Bulletins

ACTinG Bulletin #16 (23/10/2025)

ACTinG Bulletin #16 September 2025 Email us: acting@gippslandanglicans.org.au

1. ‘Spiralling into Active Hope’: ACTinG workshop

St Paul’s Cathedral, Sale SATURDAY 8th November, 1–4pm (with a break for afternoon tea) Led by Cath Connelly and Jan Down

Come and explore with us the root cause of the inter-connected global crises: climate change; the pollution of oceans, soil and air; biodiversity loss and resource depletion. How we can respond as Christians? Where do we find hope for humanity and all creation? What spiritual insights and practices can help us to act in hope? And what can we do to make a difference? A dynamic and creative workshop led by Cath Connelly and Jan Down. Please email to let us know you are coming, or to find out more: acting@gippslandanglicans.org.au

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Here is a most encouraging online tool (SHIFT) that helps you find ways to take part in climate action that you may not have thought of. SHIFT stands for Super High-impact Initiative for Fixing Tomorrow. This guide takes you through a few questions to see where you can have the most impact. The focus is on the most effective actions within five ‘climate superpowers’ as a citizen, professional, investor, consumer, and role model.

https://jointheshift.earth/guide

3. Two stories of interest:

A very topical article about South Australia’s algal bloom, and possible solution: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-14/sa-summer-plan-announced-state-algal-bloom/105887504 A heartening story about a dolphin rescue, and a reminder to dispose of fishing line safely: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-13/dolphin-calf-rescued-from-fishing-line-at-forster/105884112

Peace be with you,

From the ACTinG team

Let’s talk climate: a how-to guide. 5 simple tips to help friends and family start talking about climate change. Because we can’t fix what we don’t talk about. The Nature Conservancy. 2023.
A Climate of Hope: Church and Mission in a Warming World by Mick Pope and Claire Dawson, UNOH Publishing, 2014.

ACTinG Bulletin #3 (6/6/2024)

Read:

E-book (ten pages): Let’s talk climate: a how-to guide. 5 simple tips to help friends and family start talking about climate change. Because we can’t fix what we don’t talk about. The Nature Conservancy. 2023. DOWNLOAD using the link below…

Visit The Nature Conservancy Australia website.

Watch:

A brief introduction (4:33 min) to the world-wide Anglican Communion Forest, a global initiative of local activities: forest protection, tree growing and eco-system restoration. Find out what’s happening and how you can join in.

Visit the Anglican Communion Forest website.