Get your church involved in WWF Earth Hour 2012

This year's WWF Earth Hour is at 8:30pm on Saturday 31st March 2012. Eco-Congregation Scotland is  working with WWF Scotland to promote this tevent to churches which encourages people to switch off their lights for one hour.

WWF Scotland say:

WWF’s Earth Hour is a simple idea that’s quickly turned into a global phenomenon. Hundreds of millions of people turning off their lights for one hour, on the same night, all across the planet.
But it’s not to save an hour’s electricity. It’s something much bigger. WWF’s Earth Hour is about people coming together to put the focus on this brilliant world we all share – and how we need to protect it. Not just for an hour a year, but every day

Eco-Congregation Scotland says:

We would like all churches to take part in Earth Hour (you don’t need to be an eco-congregation) as a sign to the wider community that care for creation matters. Climate change is a justice issue - our misuse of natural resources has a much greater effect on poor people in developing countries than on us.

Even if your church buildings are usually closed on a Saturday evening, we’d like you to consider holding a short, candle-lit Earth Hour service .  By promoting your service through local newspapers, newsletters, posters etc, you can make connections with new people and local organisations.

To download the the Eco-Congregation / WWF - Earth Hour tool kit (PDF file) click here.
You may be able to view it online by clicking here.

Earth Hour 2012

Eco-Congregation Scotland is supporting next year's earth hour and we would like as many congregations as possible to take part. Nearer the time we will be sending out ideas for things you can do, but meanwhile here is some basic information:

 

WWF’s Earth Hour is a simple idea that’s quickly turned into a global phenomenon. Hundreds of millions of people turning off their lights for one hour, on the same night, all across the planet. 

But it’s not to save an hour’s electricity. It’s something much bigger. WWF’s Earth Hour is about people coming together to put the focus on this brilliant world we all share – and how we need to protect it. Not just for an hour a year, but every day.

Because a healthy planet isn’t just good for polar bears or tropical tree frogs. It’s essential for us all. It’s easy to forget how much we depend on it for food, fuel, water, fresh air... And the truth is, our modern lifestyles have been taking a toll on our planet. 

WWF already tackles a lot of the environmental impacts – like deforestation, endangered species, and the problems of man-made climate change. But Earth Hour is a chance for everyone to say they’ll do their bit. And that’s never been more vital.

Above all, Earth Hour is a celebration. It’s always a night to remember – whether it’s a special candlelit evening at home with friends or family, or a night out on the town, or watching the spectacular global switch-offs live online from landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Edinburgh Castle, the Pyramids of Giza, Times Square, Sydney Opera House…

And everyone’s invited

Join the hundreds of millions switching off for a brighter future. 

Switch off your lights at 8.30pm on Saturday 31 March 2012 and get involved at

www.wwfscotland.org.uk/earthhour