peace Group page is here (click)

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NEW YEAR, NEW WAYS TO BE GOOD STEWARDS OF GOD’S CREATION!
 
We have news of how St Peter’s can become a Live Simply parish, so look out for more news on the parish website and newsletter. Meanwhile ……

 
SOME WAYS TO ENJOY A GREENER, SIMPLER LIFE
 
 The bishops of England and Wales, following the Pope’s lead, are encouraging us to change our lifestyles so as to help reverse climate change. Here are some tips. Remember the 3 R’s – refuse, re[1]use, recycle.

  • For instance, you can reduce plastic use in toiletries by buying bars of soap and bars of shampoo, and some high street shops sell shampoo bars, for instance Lush and Superdrug.
 
  • Agree with friends/family to make gift-giving more simple. Consider buying charity gifts such as CAFOD’s World Gifts ideas – who wouldn’t love a goat? Also, what about agreeing with friends to buy gifts from charity shops? You can also sponsor tree planting, or adopt an endangered animal.
 
  • In Britain  we throw away  miles of wrapping paper. Buy recyclable gift wrap. Also how about using re-usable cloth material instead of paper and ribbon instead of sellotape.
 
  •  It’s estimated that each year we bin 1 billion cards instead of recycling them at Christmas and other times. Consider sending emails instead. You could add a family photo and news. Save any cards you receive and re-use them as home made cards for next year, or recycle them at your local High St.
 
  •  Buy a living tree, and keep it in the pot in the house or garden. 
 
  • Reduce the amount of meat and dairy eaten. Be adventurous and try a vegetarian recipe, or just eat more seasonal vegetables and fruit!
 
 
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